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Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:52 am EDT

What would you pay for the worst jersey in hockey history?

By Greg Wyshynski

The Anaheim Ducks could have a decision from Scott Niedermayer very shortly, and Ducks Blog over on the team's official site writes that "you can book it: He's coming back," before wondering if Teemu Selanne could be far behind. All of this must be soothing news for Ducks fans who watched their veteran lollygagging cost the team a division title that would have kept them out of that deadly first-round series with Dallas.

Selanne's in the news here today for another reason, however. While scanning eBay for our Mike Sillinger jersey collection (hey, we're completists), we came across a rather rare find: A gently used but still horrific Ducks' third-jersey featuring Selanne, that even the seller claims is "easily the worst jersey ever created and one of the hardest to find." Men's Vogue guest editor Sean Avery agrees wholeheartedly.

The opening price is $250, which begs the question: How much would you pay for the worst jersey of all-time?

Honestly, it's an investment we'd consider, but it makes us sort of weepy to think guys like Selanne and Anatoli Semenov were forced to wear something that that looks like the front of a bad cereal box. (Had it been a Todd Ewen jersey, however ...) Just over three days left in the auction as of this morning. Bid with confidence!

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  1. lyle s
    1. Posted by lyle s Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:59 pm EDT

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    hey wysh....i dare you to write a complimenting story about the ducks or any of their players...i know, i know..for you it would be like peppermint to a vampire...but just for this ducks fan, if nothing else...just once i ask you, feel the sting....
  2. Bryan H
    2. Posted by Bryan H Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT

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    Sean Avery isn't the only one who agrees. The logo was voted worst NHL logo ever by the voters (http://nhllogos.blogspot.com/2008/03/result-mighty-ducks-vs-bruins.html) at the NHL Tournament of Logos blog.
  3. Adam Jones
    3. Posted by Adam Jones Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    Well, it's an odd connundrum. I wouldn't want an ugly Selanne or Kariya? Why, because they are good players, so if you own that jersey, it just shows you have no fashion sense. Now, if you get a jabroni player, then you have something. It shows you're a true fan of the team, through thick and thin.
    Irony is hipster currency.
  4. Adam Jones
    4. Posted by Adam Jones Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    @ Adam Jones:
    I also don't know how to proofread or use correct syntax. Comma happy as well. And sentence fragments.
  5. Wyshynski
    5. Posted by Wyshynski Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:21 pm EDT

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    @ lyle s --
    Truth be told, I love Parros and Geltzlaf. So I'll try to figure out a way to work them in more.
  6. lyle s
    6. Posted by lyle s Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:59 pm EDT

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    :) ....thanks mr wysh!!
  7. Brandon S
    7. Posted by Brandon S Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    Ha ha ha, you know, honestly, I would want it simply because of how bad it is. I mean, it's one of those rare things in hockey that you're happy you'll never see on the ice again, but still rare and unique enough that it would make a jersey collector quite happy. But hey, I just picked up an authentic Crosby Winter Classic jersey on eBay for a fraction of the price of that monstrousity, so I'll pass. If it reappears at a cheaper price... maybe... I do hate the Ducks a lot...
    It's the Wings new rival really, so like the Avalanche, I just don't know if I could own their jersey, even if it is one of the more unique jerseys in history.
  8. kh111
    8. Posted by kh111 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    Wysh, you have great command of the "royal we". Unless, of course, there's a Wyshynski horde that you somehow devilishly (pun!) control, you know, sorta like Carlyle and the Ducks?
    /quietly exits the room
  9. Joe
    9. Posted by Joe Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    my question on the logo always was "what was wild wing doing under the ice to begin with??"
    the emptynetter
    http://theemptynetter.blogspot.com/
  10. lyle s
    10. Posted by lyle s Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:59 pm EDT

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    kudos!! nice take #10-joe
  11. Saro G
    11. Posted by Saro G Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:46 pm EDT

