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1939 Ebbie Goodfellow Game Worn Babe Siebert Memorial Jersey....
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1939 Ebbie Goodfellow Game Worn Babe Siebert Memorial Jersey. Though the concept of the All-Star Game in the National Hockey League did not become official until the 1947-48 campaign, the 1930s saw a trio of benefit games played featuring teams composed of All-Stars. The first two were the Ace Bailey benefit and the Howie Morenz Memorial, held in 1933 and 1937, respectively, while the third took place as a result of events that occurred in 1939.In the summer of 1939 Babe Siebert, who at the time had just retired from the Montreal Canadiens, fell victim to drowning while with his family. News of the tragedy came as an exceptional blow to the Montreal community as Siebert had just been named the head coach of the Canadiens. The entire hockey world was understandably in shock.
Siebert was survived by his children and wife, who had become paralyzed after complications during the birth of their second child. When the NHL learned of the news of Siebert's death, a memorial game was organized with the proceeds going to the fallen player's spouse. Played at the Montreal Forum in October of that year, the game pitted the Canadiens against an outfit of NHL All-Stars and raised a total of $15,000.
Selected as one of the All-Stars for the memorial, Detroit legend Ebbie Goodfellow wore the currently offered sweater during the game, which was won by the All-Stars 5-2. The off-white wool sweater was manufactured by McNiece's Sports in Montreal and has been trimmed with the orange and black colors of the NHL. Chest insignia consists of a 9" star that reads "N.H.L. ALL STARS 1939", while the verso sports a "14" in 8" tall black numerals. Several small holes pepper the jersey body front and verso, but the overall display potential has been diminished very little, if at all, by this.
A long-time standout who spent his entire professional career with the Detroit organization, Ebbie Goodfellow was a perennial star, helping his Red Wings to Stanley Cup Championships in 1936, 1937 and 1940. Additionally, Goodfellow was also presented with the Hart Trophy in 1940 as league MVP.
Shirt comes with remarkable provenance as it was purchased by our consignor directly from Ebbie Goodfellow's son in Detroit in the 1990s. This rare jersey is a style that is understandably scarce since it was used in only one game, so rare that the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto doesn't even own one. This sweater is one of only a handful that are known to exist in the hobby. A companion to the Eddie Shore jersey from the Babe Siebert Memorial that we also offer in this sale, this fine Goodfellow All-Star jersey with Hall of Fame pedigree will be sure to gather the attention of an elite group of advanced vintage wool collectors. LOA from MeiGray. Guide Value or Estimate: $30,000 - $35,000.
Auction Info
2008 October Signature Sports Collectibles Auction #710 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2008
17th-18th
Friday-Saturday
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