This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/4/2014
1980 was another solid year for Jim Rice. While wearing this home jersey, Rice appeared in 124 games, batted .294, belted 24 HR’s, and tallied 148 base hits. He was rewarded by being elected to the 1980 All Star game.
Manufactured by Wilson, this uniform contains the proper 1979-86 (MEARS/Grob Tagging database) Wilson tag. Other examples of 1980 Wilson home jersey matching these specifications include:
1980 Burgmeirer
1980 Allenson
Therefore, this jersey compares favorably with respect to manufacturer and tagging to additional examples examined by MEARS.
Size 44: By comparison to other examples that have entered the hobby, size 44 is consistent with those examples.
1982 Rice Red Sox road – Size 44
1982 Rice Red Sox home – Size 44
1983 Rice Red Sox Home - Size 44
Therefore, size 44 is supported by additional examples that have entered the hobby as the size issued to Rice during the same relative period.
Wilson size 44 tag sewn in collar of jersey while an "80" box tag is sewn to the tail. "Boston" and uniform number 14 are sewn to the jersey in red on navy tackle twill. Upon examination, the jersey shows heavy game wear.
Final Grade (MEARS A9.5): Upon review of style, tagging, manufacturer, size, wear, etc., the jersey was issued a base grade of 10 points. Minus ½ points were deducted for fraying of the front piping. (62P0180)