Description: Mariano Rivera 2002 New York Yankees home white pinstripe game used jersey features "NY" on the front left chest and his number "42" on back sewn in with navy blue tackle twill. The front tail of the jersey features a "Russell Athletic" manufacturer's tag with size 46 size tag as well as a "2 inches of extra length" tag and 2002-year swatch. The jersey exhibits quality overall game use. Rare opportunity to own an early career Mariano Rivera game used jersey from the prime of his Hall of Fame career. Rivera recorded 652 saves placing him first place all-time. It's highly unlikely another reliever will come along and break this seemingly unbreakable record.
Conclusion: 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 size 46. The Russell label and a strip tag denoting 2002 as the year are located in the front outer left tail. The jersey shows quality wear. Therefore, in my opinion, this is a game used 2002 Yankees home jersey of #42 Mariano Rivera.