Offered here is a game used New York Mets Heritage Weekend Blue Royal Giants jersey worn by star pitcher Jacob deGrom during the Mets' 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on June 25th, 2016, at Turner Field in Cumberland, Georgia. deGrom pitched a solid 8 innings, giving up 7 hits and striking out 6 batters until he was relived in the eighth inning after a terrific duel between himself and Atlanta ace Julio Tehran. The game would head into extra innings, and the Mets would win on an 11th inning home run from Kelly Johnson to win the game.

This presented New York Mets Heritage Weekend Royal Giants jersey was a part of the Atlanta Braves "Heritage Weekend" promotion that the Braves and their opponents wear uniforms from Negro League teams to celebrate Atlanta's rich history in the civil rights movement. The Brooklyn Royal Giants were a Negro League team that was formed by John Wilson Connor in 1905 and initially competed against white semi-pro teams and were a prominent independent team before the outbreak of World War I. The heavy blue mesh six-button jersey features an orange stripe on the sleeves and shoulders. "ROYAL GIANTS" appears across the chest of the jersey in orange felt. A Majestic MLB AUTHENTIC COLLECTION manufacturer's tag with a size "46" flag is found on the jersey's left front tail. A Majestic logo in orange appears on the right sleeve. A circular "ROYAL GIANTS" patch rests upon the left sleeve. The number "48" appears on the back of the jersey in orange felt. The jersey displays light evidence of game use and comes with an MLB Authenticated hologram (JB443127) and an LOA from Resolution Photomatching (426426), who photo matched the jersey to the June 25th, 2016 game.

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