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VINTAGE 1969 BRUCE SUTTER DONEGAL HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP JACKET – ACQUIRED DIRECTLY FROM THE SUTTER ESTATE SALE
Up for sale/sale is an absolute holy grail for baseball historians and sports memorabilia collectors: the personal, player-issued 1969 Donegal High School (Pennsylvania) District 3 Championship Jacket belonging to legendary Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher and Cy Young winner, Bruce Sutter.
Long before his historic major league career with the Cubs, Cardinals, and Braves, Sutter was a standout multi-sport athlete at Donegal High School. This gorgeous green nylon coach jacket commemorates his junior year championship season. It was purchased directly from the official Bruce Sutter Estate Sale in Cartersville, Georgia.
PROVENANCE INCLUDED
Your purchase includes the physical Official Letter of Provenance from Maple Street Estate Sales, confirming this exact item was purchased directly from the estate of the 2006 MLB Hall of Fame Inductee. A digital copy of the active estate listing screen will also be provided for your archival records.
KEY VINTAGE & GARMENT DETAILS
- Front Personalization: Features custom, period-correct chain-stitched "Bruce" script embroidery in gold on the left chest.
- Back Graphics: Bold, high-contrast white and gold tackle-twill lettering reading "DONEGAL DIST 3 CHAMPIONS '69".
- Branded Hardware: Every single green snap button is explicitly molded with the original "DUCKSTER"brand text.
- Authentic Tagging: Features the original woven Duckster Sportswear neck tag: "By Nylon Fabricators, Hamden, Conn. RN 30154 / Size Medium".
- Premium Interior: Fully lined with an incredibly clean, soft flannel/kasha inner lining.
CONDITION ASSESSMENT (EXCELLENT VINTAGE)
This jacket has been exceptionally well-preserved for a piece of athletic outerwear that is nearly 60 years old.
- Shell: The green nylon canvas is vibrant with zero UV fading, rips, or tears. There is one small pin hole on lower left arm and one minor pocket corner tear as shown.
- Cuffs: The elasticized cuffs remain fully intact and beautifully retain their original spring/stretch.
- Lining: The inner lining is in good condition, with light pilling and discoloration from wear.
- Note on Patina: There are some minor localized surface smudges. The jacket has been completely uncleaned, unwashed, and left untouched to preserve its original historical patina and integrity.
This is a true museum-grade, one-of-a-kind artifact from the early life of one of baseball's greatest closing pitchers. Do not miss your chance to own a verified piece of Hall of Fame history.
SHIPPING & HANDLING
The jacket and the physical Letter of Provenance will be packaged with archival care in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment. Shipped fully insured with signature confirmation required upon delivery.
