Welcome to Old_Time_Hockey, where we curate the artifacts of fascination from the global game. Today, we are featuring a potential "Holy Grail" for Blackhawks collectors: a pair of Daoust Pro Styled skates dated to the very year of Bobby Hull’s Hall of Fame induction.
These are not just memorabilia; they are a piece of "The Golden Jet's" 1983 legacy. While Hull spent his NHL career in CCM, by the early 80s, Daoust had become the premier name in Canadian leather skates. The hand-painted "#9" on the heels and the "N.H.L. Officially Approved" holders suggest these were prepared to professional standards for Hull’s use in alumni games or HOF-related appearances.
The 1983 Connection: The internal production stamp (45553) dates these to early 1983. This aligns perfectly with Hull’s Hall of Fame induction year, making the inscription on the boot a contemporary record of his greatest career milestone.
The "Locker Room" Identifiers: The white-painted "#9" on the heels is the most compelling evidence of personal ownership. This was not a retail feature; it was how equipment managers marked skates for specific players.
Aged Paint Marker Signature: The signature has developed a distinct greenish hue over the last 40+ years—a natural reaction between vintage white paint markers and the oils in high-quality black leather. This patina is a hallmark of authentic, aged autographs from this era.
Elite "SUPER" Holders: Carrying the N.H.L. Rules Committee approval stamp, these holders were the top-of-the-line hardware of the early 80s.
Quarter Package: The 1983 full-grain leather remains structurally sound. Surface scuffing and creases from use provide an authentic "on-ice" character.
Interior: The tan leather lining shows natural darkening from break-in and use.
Hardware: The holders are solid, but show visible rust spots on the steel plates and runners as shown in the photos. This is consistent with high-carbon steel that has been stored since the 80s.
Signature: The white paint marker is well-bonded to the leather. The greenish aging is uniform and does not affect the legibility of the "HOF 1983" inscription.
US Men's Skate Size: 10.0
US Men's Shoe Size: 11.5
US Women's Shoe Size: 13.0
EU Shoe Size: 45.5
Mondo: 28.5 cm
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