This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/26/2017
The St. Louis Cardinals had no notion of keeping Albert Pujols around for the 2001 season. Everyone figured he'd get more minor league seasoning before dressing for the parent club. But Spring Training provided a springboard for Pujols to showcase his talents. Every day, Pujols wowed the Cardinals to the point where they couldn't get rid of him. Pujols wore this [size] 48 jersey during his early days with the team in 2001, evidence by the lack of the American Flag on the reverse & set one tagging. All of the identifiers are sewn on in brilliant two-color tackle twill. "PUJOLS" is sewn directly to a nameplate on the back. Tail tagging includes a Rawlings swatch with two flag tags - size and "Set 1 2001." Overall in fine condition with light use. Authenticated by MEARS authentication with a grading of A-5.