Any Dodger Jersey Experts?

[Marichal27]

I have a home 1974 Alston Set A. I know that the Dodgers wore a black armband in the memory of Ken McMullen's wife who died. The jersey I have does not or show that it never had the armband which was on the left sleeve.
Any opinions or thoughts would be appreciated.
cgunnarh2@yahoo.com

[bigjimsguitars]

Not sure I would qualify as an expert, but I don't recall there being a Left arm Memorial on the 74 Jersey's. I do know that it should be a Goodman and Sons made Jersey and the tagging you suggest sound right for the period, i.e, set A

[kingjammy24]

"On April 8, 1974, Dodgers left-hander Al Downing became part of history when he gave up Hank Aaron's record-setting 715th home run at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
One person who wasn't there for the historic event was Downing's teammate, right-hander Don Sutton, who now is an announcer for the Nationals television network. He was in Los Angeles attending a funeral service for the wife of Ken McMullen, the Dodgers' backup infielder. In fact, the Dodgers paid respects to McMullen's wife by wearing black arm bands that same night.."

"Monday, April 8, 1974

IN THE NEWS: As noted by Dave Smith, the Dodgers are wearing black arm bands this game (and for the next few) in memory of Ken McMullen's wife, who died just before the season started."
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1. maybe they didn't wear them for the entire season
2. maybe your jersey was used in spring training
3. maybe it's a game-issue that never had the band applied

rudy.

[bigjimsguitars]

"On April 8, 1974, Dodgers left-hander Al Downing became part of history when he gave up Hank Aaron's record-setting 715th home run at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
One person who wasn't there for the historic event was Downing's teammate, right-hander Don Sutton, who now is an announcer for the Nationals television network. He was in Los Angeles attending a funeral service for the wife of Ken McMullen, the Dodgers' backup infielder. In fact, the Dodgers paid respects to McMullen's wife by wearing black arm bands that same night.."

"Monday, April 8, 1974

IN THE NEWS: As noted by Dave Smith, the Dodgers are wearing black arm bands this game (and for the next few) in memory of Ken McMullen's wife, who died just before the season started."
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1. maybe they didn't wear them for the entire season
2. maybe your jersey was used in spring training
3. maybe it's a game-issue that never had the band applied

rudy.

Rudy, I believe that you may be right, that they wore the black band for only for the day of the funeral, but I clearly do not recall seeing them wearing them during the games that I attended in 1974.

[bigjimsguitars]

The Dodgers lost to the Oakland A's in the 74 WS and there should be pictures from that series to document if they indeed wore Black Arm Bands...

[karamaxjoe]

This webpage is a nice reference for patches and armbands that have been worn by all teams.

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.o...es/patches.htm

Mike