Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction April 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/30/2024
Playing his college football with the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the winner of the Heisman Trophy in 1988, Barry Sanders would be drafted by the Detroit Lions with the 3rd overall pick of the 1989 NFL Draft, two (2) picks after Troy Aikman and two (2) picks before Deion Sanders. Playing the entirety of his National Football League career with the Lions and routinely recognized as the greatest running back in the history of football, Sanders would be selected to the Pro Bowl in every season he played in, would win the NFL's MVP Award in 1997 and be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. Offered here, we present this Barry Sanders game-issued jersey that has also been signed by him as well. Made by Reebok and featuring the brand's jock tag over the front hem that displays a size "44" designation, a "96" year designation swatch has been sewn on alongside the label while a washing instructions tag is found inside the right side seam. Said to have been acquired by our consignor directly from the Lions' head equipment manager while he was working in Detroit, Sanders' number "20" has been sewn to the sleeves, front and reverse in dual layer white-over-silver tackle twill numerals while "Sanders" is spelt out in single layer white twill letters across the affixed matching nameplate at the top of the reverse. Sporting vinyl stripes of white and grey over both sleeves as well as embroidered Reebok logos and the outline that appears to be from removed Apex One logo patches, an NFL shield crest has been sewn on at the base of the collar. Remaining in excellent condition with no flaws to speak off whatsoever, Sanders has signed over the top of the "2" on the reverse with a black marker ink signature that displays without issue. A JSA Auction LOA will accompany the piece.
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