This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2013
Gaylord Jackson Perry was born in Williamston, North Carolina. At 6’4” tall and weighing 205 pounds, the evasive spit baller’s finished his 22 year career with 314 victories, 3,534 strikeouts, and a 3.11 ERA. He was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame in 1991. On May 6, 1982 Gaylord Perry won his 300th game. Later that season he was ejected for throwing a spitball.
Offered for this lot is a 1980s knit design classic. Adopted by the Mariners during the 1981 season, the team added a blue and yellow stripe to the shoulders of the uniform. The pull over design lasted unit 1987 when the team switched to a button version. The uniform is a period classic, with the letter “M” of the Mariners designed with an upturned trident. All lettering and numbering is designed in blue/gold/blue triple tackle twill.
The jersey was supplied by Rawlings (1982 style tag per MEARS database) and is the correct supplier for 1982 Mariners game worn jerseys. Other examples used for comparison include:
1982 Perry (signed)
1982 Stanton
Regarding the size 46, other examples that have entered the hobby verify this as the correct size. They include:
1978 Padres (size 46)
1983 Royals (size 46)
Additionally, MEARS verified that the tagged size (46) is consistent with the actual jersey size, Chest 24” x Torso 34”.
All tagging, lettering, and numbering appear to be all original and show no signs of alteration when inspected with a black light and magnified light source.
Jersey exhbits heavy game wear.
Per the MEARS grading criteria (evaluated against 5 point categories), 10 base points were assigned. Minus one point for staining.
LOA Troy R. Kinunen (54H0274)
(MEARS Auction LOA)