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1990 Joe DiMaggio Old Timers Day Worn Jersey

Currency:USD Category:Sports - Cards & Fan Shop / Sports - Game Used Memorabilia Start Price:650.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
1990 Joe DiMaggio Old Timers Day Worn Jersey
<B>1990 Joe DiMaggio Old Timers Day Worn Jersey.</B></I> Returning to the same hallowed ground that he first claimed as his own fifty-four years earlier, "Joltin' Joe" DiMaggio once again soaked in the cheers and adoration of a Bronx crowd on Old Timers Day in 1990 while suited up in this very jersey. He may have been seventy-six years old when he wore it, but there's no denying the thrill of holding a Yankee pinstriped jersey with the fabled number "5" on the back. There is also no denying that most of us couldn't possibly pony up the stack of cash it would require to purchase a Yankees jersey from DiMaggio's active career, so this offering represents a rare and welcome opportunity to own the shirt off this sporting legend's back for those of us who still need to feed and clothe our families. The simple majesty of the design mirrors that of the flannels the Clipper wore in the field, with the classic "NY" design over the heart and the retired digit on verso. The number "1" patch on the sleeve, memorializing Billy Martin who perished in a Christmas 1989 automobile accident, is removed but leaves a clearly visible outline. An embroidered "90" year swatch is sewn inside the collar, and "Wilson [size] 44" tagging appears in tail. Originally acquired directly from Bert Padell, the Yankees equipment manager. <I>LOA from Lou Lampson.</B></I> <BR><BR><B>Important notice:</B> Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Since eBay bids are not shown to us until we open the lot on the floor, we treat those bids just like floor bids. In most cases the floor responds before the eBay bid is presented to us, due to Internet lag time, so for consistency we have made it a policy that floor bids are always considered first over tie eBay live bids. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 22.5% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid. This lot is being auctioned in conjunction with a live floor auction by Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers. All final auction and invoice information will be supplied by Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers, and all other information should be considered preliminary. Lot:19671 <BR><BR><B>Winning Notification and Billing:</B> After the FINAL session in this auction is complete, Heritage will send e-mail and snail mail invoices. This process normally takes several days. All final auction and invoice information will be supplied by Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers, and all other information should be considered preliminary. <BR><BR>This auction will be conducted on a live auction floor and over the Internet through eBay Live. If you choose to place an absentee bid, please take a moment to <font color='#0000ff'><u><a href='http://pages.ebay.com/liveauctions/help/before/laabsentee.html'>learn how eBay Live absentee bidding works</a></u></font><font color='#000000'>