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Nate Colbert was the first player selected by the Padres in the December 1968 expansion draft. In his first season with San Diego (his first full season in the big leagues), Colbert hit 24 homers and drove in 66 runs while batting .255. He was a National League All-Star from 1971 to 1973. In 1969, the Padres' inaugural season, he led the club in home runs. Colbert's best day in the Majors was August 1, 1972, when he slammed 5 home runs -- one of two players to have done so -- and drove in 13 runs in a doubleheader, breaking Stan Musial's record of 11 runs batted in. He finished second only to the Cincinnati Reds' Johnny Bench (40) in home runs in 1972. Throughout his career with the Padres from 1969 to 1974, he often was the only bright spot in an otherwise dismal San Diego lineup. He was the team's first real star and also played a solid first base. He was a National League All-Star from 1971 to 1973. After hitting .207 in 1974, he was traded to the Detroit Tigers in a three-way deal. Colbert also played for the Montreal Expos and Oakland Athletics before back problems forced his retirement at 30.
This scarce two-year style 1973 yellow home knit was worn by Colbert during his 1973 All-Star season. Rawlings size 44/wash tag on tail, with "Set 1 #8P 1973" flag tag attached. "Colbert" chain-stitched in cursive on swatch tag on opposite tail. 6-button jersey is missing fifth button from top. Straight-hemmed tail, as is customary on '73 Rawlings knits. "PADRES" on front and "17" on back in brown tackle twill, and all original. Extensive sun fading in shoulder area with heavy wash wear and game use evident throughout. View Lot Detail page