Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction June 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/21/2017
Originating from the 1958 World Championships that took place in Oslo Norway, we have a scarce Team USA alternate captain’s jersey attributed to Weldon "Weldy" Olson. A product of Michigan State where he set the school scoring record with 125 points, Olson represented the US for five straight years in the late-1950s, with three World Championships appearances along with medals won at both the 1956 and 1960 Winter Olympics. The Michigan Amateur Sports Hall of Fame member went on to both refereeing and coaching.
A Gerry Cosby label sits affixed to the inside seam, along with a size “48” swatch. Styled with dual-colour drop-shadow “USA” letters placed diagonally across the chest, the vintage international sweater has been accented with matching sleeve and verso numbers, with an embroidered AHA crest over the right breast. Six eyelet configuration on tie-neck construction has also been utilized, with the alternate’s “A” just above the right breast. Olson is shown second from the right on the front row on Team USA's 1958 team photo and a small material patch is showing in place of the alternate captain's "A", with the jersey showing evidence of what seems to be a former captain's "C". We should also note that this jersey was previously sold over a decade ago as a 1956 Team USA jersey with further research pointing to the 1958 World Championships. An LOA from Classic Auctions will accompany.
Surviving in wonderful condition, there is a slit that breaks the surface on the chest, with a small hole beneath the collar. There is also some light staining/discolouration along the lower front band, with an additional small hole near the right elbow.
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