This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/10/2003.
Keith Hernandez was indisputably the best fielding first baseman of his time, winning eleven straight Gold Gloves and setting Major League records for most seasons leading the league's first basemen in double plays (six) and lifetime assists by a first baseman. This jersey was also worn during the 1976 season. On the inside left front tail is the "Rawlings" label with the size "42" and adjacent is the flag tag reading "Set 2 8P 1975." Across the front of the jersey is the team name "Cardinals" in script-style letters made of red on blue embroidered stitch. Going through the letter "C" is a gold embroidered bat with a red embroidered Cardinal perched on each end. On the back of the shirt is the player name "Hernandez." The player number "37" appears on both the left breast and on the back of the shirt. The name and number are made of red on blue tackle twill. On the left sleeve is the National League centennial patch which has been restored. The jersey shows game use and, with the exception of the restored patch, appears to have no other alterations of any kind.