It has been a crazy long time since I've blogged a real post and an even longer time with Jersey Sunday - considering I've been pinching pennies for the last few months. But it's great to be back doing this and I'm glad to bring back these series of posts with this particular uniform. On deck is my Charlestown Chiefs Reggie Dunlop replica road jersey from the movie Slap Shot. Simply an amazing piece added to my collection.
Made by Mad Bros. Canada, I received this jersey as a birthday gift from my brother a few years ago and recently had it customized in time for the hockey lockout to end. The logos and numbers are embroidered onto the shirt in two layer tackle twill. Being the OCD freak when it comes to uniforms, I wanted it to look exactly as it did in the movie by avoiding the name bar, and more importantly, a foul. Special thanks to Pickering Pro Image for the amazing job!
Starring in the film is the legendary actor Paul Newman as Reggie Dunlop who wore the #7. It was an easy choice as to what number I wanted on the back and sleeves. I have seen a lot of these jerseys sporting a Hanson brother [with the gross name bar] and was suggested other players. But Paul Newman is the man! Enough said.
Directed by George Roy Hill and written by Nancy Dowd, Slap Shot was released in 1977. It tells the story of a struggling hockey club on the verge of folding. To interest other owners into buying the franchise, the team turn into contenders by using violence to win games and fans.
The film also stars Michael Ontkean, Strother Martin, and Jennifer Warren. It became an instant classic among hockey fans and often listed as one of the greatest sports films of all time.
"I am personally placing a hundred-dollar bounty on the head of Tim McCracken... Yeah, a hundred bucks of my own money for the first of my guys who really nails that creep." - Reggie Dunlop
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