This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/10/2003.
The all-time hit leader with 4,256, Pete Rose had ten 200-plus hit seasons. His energy and intensity earned him the nickname "Charlie Hustle", while his hitting prowess ignited the Big Red Machine to consecutive World Championships in 1975-76. This Cincinnati Reds home jersey is from the team's 1976 championship season. On the inside front tail of the jersey is the Rawlings label with the size, "44". Adjacent to Rawlings label is the set and year tags that read "Set 2" and "1976," respectively. Below that there is a stamp that reads, "Purchased from the Cincinnati Reds." On the left breast is the red and white Reds logo and on the back is the name "Rose." The player number "14" appears on both the right breast and on the back. The letters and the numbers are made of red tackle twill. On the right sleeve is the "National League Centennial" anniversary patch. Rose's black Sharpie autograph rates a strong 8. The jersey shows great use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. The autograph comes with a letter from PSA/DNA.