8/10/1981 Pete Rose Philadelphia Phillies Game-Used ‘NL Hit Record’ Uniform

Pete Rose’s Record-Breaking Uniform: A Piece of Baseball History

An Iconic Moment in MLB History

The 1981 MLB season was marked by a significant players’ strike, leading to the cancellation of 713 games. Despite this disruption, the season is remembered for Pete Rose’s remarkable achievement as he surpassed Hall of Famer Stan Musial to become the National League’s all-time hit leader. On August 10, 1981, Rose, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies, secured his 3,631st hit against the St. Louis Cardinals, Musial’s former team. This historic moment was a testament to Rose’s enduring prowess and determination.

The True Record-Breaking Uniform

Presented here is the full Philadelphia Phillies home uniform worn by Pete Rose during this record-breaking game. Accompanied by a letter from Sports Investors Authentication, the jersey has been photo-matched to the games on June 10, August 10, and October 11, 1981. Notably, June 10 was the day Rose tied Musial’s record, and October 11 was Game 5 of the National League Division Series against the Montreal Expos. This uniform is a rare instance where both the jersey and pants have been photo-matched to the record-breaking game.

A Uniform with a Unique Provenance

Originally, it was believed that the record-breaking hit #3,631 uniform was displayed at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. However, after this uniform surfaced, the Hall of Fame removed their display, realizing the uniform they had was not the correct one. This offering includes a letter of authenticity from Sports Investors Authentication, confirming that the jersey displayed at the Hall of Fame was not the one worn by Rose during his historic achievement.

• Historical Significance: Worn during Pete Rose’s record-breaking game on August 10, 1981.
• Authenticity: Photo-matched to multiple games, including the record-breaking game.
• Unique Provenance: Corrects a long-standing error at the Baseball Hall of Fame.
• Condition: Shows excellent wear, with dirt stains reflecting Rose’s gritty playing style.

A Chance to Own a Piece of Baseball History

This uniform is not just a piece of baseball memorabilia; it is a testament to Pete Rose’s legacy as one of the greatest hitters in the history of the sport. The uniform is properly tagged, presented to us as game-used and in our opinion shows excellent wear. It comes with an LOA from Sports Investors Authentication, which has photo-matched the jersey to the June 10, August 10, and October 11, 1981 games, while matching the pants to the August 10 and October 11 games.

For those interested in acquiring this remarkable piece of history, it represents an opportunity to own the true Hall of Fame uniform. Explore more about our sports memorabilia auctions and discover other exceptional items in our baseball auctions. If you have your own piece of history, consider our consignment services to share it with the world.

* This text was generated from the original auction listing.