Seattle Mariners superstar shortstop Alex Rodriguez wore this white Mariners home jersey during the 1997 MLB season, his age-21 campaign. Rodriguez hit an even .300 for the 90-72 Mariners, adding 23 homers, 84 RBI, and 100 runs scored for Lou Piniella’s nine. Rodriguez added 40 doubles and 29 steals for an offensively-loaded team boasting the outsized talents of Ken Griffey Jr. (.304/56/147), Edgar Martinez (.330/28/108), and Jay Buhner (.243/40/109) in addition to Rodriguez and the staff ace Randy Johnson.

This button-down Seattle home jersey has “MARINERS” sewn across the chest in navy, teal, and metallic silver tackle twill. “RODRIGUEZ” is sewn across the back shoulders in navy and teal tackle twill over a matching white nameplate. Rodriguez’s number “3” is sewn on the back of the jersey, also in navy and teal tackle twill. A Mariners 20th Anniversary patch is sewn on the left sleeve, while a Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary patch and a Russell Athletic logo patch are sewn on the right sleeve. A Russell size “48” size tag and a “1997” year tag are sewn on the front left tail. “100% Polyester”, “2[inch] Extra Body Length”, and “1[inch] Extra Sleeve Length” flags are attached to the Russell tag. Rodriguez has signed the back of the jersey in blue marker, inscribing “1997 Game Used” in addition to his signature. This jersey comes with a LOA from JSA for Rodriguez’s signature and a LOA from MEARS grading the jersey a perfect A10 for game use.

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