Historic Roberto Clemente, Ted Williams game-worn jerseys highlight Lelands auction

With Opening Day fast approaching, baseball collectors are ramping up their interest in vintage cards and game-used memorabilia.

Lelands just sold two historic game-worn jerseys from Baseball Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente and Ted Williams for six figures in its 2024 Winter Classic Auction, which closed on March 16.

A jersey Clemente wore during the Pirates’ 1960 World Series championship (SGC Excellent) sold for $256,714, while the Red Sox jersey Williams wore during his 1942 Triple Crown season fetched $191,563.

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Clemente batted .314 with 94 RBI during the 1960 season to lead the Pirates to its first championship in 35 years while wearing the gray, vest-style jersey.

Game-worn jersey worn by Roberto Clemente in the 1960 World Series. Lelands

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Williams hit .356 with 36 home runs and 137 RBI during 1942 to capture the first of his two Triple Crowns. The hobby-fresh jersey was sourced directly from the family that had been in possession of it since the 1942 season.

1942 game-worn Ted Williams Boston Red Sox jersey. Lelands

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The top-selling card in the auction was a 1997-98 Michael Jordan Metal Universe Championship Precious Metal Gems card (PSA NM-MT 8), which netted $232,847.

1997 Metal Universe Michael Jordan Precious Metal Gems card. Lelands

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Other top sales in the auction included:

• A 1991 Kentucky Derby Owner’s Trophy: $165,479.

• Circa 1920s Type 1 Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig dual-signed Yankees original photograph (PSA Type 1; Auto 9): $131,066.

Circa 1920s Type 1 Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig dual-signed Yankees original photograph. Lelands

• Babe Ruth and Honus Wagner signed baseball: $102,694.

Babe Ruth and Honus Wagner signed baseball. Lelands

• Sidney Crosby 2005-06 rookie year Penguins game-worn, photo-matched jersey: $86,464.

• A signed 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson #50 card (PSA Authentic, Auto 9): $85,772.

• Pete Rose 1976 Reds World Series championship signed, game-worn jersey: $41,477.

Pete Rose 1976 Reds World Series championship signed, game-worn jersey. Lelands

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• Ted Williams 1940s Red Sox game-used jacket: $40,920.

Ted Williams 1940s Red Sox game-used jacket. Lelands

• Lynn Swann Steelers game-worn jersey photo-matched to Nov. 27, 1978, when he had a season-high 134 yards and two touchdowns: $37,620.

Lynn Swann Steelers game-worn jersey photo-matched to Nov. 27, 1978. Lelands

• Brian Leetch 1994 Stanley Cup Playoffs Rangers signed, game-worn, photo-matched jersey: $37,620.

• Jerry Lucas 1960-62 Ohio State Buckeyes game-worn jersey: $31,676.

• Circa 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Mariners signed, game-used glove: $26,060.

Circa 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Mariners signed, game-used glove Lelands

• 1936 U.S. Olympic baseball uniform: $24,025.

• 1960s Buffalo Bisons “Pepsi” style game-worn jersey: $24,025.

• John Havlicek 1960-62 Ohio State Buckeyes game-worn jersey: $21,440.

• Craig Patrick 1977 Minnesota Fighting Saints game-worn jersey with pants: $17,075.

• Tony Gwynn 1999 Padres signed, game-used helmet: $14,332.

Tony Gwynn 1999 Padres signed, game-used helmet. Lelands

• 1974 O-Pee-Chee Baseball unopened wax box: $14,332. ,

• 1948 Bowman Carl Braun signed rookie card: $13,988.

• 1962 Wilt Chamberlain 100-point game vintage photograph: $13,579.

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