This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/21/2006.
In 1961, Yastrzemski finally arrived in the Major Leagues as the heir apparent to the legendary Ted Williams in left field. For 23 years, Yastrzemski proudly wore his famous "#8" for the Red Sox, with his extraordinary batting style and his unmatched skill in patrolling the grounds in front of the Green Monster. In the Red Sox' 1967 "Impossible Dream" season, he won the American League Triple Crown and was named the AL's Most Valuable Player. A seven-time Gold Glove winner, Yaz earned the honor of 18 All-Star Game appearances, and is generally considered one of the finest defensive left fielders of all-time. On the front tail of this jersey is the wash instructions label and next to it is the "1975" year tag. In the collar is the "McAULIFFE" manufacturer's label and below that is the size "42" label. Player number "8" is sewn on the back of the jersey in red on blue tackle twill. Across the front of the jersey is the team name "RED SOX" in red on blue tackle twill. On the left sleeve is the "Massachusetts Bicentennial" patch. The jersey is autographed on the front in blue marker and added "HOF 89" and rates a 9. The jersey is from pre-July as after that they wore a black Tom Yawkey armband. The jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Accompanied by a LOA from James Spence Authentication.