Mike Rupp 02-03 Game Worn / Used New Jersey Devils Jersey - NHL Debut

Description

For sale is a beautiful 2002-03 game used New Jersey Devils jersey, worn by 2003 Stanley Cup hero Mike Rupp during his rookie season and NHL debut.
Rupp was wearing this white CCM jersey
in his first NHL game on 1/13/03 against the Florida Panthers. Much like his finish to the 2003 season when he scored the game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, it was a storybook NHL debut for Rupp. Called up from Albany to make his debut on his 23rd birthday, Rupp scored two goals in his first game including the game-winner (and had a third goal disallowed - so close to the hat trick).
He went on to wear the jersey in 6 games, scoring his first four NHL goals while wearing it and also picking up his first NHL assist and first NHL fight in the jersey. The jersey has really nice wear considering it was only worn in 6 games (roughly 9-10 repairs including some really cool clusters of repairs on the shoulders, where excessive board burns had to be sewn shut) and it is photo matched to all 6 home games he wore it.
Thanks for looking, and be sure to check out my other listings for more great Devils memorabilia (including game worn jerseys, goal scored pucks, and game used equipment). Feel free to send a message if you have any questions!