Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Winter 2019
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/26/2019
From the famed Springfield Indians of the AHL and worn from mid-January 1975 through to the end of the Calder Cup Finals that spring when the Indians would win it all is this sensational game-worn Indians jersey up for grabs. Tagged in the collar as a "Champion (size) 48", this mesh jersey has the Indian head logo, number "12" on back and shoulders, and hem and sleeve stripes all heat-pressed on. Condition-wise, there are a few scuff marks to the material over the lower front and sleeves. There is also a small slit beneath the team crest along with wear to the heat-pressed accents. A short-lived style and especially attractive, this vintage sweater would fit nicely into any AHL or vintage jersey collection. An LOA from Classic Auctions will accompany.
The Springfield Indians changed their name to the Kings in 1968 when the franchise became part of the L.A. Kings fold, and even changed the colors to purple and gold like their parent team. But in ’74-75, Eddie Shore once again took full control, changed the name back to the Indians, went back to the original blue, white, and red uniforms for the season, and captured the club’s fifth Calder Cup. Truly an awesome game-worn jersey from a tremendously important chapter in Springfield hockey.
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