1970's White Sox "Softball" Jersey

[harpt]

I think that's what they call these ayway.

I posted about this under another heading, but thought I should post here as well since Washington is not really thought of as a White Sox guy.

This jersey is owned by a friend of mine. He got it as a gift back in the day from the (then) White Sox photographer, Tony Inzirillo. I am just looking for some info on it for him as he will want to sell it soon.

[karamaxjoe]

You can narrow the jersey year down to 1978, 79 or 80. The flag tag in the collar originally had the year and set number in it, but is most likely washed away. That's a good sign since it would show wear. Based on the pictures, everything from the Capital Ace tag, jersey size and lettering looks good. Hope that helps.

Mike

[harpt]

That helps a great deal Mike. Thank you very much.

[edensker]

Great looking jersey. I love those pajama tops.

Is it just the angle of the photo, or did Washington have his jersey cropped? I realize that these jerseys were worn untucked, but from the photos, it looks like this one would show a little midriff.

[TNTtoys]

You can narrow the jersey year down to 1978, 79 or 80. The flag tag in the collar originally had the year and set number in it, but is most likely washed away. That's a good sign since it would show wear. Based on the pictures, everything from the Capital Ace tag, jersey size and lettering looks good. Hope that helps.

Mike

Mike,

You could narrow the year down even further to 1979 or 1980. Rawlings manufactured the white home jerseys for the White Sox in 1978. Capitol Ace did them from 1979-1981 (course you can rule out 1981, as Washington was no longer with the team).

Nick

[ahuff]

Great looking jersey. I love those pajama tops.

Is it just the angle of the photo, or did Washington have his jersey cropped? I realize that these jerseys were worn untucked, but from the photos, it looks like this one would show a little midriff.

It is funny that you mention this. I have tried to purchase 2 of them in the past. Both were the same way. When compared to photos, you could come up with a scale based on the size of the front letters. The two I had both appeared to be shorter than they should have been. I've never been able to figure it out.

[karamaxjoe]

Nick,
You're technically right about 1978 although I've always been skeptical about the theory that Rawlings supplied jerseys for the White Sox in 1978. It's very difficult to find anything from that year which you can pin point to 1978. If anyone has anything I'd like to see a picture.

Mike

[cjw]

here's yhe link to an earlier forum discussion on these jerseys....

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=5489&page=3

[TNTtoys]

here's yhe link to an earlier forum discussion on these jerseys....

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=5489&page=3


I remember this thread well...in fact, I started it. I have done a fair bit of research since the thread, and have also since bought 2 more of this type.

In my research, I did find contrary data that Rawlings supplied the jerseys to the team in 1978, not Capital Ace. In fact I sold one of these very recently, and the photos are within the auction. Here is a link to the completed item which shows the Rawlings tag behind the neck. The jersey was worn by Junior Moore, and the jersey could have only been a 1978:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160161461622

-Nick

[harpt]

Nick,

Having sold simliar jerseys recently, what price do you think my friend should expect tp fetch for the Washington jersey?

[TNTtoys]

Nick,

Having sold simliar jerseys recently, what price do you think my friend should expect tp fetch for the Washington jersey?

Scott,

I would hope he would get about double what I sold the Moore jersey for, as it is in fantastic condition. You probably want to check completed auction results at some of the major auction houses for similar jerseys. I know that several 1976-1981 White Sox jerseys have sold over the last few years. Keep in mind that when doing this, the prices may be inflated a bit to include the buyers premium (i.e. subtract out 15-20% from the final price to get the true value as sold at auction).

Nick

[harpt]

In case anyone is interested in checking it out, he has it up on ebay right now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200173094592

Thanks for all the thoughts on this.