CC Sabathia played the first seven-and-a-half seasons of his career with the Indians, where he won the 2007 Cy Young Award. He is regarded as one of the strongest and most durable pitchers in baseball, having amassed an average of over 30 starts and 200 innings pitched per season during his career. Known for his competitive nature and tenacity on the mount and his strong leadership in the clubhouse, Sabathia was at his peak between 2005 and 2012; notching four All-Star selections and winning three Warren Spahn Awards.
Presented is a game jersey from Sabathia’s time with the Cleveland Indians. It is a throwback Negro League jersey of the Cleveland Buckeyes. The front tail of the jersey features a “AIS” patch [size] 56 with a 3 flap. The chest of the jersey features the Cleveland Buckeyes logo and the back of the jersey has Sabathia’s number 52, both stitched in navy blue. The jersey has mild wear characteristics present. It was autographed on the back in black felt tip by Sabathia. Overall, a nice throwback from an important time in baseball history.
Authentication: JSA Basic COA (for autograph), 100% Authentic Team