Description: This Wright & Ditson "sun collar" baseball uniform dates to the 1930's and appears to be from the Marquette Club baseball team of Woonsocket Rhode Island. The photo (which is included with the uniform) was clipped from an old baseball publication and shows what looks to be an exact match to the Marquette Club's uniforms. It is a size 46 jersey with matching size 40 pants made by the Wright and Ditson Co. of Boston Mass. a maker of high quality uniforms in the early part of the last century. The uniform being offered consists of the jersey, pants and socks. The hat, belt and shoes shown are not original to the outfit and not included in this sale. The photo indicates that the Marquette team were the 1939 Rhode Island State Champions. At least one former major leaguer is in the picture, coach Chet Nichols who played briefly for the Pirates, Phillies and Giants, but had a much more notable career in the minors with St. Paul Saints Montreal and New Haven. Mr. Nichols was a native of Woonsocket and likely returned home after his playing career to coach their team. There may be others notable players as well. The uniform is in GREAT CONDITION with no holes or tears. Just the usual signs of wear from game use including some staining (probably grass) at the bottom of the front tail of the jersey as the photo on the MEARS COA will show. When the jersey is tucked into the pants, these stains do not show. Wright and Ditson provided uniforms to many New England baseball teams including Williams College and many, many others. The uniform was originally located at the Brimfield Mass. Antiques Show around 2015 and subsequently offered at auction in 2019, further establishing it's ties to New England. It comes with a Letter of Authenticity from Mears which asserts that it is a 1920's Marquette Game Worn uniform. Since it has the number 19 on the back of the jersey, it is more likely from the 1930's, as numbers on uniforms were not widely used until around 1930. This would also coincide more lodgically with Chet Nichols involvement with the team. It is likely that Mears was not aware of its conncetion to the MARQUETTE CLUB and assumed it to be a high school or college uniform. When the picture of the Marquette CLUB team recently surfaced, however, it established a convincing link between the uniform and the club. It is my understanding that the Marquette Club was very prominent in amatuer sports in Rhode Island including ice hockey as well as baseball. A great piece of Rhode Island and New England baseball history and SUPER display piece! All inquiries are welcome and will receive an answer.
Price: 329.95 USD
Location: Syracuse, New York
End Time: 2024-10-04T18:14:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sport: Baseball
