2001 St. Louis Cardinals – Albert Pujols Game-Issued (Home) Jersey (Rookie)

The St. Louis Cardinals had no notion of keeping Albert Pujols around for the 2001 season. Everyone figured he’d get more minor league seasoning before dressing for the parent club. But Spring Training provided a springboard for Pujols to showcase his talents. Every day, Pujols wowed the Cardinals to the point where they couldn’t get rid of him.

Now with the Angels, he continues to put up big numbers and his name will be added to the greatest of all time. This is a game-issued Cardinals home jersey during his rookie season (2001). The front features the classic Cardinals on a bat chenille logo. All of the number identifiers (“5”) on the front/back are sewn on in two-color red/black tackle twill. Interior tail tagging includes a Rawlings Authentic swatch, [size] “48” and “Set 1 2001” flag tags. Overall, the wear is minimal (if any) – hence, the game-issued designation.

Authentication: 100% Authentic Team LOA.