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This home white air-knit gamer by CCM was worn by Mats Sundin during the inaugural Hockey Hall of Fame game on November 20th 1999 as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Rangers by the score of 4-3 in overtime. Sundin was the 1st overall selection in the 1989 NHL entry draft by the Quebec Nordiques where he began his career. He played in Quebec for 4 seasons before joining the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1994. Mats would spend the bulk of his career with the Leafs, 13 years in all before one final season with the Canucks.
Sundin rang up impressive career stats. To his credit are 564 goals, 785 assists and 1349 points. Sundin played in 8 NHL All Star games, the 1991 Canada Cup where he was named to the Canada Cup All Star team, two World Cups of Hockey along with a 1996 World Cup All Star selection and three Olympics where he valiantly represented Team Sweden. Sundin also has two 2nd Team NHL All Star selections to his credit along with the 2008 Mark Messier Leadership Award. Mats was one of the most consistent players of his generation and will no doubt be honored with a place in Hockey’s Hall of Fame upon eligibility.
Sewn proudly to the left breast of this gamer is the Captain’s “C”. Sewn to the right breast of this gamer is the 1999 Hockey Hall of Fame game patch, marking the 1st time this prestigious event was held. Sewn just beneath is the year 2000 NHL patch. The game wear on this sweater is solid consisting of a good many stick and slash marks that are scattered about the body and sleeves. In addition there are board burns, swipes of board paint transfer and inner pilling. Sewn to the inside hem is the official Toronto Maple Leafs game worn jersey patch that reads Nov 20, 1999 – Game Worn – Hockey Hall of Fame Game. Shown above is a beautiful photo match of Sundin wearing this exact jersey during the inaugural Hockey Hall of Fame game. A spectacular jersey, worn by the Leafs Captain during the entire pre-season and then in the inaugural Hockey Hall of Fame Game, choice!
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