Auction Name: 2025 December 19 - 21 Winter Sports Catalog Auction

Lot Number: 82542

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/50081*82542

2021 Shohei Ohtani Game Worn & Signed Los Angeles Angels Jersey -- Photo Matched to 9/11 vs. Astros. On the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, the biggest star in baseball marched ever closer to his first of three MVP Awards to date while leading his Angels to a 4-2 victory over the Astros in Houston. Working from the designated hitter slot, Ohtani singled in the top of the first inning and came around to score to stake the visitors to a quick two-run lead. That hit was the 354th of his 1,050 to date in regular season action.

The experts at PSA affirm this attribution through careful photo matching, spotting a loose thread on the front numerals that can be seen in Associated Press image #21256559744291. Ohtani's continued brilliance throughout the 2021 campaign would earn him not just his first MVP Award, but also his first All-Star Game appearance and Silver Slugger Award.

The visitor's red garment announces "Angels 17" across the chest in bold tackle twill, with "Ohtani 17" balancing the design on verso. Left and right sleeves bear two different team logo patches, the former making note of the franchise's founding in 1961. Lower left front tail reveals "MLB/Nike" label, while a secondary inventory sticker below provides season, size and set details: "2021, 48TC, S1." Black sharpie signature or rear numeral rates 9/10. Appropriate game wear evident. Photo matching LOA from PSA. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from PSA/DNA.

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