Pittsburgh Pirates jersey worn by Roberto Clemente

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A Pittsburgh Pirates jersey game worn by Roberto Clemente. The heathered grey flannel jersey is sleeveless with yellow and black trim around the neckline and around the arm. Black lettering with a yellow trim sewn onto the front of the jersey reads [PIRATES / 21] and [21] on the back. Black embroidery on the front proper left side near the bottom reads [Clemente 42]. The jersey has a curved hemline. A black and red tag at the interior back neckline has white text reading[MacGregor / ® / MADE IN U.S.A.] and [SIZE / 42]. There is a small white tag near the bottom of the jersey. It has black text which reads [SET / 2 / 1962].

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