This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/28/2013
Bob Boone was a key member of the famed 1980 Philadelphia Phillies that brought the franchise its first World Series title in 1980. He was one of the top defensive catchers of his era, snagging a remarkable total of seven Gold Gloves in his 19-year career, with two of those coming while wearing the Phillie burgundy. He ended his playing career with a .254 lifetime average, with 105 home runs and 826 RBIs.
On the left front tail of this powder blue road jersey is the "Wilson" manufacturer’s tag with wash instructions and jersey Size 44. Directly below is a strip tag with "44 77 2" embroidered in navy blue chain stitch indicating jersey year and set, respectively. Inside the rear collar is a similar strip tag with player name "Boone" embroidered in navy blue chain stitch. On the left breast is the team “P” logo, with a smidgen of team repair having been done on a couple of small spots there and on the player number "8" on the back and the "B" in Boone on the back. Player name "Boone" appears on back on a powder blue nameplate. All numbers and letters are done in burgundy on white tackle twill, with only the slightest hints of fraying of any of the sticthing. The front features a full zipper which is in working order. The jersey shows good game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind.