Vintage 1998 Washington Capitals Eastern Conference Champions NHL Shirt 14/16

Description

View Vintage 1998 Washington Capitals Eastern Conference Champions NHL Shirt 14/16 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Exceptionally well-preserved original 1998 Washington Capitals Eastern Conference Champions shirt. Washington Capitals Screaming Eagle logo. “Capitals Washington” graphics. Team: Washington Capitals. Excellent vintage condition / possible new old stock. Exceptionally well-preserved original 1998 Washington Capitals Eastern Conference Champions shirt. Garment retains its period 1998 Stanley Cup holographic sticker on the front as well as a plastic tag fastener through the neck label. Original paper hangtag is not present.Shirt displays little to no apparent wear, with strong color, an exceptionally clean collar and a crisp graphic. Because its complete ownership/retail history cannot be independently verified, it is not being represented as definitively deadstock or NWT. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.DescriptionOutstanding original piece of Washington Capitals and NHL history commemorating the team’s 1998 Eastern Conference Championship and first-ever trip to the Stanley Cup Final.The Capitals defeated the Buffalo Sabres in overtime of Game 6 on June 4, 1998, capturing the franchise’s first conference championship after 24 seasons. This period shirt features a quintessential late-1990s oversized graphic with:* 1998 Eastern Conference Champions lettering* Washington Capitals Screaming Eagle logo* Large hockey action graphic* Eastern Conference shield* 1998 Stanley Cup/Eastern Conference imagery* “Capitals Washington” graphics* Original NHL copyright/trademark markings* Original 1998 Stanley Cup holographic sticker still attached to the chestThe hologram is an especially interesting surviving detail, featuring the Stanley Cup/NHL shield, “1998,” and Eastern/Western Conference markings. It remains adhered to the garment nearly three decades later.Manufactured by Nutmeg Mills, Inc. with a CSA neck label. Interior production information includes 1997, consistent with a period garment produced immediately preceding the Capitals’ historic 1998 playoff run.Washington’s 1998 conference championship remains a significant franchise milestone—the club raised its Eastern Conference Champions banner at the beginning of the following season. Tagged Size: 14/16 (Youth)Material: 100% CottonManufacturing: Assembled in Mexico of U.S.A. componentsEra: 1998 / Late 1990sBrand/Manufacturer: CSA / Nutmeg MillsTeam: Washington CapitalsLeague: NHLColor: Navy BlueImportant collector note: This is an original period garment, not one of the modern reproduction 1998 championship shirts currently circulating. Modern reproductions of the championship design are readily available, making the original tags, construction, NHL markings and surviving period details especially useful for distinguishing this example. Photos are part of the description and show the actual item being sold. Please check measurements before purchasing, as vintage sizing may differ considerably from modern sizing.Stored in a smoke-free environment. Fast, secure shipping. Condition: New. Category: Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop › Fan Apparel & Souvenirs › Hockey-NHL. Brand: CSA.

Brand

CSA

League

National Hockey League (NHL)

Sport

Hockey

Officially Licensed

Yes

Pre & Post Season

Stanley Cup

Size

14-16

Product

Shirt

Team

Washington Capitals