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THE INAUGURAL

This is where it all began - with the only set of NHL game worn jerseys ever manufactured by Bauer.  They were only worn for one year in this style, adding both to their rarity and charm.  They featured a unique shoulder patch with the '98 sewn into the arena logo (only found on gamers and on-ice authentics) and - in addition to the next few years of jerseys had quirky, non-standard customizations that were often all over the charts.  If you get your hands on one, it's a good idea to keep it.  They don't turn up very often any more.

Materials and Details

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Detailed view of crest (home)

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Air knit/Jersey Material Nameplate w/

sewn on Twill Lettering

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Some early 'A' Patches had looser stitching than other patches, due to players' shifting roles

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Kiss-Cut Tackle Twill Back Numbers (Away)

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Kiss-Cut Tackle Twill Sleeve Numbers

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Closeup View of the Kiss-Cut Style

(Note the Imperfect Outer Layer Alignment)

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Detailed View of Collar and Shoulders

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Materials at the bottom hem (White)

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Details of Elbow Reinforcement

Jerseys Owned in this Gen

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Tom Fitzgerald 1998-1999
White Set Unconfirmed

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Darren Turcotte 1998-1999

White Set 2 w/A (Sold)

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Jan Vopat 1998-1999

Navy Set Unknown (Traded)

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Cliff Ronning 1998-1999
Navy Set Unconfirmed (Traded)

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Patric Kjellberg 1998-1999
White Preseason Set (Sold)

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Jamie Heward 1998-1999
Navy Set 2

1998-1999

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Customization Specs

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Back Number Height

12 3/8"

Sleeve Number Height

4"

Nameplate Height

4 1/4" (Letters 3 1/2")

Tagging, Patches & Branding

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NHL Hem Branding

(Home Pictured)

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Manufacturer Branding (Home Pictured)

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"98" Patches

(Inaugural Year Only)

Away

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Back Number Height

12 1/4"

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Sleeve Number Height

4"

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Nameplate Height

4 1/4" (Letters 3 3/8")

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Manufacturer Branding & Sizing Inside Collar

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"A" Assistant Capt. Patch

4" Height

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"C" Captain's Patch

4" Height

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