Description
San Diego Padres jersey #41, attributed to left-handed reliever Alan Embree. A 16-year Major League veteran, Embree pitched for ten teams, including two separate stints with San Diego. His lowest ERA across any stop (2.56) came during his time with the Padres. Embree is also remembered as a key bullpen piece for the 2004 Boston Red Sox team that broke the franchise’s 86-year title drought.
This jersey comes from the personal collection of Tony Gwynn, who often preserved game-used items from teammates and peers, many of which were later signed or archived. It reflects both Embree’s reliable presence on the mound and Gwynn’s long-standing practice of honoring players he respected.
Dimensions: Size 48
All dimensions are approximate.
Disclaimer: Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight the item’s authenticity as a career artifact.
This item features a silver OVD, verifying its authenticity through the Tony Gwynn Estate. A TRuEST™ authenticator was not on-site to witness its awarding, which is why this item does not carry our gold-level witness-based authentication OVD.
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