2020 Late December Auction Closing January 3
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/3/2021
San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie wore this red 49ers home jersey circa 1970-73 in the final chapter of his decorated NFL career. The 35-year-old Brodie won the 1970 NFL Most Valuable Player trophy after leading the NFL in passing yards (2,941) and touchdowns (24) as the 49ers finished the season 10-3-1 to claim the NFC West Division title. A member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Brodie finished his NFL career with 31,548 passing yards and 214 touchdowns in a career that spanned from 1957 through 1973.
The 49ers jersey offered in this lot is scarlet, with Brodie’s number “12” sewn on the chest, back, and shoulders in white tackle twill. “BRODIE” is sewn across the back shoulders in white tackle twill over a matching scarlet nameplate. Three white stripes accent each sleeve. A Wilson size “44” tag is sewn on the jersey. The jersey exhibits numerous team repairs. It is accompanied by a LOA from MEARS (313811) and has been given a high grade of A8.