Displayed is a 1976 Deron Johnson Boston Red Sox game worn , knit home jersey, from Johnson's last Major League season as a player. Johnson was a corner infielder and left fielder who played 16 Major League seasons for nine teams. Most notable: Cincinnati Reds (1964-67), Philadelphia Phillies (1969-73), Oakland Athletics (1973-74), and Boston Red Sox 1974-76. For his MLB career, Johnson batted .244, with 245 home runs. He was a 1973 World Champion with the Oakland Athletics. Deron had some power packed seasons: He swatted 32 home runs and drove in a NL leading 130 runs for the Cincinnati Reds in 1965. In 1971, he hit 34 home runs and 95 RBIs for the Phillies. However, when Johnson game wore the offered jersey in 1976, he played in 15 games for the Red Sox, and struggled with his batting, going 6-for-38. After his playing career, he became a long-time Major League batting coach. 

The pullover, short sleeve jersey has a faded McAuliffe manufacturer's tag in the collar, and below that is a size "44" tag. Across the chest is "Red Sox", in red sewn-on letters with dark blue trim. Sewn-on the lower front tail are two tags: One for washing instructions and the other is a "1976" year tag, the nation's Centennial. ON back is "30", in sewn-on red numerals with dark blue trim. Along with the jersey is a MEARS LOA. The jersey shows moderate wear and it is in EXCELLENT condition.