1934 Jamestown (ND) Red Sox autographed by Double Duty

This uniform is an exact reproduction of the jersey worn by the integrated '34 Jamestown semipro team.

In the 1930s many towns in North Dakota hired Negro Leaguers who were quick to jump for more pay during the depression. One of the greatest of these teams was the '34 Jamestown team featuring the "colored quartet" of Double Duty Radcliffe, Bill Perkins, Barney Brown and Steel Arm Davis. Radcliffe, as pitcher, catcher and manager, led the Red Sox to a record of 38-15 and bragging rights as the top team in North Dakota. Double Duty batted .355 and had a record of 17 wins, 3 saves and 3 losses. Brown had a record of 14-6, Davis belted 18 homers in 188 at bats, and Perkins batted .422 with 16 homers.

Another noteworthy player was George "Showboat" Fisher, who played several games for Jamestown. Four years earlier Fisher had been playing in the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals, and he had a .335 lifetime batting average in the Majors.

After the regular season, the Red Sox faced the Earl Mack Major League All-Stars featuring Jimmie Foxx, Heinie Manush, Pinky Higgins, Doc Cramer, Ted Lyons and Earl Whitehill. Jamestown won 3 straight games.

This jersey is flannel, just like those worn in the 30s, with wool felt lettering and autographed by Double Duty, the sole surviving member of the team.

This jersey is size men's XL.