This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/27/2002.
The former University of Indiana football star, Ted Kluszewski was a four-time All-Star from 1953-56 leading the league in both HRs (49) and RBIs (141) in 1954. A career .298 hitter, "Big Klu" hit 3 HRs and drove in 10 runs for the 1959 World Champions Chicago White Sox. This Pittsburgh Pirates home flannel vest was worn by Kluszewski during his 60 games with the Pirates during the 1959 season. On the left front tail is the "Rawlings Hall of Fame Flannel" label and adjacent is the size tag "48". Below this is "3 59" which has been done in black chain stitch. The numbers denote player number and year, respectfully. On the inside left front tail is the wash tag and adjacent is the flag tag reading "Set 1 1959". Across the front of the jersey is the name "Pirates" and on the back is the player number "3". The letters and numbers are made of black on gold felt.