This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/1/2002.
Ed Kranepool joined the Mets in their inaugural 1962 season and remained with the team for 18 seasons becoming one of their most popular players. In 1965, baseball fans voted Kranepool onto the all star team, acknowledging his skill at the plate and on the field. This jersey was worn by Kranepool during his final 1979 season. On the inside left front tail is the "Rawlings" label with the size "44." Adjacent to this are two flag tags: one reading "Set 1 1979" and the other reading "1 Inch Extra Length." Next to this is a white label with "44 79 7" in blue chain stitch. This denotes size, year, and player number respectively. Across the front of the jersey is the team name "Mets" and below this is the player number "7." On the back of the jersey is a white nameplate with the player name "Kranepool" and below this is the player number "7." All letters and numbers are done in blue on orange tackle twill. On the front of the jersey is an autograph reading "Ed Kranepool N Y Mets 1962-79", rating an 8. Also included is an undershirt that was worn by Kranepool and signed on the front. The autographs come with a letter from PSA/DNA.