1989 Jersey tagging

[kellsox]

Can anybody help me out with some info on what to look for(tagging etc...) in a 1989 Red Sox jersey? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Kelly

[kingjammy24]

home or road? in 1989, the red sox' home jerseys were supplied by wilson while their road jerseys were supplied by rawlings. each manufacturer had different tagging. here's a shot of both:



rudy.

[kellsox]

I was looking at this tag from an auction for a road jersey. What is the "T" on the tag?



Thanks,
Kelly

[kingjammy24]

the "T" means "tapered". specifically, it denotes that the jersey was customized per the player's request to have the body of the jersey tapered. rawlings would often sew a "T" onto tapered jerseys during the 80's/90's. bear in mind, not all tapered jerseys have the "T" denotation. all jerseys that have the "T" though should be tapered.

rudy.