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Pete Rose Photo Matched Cincinnati Reds 1967 Game Used Jersey

This is one of, if not the rarest Pete Rose jersey in the hobby. All original, photo matched Cincinnati Reds road jersey worn by Rose during his 5th season in the major leagues, 1967. This era of Reds jersey had their names and or numbers taken off for minor league use but this is the only example of a 60's photo matched flannel that survived that fate. Rose was voted to his second all star team in '67 and the photo matched picture of Rose below is from a Sports Illustrated magazine towards the end of that season. That year is the only year that the buttons were positioned as they are on this game worn jersey. The second button crosses over in the ‘I’ in Cincinnati.  You can also notice just below that second button, a type of indent in the material. Very evident in the Sports Illustrated capture as well as the first two items. The fraying of the third button protruding from the bottom of it is another spot that matches up. Zoom in on the photo of the Hit King, the matches are dead on!! Tremendous even wear all over, with huge signs of dirt on the front from those head first dives Rose was famous for. The lettering and numbering are all frayed as this one was most likely used in spring training of 1968 by Rose. The tagging in the neck is missing but the thread remains. Set 2 and 1967 year tag on the inside bottom left hem and made by MacGregor.  The circled area are several spots that the jersey also matches up.

The Photo Matching Letters from Sports Investors Authentication have just been added. It reads- Presented is a Cincinnati Reds road jersey worn by Pete Rose during the 1967 MLB season. The jersey is a grey flannel made by MacGregor. "CINCINATTI" in red arched across the front of the jersey. The players number 14 is located on the front left and centered on the back in red tackle twill. The players name "ROSE" is arched on the back. Seven cream buttons secure the front placket. The jersey matches our templates in terms of style, cut, colors and lettering, for the 1967 Cincinnati red road jersey.

Photo Match-     Sports Investors Authentication photo matched Pete Rose wearing this jersey during a road game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field during the 1967 season. This Photo was used in a Sports Illustrated magazine and on the cover of ESPN Sports Century 1980's.

Tagging-    A MacGregor manufacturing tag is sewn inside the placket near the tail of the jersey. The set number and year are displayed on the tag. Only a stitch line remains of a tag that was once sewn inside the collar.

Wear & Repairs-   The jersey shows evidence of game and wash wear, to what would be expected of a jersey worn for several games. There are loose threads throughout the stitching and puckering on the tagging from washings. Overall, the jersey is in excellent condition.

Conclusion- The jersey in review is properly tagged, lettered, and numbered. It is consistent with known exemplars, exhibits game use, and has been photo matched. Therefore, it is the considered opinion of Sports Investors Authentication that this jersey is genuine and was worn by Pete Rose during the 1967 MLB season.

Pete Rose nicknamed “Charlie Hustle” legacy is one of great achievements.  He is baseballs all-time hits king  who played 24 seasons in the Major Leagues, most prominently as a member of the Cincinnati Reds lineup known as the Big Red Machine for their dominance of the National League in the 1970s. Part of that dominance included capturing back-to-back World Series Championship in 1975 and 1976. His third Championship came in 1980 while he was playing with the Philadelphia Phillies. Rose retired in 1986; he is the only player in MLB history to surpass 15,000 career plate appearances (15,890). He also holds the MLB records for most hits (4,256), most games played (3,562), most at-bats (14,053), and most singles (3,215). He was Rookie of the Year in 1963, National League MVP in 1973, won three National League batting titles, two Gold Glove Awards and was named to the All-Star Team 17 times, playing in five different positions.  Unfortunately, Pete Rose passed away on September 30, 2024.

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