I was one of the privileged Yankee fans to be at the game last month where Derek Jeter’s #2 jersey was retired meaning no other Yankee will ever wear that number.
Jeter is the 19th Yankee to have a retired number and it’s the Yankees’ 18th different number retired (both Yogi Berra and Bill Dickey wore #8), the most in Major League Baseball. There are no more Yankee numbers available from 1-10.
Jackie Robinson’s #42 is now retired from all MLB teams and there is lobbying to retire Roberto Clemente’s #21 from all teams as well.
When Ricky Henderson joined the Toronto Blue Jays in 1993 he gave $25,000 to Turner Ward for his beloved #24. In fact, I met Ricky in 2004 when he was playing at age 45 for the Newark Bears of the independent league. His response to a 10 year old boy was “Ricky Henderson don’t sign no autographs”.
When Brian Jordan joined the Atlanta Braves in 1999 he gave a $40,000 motorcycle to then 3rd base coach Fredi Gonzalez for #33.
What happens when there’s no numbers left?
Supply and demand dictate that jersey collectibles will become more rare hence driving prices up for retired jersey collectibles.
It’s only a matter of time before they become a part of a well-diversified portfolio.
It’s only a matter of time before they become a part of a well-diversified portfolio. Contact Rob today for your free consultation.