VSA Auction Ending August 9th 2018

Lot #8:

Alex Rodriguez 1996 Seattle Mariners Game Used Jersey w/Dave Miedema LOA

Description: This Alex Rodriguez 1996 Seattle Mariners game used jersey features "RODRIGUEZ" across the back on a gray name plate as well as "3" on the front and back in blue on teal tackle twill. "MARINERS" is sewn on the front with blue/teal/white tackle twill. The lower left tail of the jersey features a "Russell 48" manufacturer's/size tag, the 1996 year swatch and 2 affixed flap tags that read "+2 Inches Extra Body Length" as well as "+2 Inches Extra Sleeve Length". The jersey shows light to moderate evidence of game use and has been signed by Alex Rodriguez on the upper left chest. A-Rod has beautifully signed the front left chest in black marker with his #3 inscription. Very nice early career full Alex Rodriguez signature.

Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from noted game used jersey expert Dave Miedema authenticating its use. Miedema concludes: "After a thorough examination of this Alex Rodriguez game used jersey, it is my opinion that this jersey is authentic as described and can be attributed to being used by Rodriguez during the 1996 season."

(JSA/James Spence Auction Authentication; Dave Miedema)