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Tony Oliva 1964 Minnesota Twins game used flannel jersey with "TWINS" across the chest and number "6" on back are applied with blue-on-red tackle twill. The front left tail of the jersey has the Wilson size 40 tag sewn into it as well as the 1964-1-40 year/set/size swatch and "Oliva" chain stitched into the collar. The jersey shows excellent overall game use. Tony O. has signed the front left tail of the jersey as well as the back (faded). The 1964 season was Oliva's first in the majors and he began with a bang by clubbing 32 HR's, driving in 94 runs and winning the AL batting title by hitting .323. Oliva was named the American League Rookie of the Year in 1964 for his efforts. One of the nicest, if not the nicest, Tony Oliva game used jerseys in existence photomatched to his rookie season by Sports Investors Authentication.
(Dave Miedema; Sports Investors Authentication )