March 21, 2019: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2019
Former Cincinnati Reds leadoff hitter had a big day while wearing this jersey as he was 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base on June 20, 2009 as the Reds fell to the Chicago White Sox during the Civil Rights Game. This jersey shows heavy use especially through lower half of the jersey, most likely while sliding into steal his base. The back of the jersey has the Civil Rights Game patch sewn on to the top of the jersey. This jersey has been authenticated by MLB with hologram LH191336 affixed on the number 3" in Taveras. This jersey also comes with a Steiner hologram and full LOA. "
Willie Taveras 2009 Game-Used Reds Civil Rights Game Jersey (MLB) (Steiner)
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