A Very Rare Vintage Montreal Canadiens CCM Center Ice Pro Jersey in size 54 with a fight strap signed by Jean Beliveau "Le Gros Bill", a legendary and iconic player for the team.  His autographs were obtained many years ago at a Frozen Pond Inc. signing event in Toronto Canada.  A Certificate of Authenticity from Frozen Pond Inc. is included as part of this memorabilia collectibles listing.  Also included in this listing are two signed 8x10 inch photos and one signed official NHL hockey puck.

The craftmanship of this CCM "Center Ice" Pro jersey is outstanding with the Habs iconic logo, Beliveau's name, number, and the Captain 'C" in tackle twill fabric and the Habs iconic colors of "Bleu blanc et rouge".  It needs to be stressed that this very high-quality Vintage CCM Center Ice jersey is the same as the CCM jerseys Pro players wore on the ice during games.  This made in Canada CCM Center Ice jersey is the top-tier authentic version that has the same features as the CCM Pro jerseys.  This CCM Center Ice Jersey includes a real fight strap, reinforced elbows, and durable air-knit fabric, plus the team logo and patches are embroidered and sewn tackle twill fabric just like the CCM Pro jerseys.  This is in stark contrast to the cheaper quality and feel of the sublimated heat-pressed replica jerseys prevalent on the market today.

Beliveau played parts of 20 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens from 1950 to 1971. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972, "Le Gros Bill" Béliveau is widely regarded as one of the ten greatest NHL players of all time.  Born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Béliveau first played professionally in the Quebec Major Hockey League (QMHL). He made his NHL debut with the Canadiens in 1950, but chose to remain in the QMHL full-time until 1953. From 1950 to 1971, he spent his entire NHL career with the Canadiens.  From 1950 to 1993, Béliveau won a combined total of 17 Stanley Cup Championships, 10 as a player, and 7 as an executive, the most by any individual. Béliveau is tied with MLB legend Frankie Crosetti for the most combined championships in sports.

I am the original owner of this beautiful autographed Habs jersey, the photos, and the hockey puck .  The jersey was purchased in new condition by me and has never been worn.  These collectibles have been well taken care of by me over the years.  The jersey has been on display in the “Sports Hall of Fame Memorabilia Room” of my home.  It’s now time in my life to pass on this Vintage “Old School” very well-made CCM Center Ice Habs jersey, the photos, and the hockey puck to another hockey fan.

These unique memorabilia collectibles from the Hockey Hall of Famer would be a prized possession for any fan of Le Gros Bill, the "Original Six" Habs, and the exciting sport of hockey.