This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/6/2013.
In 1948, Casey Stengel managed the Oakland Oaks to the PCL championship. This caught the attention of the New York Yankees, who were looking for a new manager. Despite a good deal of initial skepticism in the press, Stengel was hired as the skipper of the Yankees in 1949. When he took the reins of the Yankees, he made this observation: "There is less wrong with this team than any team I have ever managed." He and the Yankees proceeded to win record numbers of championships. Stengel became the only person to manage a team to five consecutive World Series championships (1949–1953). After the streak ended with the Yankees failing to win the American League pennant in 1954, Stengel and the Yanks continued their dominance, going on to win two more World Championships (1956 and 1958), and five more American League pennants (1955–1958, 1960). He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1966. This is possibly the last pinstripe jersey worn by Casey Stengel. On the left front tail is the “Spalding” manufacturer’s tag. Attached is the size “44” label. Below is the year “60” embroidered in navy blue chain stitch. Inside the rear collar is a white felt strip tag with “Stengel” embroidered in navy blue chain stitch which is partially detached. At the left chest is the team interlocking “NY” logo. Casey’s number “37” appears on back which have been professionally restored with period felt. All numbers and letters are done in blue felt. There is a large tear just to the right of the number on back. The Spalding manufacturer’s tag has been removed from the inner waistband of the pants with its outline remaining. Adjacent is “Stengel 37 40 59” embroidered in navy blue chain stitch indicating the manager’s name, number, pants size and year, respectively. Also included is a pair of navy blue stirrup socks. The jersey is properly tagged with the pants sans manufacturer’s tagging, was presented to us as manager’s worn and in our opinion, shows good wear. Other than what is mentioned, there appear to be no further alterations of any kind.