This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 9/10/2006.
The American League's premier catcher for almost two decades, Carlton Fisk was a fixture behind the plate for the Red Sox and White Sox. In 1972 with Boston, Fisk won AL Rookie of the Year honors and a Gold Glove Award. In his career, "Pudge" Fisk was known for his intelligent handling of pitchers and game situations. When he retired, the durable Fisk was the all-time leader in career games caught and home runs by a catcher. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000. On the inside left tail of the jersey is the "Rawlings" manufacturer's tag with wash instructions and the jersey size "50" on it. Attached to that is an additional manufacturers tag with "SET 1 1991" on it and an embroidered "T" above it. On the left breast vertically down the jersey is "SOX." On the right breast and on the back of the jersey is the player number "72." All lettering and numbering is done in black on grey tackle twill. On the right sleeve is the "Comiskey Park Inaugural Year" patch and below is the "Rawlings" embroidered logo. The jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind.