Andrew Shaw Stitches To Be Auctioned Off By Blackhawks Star For Cancer Charity

Blackhawks Star Auctioning Off WHAT For Charity?!
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This might be one of the more unusual sports auction items we've come across yet.

In an effort that will raise funds for the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research, Chicago Blackhawks star Andrew Shaw is auctioning off the actual facial stitches he got after taking a puck to his face during Game 6 of this year's Stanley Cup Finals, ESPN Chicago reports.

According to a Facebook page for the effort, the stitches will be up for auction on eBay beginning on Aug. 15 and continuing through Aug. 25. In addition to the (framed) tiny stitches, the winners will also receive Shaw's autograph and "other items." 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the V Foundation, which is named after former basketball coach Jim Valvano.

Here are the stitches in closeup:

Of course, the Hawks won over the Boston Bruins, so one might even say these stitches contain at least a bit of luck, not to mention some bonus particles of flesh and/or blood. Tiny pieces of Chicago sports history indeed!

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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 24: Chris Kelly #23 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with teammate Tyler Seguin #19 after Kelly scored a goal in the first period against Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Six of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 24, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six(80 of85)
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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 24: Boston Marathon bombing victim, Jeff Bauman, holds the hand of Carlos Arredondo, the man who came to his aid immediately following the explosions, after being wheeled out to wave the Boston Strong Flag prior to Game Six of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on June 24, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six(81 of85)
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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 24: Boston Marathon bombing victim, Jeff Bauman (C), holds the hand of Carlos Arredondo (L), the man who came to his aid immediately following the explosions, after being wheeled out to wave the Boston Strong Flag prior to Game Six of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on June 24, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Dave Sandford - Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six(82 of85)
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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 24: Boston Marathon bombing victim, Jeff Bauman, holds the hand of Carlos Arredondo, the man who came to his aid immediately following the explosions, after being wheeled out to wave the Boston Strong Flag prior to Game Six of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on June 24, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six(83 of85)
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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 24: Members of the Chicago Blackhawks line up during the national anthem prior to Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins on June 24, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six(84 of85)
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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 24: Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins skates on the ice during an intermission in the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks during Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final on June 24, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 24: Chris Kelly #23 of the Boston Bruins is congratulated by teammates on the bench after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period during Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final on June 24, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)