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I acquired this 1976 Phil Niekro jersey back in January, but just had it returned today from a private signing. Like many Braves jerseys from that era, it was recycled and used by the Richmond AAA team--thus, the change from "ATLANTA" to "BRAVES" on the front. The "ATLANTA" outline is still visible. I was able to photo match the jersey to a shot of Phil from '76. Variations in the collar stitching and the stitching around the 35 (that can be seen) are as distinct as a fingerprint when enlarged.
Recycled or not, it's still a great early knit of Knucksie.
I acquired this 1976 Phil Niekro jersey back in January, but just had it returned today from a private signing. Like many Braves jerseys from that era, it was recycled and used by the Richmond AAA team--thus, the change from "ATLANTA" to "BRAVES" on the front. The "ATLANTA" outline is still visible. I was able to photo match the jersey to a shot of Phil from '76. Variations in the collar stitching and the stitching around the 35 (that can be seen) are as distinct as a fingerprint when enlarged.
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