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Early 1980's Ray Bourque Game Worn Jersey Early 1980's Ray Bourque Game Worn Jersey.

Currency:USD Category:Sports - Cards & Fan Shop Start Price:7,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Early 1980's Ray Bourque Game Worn Jersey Early 1980's Ray Bourque Game Worn Jersey.
<B>Early 1980's Ray Bourque Game Worn Jersey.</B></I> Exceptional early career representation is one of the few in the hobby bearing the single-digit number "7," a jersey number that was raised to the rafters in retirement for its former owner Phil Esposito in 1988, causing Bourque to double up with the far more common number "77" usually seen at auction. While Boston Bruins fans had the luxury of watching the game's greatest defenseman, Bobby Orr, in the 1960's and 1970's, they were treated to another defensive gem on a nightly basis during the 1980's and 1990's. Ray Bourque will in turn be considered an all-time great, and this early career number "7" representation will attest to his voracity and exemplary play. The "Sandow" made mesh jersey has a full compliment of sleeve and tail striping in yellow, black and gold, as well as a solid black v-neck. The Bruins' spoked crest is sewn on the jersey front and the logos are sewn onto each shoulder. Bourque's original "7" is sewn onto each sleeve as well as the verso while an off color nameplate houses a two-color name on back in black and gold tackle twill and proper font style. Dual neck label flaps are present, the top washed out and the other designating fabric content and washing instructions. The fighting strap is still intact as is the screened on manufacturer's logo on the lower right rear tail. The jersey shows wonderful wear with shoulder and sleeve repairs and exterior blemishes. <I>LOA from MEARS.</B></I>