Lot # 213: 1977 Dick Allen 'WAMPUM' Oakland A's Game-Used & Autographed Jersey (JSA • Final Season)

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Dick Allen emanated power in just about every facet of his game: his swing, his build, his attitude. He was not writing the checks, but he was not going to be told what he could and could not do. In baseball, lower uniform numbers are generally reserved for stars, and for most of his career, Allen had worn No. 15. But upon arriving in Mesa for camp in 77, he was informed that this number had been taken by outfielder Claudell Washington. “Sixty,” he instructed a surprised Vucinich, without hesitation. “For Wampum High School, Class of 1960.” (The Athletic 2021). On the front tail of this green knit, is the McAULIFFE label, with size tag (44) below, an adjacent year tag (1977) and adjacent wash tag. Oakland’s ‘A’s” logo on the left breast and number (60) on the back - both done in white on yellow tackle twill. Allen’s High School name (WAMPUM) is done across the back in white tackle twill. Allen has signed both digits on the back, in blue marker, in our opinion rating a 7. This jersey is properly tagged, presented to us as game-used and in our opinion shows appropriate wear. Accompanied by a JSA ALOA.