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Lot # 812: 1980 Dave Christian USA Olympic Worn Ensemble from Opening Ceremonies - From The Dave Christian Collection (Christian LOA)

Category: Hockey

Starting Bid: $2,500.00

Bids: 4 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Mid-Spring Classic 2021",
which ran from 5/9/2021 7:00 PM to
6/4/2021 11:00 PM



One of the grand moments in all of sport is the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games, during with each country's contingent enters the packed host stadium wearing some form of native garb. This superb ensemble is not only from the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid, but it was worn by Miracle on Ice hockey player Dave Christian. Sheepskin-lined suede jacket has "Made Exclusively for the USA 1980 Olympic Team by Levi Strauss & Co." at inside chest, with matching wool crew neck sweater identically tagged at interior collar (size M). Levi Strauss cowboy hat, denim vest with Levi size M tag, size 9D USA Olympic Team leather boots; leather Levi's Strauss belt, and two Olympic issued 8x10" photographs of the opening ceremonies. Items show some wear, mild to moderate, with no major flaws. Comes with LOA from Christian, as this originates from his personal collection.

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