Dionne’s career statistics are gaudy. His 731 career goals rank him 4th on the all-time list behind only Gretzky, Howe and Hull. His 1040 assists rank him 9th in that category, a lone assist in front of Lemieux. His 1771 career points rank him 5th all-time behind Gretzky, Messier, Howe, and Francis. Marcel is a four-time 1st or 2nd team NHL All Star. He partook in 8 NHL All Star games. Marcel was a member of Team Canada in the 72 Summit Series, the 1976 and 1981 Canada Cups and several World Championships. He represented Team NHL against the Russians in the 1979 Challenge Cup.

In his career he tabbed 10 different 40-goal seasons, connecting for 50 or more 6 times. His hardware is impressive and includes (2) Lady Byng trophies for the combination of sportsmanship and high ability, (2) Lester B. Pearson awards as the NHL’s outstanding player along with (1) Art Ross trophy for leading the NHL in scoring. The Hockey Hall of Fame was made to honor players such as Dionne.

The 1980-81 season saw Marcel perform in his prime, while wearing this very sweater. While centering the famed “Triple Crown Line”, Dionne racked up 58 goals and 77 assists for a lofty 135 points. His totals were good for 2nd in the NHL for goals scored behind only Mike Bossy that season. His points total also placed him 2nd in league scoring behind a kid named Gretzky.

Sewn to the collar of this vintage purple and gold gamer is the Goodman & Sons tagging. On the inside crest is a signature in Dionne’s hand. The game wear includes stick marks, board burns, washed out bloodstains, fine pilling both inside and out along with more than a half dozen team-sewn repairs. This jersey is ready to hang front and center on any wall of fame.