This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/2/2015
When it comes to Kirby Puckett game used/worn jerseys, not all are created equal. With a handful of examples surfacing from a former team member dating from the 1992-93 season, Jerseys dating prior are considered extreme rarities in the game used universe. Such Puckett gamers are few & far between with many lacking any significant paperwork or providence such as this tremendous Jersey. Offered here is a pinstriped grey roadster appears to be the one the Hall of Fame slugger is wearing on his 1989 Topps Hills Team MVP's #23 card, though we cannot state this definitively. Puck would top all American Leaguers this season with 234 hits and 358 total bases, claiming an All-Star nod, a Silver Slugger and a bronze medal in MVP voting for his efforts. "Minnesota 34" is applied to chest in red and navy tackle twill, with "Puckett 34" on verso. Team logo patch on left sleeve. Interior collar is tagged "Rawlings [size] 44" with "Set 1 1988" flap tag affixed at right. With solid wear throughout. Adding to the allure of this beauty is the team letter from former Twins President Jerry Bell going over the history of Puckett’s snug size 44 jerseys to start that historic year & a decision to move order new looser fitting size 48 jerseys to end the year. It goes without saying the amount of use on this rare offering as Puckett would start of the year in the summer heat snug in this size 44 gamer. With rock solid paperwork from both Mears Authentication with a full letter of authenticity & a team letter of authenticity & background from former Twins President Jerry Bell.