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The Michael Goldberg Collection

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An eclectic and wide-ranging catalog celebrating the collection of Michael Goldberg, a prominent figure in Columbus business and civic life. The sale encompasses fine and decorative art, vintage posters, rare books, Judaica, sports collectibles, and early Americana.
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Lot 193

[BASEBALL] Signed 1986 Mets World Series Champions Team-Signed Jersey

Estimate: $250 - $500
Current Bid
$100

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Darby Sport Uniforms New York Mets pinstripe pullover jersey, boldly signed on the front by 30 members of the 1986 World Series Championship team in matching blue felt-tip marker. With a Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA. 

 

An extraordinary piece of modern baseball memorabilia: a 1980s pinstripe pullover jersey signed by the iconic 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets.

 

The jersey features prominent signatures arranged vertically down the front, anchored by key stars, coaches, and fan favorites from the miraculous '86 championship run. Notable autographs include core stars such as Gary Carter, Keith Hernandez, Dwight Gooden, Lenny Dykstra, Mookie Wilson, Darryl Strawberry, Howard Johnson, Jesse Orosco, Rafael Santana, Wally Backman, and Ron Darling. Ray Knight, the MVP of the '86 series, added his coveted inscription "86 WS MVP" right beside his signature on the upper right chest. Key coaches such as Manager Davey Johnson, Bud Harrelson, Mel Stottlemyre, Vern Hoscheit, and Bill Robinson also signed. Rounding out the list are depth players such as Ed Hearn, Barry Lyons, Kevin Elster, Danny Heep, Roger McDowell, Doug Sisk, Terry Leach, Rick Aguilera, Bruce Berenyi, Tim Teufel, Sid Fernandez, and Randy Niemann.

 

The jersey itself is constructed in the classic mid-80s pullover style with blue and orange racing stripes along the shoulders and side panels, complete with the blue script "Mets" sewn across the chest and the original Darby Sport Uniforms manufacturer tag at the collar.

 

The 1986 New York Mets are one of the most celebrated teams in modern baseball history. After winning 108 games in the regular season, their postseason run culminated in one of the most improbable comebacks in World Series history during Game 6 against the Boston Red Sox. 

 

Signing sessions for the 1986 team were and are notoriously difficult to coordinate, making full-team pieces with 30 key signatures a major centerpiece for New York sports collectors.

 

This lot is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Fleischer’s Auctions guaranteeing the signature’s authenticity and providing for a full refund should it fail authentication by PSA/DNA.  

 

[Sports, Sports History, Sports Memorabilia, Autographs, Signatures, Baseball]  

The signatures are uniform, exceptionally bold, and well-preserved with minimal fading. The jersey shows clean, crisp fabric with no staining, running ink, or structural defects, making it a display-ready centerpiece for any elite New York sports collection.

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Goldberg collection.