Presented is a 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates' throwback game worn Homestead Grays uniform worn by Pirates pitcher Jared Hughes. The Homestead Grays of the Negro National League were one of the greatest baseball teams in history, regardless of league. The team was based in Homestead, Pennsylvania, just across the river from Pittsburgh, but the club played many of its home games in both Pittsburgh's Forbes Field and in Washington, D.C.'s Griffith Stadium. The Grays won ten Negro National League titles between 1937-45 and won three Negro League World Series. The team had numerous Hall of Fame players, among them: Josh Gibson, a catcher and the greatest home run hitter in the history of the Negro Leagues; Buck Leonard, great first baseman; Smokey Joe Williams, one of the fastest pitchers in the annals of baseball; Judy Johnson, a great two-way third baseman; Martin Dihigo who was a superior pitcher and a batter who could play any position. The offered game worn Homestead Grays uniform was game worn by pitcher Jared Hughes on August 30, 2016, when the Pirates played at Milwaukee's Miller Field against the home team Brewers. Hughes did not play in the game when the Grays uniforms were worn, as Pittsburgh beat Milwaukee 9-6. Hughes, a right-handed reliever, had a 1-1 record with one save and a 3.03 ERA in '16, as Pittsburgh had a 78-83-1 record and did not reach the playoffs.

The offering has a cream knit jersey. On the left lower outside tail is a Majestic Authentic Collection manufacturer's tag, below which is a size "50" size tag. The front has "GRAYS" in navy blue, sewn-on letters. Seven silver-gray buttons run down the front, flanked by navy blue piping. The back has "48" in navy blue, sewn-on numerals. The knit, cream pants have a Majestic Authentic Manufacturer's tag on the back of the interior, sewn-on elastic belt, which reads, "PTT2/#48 HUGHES 2016/39-47-38 OBC." There is no cap included. Their uniform is in nice condition and exhibits game wear with dirt stains on the pants. The Homestead Grays uniform is a great looking uniform that recalls one of baseball's best-ever franchises and Hall of Fame immortals.