Displayed is a 1939 Fred Sington game worn Brooklyn Dodgers home (white/cream) jersey. Sington was a 2-time All-American football player at the University of Alabama, and a member of the Alabama Crimson Tide. A two-way tackle, he was the subject of a national hit song by Rudy Vallee titled "Football Freddie." Sington played six Major League seasons: Washington Nationals, (1938-39), Brooklyn Dodgers (1938-39). A right fielder, he batted an MLB career .271. With Brooklyn in '39, he hit .274 in 32 games.
Embroidered in the collar is "FSington" in red thread. Below the embroidered player name is a Spalding manufacturer's tag, a size "46" tag, and a "DRY CLEAN ONLY" tag. A working zipper runs down the front. Across the chest is "Dodgers" in sewn-on blue script. On the left sleeve is a red, white, and blue sewn-on patch reading, "1839/1939 baseball [sic] Centennial." On back is "28" in 6.75" blue numerals. The jersey is all original, including the 100th Anniversary patch. On the inside, rear tail is "39," embroidered in red to indicate the year issued. The jersey has a few very small stains, but is in overall EXCELLENT condition.
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