VSA Auction Ending August 15th 2019

Lot #12:

Bob Schmidt 1959 San Francisco Giants Game Used Jersey w/Dave Miedema LOA

Bob Schmidt 1959 San Francisco Giants game used flannel jersey with "GIANTS" across the chest and number "9" on back are applied with black-on-orange tackle twill. The front left tail of the jersey has the "B Schmidt 1959" name and year swatches sewn in and the Wilson size 44 tag is sewn into the collar. The jersey shows moderate evidence of game use. Schmidt broke into the big leagues with the San Francisco Giants in 1958 and made the National League All-Star team during his rookie season. 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 Bob Schmidt game used flannel Jersey, it is my opinion that this jersey is authentic as described and can be attributed to being used by Schmidt during the 1959 season while playing with the San Francisco Giants."

(Dave Miedema)