This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/31/2005.
Known simply as "Lefty," Steve Carlton was one of the most successful pitchers in the modern era. In 1967, Carlton helped St. Louis to the World Series, going 14-9 with a 2.98 ERA in the regular season. In his 23-year career he recorded six 20-win seasons. He was the league leader in wins five times, led in ERA in 1972, and led in strikeouts five seasons. Carlton was named to the All-Star team ten times, and was the first pitcher to win four Cy Young Awards. When Carlton retired after the 1988 season, he ranked second in wins and strikeouts for a left-handed pitcher. He also had a 3.22 lifetime ERA to go with his 329 wins. On the left front tail of this blue road zippered front jersey is the "Wilson" manufacturer's tag. Attached to that is a size "46" flag tag. Below that is a striptag with "86 2" embroidered on it. On the inside back collar is a striptag with "Carlton" embroidered on it. On the left breast of the jersey is the Phillies "P" logo. On the right breast and on the back is the player number "32". Across the back is "CARLTON" on a blue name plate. All lettering and numbering is done in burgundy on white tackle twill. On the left sleeve is the embroidered official "Phillies" logo patch. There is a signature and "72,77,80,82" in blue marker rating a 9 on the front of the jersey. The jersey shows incredible game use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Accompanied by a LOA from James Spence Authentication.