This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 7/8/2004.
Over his first eight seasons, the "Big Hurt" was on pace to become one of the greatest right-handed hitters in baseball history. On the left front tail of this pinstriped jersey is the "Russell Athletic" manufacturer's label with wash instructions and size "50." Attached are "100% Polyester" and "2" Extra Length" flag tags. Adjacent is a white patch reading, "8-50-97" denoting set, size, and year, respectively. On the front left breast is the "Sox" team logo and on the right breast is the player number "35." On the back is the player name "Thomas" and below it the player number "35." All letters and numbers are done in black on grey tackle twill. Featured on the right sleeve is the "Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary" embroidered patch and below it the "Russell" logo in black. On the left sleeve is the "Comiskey Park" embroidered patch. Jersey shows game use and appears to have no alterations of any kind.