This autographed CCM size 46 Vintage Hockey jersey has been personally hand-signed by Billy Smith of the New York Islanders. This autograph is certified by Steiner Sports. It comes with the Steiner Sports authentication hologram and Certificate of Authenticity.Smith played in the 1978 All-Star Game, where he was named MVP. For the rest of the decade, he shared time in the Islanders net with Chico Resch, where they combined to form perhaps the top goaltending duo in the NHL at the time. This changed in the 1980 playoffs, when the Isles rode Smith's goaltending to their first of four consecutive Stanley Cups, firmly establishing Smith as the team's starting goaltender. Resch was dealt to the Colorado Rockies the following season. Smith went on to become a First Team All-Star and Vezina Trophy winner in 1982. In 1983, he won the William Jennings Trophy for fewest goals allowed (shared with Roland Melanson). He was chosen to play for Canada in the 1981 Canada Cup but was unable to play due to an injury sustained in a pre-tournament game.Smith's regular season success, however, was surpassed by his performances in the playoffs, as he helped the Islanders win four straight Stanley Cups (1980-83), reach the finals five straight times (1980-84), and win a record 19 consecutive playoff series from 1980-84.