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Lot Number: 240
Description: Scarce Warren Spahn Boston Braves professional model road jersey c.1952 with photographic identification. Grey flannel road jersey dating to Warren Spahn's final season with the Boston Braves before the franchise moved to Milwaukee. Jersey retains its original "Braves" team name across the front with embroidered tomahawk patch across chest and polychrome felt Braves logo patch on left sleeve. Horace Partridge Athletic Goods (Boston) manufacturer's labeling remains affixed inside collar with "42" size flag tag and "Spahn" chain stitched strip tag. Original #21 remains on the back of the jersey. Outstanding original condition exhibiting appropriate light to moderate use while retaining beautiful display qualities with well preserved original color intact. The zipper is missing its original zipper pull. Based on comparison to a period photograph from the 1952 season within the Brearley Photographic Archive we have located an image of Spahn wearing a Boston Braves uniform that appears with a very high degree of surety to be this exact jersey. In comparisons between the jersey itself and the image, succinct characteristics can be determined inclusive of the hand stitched pattern of the Braves patch and the unique intersections of the lettering with piping and other relevant areas of the shirt. Outstanding original game jersey and one of only two surviving Warren Spahn Boston Braves jerseys that we can confirm to exist with unimpeachable primary source player provenance and high percentage photo match. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and a copy of the photo picturing Spahn in identical if not actual jersey: EXEstimated Price Range: ($30,000-$40,000)
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