MEARS Auction #23, Ends February 26th, 2011, 9:00 CST, w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #1420:

1946-51 Detroit Tigers Salesman Sample Road Jersey - (MEARS A10)

Flannels are the most coveted of the jersey styles. Many of the flannels from the 1940s or '50s have fallen victim to moth holes or were used until they were in taters.

Circa 1946-51 is this Detroit Tigers road salesman sample jersey - graded MEARS A10. According to the comment section on the LOA, MacGregor/Goldsmith made Tigers jerseys in the late '40s but never incorporated this style of outfit. Thus, it has been deemed a salesman sample/prototype. "DETROIT" is arched across the chest in blue felt material. Blue/white/blue piping surrounds the neckline, flows down the button path on front and encircles the sleeve ends.

A MacGregor/Goldsmith size "42" manufacturer's tag is sewn in the collar.

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