1970-71 NHL California Golden Seals

#18 Gary Croteau

Game Worn Jersey

This jersey will come with a comprehensive Letter of Authenticity outlining the details pertaining to it's authenticity including jersey characteristics, evidence of game wear, player identification, photo matches and provenance. 

The jersey was obtained by Global Vintage directly from the family of one of the Trainers for the California Golden Seals. The jersey had remained in their private hands until the acquisition by Global Vintage.

The jersey exhibits amazing original color and vibrancy which cannot be duplicated with photographs due to the golden hue of the jersey. There are at least 36 team repairs in the jersey, all of which are consistent with having been done in the same style, by the same source.  Some were made in the upper back due to the removal of the name, "CROTEAU" which had been sewn on with individual letters. Most all of the gold jerseys of the California Seals from this period that have surfaced, have come with the name removed.

The jersey has been photo matched to Gary Croteau in the 1970-71 NHL season. It is also very possible that this jersey was also used in games in the following 1971-72 season. The jersey would have been worn in the team's Home games. 

The style of jersey, photographic matches, evidence of game wear and repairs are all consistent with the fact that this jersey is a 1970-71 NHL California Golden Seals Gary Croteau #18 game worn jersey.

This jersey will certainly be a highlight for any vintage NHL game worn jersey collection