Gift From Bret Saberhagen

[DoctorLoomis]

I'm not sure exactly what he gave me....but nevertheless I truly appreciated his kindness. If you have info on this jersey please let me know.

[ironmanfan]

Re: Gift From Bret Saberhagen

From 1986-1988 (I believe) they would hold an offseason Slow Pitch softball game pitting the stars of the AL & NL , which was sponsored by Pizza Hut & telecast on NBC.....I have the programs in my collection somewhere & I'll try to see what year(s) Saberhagen participated (most likely the one before the 1986 season)...

I recall one of the contests was held at the old Boardwalk & Baseball complex in Florida..........

[ironmanfan]

Re: Gift From Bret Saberhagen

I'll look for those programs, however my notes indicate this photo is from the 1987 game:

[DoctorLoomis]

Re: Gift From Bret Saberhagen

Thank you so much for trying to help me.

[Vintagedeputy]

Re: Gift From Bret Saberhagen

I'll look for those programs, however my notes indicate this photo is from the 1987 game:

The jerseys in this photo are sleeveless, no?

Different than the Sabes jersey.

[bgakladd]

Re: Gift From Bret Saberhagen

1985 game maybe???https://youtu.be/zKORAnIiKk0

[TNTtoys]

Re: Gift From Bret Saberhagen

This one was reported as having been worn by Frank Viola in 1989. 1989 would be the earliest possible year for it too, as Viola was traded to the Mets at the July 31st deadline. Based on the style of the Viola, you could probably rule out 1989.

[Phil316]

Re: Gift From Bret Saberhagen

1985 game maybe???https://youtu.be/zKORAnIiKk0

Nice find.

[TigersCubs84]

Re: Gift From Bret Saberhagen

I think it's great that IRONMANFAN has programs from those games. Awesome.

[ironmanfan]

Re: Gift From Bret Saberhagen

1985 game maybe???https://youtu.be/zKORAnIiKk0

I doubt that Saberhagen played in the 1985 game since the contest took place before the season started and Sabes only went 10-11 in 1984 (no doubt his break out season was in 1985, thus my suspicion that the jersey was from 1986).

In addition to the programs, I believe I also have the VHS recording of that 1986 game, which I'll have to pull that out too...

[ironmanfan]

Re: Gift From Bret Saberhagen

The jerseys in this photo are sleeveless, no?

Different than the Sabes jersey.

To be clear, I was only showing the Ripken/Boggs jerseys as an example of what they looked like in general....I noted my picture was from 1987 and surmised the Saberhagen jersey was from the year before.

[bgakladd]

Re: Gift From Bret Saberhagen

I doubt that Saberhagen played in the 1985 game since the contest took place before the season started and Sabes only went 10-11 in 1984 (no doubt his break out season was in 1985, thus my suspicion that the jersey was from 1986).

In addition to the programs, I believe I also have the VHS recording of that 1986 game, which I'll have to pull that out too...

Your right! Here is the article from the 1986 game and he is mentioned as playing.

https://www.si.com/vault/1986/02/17/638283/they-played-for-all-the-mozzarella

[TwinLakesPark]

Re: Gift From Bret Saberhagen

I recall one of the contests was held at the old Boardwalk & Baseball complex in Florida..........

I haven't heard that name in a long time, so many memories. The turf on that field was wild, I played a few games there and stayed in the dorms back in 91. Another iconic FL spring training location that has been demolished.