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Baltimore Orioles hurler Moe Drabowsky wore this gray Orioles flannel road jersey during the 1970 MLB season. Drabowsky was traded from the Kansas City Royals to Baltimore on June 15th, 1970, marking his second stint with the Orioles after spending 1966 through 1968 pitching at Memorial Stadium. The native of Poland went 4-2 with a save in 21 appearances for the Orioles in the 1970 regular season before pitching twice in the Orioles five-game World Series victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
This offered flannel road jersey has “Baltimore” and Drabowsky’s number “25” sewn on the chest in orange over black felt. A second “25” is sewn on the back of the jersey in orange over black felt as well. Please note that the name on the back of the jersey has been removed. A Spalding tag, a size “44” tag, and a washing instructions tag are sewn on the front left tail. Please note that a small hole is present under the “2” digit on the front of the jersey. A “44 Set 2 70 25” swatch is sewn on the back inside collar. This jersey has a LOA from MEARS, assigning the jersey a solid A7.5 grade.