This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/21/2017
On June 22, 2012, rookie left fielder J.D. Martinez of the Houston Astros battled with his teammates against the visiting Cleveland Indians. The entire Houston team was sporting Rainbow-colored Astros "Throwback" jerseys from circa 1978 as they were celebrating their year-long 50th Anniversary in existence. Though they lost to Cleveland, 2-0, the celebration went on. This lot features Martinez's game-worn Astros Rainbow jersey from that particular game.
The Majestic Authentic Collection 100% polyester jersey includes the proper tagging on the left front tail, which includes a size 48 flag tag. The V-neck jersey reads "Astros" across the chest in navy blue tackle twill lettering, positioned immediately above the rainbow-striped pattern on the bottom two-thirds. a large navy blue tackle twill star outlined in red appears on the front left side. A white cloth tag appears on the inside rear collar and includes "14 Martinez" in navy blue chain-stitching to reflect his uniform number and name. On the reverse, across the shoulders, is a white nameplate sewn directly onto the jersey that reads "MARTINEZ" in navy blue tackle twill letters. The rainbow pattern continues on the reverse, on the jersey's lower two-thirds, with Martinez's uniform number "14" in blue tackle twill outlined in white. The jersey reflects light wear. On the day, Martinez went 0-for-3 at the plate with one walk at Minute Maid Park. See Getty 146700792 for match.
MLB Authentication hologram EK 331451.