This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2011
Papa Bear George Halas was about as frugal a fella as there was. Why discard the game worn jerseys after a season's worth of use.
No, the Bears kept their inventory for some time before deeming it unfit to wear on field. Perfect evidence of such a policy is on this George Seals gamer, circa 1970-71. By our count, 43 team repairs are instituted on the pullover durene. Both sides are peppered with repairs.
Each of the numbers is crafted in two-color tackle twill and exhibits moderate use. Remnants of where "SEALS" once stood are visible atop the verso numbers. The NOB was sewn directly to the jersey. NFL teams began using names on the backs of their jerseys in 1970, following the AFL-NFL merger.
Sewn in the tail is a Wilson label (used in the 1960s through 1973) with no size indicated. Measures to size "48". Graded a perfect MEARS A10.
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