This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/24/2016
Barry Larkin was once an outstanding football talent who was awarded a scholarship to the University of Michigan to play for the famous Bo Schembechler. Larkin’s true love, however, was baseball and he wound up leading the Wolverines to back-to-back College World Series in 1983 and 1984. A shortstop, he was a two-time All-American at Michigan and was named “Big 10 Player of the Year” in both 1984 and ’85. To recognize his collegiate record, Michigan retired his number "16" in 2010.
This lot features Larkin's Wolverines’ gray pullover sand knit jersey with "MICHIGAN" across the chest and Larkin's college number "16" in navy and yellow tackle twill. The V-neck jersey is trimmed in navy and white ribbing and the sleeves boast broad navy and white stripes. A very faded Wilson size "42" label is sewn inside the collar. The back has Larkin's number "16" in navy and yellow tackle twill. The jersey shows good game use with some noticeable fraying of the threads on the lettering and numbers. It’s a great piece of baseball memorabilia commemorating the very beginning of Larkin's eventual Hall of Fame career.
Includes the copy of a University of Michigan team letter from Larkin's assistant coach in college.