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1977-78 Gordie Howe Game Worn Jersey

Currency:USD Category:Sports - Cards & Fan Shop / Sports - Game Used Memorabilia Start Price:15,000.00 USD Estimated At:20,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
1977-78 Gordie Howe Game Worn Jersey
<B>1977-78 Gordie Howe Game Worn Jersey.</B></I> The size of Gordie Howe's body of work is so expansive that the only appropriate nickname -- Mr. Hockey -- encompasses the whole of the sport that made him famous. A bit of the opposite can also be said, as Howe had few rivals for popularity during his extensive career. A crushing presence on the ice during his heyday, Howe confounded with his amazing combination of toughness and goalscoring. More than impressive even in his 40s, Howe showed that the ravages of time could do little to affect his god-like talent as he widened the breadth his legend even further. From his WHA days with the New England Whalers we present this road green durene gamer manufactured by Wilson. Game use on this example consists of fine pilling and stick marks throughout, as well as some board burns. Stylized "W" logo on chest and whales on shoulders make for exceptional instances of graphic design. Verso has white-on-gold tackle twill identifiers with numeral "9" and full name "GORDIE HOWE" sewn directly to the jersey above, indicating that his sons also played on the team. Jersey is size 48 and has the fight strap removed -- a detail indicative to Howe gamers. Not only did Howe turn 50 years old during the campaign which this jersey was worn, but he also recorded his 1,000th career goal that season -- which he did while wearing a green Whalers sweater. The chance to own a top-notch Hall of Fame gamer worn in a milestone game such as this one will quite possibly never come again. It is believed that this jersey originates from the collector Steve Reyson, who was a personal acquaintance of Howe's and a well-known hobbyist in the Detroit area and a friend of Gordie Howe's. <I>LOA from Rich Ellis. LOA from Game Worn Auctions.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Clothing, Costumes & Jerseys (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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