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Lot 607
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Lot Number: 607
Description: Important 1969 Gil Hodges New York Mets professional model road jersey. Road grey flannel shirt features New York lettering on front with Hodges #14 on left breast and on back in blue felt. Embroidered Mets logo patch appears on left sleeve. The absence of the 1969 MLB 100th Anniversary sleeve patch suggests that it was removed to allow for the jersey to be used again in 1970. Wilson tag is stitched on front tail noting size "44". Flannel strip tag in collar notes "14-44-69 Set 2" in black chain stitch. Shirt exhibits moderate usage wear and remains is spectacular original condition with outstanding display quality. Gil Hodges was loved by players and fans alike during his prolific career as player and manager. As a player for the Brooklyn Dodgers he anchored the infield on six pennant winners, and remains one of the most beloved and admired players in team history. Hodges joined the Mets after being chosen in the expansion draft in 1962. Despite knee problems he was persuaded to continue his playing career in New York, and he hit the first home run in franchise history before retiring as a player a year later. In 1968 Hodges was brought back to manage the perennially woeful Mets, and while the team only posted a 73-89 record it was nonetheless the best mark in their seven-year existence. In 1969, Hodges helped pull off a "miracle", managing the New York Mets to the 1969 World Series title, one of the greatest upsets in Series history. Hodges was named The Sporting News' Manager of the Year for 1969. Without question, this is amongst the most historically significant New York Mets artifacts we've had the pleasure to offer. Includes LOAs from Grey Flannel and Hunt Auctions: EX-MT
Estimated Price: ($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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