Description: Derek Jeter 1998 New York Yankees home white pinstripe game used jersey features "NY" on the front left chest and his number "2" on back sewn in with navy blue tackle twill. The front tail of the jersey features a "Russell Athletic" manufacturer's tag with size 48 as well as the 1998 year swatch and a faded +2 extra length flap tag. The jersey exhibits quality overall evidence of game use with letter/number fraying and dirt stains on front and back. Also included are a pair of Jeter worn shorts. Rare opportunity to own an early career Derek Jeter game used jersey. Jeter is a 3,000 Hit Club member and was recently inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame.
Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from noted game used jersey expert Dave Miedema authenticating its use. Miedema concludes: "This is to verify, in my opinion, the game used status of the item cited above as submitted by VSA. The jersey is made by Russell, and is a size 48, consistent with many Jeter gamers. Interior applique between the NY logo and the 2 is consistent. Tagging includes the Russell label, the size, and a strip-tagged year, all in the left outer tail, all consistent with known exemplars. The jersey shows moderate wear, including mild fraying on the NY logo and number, and ground in dirt stains on both front and back. Therefore, in my opinion, this is a game used 1998 Yankees home jersey of #2 Derek Jeter. Dave Miedema 1/31/2018."