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Spring Premier Auction 2016

Wed, Apr 6, 2016 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Apr 24, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 825

1976 BROOKS ROBINSON SIGNED & INSCRIBED BALTIMORE ORIOLES GAME WORN HOME JERSEY

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$8,294.40
Sold Price includes BP

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In 1976 third baseman Brook Robinson a.k.a. the Human Vacuum Cleaner was nearing the end of his 23-year Hall of Fame career with the Baltimore Orioles. In fact it was the first season in 16 that Robinson hadnt been awarded a Gold Glove most likely due to the fact that he played in just 71 games that year. Nevertheless Robinson still posted a .969 fielding percentage at the hot corner.

Offered here is Robinsons 1976 signed and inscribed game-worn Baltimore Orioles home jersey. Proper "Rawlings size 42" "1976" and "Set 1" tags all sewn in the inside right front tail. The jersey sports orange with black trim tackle twill "Orioles" in script and "5" on front chest with "ROBINSON" and "5" on the back. Black and orange trim at neck and black orange and white trim on both sleeves. All buttons are original. Jersey exhibits consistent heavy use with some discoloration from perspiration evident. He has signed and inscribed the jersey Best Wishes Brooks Robinson No. 5 on the front. Great overall condition completely original Orioles jersey belonging to Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson from his second-to-last season in the majors.

Autograph pre-certified by PSA/DNA.

PROVENANCE: Baltimore Orioles Clubhouse Collection - This is one of a collection of 12 jerseys in this auction that originate directly from the collection of a gentleman who served as the Baltimore Orioles visiting team clubhouse attendant in his youth in the early 1980s. A dream job for any baseball loving kid his position enabled him to serve and befriend many of the great stars of the era that passed through Baltimores Memorial Stadium. He was also a well-liked gofer for many of his hometown heroes such as Eddie Murray Cal Ripken and Brooks Robinson. All of the game worn jerseys presented here were given to him personally by the players they represent and autographed for him personally. Prior to their offering here these jerseys have remained in his sole possession. Needless to say they are ideal specimens with regard to originality usage attributes and provenance.

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