Newcastle United's record-breaking marquee signing is celebrated in this 1996/97 home jersey, signed and personally inscribed by Alan Shearer. The Adidas-manufactured shirt carries the club's traditional black-and-white vertical stripes, a white collar with popper buttons in classic mid-90s polo style, and the 'Newcastle Brown Ale' sponsor logo prominently across the chest, featuring the brand's recognizable blue star and Tyne Bridge silhouette. The Newcastle United crest sits opposite the sponsor on the chest, while the number 9 appears boldly on the back beneath Shearer's name, worn during the season following his then world-record transfer from Blackburn Rovers back to his hometown club. Shearer has signed the jersey's front in silver marker with a personal 'Best Wishes' inscription alongside his signature, adding a warm, individualized touch beyond a standard autograph. Shearer would go on to become Newcastle's all-time leading goalscorer and one of the Premier League's most prolific strikers ever, forever a hero on Tyneside for choosing his boyhood club over bigger trophies elsewhere in his prime. This jersey comes with a full PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity. A cherished piece for Newcastle United supporters and Premier League memorabilia collectors, capturing Shearer at the very outset of his legendary spell in black and white.