This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/31/2012.
The lanky 6-foot-3 right-handed pitcher was nicknamed "The Bird" because of his resemblance to the "Big Bird". Fidrych captured the imagination of fans with his antics on the field. He would crouch down on the pitcher's mound and fix cleat marks, what became known as "manicuring the mound", talk to himself, talk to the ball, aim the ball like a dart, strut around the mound after every out, and throw back balls that "had hits in them," insisting they be removed from the game. After a game filled with "Bird" antics in which he and his team handily defeated the Yankees, Fidrych became a national celebrity. Inside the rear collar is the “Wilson” manufacturer’s tag with wash instructions and size “42”. Adjacent is a strip tag with “23” in navy chain stitch. On the left front tail is a strip tag with “77-1”. On the right chest is the old English “D” team logo. On back is player number “20” and name “FIDRYCH”. All numbers and letters are done in navy tackle twill. The jersey is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion, shows outstanding use. Accompanied by an additional LOA.