My goodness, Dave...
What a score! Insanely rare style, and a very early example HOF Player no-less. Beautiful and classic style, iconic franchise, and apparently great condition to boot. You really hit the jackpot with that one.
So many questions arise from this terrific find (and the photo...)
1. Is there any record of specifically who/how many players on the roster were issued the "Palm Beach" Uniforms?
2. Were the pants also "Palm Beach style", or were only the jerseys this lighter-weight style?
3. Were the players given a choice of Palm Beach vs. traditional Flannel?
4. Or did management simply decide for them?
5. If these were indeed superior in hot weather, why were they so short-lived? Why did the Dodgers and other teams revert back to heavy flannel?
6. Were there any "issues" with the lightweight material that contributed to their demise? Was it perhaps less durable?
It's hard to imagine teams today using different style jerseys for different players. I know that certain alterations are common (shortened sleeves, shortened tails, tapered widths, etc.)
But seems like having two completely different materials is a phenomenon that would never happen today.
Congrats on the fabulous acquisition!
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