{"product_id":"framed-autographed-signed-aj-a-j-pierzynski-35x39-chicago-grey-baseball-jersey-psa-dna-coa","title":"Framed Autographed\/Signed AJ A.J. Pierzynski 35x39 Chicago Grey Baseball Jersey PSA\/DNA COA","description":"\u003cp\u003e⚾ \u003cstrong\u003eFramed Autographed\/Signed A.J. Pierzynski Chicago White Sox Grey Baseball Jersey — PSA\/DNA COA — Born December 30, 1976, Bridgehampton, New York — Chicago White Sox — 2005 World Series Champion — 2005 ALCS Game 2 — The Dropped Third Strike That Turned a Championship — PSA\/DNA COA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚾ This framed Chicago White Sox grey baseball jersey carries the autograph of A.J. Pierzynski — the catcher whose career with the Chicago White Sox produced one of the most celebrated championship moments in the franchise's 88-year drought, and whose October 12, 2005 play in the American League Championship Series became one of the most debated and discussed moments in postseason baseball history. Professional Sports Authenticator's DNA division has certified this signature, providing the authentication documentation that collectors and institutions require for a piece of this historical significance. Condition: NOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003eBridgehampton, New York — A Long Island Kid's Path to the World Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌟 Anthony John Pierzynski was born on December 30, 1976, in Bridgehampton, New York — a hamlet on the South Fork of Long Island that produced, in this particular case, one of the most recognizable and competitive catchers of the 1990s and 2000s in professional baseball. Pierzynski was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the third round of the 1994 MLB Draft, made his Major League debut in 1998, and developed into a consistent offensive catcher during his five seasons with Minnesota before a trade to the San Francisco Giants in 2003 and then to the Chicago White Sox ahead of the 2005 season that would define his career forever. Condition: NOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Chicago White Sox — The Championship the South Side Waited 88 Years For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🏆 The 2005 Chicago White Sox ended an 88-year World Series championship drought — the first South Side title since 1917 — with a four-game sweep of the Houston Astros that capped one of the most dominant postseason runs of the modern era. The White Sox went 11-1 in the 2005 playoffs, a record that reflects the quality of the team built by manager Ozzie Guillen and general manager Kenny Williams. A.J. Pierzynski was the catcher, the defensive backbone, the man behind the plate for a rotation that included Mark Buehrle, Jon Garland, Jose Contreras, and Freddy Garcia. The championship ring he earned that October belonged to the South Side of Chicago for the first time since before most of its residents were born. Condition: NOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 12, 2005 — The Dropped Third Strike That Changed the ALCS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐ Game 2 of the 2005 ALCS between the White Sox and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium produced the play that defines A.J. Pierzynski's career narrative. In the ninth inning, trailing 1-0 with two outs and a full count, Pierzynski swung at a pitch from Kelvim Escobar. Angels catcher Josh Paul caught what appeared to be a clean third strike and began walking toward the dugout, assuming the inning was over. Pierzynski ran to first base. Home plate umpire Doug Eddings ruled the ball had hit the dirt before Paul caught it — a dropped third strike that entitled Pierzynski to attempt first base. Josh Paul had already stepped away. Pierzynski was safe. Pablo Ozuna pinch ran. Joe Crede followed with a walk-off two-run home run that gave Chicago a 2-1 victory. The White Sox took the series and swept the World Series. The play remains one of the most debated moments in postseason baseball history — and one of the most significant moments in the 2005 championship that ended 88 years of South Side waiting. Condition: NOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003ePSA\/DNA COA — Authentication for a Piece of Championship History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌟 Professional Sports Authenticator's DNA division provides autograph authentication services for signed sports memorabilia recognized across the entire collector and resale market. A PSA\/DNA COA means the Pierzynski signature was examined against known authentic exemplars and entered into the PSA registry with a unique certificate number that permanently documents this specific piece. The PSA\/DNA standard is accepted by auction houses, galleries, and institutional collectors as the confirmation of authenticity that makes a signed piece fully documented and transferable with confidence. Condition: NOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚾🌟 A.J. Pierzynski. Bridgehampton, New York. Minnesota Twins. San Francisco Giants. Chicago White Sox. 2005 World Series champion. October 12, 2005 — the dropped third strike that turned the ALCS. White Sox grey jersey, personally signed, PSA\/DNA COA, framed. 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