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1963-64 Nick Polano Hershey Bears Game Worn Hockey Jersey
Gordie Howe once remarked "Everybody who is anybody in hockey has played in Hershey." While that might not be 100% accurate, it emphasizes the Hershey's storied tradition in the world of professional hockey. Offered here is a scarce Hershey Bears American Hockey League (AHL) jersey dating from the 1963-1964 season. This jersey also has a unique provenance. Our consignor grew up in Hershey and played on the Hershey junior league hockey team. The tradition at the time was that the Hershey Bears would receive new jerseys each year, with those used in the previous season passed down to the junior club. Our consignor wore this jersey in the 1964-1965 season, which dates its use by the Hersey Bears to the 1963-1964 season. It has remained in his possession since that time. The maroon jersey, with white accents, is lettered "Hershey" across the front and features the number "4" on the reverse and each sleeve. The team's "Bear" logo patch appears on the left breast. All letters and numerals are applied in white tackle twill. The jersey, which bears no manufacturer's tags (there is no evidence of any tags having been removed) displays heavy wear, including light staining (mainly along the back collar) and a few small tears. Research indicates that Nick Polano wore number "4" with the Hershey Bears during the 1963-1964 season. Polano played fifteen seasons in the AHL and later coached the NHL's Detroit Red Wings (1982-1985). This is an outstanding vintage 1960s hockey jersey relating to one of professional hockey's most venerable franchises.
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