Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland wore this 2008 American League All-Star team batting practice jersey before the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. Leyland, a coach on the team, helped guide the American League squad to a 4-3, 15 inning, victory. This victory extended the American League’s unbeaten streak against the NL to 12 All-Star Games.

     This one button pullover jersey is navy blue, with a large American League logo sewn onto the chest of the jersey. “LEYLAND” is sewn on the back shoulders of the jersey in white tackle twill. Leyland’s number “10” is sewn on the back of the jersey in white and gray tackle twill. A Tigers Olde English “D” patch is sewn on the right sleeve, while a 2008 All-Star Game patch is sewn on the left sleeve. A MLB logo is sewn on the outside of the back collar. This jersey, which is made from Cool Base fabric, has a 2008 All-Star Game Majestic tag sewn on the front left tail. Cool Base and size “44” flags are sewn on the left side of the jersey. The jersey sides are made of white mesh fabric. Leyland signed the first “1” on the back in blue marker. He added the inscription “2008 All Star Game BP Jersey” on the “0”. This jersey, which shows light use, comes with a COA from Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication (C03605) for the signature and a LOA from noted game used jersey expert Dave Miedema for game use.

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