The Marcel Dionne's Auction - October 2004
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/19/2004
Marcel Dionne experienced a unique and unforgettable August and September in 1972 as a member of Team Canada. Just barely 21 years of age and coming offa 78-point rookie NHL season, Dionne rubbed elbows with all the established NHL stars but understood when coach Harry Sinden went with the players more familiar to him during the historic 8-game series against the Soviet Union. Although Dionne didn't see any game action in the series and thus doesn't like to take any credit personally, he remains very proud of what Team Canada accomplished; the determination and guts shown and the remarkable comeback in Moscow. Other than Paul Henderson's memorable goal in game 8, another that stands out in his mind is Pete Mahovlich's short-handed goal in game 2 which Dionne ranks as one of the prettiest he's ever seen. Marcel's heavy knit red jersey has a Maska company tag in the neck. The white maple leaf rises up from the front hem while number "34" and "Canada" are sewn on the back. Cherished and preserved in sensational condition by Dionne, he can be seen wearing it in Team Canada's classic official team photograph. Marcel also played in intra squad games and was involved in exhibition games that Team Canada played in Sweden (2) and Czechoslovakia in between and after the four games in Moscow. A Dionne-signed LOA will be included with this historic sweater which presents serious jersey collectors with another tremendous opportunity.
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