During the May 4th, 2011 game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers, the Dodgers donned these classic 1944 Brooklyn Dodgers powder blue uniforms. The original Brooklyn Dodgers powder blue uniforms were made of satin and used in night games as a way to be seen better in the night lights by the fans. This uniform set was worn by Dodgers’ outfielder Matt Kemp, who wore very uniform during the Dodgers 5-1 loss to the Cubs.

The size 48 button-down jersey features “Brooklyn” across the chest with a paraph, sewn on in white tackle twill. Kemp’s number “27” is sewn on in McAuliffe style number on the back in white tackle twill. The sleeves have a white stripe on the ends and a vertical white stripe running up to the collar. The jersey was manufactured by Bobcat Athletic, who’s tag is sewn on the base of the inside back tail, along with the Dodgers ID tag that reads “27 KEMP 48”. The right sleeve has a circular black patch with “4” in white, in memory of Hall of Famer Duke Snider. Kemp signed his name in blue marker on the paraph on the front of the jersey. This jersey displays moderate game use with some dirt and grass stains present and comes with a MLB Authenticated hologram (FJ333921) for the game use and a COA from PSA/DNA (AE55795) for his signature.

The matching powder blue game pants were also manufactured by Bobcat Athletic and feature a white stripe down the outside of each pant leg. The belt liners are also in white and the back of the pants have two pockets. The Bobcat Athletic tag is sewn on the inner back waist lining, along with the Dodgers ID tag that reads “27 KEMP 38x23”. The pants display light game use and come with a MLB Authenticated hologram (FJ333961).

Also included in this lot that is the blue cap that was worn by Kemp during the May 11th game.This was the throwback royal blue Brooklyn Dodgers cap that is a size 7 ¼ and was made by Bobcat Athletic. It has the Brooklyn “B” embroidered in white on the front. The gray underside of the brim has Kemp’s number “27” hand written in blue marker. This hat displays light game use and comes with a MLB Authenticated hologram (FJ 333998). The last item in this lot is a color 8 x 10 photograph of Kemp wearing this uniform. Kemp has also signed this photograph in blue marker. This photograph has been pre-certified by Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication.

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