Winter 2014 Auction Closing Feb 7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2014
Will Middlebrooks is the young power threat the Boston Red Sox need, and his presence paved the way to trade Kevin Youkilis in 2012. This road, gray button-down jersey has "BOSTON" across the chest, with the name "MIDDLEBROOKS" and the number "16" on the reverse, all stitched in blue tackle twill. The lower front tail has the "Majestic Authentic" patch, and a white strip tag with "16 46 '13" stitched in black indicating number, size and year. The Majestic tag has the MLB hologram, serial number EK423635, confirming this jersey was worn by Middlebrooks during the April 1, 2013 Opening Day game at Yankee Stadium. The front left shoulder has the white patch containing a black ribbon, reading "TOWN OF NEWTOWN". This patch was added to honor those tragically affected by the Newtown, CT school shooting, while the left shoulder also has the ubiquitous hanging socks emblem. The jersey exhibits excellent game use, with a large area of infield dirt on the front, and appears to be all original with no alterations. MLB Authenticated. Multiple images and LOAs available at goldinauctions.com.