Yogi Berra's rookie-season game-worn jersey and his iconic pinstriped Yankees pants from the 1956 World Series are hitting the auction block, offering fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a rare piece of baseball royalty and New York Yankees history.

Yogi Berra's Rookie Jersey Surfaces at Auction

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Grey Flannel Auctions

Grey Flannel Auctions verified that Berra's rookie jersey was photo-matched to his second career game in 1947, the same year that the Yankees won the World Series. This original piece of memorabilia documents the early stages of Berra's Hall of Fame career and features the vintage Spalding label, as well as his name tag stitched inside the collar.

Doubling its value, Berra's autograph is signed in blue pen under the iconic Yankees logo, serving as an enduring proof of one of baseball's greatest icons.

The 1956 World Series Pants

In addition to the jersey, Berra's 1956 pinstripe trousers are also included in the auction. These are not just any trousers. They are special because they were from the season in which Berra caught Don Larsen's World Series perfect game, one of the most memorable moments in the history of MLB.

The pants show telltale signs of game wear and have Berra's name embroidered in large letters across the back waistband. Both are likely to generate furious bidding competitions among collectors and die-hard fans.

Legendary Career Worth Preserving

Yogi Berra's legacy transcends generations. Widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers to ever play the game, Berra earned three American League MVP Awards and helped the Yankees capture 10 World Series titles.

After retiring in 1963, he received multiple honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a commemorative U.S. postage stamp in his name.

According to TMZ Sports, the Yankees retired his iconic No. 8 jersey in 1972.

Treasured Moment for Yankees Collectors

The auction, which opens Sunday and continues for a few weeks, is likely to attract international attention. Memorabilia from Berra's early career is extremely rare, and these two items are priceless to any serious collector or baseball historian.

Although the Yankees didn't make it to the World Series this year, there is still something to commemorate the golden era of the franchise from these legendary keepsakes. For die-hard baseball fans, possessing a fragment of Yogi Berra's legacy is truly irreplaceable.

Aside from Berra's rookie jersey, other MLB memorabilia auctioned this year was Barry Bonds' 756th home run plate.

In 2024, Shohei Ohtani's rare 2017 NPB jersey was sold for $65,007.60.