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Robin Roberts’ Personal, Autographed Wilmington Blue Rocks No. 36 Retirement Jersey.
Lot 18. Robin Roberts’ Personal, Autographed Wilmington Blue Rocks No. 36 Retirement Jersey. Roberts spent part of one, impressive season in the minors. In 1948, before being called up by the Phils, he won nine games while losing only one and posting a 2.06 ERA for the Wilmington (DE) Blue Rocks of the Interstate League. Today, the Blue Rocks compete in the Northern Division of the Carolina League. In 1998, the team honored Roberts at the Carolina League All-Star Game by retiring his No. 36. It was the first time the team had retired a former player’s number. At the retirement ceremony, the team gave Roberts a Wilson size 44 Blue Rocks jersey with his number on the front and back, and his name on the back. Subsequently, he autographed the jersey, added “HOF 76” and gave it to his business manager, who has provided a signed letter of provenance. The jersey is mint, and Roberts’ autograph and notation are gem mint 10. Truly unique! Kevin Keating authenticated the signature. In 1999, “The Sporting News” ranked Roberts No. 74 on its list of 100 Greatest Baseball Players. He won at least 20 games six times, was a seven-time All-Star, finished in the top 10 in MVP voting five times, led the N.L. in strikeouts twice and currently ranks 28th in career wins. Roberts passed away last year.
Winning Bid $294.
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