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Lot # 226: Early 1940's Flash Hollett Game Worn Retired #2 (Eddie Shore) Boston Bruins Wool Sweater

Category: Hockey

Starting Bid: $1,500.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "April 2001",
which ran from 4/1/2001 12:00 AM to
4/30/2001 9:00 PM



What a wonderful style! William "Flash" Hollet claimed the historic number "2" soon after the retirement of Bruins legend Eddie Shore in 1939-40. Flash and his teammates would emerge triumphant the following season as the 1940-41 Stanley Cup Champions wearing uniforms identical to this one, according to celebration photos. This style, with gold numbers and letters, was first used in 1939-40. The sweater is in a heavy cream wool with gold and black shoulder striping. The numbers are gorgeous, fashioned in a satiny gold knit and framed in regimental back braid. The immortal number "2" is featured on the front and back with a "B" on each sleeve. It is tagged in the inside back tail "Horace Partridge" with a size "44" flag tag. There are numerous team repairs, vintage stick marks and excellent overall wear inside and out. Still in beautiful condition and a wonderful reminder of the great blueliner Eddie Shore.

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