Opening Day Auction 2014
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/26/2014
This jersey was worn by Wilkins during the 1989-90 season, which saw Wilkins score the most points in his six year career. This white mesh, road jersey has “NEW YORK” across the chest with this number “45” below, while the reverse features his name “E. WILKINS” across the back with the number “45”. All lettering is directly stitched in orange-on-blue tackle twill except the name which is all blue. The No. 4 on the front is boldly signed “Eddie Wilkins #45” in black sharpie. Inside the collar is the “Gerry Cosby” tag while the lower front tail has the “Sand-Knit 46” manufacturers size tag, plus the “Exclusively for New York Knicks” tag. In addition, there are two white strip tags are stitched in black with the year “89” and “4” "LB” and a black armband on the left shoulder honoring former long-time Madison Square Garden announcer John Condon. Highly desirable late 80s Knicks road jersey. The jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Full LOA from Dave Miedema, noted sports jersey expert.