Carl Yastrzemski 3000th Career Hit shirt

Date1979 September 12

DescriptionWhite shirt, size 42, with seven white buttons down the front placket. There is red piping around the neckline and down either side of the front placket. Front chest has "Red Sox" in red and navy blue appliques. There is a manufacturer label at the interior back of the neck. Reverse has "8" appliqued in navy blue and red. Proper left front shirttail has "79" embroidered in black on a small patch.

Bio/Historical NoteShirt worn by Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox on September 12, 1979 as he recorded his 3,000th career hit in a game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park.

Object numberB-1979-0353

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Wilson Sporting Goods Company

Subject Yastrzemski, Carl

Subject Boston Red Sox (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions17.5 x 32 in.

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