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Lot 697
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Lot Number: 697
Description: Significant 1966 Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles home jersey with World Series attribution. Completely original and unaltered, this classic cream-colored flannel jersey retains its original "Orioles" team name across the front as well as #5 on the front and back. Original black felt lettering on the back reads “B. Robinson”. Wilson manufacturers tag noting size “42” is stitched on the front tail. Year and set designation tag is absent with only a remnant and perimeter stitching remaining. Given the jersey's provenance and association with the two previous jerseys, we presume it once featured the same “66-3” chain stitched notation, and as such can attirbute its use during the World Series play in 1966. Brooks enjoyed one of his finest seasons in 1966, posting the second 100-plus RBI season of his career, collecting his sixth consecutive Gold Glove Award, and finishing second in voting for league MVP. The Robinson brothers (Frank and Brooks) set the tone early in Game 1 of the 1966 World Series, hitting back-to-back homers in helping the Orioles to a four game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The shirt exhibits evident use with no significant structural faults apart from the aforementioned tag. Jersey originates from the collection of Paul Thiebaut, Sr. who was a scout for the Baltimore Baseball Club in the 1960s. Given its ideal physical attributes, team source provenance, and era of usage, we firmly believe this to be one of the finest Brooks Robinson jerseys ever offered publicly. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Thiebaut family: EX-MT
Estimated Price: ($10,000.00-$15,000.00)
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