Alexei Cherepanov Autographed/Signed Avangard Omsk 8×10 Photo White JSA 20106

This is an 8×10 photo that was personally autographed by Alexei Cherepanov (deceased). Cherepanov was selected in the first round (17th overall) of the 2007 National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft by the New York Rangers. He played professional hockey for the Avagard Omsk of the KHL. During a KHL game in October 2008, Cherepanov collapsed on the bench near the end of the game, and could not be resuscitated, he died at the age of 19 before ever playing a game in the NHL. This item includes a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA) and Denver Autographs.