Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry wore this signed and inscribed Seattle Mariners road jersey in a winning effort versus the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium back on April 30 1982. In the game a 6-2 win for Seattle Perry struck out two Yankees and pitched eight-and-two-thirds inning of seven-hit ball to notch career win No. 299! The light blue V-neck Wilson jersey reads Seattle across the front in blue tackle twill lettering outlined in gold with his uniform number 36 in similar fashion across the left breast area. The left front tail includes a separate sewn-on light blue cloth tag with black chain stitching that reads 36 82 to reflect the player number and season. The inside rear collar includes the proper Wilson manufacturers tag [size 46] with washing instructions. Both sleeves are sporting single yellow and dark blue stripes from the collar to the edge of the sleeve. The back of the jersey includes PERRY arched across the shoulders in blue tackle twill on a separate lighter blue nameplate thats sewn directly onto the jersey. His jersey number 36 completes the reverse in large eight-inch tall blue tackle twill numerals outlined in gold. Perry has signed and inscribed the front of the jersey: Best Wishes Gaylord Perry 299 4-30-82 Yankees.

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.