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    The mid-90s angry King is almost as bad (dark times for LA graphic designers). The Gordon's Fishmerman for the Isles is also an honorable mention.
  12. qbt alshbh
    12. Posted by qbt alshbh Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:23 pm EDT

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    disney can ruin anything.
  13. Ming P
    13. Posted by Ming P Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:21 pm EDT

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    worst? hey what about the V jersey canucks had? that was bad. this jersey is ok with me because i grew up watching mighty ducks movies and yes, is wildwing popping out of ice. i probably will paid about 300 for that.
  14. HockeyKnowItAll
    14. Posted by HockeyKnowItAll Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    What is it with California Teams and Teal colored jerseys? Do they miss the Golden Seals that much? Which brings us to the ugliest and most gay hockey jersey/uniform of all time.
    The Seals - Teal with yellow and white trim...with matching socks and pants. I'm still scarred after seeing them all those years ago!
  15. chills282000
    15. Posted by chills282000 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:23 pm EDT

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    I would be really interested in how much you think I could get for my Francois Leroux jersey. It is the home black with the diagnal Pittsburgh in the front ala the NYR. You wan obscure, come get some!
  16. Dutch
    16. Posted by Dutch Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:07 pm EDT

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    Chills-I'd say a buck fiddy, and I love the Pens! This Duck jersey is so frickin' bad it isn't even funny, it's embarrassing. ALMOST as bad as the Mighty Ducks fining their announcers for referring to the team as an Expansion team rather than "First year franchise" or worse the "Assist" from Tinkerbell on the TV set changing the score when the Ducks scored. Pathetic proof Disney has no business other than maintaining the Matterhorn!
  17. Dirac
    17. Posted by Dirac Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:26 pm EDT

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    I think this make the Beavis & Butthead jersey I got for Christmas about 15 years ago look pretty cool about now...
  18. Big Breezy
    18. Posted by Big Breezy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    I ll give you a bag of used practice pucks.......The real question is what is the best sweater ever created.
    Commit to the Indian ladies and gentleman
  19. Bleys
    19. Posted by Bleys Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    If I wasn't short on money, I'd grab it quick. I remember being 8 and thinking those jerseys were awesome. Not that I still think so, quite to the contrary really, but it'd be a nice piece of my childhood as a Ducks fan that I could carry into the future. And I do miss Anatoli...
  20. RangerRick
    20. Posted by RangerRick Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    I agree with a previous post, that the old Vancouver "V" style jerseys were the worst of all time. The Duck's current uniforms are pretty ugly too.
  21. beer_man_beer_here
    21. Posted by beer_man_beer_here Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    I have a signed Stevie Y Jersey...If that jersey is starting at $350, I could give atleast 5 billion for mine. But I will keep it because it really looks great in its glass case in my basement bar...On a side note I was at game 5 against Dallas this year and I saw a guy wearing a signed Lidstrom Jersey...I poured a beer all over it...Just kidding, but why would you wear a jersey that is going to be worth S H I T tons to a hockey game?
  22. blueeyes_greeneyes
    22. Posted by blueeyes_greeneyes Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    Sometimes people's enjoyment of a signed jersey is worth more than the money they could get from it. Maybe they already have plenty of money
  23. Cathy
    23. Posted by Cathy Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:57 pm EDT

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    Truth be told, I love Parros and Geltzlaf. So I'll try to figure out a way to work them in more. Wyshynski posted on Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 11:27 am EDTReport Abuse
    GELTLAF IS A TOOL
  24. Dutch
    24. Posted by Dutch Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:07 pm EDT

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    Yeah that Vancouver "V" jersey was pretty hideous, but what about the recently re-introduced "Clam shell C" jersey? Ghastly. Haven't seen any commentary on those hideous trumpet covered 3rd jerseys the St. Louis Blues sported about 10 years back....
  25. walembic
    25. Posted by walembic Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:39 pm EDT

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    I agree that the Vancouver flying "V" was much more hideous. Of course, by the title of this blog I though you were talking about the latest Sharks jerseys... and I'm a Sharks fan!

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