MEARS Auction #41, Ends September 1st, 2012, 9:00 CST

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Lot #335:

1941-45 Martin's Flannel Baseball Jersey "Drink Coca-Cola In Bottles" Reference On Back With Pants & Glove

Baseball and Coca-Cola go hand-in-hand as both are a fiber in America's great history. Well both come together in this interesting listing.

With a labeling period of 1941-45 is this pinstriped flannel button up jersey. "Martins" is found on the front in cursive script and in felt material. The reverse reads: "Drink Coca Cola In Bottles." Our guess is Martin's was a local Coca-Cola distributor. Navy/white/navy piping surrounds the neckline and flows down the button path on front.

Sewn in the collar is a Gold Smith manufacturer's tag and size "38" flag tag. Also included are the matching pants. Some staining on the back.

The final piece of the puzzle is a vintage Reach fielder's glove. There may be a few plays left in it.

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