Game-Used Alternate Home Jersey with Inscription for Hit #2997 – (August 4, 1999) vs. STL
Alternate navy Padres jersey, game-used and inscribed with "2997 8/4/99 vs. Cardinals," marking Tony Gwynn’s 2,997th career hit. On this day, Gwynn went 3-for-4, including a grand slam in the 5th inning, bringing him closer to the 3,000-hit milestone. Featuring #19 on the front and "Gwynn" on the back, this jersey is a significant piece of Gwynn's legendary career.
Description
Alternate navy Padres jersey, game-used and inscribed with "2997 8/4/99 vs. Cardinals", commemorating Tony Gwynn’s remarkable performance on August 4, 1999, when he recorded his 2,997th career hit. Gwynn went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs that day, and hit #2997 came in the form of a grand slam in the top of the 5th inning, marking another milestone in his legendary career.
The jersey features #19 on the front, with "Gwynn" on the back, and is a piece of history that ties directly to Gwynn’s pursuit of 3,000 hits. Notably, on this same day, Gwynn also notched hits #2996, #2997, and #2998, as he inched closer to the coveted 3,000-hit mark.
This jersey represents a significant moment in baseball history and is a must-have for collectors of Mr. Padre’s memorabilia.
Dimensions: 33" x 23"
At the time of its use or awarding, this item was not witnessed by a TRuEST™ authenticator. The provenance has been provided by the Tony Gwynn Estate, which is why it has received our Silver authentication.
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