MEARS Auction #168, Ends Saturday, October 8th, 2022, 10:00 PM CST W/30-Minute Rule In Effect

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Lot #1194:

1979-84 Nolan Ryan California Angels Signed Jersey (MEARS LOA/JSA)

1979-84 circa California Angels Home Jersey

Style: White home knit pull over with blue/red/blue “v” neck and arm ribbing. Rounded tail. “ANGELS” & “30” appears on front with red on navy double tackle twill lettering. During the 1975-80 era, names were removed from the back of Angels home jerseys. During the 1979 season, the team switched from a thin numeral to a noticeably thicker version. With this being the thicker version, this shirt style was introduced during the 1979 season.

Supplier (WA Goodman & Sons): Per the MEARS Official Database, the style of Goodman & Sons tag was issued during the 1971-84 era. The most noticeable tag feature to support this dating is the phrase, “Wash in 120 F Water”. Per examples that have entered the hobby, Goodman is the correct supplier of 1979 Angels shirts and the style of tag is correct for the era.

Autograph: Nolan Ryan has autographed the shirt.

Player Attribution: Although numbered 30, we could not attribute this shirt to any player. Examples that have entered the hobby show the Angels used Wilson shirts starting in 1979 with the year tag added. Exact reason for the issuance of this shirt is unknown. (66P0873)

(MEARS Auction LOA; JSA Auction Letter)