The Marcel Dionne's Auction - October 2004
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/19/2004
Sensational wool jersey was not actually worn in a game by Canadiens defenceman Doug Harvey but was indeed manufactured for the Hall-of-Famer. A tag in the neck reads "L.J. Parent & Fils Ltée – Montreal". Harvey's since retired number "2" in white and blue felt with zigzag stitching is sewn on the back while a bright impressive Habs tri-color crest graces the front. The sweater never made it to the Canadiens dressing room but instead was offered as a gift by Habs Vice-President Kenny Reardon to a gentleman in Reardon's native Saskatchewan. The man's brother was the recipient of a similar Maurice Richard jersey also offered in this auction. The sweater has been well-preserved over the past 5 decades with however some bleeding and a few small holes to mention. There is a touch of bleeding to the crest itself and more can be spotted on the white stripe above and on the same stripes on the back. The left cuff and the neckline also exhibit the same flaws. Small holes are limited to 2 at the right elbow, another on the right shoulder and one on the right front, just above the lower white stripe. These are described not to detract from the appeal of the sweater but to point out the not-quite-perfect state of it. We can conclude by saying that the awesome feel of a 1950's sweater which the era's premier defenceman would have worn is truly a special one. The stirring jersey impresses the holder's senses to the utmost. Comes with a LOA.
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