VSA Auction Ending September 5th, 2024

Lot #16:

Vintage 1949 St. Paul Saints Game Used Uniform

Rare vintage game-used uniform pieces from the 1949 St. Paul Saints. This button-front heavy flannel jersey has SAINTS across the front and the number 1 on the back, both in blue felt. There is a size 40 label in the collar, above a Kennedy Bros. Arms Co. label. There is a swatch reading "49" sewn inside the left front tail. The pants are size 34; a Kennedy Bros. Arms Co. label is sewn inside the waistband. All original and both pieces are in remarkable condition. Walt Alston was the manager of the 1949 Saints team that went 93-60 which was 1st in AA. The Saints were the Brooklyn Dodgers minor league affiliate at the time. Very rare full uniform in great condition.