1954 Ken Raffensberger Game-Worn Jersey Flannel Red Stockings – COA 100% Authentic Team

In a 15-season big league career, Ken Raffensberger posted a win–loss record of 119–154 with 806 strikeouts and a 3.60 earned run average (ERA) in 2,151+2⁄3 innings pitched. His career winning percentage was .463, despite being an all-star and having an above average career ERA (3.60).

Wonderfully preserved game-used away grey flannel worn during the 1954 season by Ken Raffensberger.  This beautiful number “36” button-up features all original identifiers and was also donned by Sam Mele as he played the following season (1955) for the Redlegs. Mele’s name is displayed in black felt tip next to the tagging. This was common during the era to recycle jerseys within the organization.

Optimal use is exhibited throughout the garment including nice numeral wear. Team name and verso number “36” are crafted in classic Cincinnati font and rendered in correct red fel with the verso number having a black border. Features all proper tagging including MacGregor manufacturer tag [size] 44 sewn in the collar, as well as a Raffensberger name patch. A “Set 1 1954” flap tag is affixed at interior button path for added era placement. Just as nice as it looks – this is a tremendous vintage specimen.

Authentication: 100% Authentic Team

1954 Ken Raffensberger Game-Worn Jersey Flannel Red Stockings