Lot Essay
Cream colored flannel has the "Cardinals" team name and logo embroidered across the front. Player number "34" on back is done in red on blue felt. Rawlings tag appears in the collar along with size 44 and wash tags. "Martin 46" is chain stitched in the front tail. Use and wash wear are evident throughout and there is some minor spotting/stains. Includes a pair of similar period Cardinals pants for display, likewise by Rawlings (size 36). Lead by MVP Stan Musial, the Cardinals finished their 1946 regular season tied with Brooklyn for first place in the National League. After winning a best-of-three game playoff series they would meet Boston in the World Series. The Red Sox proved formidable adversaries but ultimately the Cardinals would prevail winning their third World Series in five years. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX