Gil McDougald Jersey Size

[hrvatwill]

Can anybody provide insight into what size(s) jersey Gil McDougal wore during his career? Reason I am asking is that there is currently a size 40 jersey of his from 1956 on ebay......

http://cgi.ebay.com/1956-Gil-McDouga...1%7C240%3A1318

.....however, in the Grey Flannel Holiday Auction ending last December, there was a size 44 jersey attributed to him from 1955.

http://www.greyflannelauctions.com/L...px?lotid=18781

While different jersey sizes during a career don't surprise me, I am a bit surprised to see such a differential one year apart. Just wondering if anybody can provide some insight.

[both-teams-played-hard]

Many vintage Wison jerseys measure much larger than the indicated size. Wilson used metric sizing during this era. Basically a size 40 would measure to a 44.

[hrvatwill]

Thanks for the response. I also received an e-mail from a GUU member to the same effect, so thanks to you both.