1956 Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Game-Used & Autographed Home Flannel Jersey

Stan Musial’s 1956 Cardinals Jersey: A Piece of Baseball History

An Iconic Season for “Stan the Man”

From 1946 to 1956, Stan Musial, affectionately known as “Stan the Man,” was a beacon of excellence in Major League Baseball. During this illustrious decade, Musial was not only an All-Star every year but also clinched the National League’s Most Valuable Player award twice. His prowess at the plate was unmatched, as he secured the batting championship five times, led in doubles for six seasons, and topped the triples chart in five seasons. The year 1956 was particularly momentous, as Musial was voted “Player of the Decade” and set an MLB record for career extra-base hits, while leading the National League with 109 RBIs.

A Unique Jersey for a Unique Season

The 1956 season saw the St. Louis Cardinals make a bold departure from their traditional “birds on a bat” jersey design. Instead, they introduced a modern “Cardinals” script in large red and navy, a design that was used exclusively for that year. This visually stunning Cardinals home flannel was worn by Musial during that remarkable season. The jersey is a testament to the era’s style and Musial’s legendary career.

• Manufacturer’s Tag: The front left tail features the Rawlings manufacturer’s tag with a size “44” box tag.
• Player Identification: “Musial” and the year “56” are embroidered in red chain stitching.
• Team and Player Details: “Cardinals” is emblazoned across the chest, and the player number “6” is on the back, both in red on navy blue felt.
• Team Logo: The left sleeve showcases the “Cardinals” team logo in red, yellow, and navy blue embroidery.

Authenticity and Provenance

Musial’s signature graces the front right tail of the jersey, rated a 5 in our opinion. A thorough evaluation by MEARS has confirmed that all elements of the jersey remain original, with only minor baseball-related staining visible on the front. Photographic evidence from 1956 corroborates the jersey’s authenticity, showing Musial wearing the same style and sleeve length. This jersey is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used, and in our opinion, shows excellent use. It is accompanied by a MEARS LOA grading the jersey a perfect A10 and a PSA/DNA LOA for the signature.

Why This Jersey is a Collector’s Dream

For collectors and enthusiasts of baseball memorabilia, this jersey represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history from one of the game’s greatest players. The unique design, coupled with its impeccable provenance, makes it a standout item in any sports memorabilia auction. Whether you’re looking to consign baseball jerseys or add to your collection, this jersey is a testament to the enduring legacy of Stan Musial and the golden era of baseball.

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* This text was generated from the original auction listing.