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Uniform, Sports

Object number2018.143.1 a,b

Manufacturer MacGregor Goldsmith

Retailer Pittsburgh Sport Shop, Inc.

Date1946-1948

OriginCincinnati, OH

MediumWool; Fabric; Felt; Plastic; Ink

Credit LineGift of Michael Napier

DescriptionBaseball uniform consisting of jersey and pants.DimensionsHeight (a): 31.5 in. (80 cm)
Width (a - width between shoulder seams): 19.625 in. (49.8 cm)
Width (a - width to ends of sleeves): 32.125 in. (81.6 cm)
Height x Width (b - Width at waist): 37.5 × 17.25 in. (95.3 × 43.8 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Chest has "GRAYS" in black felt letters.
Back has "26" in black felt letters.

(b)
Handwritten text in black ink inside waist at back center "E N 26".
Marks(a)
Two fabric maker labels inside proper right front panel:
black label has red and white text "M / MADE IN / U.S.A. / MacGregor / GoldSmith / SIZE / 44 / CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. / T.M. REG. U.S.A. & FOREIGN COUNTRIES";
white label has red text "Pittsburgh / Sport Shop / Inc."

(b)
Black fabric label inside waist to the proper right side of the front opening has red and white text "M / MADE IN / U.S.A. / MacGregor / GoldSmith / SIZE / 40 / CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. / T.M. REG. U.S.A. & FOREIGN COUNTRIES"; label has white fabric tag suspended below is extremely worn making any original text illegible.
Historical NotesThis Homestead Grays uniform was worn by Euthumn "Eudie" Napier. Napier caught for the Homestead Grays of the Negro National League in 1941 and 1946-1948, succeeding legendary catcher Josh Gibson after his passing.

Related institution Homestead Grays

Previous owner Euthumn Napier (1913 - 1983)

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