1988 Dennis Eckersley Oakland A’s World Series Game-Used & Autographed Road Jersey

The Legendary Jersey of Dennis Eckersley: A Piece of Baseball History

An Iconic Moment in Baseball

In the annals of baseball history, few moments are as electrifying as Kirk Gibson’s pinch-hit, two-out walk-off home run in Game One of the 1988 World Series. Facing the formidable Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, who had not surrendered a home run in over a month, Gibson worked the count full. The legendary broadcaster Vin Scully immortalized the moment with his call: “High fly ball into right field. She is gone! In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened.” This pivotal moment propelled the Dodgers to a World Series victory in five games, marking their last championship to date.

Dennis Eckersley: A Hall of Fame Career

Dennis Eckersley, a pitcher of remarkable prowess, later became one of only two pitchers in Major League history to achieve both a 20-win season and a 50-save season in his career. His illustrious career earned him induction into the Hall of Fame in 2004. The jersey he wore during Gibson’s historic home run is now a treasured artifact, a testament to his enduring legacy in the sport.

The Jersey: A Unique Artifact

This extraordinary piece of baseball memorabilia has been displayed at Dodger Stadium, further cementing its significance. The jersey features:

• A Rawlings manufacturer’s tag size “44” with washing instructions.
• A flag tag reading “SET 1 1988” and a strip tag reading “T” embroidered in green.
• The A’s “Elephant” team logo patch on the left sleeve and the official “1988 World Series” patch on the right sleeve.
• “Oakland” scripted across the chest, with the player number “43” below and on the back, all in green on yellow tackle twill.
• The player name “ECKERSLEY” in green tackle twill on a grey nameplate across the back.

Adding to its allure, Eckersley signed the back of the jersey in black marker, with the signature rating an 8 in our opinion. This jersey is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion shows excellent use.

Provenance and Accompaniment

This jersey is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from JSA, a Photo-Match.com letter confirming the match, LOAs from the A’s and Baseball Hall of Fame, a Dodgers letter acknowledging the jersey’s display in Dodger Stadium, and a photograph of the jersey hanging in the stadium. This is truly a one-of-a-kind piece from one of baseball’s most memorable moments.

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