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76/77

1976 / 1977

Common characteristics:

Material - mesh

Crests - smaller with lighter shades of purple and gold

Colors - Purple (road jersey) / Gold (home jersey)

Numbers - two color low placement

Shoulders - round

Tagging - lower front left hem - Goodmans

Fight straps - garter belt

The major issue with 76/77 jerseys is name restoration. The correct font is Roman font rather than a "block" font.

Mike Murphy #7 - "C" - mesh hem
- Correct name font
The Dionne photo above shows this first style of mesh jersey, which included mesh arm bands and a mesh hem.
Rogie Vachon #30 NOBR
- name removed
This style of jersey includes mesh arm bands and a knit hem.
Juha Widing #15 - name restored
- name restored - block font
Notice the block font indicative of a name restoration. Also notice the change to knit arm bands and knit hem with small elbow pads.
Dave Schultz #14 - name restored
Notice the lighter shades of purple and gold and smaller size of crests compared to 77/78 thru 79/80.