Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Winter 2019
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/26/2019
Dominant throughout the early-1950s with a youthful Gordie Howe, the Detroit Red Wings were Stanley Cup champions in 1950, 1952, 1954 and 1955. Hailing from the 1957-58 season when the boys from Motor City featured 7 HOFers including Terry Sawchuk and Ted Lindsay, we have a Red Wings wool sweater, with a number of player’s donning the #15 sweater in 1957-58, including Billy Dea, Don Poile and Dennis Olson. Dated specifically to the 1957-58 season, the serif on the bottom of the “1” over the reverse along with the horizontal middle section and triangle-shaped serif of the reverse “5” are distinct to that particular season. The small remnants of an original label remains affixed to the collar, with the vintage wool measuring-out across the upper reverse to a modern size 46. Featuring the classic winged-wheel team crest with embroidered detailing, “15” has been placed over the sleeves and verso in single white twill.
There are a few tears around the collar, with heavy pilling throughout. There are also a few holes near and on each elbow section, with team repairs over the right sleeve, upper reverse and beneath the right front shoulder. A MeiGray Vintage LOA will accompany, along with a COR.
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