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]

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]

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

[DoctorLoomis]

Thank you so much for trying to help me.

[Vintagedeputy]

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]

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

[TNTtoys]

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]

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

Nice find.

[TigersCubs84]

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

[ironmanfan]

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...