The Jean Beliveau Auction- February 2005
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/22/2005
Some of the biggest names in hockey took part in an All-Star game last December to celebrate Igor Larionov's retirement from professional hockey after an incredible career that spanned 27 pro seasons. The game was played December 13th at the Luzhniki Arena in Moscow and featured many of Larionov's former Detroit Red Wing teammates playing for "Team World", against a team of well-known Russian NHLers. Three sets of jerseys were produced, with the players wearing a different set for each period. The money raised by the sale of these jerseys will go to The Larionov Youth Hockey Charitable Foundation which Igor established to raise and disburse funds to support and develop amateur hockey players, both in North America and Russia. Many of the young athletes who will benefit from the foundation would not otherwise have the financial resources to participate in and play hockey. This Steve Yzerman white knit jersey has a Russian manufacturer's tag in the inner hem that indicates size 52. "WORLD" in individual letters is sewn on diagonally on the front along with a nice embroidered farewell game patch and the captain's "C". Steve's number "19", the "9" of which he autographed beautifully in gold ink, is also a tackle twill-like material and sewn-on. Everything else, except for the "EFSI" patch on the back above "Yzerman", is sublimated. A label sewn in the inner front hem includes the Larionov farewell game logo and indicates "Set 2 Jersey". Yzerman did indeed where this sweater during the 2nd period, before being "traded" to the Russian team for Larionov. Igor relates the story of how coach Scotty Bowman had the idea at a reception the night prior to the game, thinking that it would be neat if Larionov ended the game like he ended his career - playing with North American players. Both Larionov and Yzerman agreed and the "deal" was done following the 2nd period. It turned out to be an eventful trade, since Yzerman scored two goals to help "Team Russia" to a 6-5 win! Special jersey from a memorable night, it will come with a letter of authenticity signed by Igor Larionov.
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