December 17th, 2014 Holiday Catalog Auction (#43)

Lot #125:

1976 Bill Veeck Chicago White Sox Softball Style No. 76 Publicity Jersey

Bill Veeck was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991 for his contributions and innovations to baseball. On the inside of the rear collar is a “Rawlings” size “42” manufacturer’s tag with washing instructions. Across the front reads, “CHICAGO”. Across the back reads the owner’s name, “VEECK” and below is the year number, “76”. All numbering and lettering are done in the same navy blue lettering sewn directly onto the white jersey.