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1980s Denis Potvin Game Used Skates. When defen

Currency:USD Category:Sports - Cards & Fan Shop / Sports - Game Used Memorabilia Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,500.00 USD
1980s Denis Potvin Game Used Skates. When defen
<B>1980s Denis Potvin Game Used Skates.</B></I> When defenseman Denis Potvin came to New York as a member of the Islanders, the expectations were piled high upon him as he was there to save a struggling franchise. Add to that the pressure of being the next Bobby Orr and you'd come close to knowing what it was like to be Potvin in the 1970s. The player did not wilt in the face of his fan's huge hopes, instead he carved out one of the most accomplished careers from any backline player and even scored over 100 points for the 1978-79 season. He eventually broke Orr's record for all-time points by a defenseman, presumably in these skates. The captain excelled in virtually every aspect of the game and was one of the more heady men to play in his era. From the circa the mid-1980s we offer this fantastic pair of Tacks skates, worn on-ice by the Hall of Famer. Each skate s well-worn with advanced scuffing and abrasions found throughout. A black sharpie "5" has been written on the frame of each skate to indicate Potvin's now-retired jersey number. Includes photo match of Potvin wearing the same skates with the Islanders. Comes with letter from former Black Hawk and Chicago restauranteur Phil Russell, who was presented the skates by Potvin during the 1986 World Championships in Moscow. <I>LOA from Phil Russell.</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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