a 1948 Chicago Cubs jersey?? What is this?

[vintagesportscollector]

Looks definitely vintage, and very nice. Could be a farm team. Here is a pic of a cubs A team in 1948 with similar jerseys, which could explain different tagging - But not a true Cubs jersey. In addition to the tagging being incorrect, the patch does not match a true Cubs patch. There is a subtle difference. I am not sure how to add a second pic to this post so I'll add a pic of the patch in another post.

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[vintagesportscollector]

Here is a true Cubs 1948 patch. Subtle difference with the patch on your jersey - notice how the blue in the patch outlines the letter S differently. The letter C is also a different thickness. The jerseys in that Des Moines pic also appear to have a patch that is true.

None of this is probably helping you , but just pointing out some differences to consider. Good Luck. Still a beauty jersey.

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[Kzoo]

Hey Joe, thanks. I didn't realize the difference in the Cubs patch. Good work. I'll pass along this information to the owner. I've seen nice, true Cubs jersey's from this time period sell for $2k+ for bench warmers, and much more depending on player. Any idea on value for a complete uniform like this, being from some sort of minor league or club team? Thanks, again.............Matt

[RTK]

I wonder if the McGregor Goldsmith tag is the company the original jersey was sent to for repairs before it went to a minor league club from he parent team.

[Dave Grob]

Goldsmith, then later MacGregor-Goldsmith had a long history of supplying uniforms to minor league ball clubs as well as Negro League teams. I don't think this is a case of a uniform being sent back, but rather a manufacturers labeling from the point of origin.

Dave Grob
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