1984 Dale Murphy Signed Atlanta Braves Game-Used Home Jersey

Sold For:

$1,920

Year:

1984

Auction:

2018 Fall

Lot #:

2268

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Atlanta Braves home jersey worn in 1984 by former two-time National League MVP Dale Murphy. Accompanied by an LOA from Dave Grob of SGC, who has assessed the jersey as being "VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT." The white knit jersey is lettered "Braves" across the front and features the number "3" on the left breast and reverse. "Murphy" is lettered on the reverse above the number. All front letters and numerals are appliquéd in blue on white tackle twill (bordered with red stitching). All reverse letters are appliquéd in solid blue tackle twill (upon a nameplate). The year ("84") is chain-stitched in blue upon a white strip tag located on the left front tail. A "Wilson 44" label appears in the collar. Murphy has inscribed the jersey in blue Sharpie (grading "9") on the front : "To Linda & Tom/Best Wishes!/Dale Murphy" (Tom is the consignor of the jersey and Linda is his wife). The jersey is completely original, with no alterations, with the exception of a black arm band removed from the left sleeve (the armband was worn at the end of the season in honor of coach Tommie Aaron, who died on August 16, 1984). Light-to-moderate wear is displayed throughout, including a few small areas of light soiling and staining (most noticeable on the left front tail).
Braves center fielder Dale Murphy was arguably the best all-around player in baseball in 1984. Murphy won the National League MVP Award in both 1982 and 1983, and his 1984 totals once again ranked among the League leaders. Murphy tied Mike Schmidt for the National League lead in home runs (36) and finished the year with 100 RBI, a .290 average, and a League-leading .547 slugging percentage. He also won his third consecutive Gold Glove Award at season's end. Murphy retired in 1993 with 398 home runs, 1,266 RBI, and a .265 lifetime average. LOA from Dave Grob/SGC. Reserve $500. Estimate (open).