This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/5/2007.
"Donnie Baseball" is one of the most popular Yankees in the team's storied history. Despite not being a member of a World Series winning team, his popularity is comparable to that of Yankee greats like Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio. On the left front tail of this jersey is the "Russell" manufacturers size 44 wash instructions tag. Attached below is the "100% Polyester" flag tag and "MATTINGLY 95" strip tag. On the front left chest of the jersey is "NY" in navy blue tackle twill. On back is the player number "23" in the same tackle twill. On the left sleeve of the jersey is a black number "7" and black armband for the death of Mickey Mantle. The jersey is signed on front in black marker with "Nick: Thanks for Everything Merry Christmas 95" and rates a 9. The jerseys shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Prova Group tag number XA70EE4D57 in the collar. Inside the rear tail is a MEARS hologram sticker numbered "300679" rating the jersey an A10. The autograph is accompanied by a LOA from JSA.