{"product_id":"chicago-cubs-lee-smith-signed-blue-custom-baseball-jersey-schwartz-sports-authenticated","title":"Chicago Cubs Lee Smith Signed Blue Custom Baseball Jersey - Schwartz Sports Authenticated","description":"\u003carticle class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-description__header\"\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-description__story\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImposing Ninth-Inning Legend: Chicago Cubs Lee Smith Signed Blue Custom Baseball Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate one of the most feared closers in Major League Football history with this \u003cstrong\u003eChicago Cubs Lee Smith Signed Blue Custom Baseball Jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand-signed in crisp silver paint marker across the jersey fabric by 2019 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, 7-time All-Star, and Chicago Cubs all-time saves leader \u003cstrong\u003eLee Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, this custom royal blue baseball jersey is an essential showcase piece for Wrigley Field faithful and vintage baseball collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding 6-foot-6 on the mound with a scorching fastball, Lee Smith dominated out of the bullpen for the North Side of Chicago from 1980 to 1987. Anchoring the bullpen during the Cubs' memorable 1984 NL East championship campaign, Smith amassed a franchise-record 180 saves in a Chicago uniform. By the time he hung up his spikes in 1997, Smith held the all-time Major League Baseball career record with 478 saves—a monumental mark that stood for over a decade. Enshrined into Cooperstown in 2019, Smith remains an iconic symbol of ninth-inning dominance. Designed specifically for autograph display, this custom blue jersey features high-contrast sewn-in nameplate and numbers in classic Chicago style. It serves as an extraordinary centerpiece for shadowbox framing, sports offices, fan caves, or MLB Hall of Fame memorabilia collections. Every signature is verified 100% authentic under the strict standards of \u003cstrong\u003eSchwartz Sports Authentication\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-description__auth-details\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIronclad Schwartz Sports Authentication Certification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo guarantee 100% lifetime market value and complete collector peace of mind, this hand-signed jersey carries official third-party authentication from \u003cstrong\u003eSchwartz Sports Memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, a trusted industry leader in sports authentication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication Firm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schwartz Sports Memorabilia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serial-Numbered Tamper-Evident Security Hologram \u0026amp; Matching Certificate of Authenticity (COA Card)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAthlete \/ Personality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lee Smith (National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2019 \/ Chicago Cubs All-Time Saves Leader \/ 7x MLB All-Star \/ 478 Career Saves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem \/ Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Baseball Jersey (Sewn Nameplate \u0026amp; Numbers \/ Non-branded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSport \/ Theme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Major League Baseball (MLB) \/ Chicago Cubs Franchise History \/ Hall of Fame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication Deliverables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serial-numbered tamper-evident hologram sticker affixed directly to the item or back of the physical COA card for instant digital database verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-description__verification\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"auth-verify\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"auth-verify__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"auth-verify__chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"auth-verify__title\"\u003eHow to Verify Your Security Hologram \u0026amp; COA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"auth-verify__body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"auth-verify__lead\"\u003eYour authentic Lee Smith autographed jersey includes digital verification backed by the official \u003cstrong\u003eSchwartz Sports Authentication Database\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"auth-verify__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocate Security Serial Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find the unique alphanumeric serial number printed on the tamper-evident hologram sticker located on the jersey or back of your Certificate of Authenticity card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavigate to Verification Portal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit the official Schwartz Sports lookup portal (schwartzsportsauthentics.com\/verify-authenticity).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Certification Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type the unique serial number into the online verification search tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Verified Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instantly confirm the matching athlete record, signed item description, and official authentication record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"auth-verify__footer\"\u003eFor additional details regarding custom shadowbox jersey framing, UV protective acrylic display cases, or insured shipping, please contact our support team at \u003ca href=\"mailto:orders@gamedaysportsmemorabilia.com\"\u003eorders@gamedaysportsmemorabilia.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call 844-747-1658. We protect every purchase with our \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Authenticity Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e: if this item ever fails verification by Schwartz Sports Authentication, we will provide a 100% full refund of your purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-description__shipping-policy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRisk-Free Shopping \u0026amp; Premium Protective Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Protective Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your autographed custom jersey is neatly folded inside a protective poly sleeve, securely boxed with cushioning materials, and handled with care to ensure it arrives ready for display or framing. Standard ground shipping is completely free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree 30-Day Returns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop with total confidence. 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