Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Winter 2019
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/26/2019
In a bid to outdo the successful 1932 Summer Olympics hosted in Los Angeles, Adolf Hitler had a number of state-of-the-art venues built for the 1936 Games in Berlin including the 100,000-seat track and field Olympiastadion. The 1936 Games would be the first to be televised, with the commissioned film “Olympia” pioneering techniques now commonly used in filming sports. The host Nazis would win the most medals at the Games with an impressive 89, with the US coming in second winning 56. Finishing in 17th place with 9 medals including a single gold, we have an attractive and historic blazer that served as an official team jacket for the Canadian delegation. In solid red with gold piping, a collar label from Simpson’s is intact, with “1936 Olympic Games” and “Canada” embroidered over the front pocket, with inserted handkerchief (with Olympic rings) and a 1936 Olympic pin affixed to the right lapel. Worn with pride by an individual representing Canada, this blazer will look stunning displayed.
Surviving in beautiful condition with both buttons intact, the 83-year old blazer feature’s bright red colouration, with just light wear to the material including a few small holes and blemishes.
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