Uniform, Sports
Object number2019.22.1 a,b
Manufacturer
Pearson
Date1952-1953
OriginPhiladelphia, PA
MediumWool; Cotton; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Paul H. Flati
DescriptionGray wool and cotton baseball uniform jersey and pants. Navy blue text on the jersey with navy outlines on the jersey and pants.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 32.5 × 33.375 × 25.5 in. (82.6 × 84.8 × 64.8 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 34.625 × 27 × 14.5 in. (87.9 × 68.6 × 36.8 cm)
Inscriptions(a) Text on the front of the jersey states "A" on the top and "44" towards the bottom. Text on the back of the jersey states "12".
(b) Text inside the pants states "34-12".
Marks(a) Text inside the jersey states "PEARSON / 1010 / CHESTNUT ST. / PHILA. PA."
Historical NotesPete "Pecky" Suder was a professional baseball player from Aliquippa, Pa. He was a utility infielder for the Philadelphia/Kansas City Athletics from 1941-1943 and 1946-1955. Suder's career began in 1935, but was interrupted by World War II. During the war he served in the European Theater. After returning home, he went to play for the Athletics.
Related institution
Philadelphia Athletics
Previous owner
Peter Suder
(1916 - 2006)
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Pittsburgh Sport Shop
