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1951 New York Giants uniform. This is the away game jersey and pants set issued to Larry Jansen as pitcher on one of the most memorable teams in baseball history. The 1951 New York Giants defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers for the National League pennant in a thrilling tiebreaker that culminated in the classic baseball moment called ''The Shot Heard Round the World.'' In addition to being winning pitcher of that game, Jansen was named an All-Star that year. Wool uniform featuring the classic Giants team colors and styling was manufactured by MacGregor Goldsmith. ''Jansen'' is embroidered in orange beneath the label inside his #46 button-front jersey; sized 44 in near fine condition. Button-fly pants feature elasticized ankles and are size 36. Minor staining to pant leg near left hip and light soiling to right pant leg, likely dirt from wear during play, else near fine. From the personal estate of Larry Jansen.
Larry Jansen's 1951 New York Giants Away Game Uniform -- All-Star Year for Jansen When Giants Won National League Pennant
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