This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/26/2015
Scarce Brooklyn Dodgers professional model satin uniform circa 1944-45. Widely regarded as one of the most attractive and unusual uniform styles ever produced, the Brooklyn Dodgers instituted an alternate style satin uniform in 1944. These uniforms were produced for night games in an effort to make the players "stand out," seemingly with a nod to the depleted talent pool that existed in the closing years of World War II. The experiment did not last long and save for a brief revisit in 1948, the uniforms were produced in very limited quantities with few surviving examples having surfaced. The offered is a home white satin jersey from Ray Hayworth retaining its original "Dodgers" blue lettering across the front with desirable No. 32 on the verso having later been retired by the Dodgers in honor of Sandy Koufax. Wilson manufacturing label remains inside the collar area along with "hayworth" chain stitched strip tag and "44" size flag tag. The jersey remains in outstanding original condition with special consideration given to the original fragility of the satin materials. Evident usage wear is present throughout with some areas of staining to the back of the shirt. Matching pants retain their original Wilson manufacturer tag with "38" size flag tag and "Schultz" chain stitched strip tag as issued to Howie Schultz. General condition is very fine with evident usage including staining to several areas and a few team repairs to tears on the back of the legs. This is a simply spectacular opportunity for a serious collector to pick up an artifact from the beloved Bums of the 1940's.