Presented here are two Chicago Cubs game used jerseys from the early 1970s. The first, worn in 1973, belongs to Carmen Fanzone. Fanzone, a utility infielder, played four years for the Cubs and is perhaps best known for catching the final out of Milt Pappas’ no-hitter in 1972. In his post-baseball life, Fanzone has become a celebrated flugelhorn player, once performing the Star Spangled Banner before a Cubs game at Wrigley. This jersey is a white, blue pinstriped pullover home jersey with a circular Cubs logo sewn on the left breast. An alternate Cubs logo is sewn on the left sleeve. Fanzone’s number “23”, which has since been retired in honor of Ryne Sandberg, is sewn on the back of the jersey in blue tackle twill. Wilson size “44” and “23 73 1 44” tags are sewn on the back inside collar. A “73” tag is sewn on the front left tail of the jersey. This item, which shows moderate use, comes with a LOA from noted game used jersey expert Dave Miedema.

     The second jersey is a gray knit road pullover from 1972, worn by pitcher Bill Bonham. Bonham, in his second season, went 1-1 with four saves in 19 appearances, including four starts. Bonham maintained a 3.12 ERA while helping the Cubs to an 85-70 record and second place finish in the National League East. This jersey has “CHICAGO” and “33” sewn on the chest in blue and white tackle twill. This jersey style, which has the “33” centered beneath “Chicago”, was used for only one season before the number was moved back to the left chest area. Bonham’s number “33” is sewn on the back of the jersey in blue and white tackle twill. A Cubs alternate logo is sewn on the left sleeve. The sleeves and collars are ringed with a red, white, and blue pattern. A Wilson size “44” tag and a “33 72 Set 1 44” tag are sewn on the back inside collar. An additional “72” tag is sewn on the front left tail of the jersey. This jersey, which shows moderate evidence of use, comes with a LOA from noted game used jersey expert Dave Miedema.

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