Spring Premier Auction 2013
Wed, Apr 10, 2013 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 29, 2013 12:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 232
1963 HARRY CRAFT (MANAGER) HOUSTON COLT .45S GAME WORN HOME JERSEY
Sold for
$7,260
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
In 1962 the Houston Colt .45's joined the New York Mets as one of two new National League expansion franchises. Named after "The Gun that Won the West" the club's unique "Smoking Colt .45" logo displayed on the front of their jerseys was easily the most unique team emblem baseball had seen in quite some time. The fact that it was only incorporated for three years (they changed their name to the Astros in 1965) has resulted in it becoming one of the rarest and most highly sought after game jerseys in collecting today. Offered is a phenomenal original example of that classic garment worn by manger Harry Craft during the club's inaugural 1962 season. The Colt .45s started their inaugural season on April 10 1962 against began with a three-game sweep of the Cubs. Inside the rear collar of Crafts 1963 jersey is the Mac Gregor manufacturers tag with jersey size 40. Adjacent is the managers number 1 written in faded black marker. Across the front is COLTS done in orange and navy blue chain stitch along with a Colt .45 pistol embroidered in navy blue and white chain stitch. The managers number appears on back in navy on orange tackle twill. The jersey is properly tagged completely original and unaltered throughout and remains in magnificent condition.
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