Yankees jersey worn by Mariano Rivera

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A New York Yankees jersey game worn by Mariano Rivera during the 2002 season. This is an away game jersey- grey with navy and white details. The jersey has a slight v-neck. There are two (2) buttons at the top and four (4) buttons going from the middle down to the bottom of the jersey on the proper right side. The bands of the sleeves have three (3) stripes- navy on the top and bottom and white in the middle. The words [NEW YORK] are sewn on across the chest, with "NEW" on the proper right and "YORK" on the proper left. The letters are navy with a white border. The jersey is signed in blue ink under the word “YORK”. The signature reads [Mariano Rivera / 02 Game Used]. On the lower proper right side of the jersey there is a white manufacturer's label.

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