October 28, 2017 Sports Memorabilia
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/28/2017
I guess the question needs to be asked was this the jersey Berra was wearing in left field as Bill Mazeroski's game 7 home run sailed over his head to win the 1960 World Series. With only two road jerseys issued by the Yankees in 1960 it certainly has a good chance. Obtained long before internet photo matching this jersey has been tucked away since it was first offered in 1993 as part of the Binghamton collection in Lelands. While the jersey has gone through some restoration to the front, the #8 is absolutely original to the shirt. The New York on the front is perfectly restored as they removed the original to send to the minor leagues. Wilson size 42 in the front tail and a there is a partial tag above with 1960 (Berra is missing). To be accurate a faded name can be seen in the collar in marker which was common to do to these type of jerseys. Shirt was obtained by the general manager Jerry Toman who was in charge of the uniforms sent directly from the Yankees. It includes a 1992 Letter of Opinion from Dick Dobbins stating "the owner should feel confident that this is an authentic Yankee jersey undoubtedly used by Yogi Berra". Besides the Dobbins letter, there is a letter from Jerry Toman, the Binghamton Manager in the 1960's and a copy of original catalog listing.
Condition: (Excellent).