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Lot Number: 475
Description: Casey Stengel New York Mets professional model road Manager's jersey c.1962-1965. Having pieced together one of the great 20th Century Managerial careers as skipper of the New York Yankees, Casey Stengel was set to retire at close of the 1960 season with (10) League titles and (7) World Series Championships to his credit. As fate would have it the National League expanded in 1962 and the newly formed New York Mets had cobbled together an assemblage of questionable talent who displayed nothing but a dire need of leadership. A beloved New York icon, Stengel was the perfect fit and signed on for the inaugural season bringing his quick wit and considerable skill. The club went on to post a dismal 40-120 record and would continue in kind, never once fairing better than a last place finish in each of his (4) seasons but the fans still came in droves. "Come see my Amazin Mets" he said "see new ways to lose I never knew existed before." Important and highly desirable all original flannel jersey is tagged as made for the 1962 season and was later prepared for use in 1964. Few jerseys can be attributed to such a significant span of time in a Hall of Fame career. Gray flannel jersey with "New York" team name lettered across the front in block letter stylized font has the number "37" on back. "Wilson" manufacturer's tag appears on front tail with the size "44" and an embroidered strip tag in the collar reads "37-1962" denoting player number and year. On the left sleeve is a period original New York Mets skyline logo patch. Right sleeve has the "New York World's Fair" patch which was worn by the team in both 1964 and 1965. Jersey displays light/moderate evident usage and wash wear but remains exceptionally well preserved. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EXEstimated Price Range: ($40,000-$60,000)
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