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I can definitely understand the allure of wanting to own a game-worn uniform worn by a pro.

And certainly the historical significance of the Team Canada jersey worn by Paul Henderson, the same jersey he wore when he scored the game winning goal in the 1972 Summit Series, would make this piece of memorabilia that more special.

Now whether or not I think it's worth the $1,275,000 final price the jersey went for at auction is another story. But if you have the money, hey, why not? It's the most ever paid for a sports jersey, beating out a 1933 baseball uniform worn by Babe Ruth that went for over $650,000 in 2006.

Luckily, the purchaser of Henderson's jersey has promised he will have the jersey tour Canada to have it displayed in local museums, and also the Hockey Hall of Fame. And really, this is something that belongs to the Canadian people in my estimation. It shouldn't be holed up in some rich guy's basement. It should be accessible for all to see.

Hopefully that will be the case for Paul Henderson's historical 1972 Team Canada sweater.