2024 Fall Premier
Wed, Nov 6, 2024 01:00PM EST - Sat, Nov 23, 2024 10:30PM EST
Lot 150
1979 Dave Roberts Pittsburgh Pirates (World Series Champs) Game Worn "Bumblebee" Uniform - Sports Investors LOA
Sold for
$1,140
Sold Price includes BP
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This classic "bumble bee" style uniform brings back fond memories for Pirate fans during the club’s disco-dancing World Series campaign of 1979. After a dominant 98-64 regular season, the "We Are Family" Bucs put an easy end to the Big Red Machine's 1970s dynasty by sweeping Cincinnati in the NLCS. Then, Pittsburgh took out the Orioles in a memorable seven-game Fall Classic to complete its sensational run.
Offered here is the full home pinstriped uniform worn by journeyman pitcher Dave Roberts in 1979. The left-handed reliever started the year with the Giants, but was traded mid-season and took on a key situational role in the Bucs bullpen, going 5-2 with a 3.26 ERA over 39 innings.
The coveted "bumble-bee" style pullover jersey has proper Descente manufacturer's tagging on the left front shirttail, with a team-stitched "49 44 79" strip to denote jersey number, size, and year. "PIRATES" across the chest and "49" (front and back) are done in black tackle twill outlined in yellow gold. Black and gold striped piping lines the V-neck collar and sleeve ends. The vertical pinstripes give it that nostalgic late '70s look and feel. Consistent with other Pirates gamers from this era that have surfaced, the name on the back was removed. The team was prone to repurpose its jerseys, which apparently did not happen here. Heavy puckering to the letters and numbers show this jersey saw its share of game action.
Rarely will the pants accompany the jersey. Tagged by Descente with a "49 34 77" strip tag and "Set 1 1977" flag tag inside the rear right pocket, this pair was worn by Roberts and likely a few other players before and after him. (One name and three numbers of other players are marked in black pen on the interior.) The creamy white pants with gold and black pinstripes show obvious wear in the form of soiling stains and heavy pilling to the knit fabric. Includes LOA from Sports Investors Authentication for the full uniform.
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