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Lot 500
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Lot Number: 500
Description: Rare and Important1939 Lou Gehrig New York Yankees game worn road jersey. Beautiful road grey flannel shirt with New York in blue lettering across the front (restored) and #4 on back (period number which had been moved from original placement and has since been moved back to original area). Retains orig. Spalding tag in collar along with "L.Gehrig" chain stitched onto the shirt. Baseball Centennial patch (vintage but not original to shirt) is present on left sleeve and both sleeves have been shortened in the period possibly by Gehrig. "39" chain stitched on inside of tail at back of shirt denoting Gehrig's last year as a player in 1939. Jersey exhibits wonderful wear and patina throughout including perspiration staining in collar and general usage wear. Few sports figures have had the impact on American history and social life that Lou Gehrig has had ranging from his legendary endurance in baseball to his tragic and fatal battle with the horrid disease named in honor of him. The jersey originated from the personal collection of a New York Yankees Minor League scout who was related to Gabby Hartnett. Given that Gehrig only played in eight games during the 1939 season and that his last game was on the road at Detroit it is very plausible that this was the last road jersey ever worn by Gehrig as a Major League player and quite possibly the one worn by him while taking himself out of the lineup in Detroit on his final game as a player. Stunning and important baseball artifact of extraordinary rarity. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll, letter of provenance from family with supporting items relating to Hartnett: EX (With note to restoration)
Estimated Price: ($50,000.00-$75,000.00)
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