New York Islanders legend Mike Bossy has recovered a key piece of memorabilia thanks to a Las Vegas high roller.
The puck Bossy slapped into the net at Nassau Coliseum on Jan. 24, 1981, to reach his milestone 50th goal in 50 games was put up for auction in May.
Bossy’s young daughter had given the puck to a man who gave her swimming lessons, New Jersey resident Jack Jacobson. Jacobson held on to it for 30 years until listing it on eBay.
That’s when Gavin Maloof, former co-owner of the Sacramento Kings NBA team, swooped in, plunking down close to $7,000.