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Lot Number: 561
Description: Fine 1954 Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves road jersey. During a career that spanned over twenty years, all of which were played in the National League, Warren Spahn was a picture of consistency. Spahn compiled the most wins in Major League history by a left handed pitcher with 363 and made 14 All-Star Game appearances. Amazingly, Spahn's career was delayed for three years when he joined the Army in 1943. He eventually earned a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and a battlefield commission in World War II. The offered jersey is one of the finest Warren Spahn shirts to have been sold at auction. Beautiful grey colored flannel shirt retains its original team name on front with embroidered tomahawk logo and #21 beneath. The reverse of the jersey also retains its original #21. The tail front has a Wilson tag with size 42, a strip tag with "Spahn 54" chain stitched in red, and its original 'Dry Clean' tag. Colorful Braves' Indian head logo remains affixed to the left sleeve. Overall condition is stunning with perfectly aged, yet vibrant color. The jersey originated from the collection of a former Milwaukee Braves bat boy whose mother also served as the switchboard operator for the Braves beginning in 1953. Exceptional Hall of Famer game worn flannel in virtually unimprovable original condition. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, LOA from MEARS Authentication (Graded A10), and (2) notarized letters of provenance from the bat boy: EX/MT-NMEstimated Price Range: ($20,000-$30,000)
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