This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/11/2001.
It once seemed certain that Mike Piazza would last as long in Hollywood as Cesar Romero. In 1996, Piazza's Dodger career was in full bloom as he hit .336 with 36 homers and 105 RBIs. On June 29, he hit 3 homers in one game. Piazza hit .362 the following season, the highest mark ever for a catcher, but the Dodgers refused to pay him a king-sized salary and in ‘98 he was traded to the Marlins, before another trade landed him with the Mets. This 3-piece set consists of a jersey and pants worn by Piazza during the ‘96 season and a jacket from the ‘97 season. On the inside left tail of the jersey is the year tag "1996" and below is the "Russell Athletic" label with the size "50." Under this is the "2" Extra Length" label. Across the front of the jersey is the name "Dodgers" in script style letters and on the back is the name "Piazza." The letters are made of blue on white tackle twill. The player number "31" appears on both the left breast and on the back of the jersey. The number on the front is made of red tackle twill and the number on the back is made of blue on white tackle twill. On the left sleeve is the "35 Seasons Dodger Stadium" patch. In the waistband of the pants is the "H-Cut" label and next to this is the "Russell Athletic" label with the size "34" and a label reading "Piazza-2 34-35-31-96," denoting the set number, waist size, inseam, player number and year respectively. In the neck of the jacket is the "Starter" label with the size tag "XL" below. Across the front of the jacket is the name "Dodgers" on white on blue tackle twill and on the back is the name "Piazza" in white tackle twill. There are a few barely visible repair marks on the jacket. On the left sleeve is the "LA" logo on white on blue tackle twill and below is the player number "31" in red tackle twill. Below this is the "Starter" label and on the right sleeve is the "Jackie Robinson 50th" anniversary patch. The uniform shows game-use and the jacket shows wear and they appear to have no alterations of any kind.