Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction March 2011
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/29/2011
Every hockey-mad Czechoslovakian kid of the Cold War era wanted to wear their national team's sweater when they grew up, and this one with Vaclav Nedomansky's number "14" is the one they coveted above all others! According to our consignor, Mr. Nedomansky, this is the Czechoslovakia gamer he wore during the emotionally-charged 1969 world championships in Stockholm, which were originally scheduled to be held in Prague. This blue cotton sweater is a national treasure, worn by Vaclav for his country's most inspired pair of international triumphs of the communist era. Nedomansky and his Czechoslovakian teammates beat the U.S.S.R. twice in the tournament, striking a blow for their compatriots back home. Despite having to settle for bronze, all Czechoslovakians delighted in exacting a measure of revenge from the Soviets in the immediate wake of the brutal putdown of the 1968 Prague uprising. Preserved in amazing condition, it features Czechoslovakia's lion crest sewn on the front and a tie-neck front collar with six eyelets that exhibit no discernible stretching. A number of Czechoslovakian players were said to have placed black tape over the communist star on the team crest as a sign of protest. Vaclav's prized number "14" in white-and-red woven fabric letters in drop-shadow style on a white felt outline is sewn on the back and on both sleeves. The "CSSR" in the same material was sewn above the number on the back most likely for use in another tournament. Game use shows in a black stick mark on the back of one of the white bands sewn on the left sleeve. Stitching has let go at the bottom of the "C" sewn on the back. There are a few small holes in the back of the tri-color knit collar and a few tiny pinholes where the jersey was mounted for display otherwise in fantastic condition. This superb international hockey treasure comes with Vaclav Nedomansky's signed letter of authenticity.
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