June 18th, 2014 Summer Games Catalog Auction (#41)

Lot #174:

Circa 1914-17 Ernie Shore Boston Red Sox Team-Issued Player Jacket (Shore Family LOA)

Ernie Shore won two World Series Championships with the Boston Red Sox and pitched a no-hitter on June 23, 1917. Sans manufacturer’s tag. Inside the top flap of each pocket “H1786” is stamped in black. Heavy, wool burgundy red jacket. Original six buttons. This jacket was presented to us as team-issued. Accompanied by a Shore Family LOA.