MLB Jerseys - Guide to Top MLB Jerseys

Over a hundred former Major League Baseball players can boast of having their numbers retired.  Some franchises, such as the New York Yankees, have a over a dozen numbers retired, while others, such as the A's, have only three or fewer numbers out of play.  Whether you are buying a Major League Baseball jersey composed of authentic materials, or you are purchasing a throwback jersey from the area in which you grew up, here are some tips to getting the best bang for your buck.

First, follow your passions.  If you are a devoted BoSox fan, you might want to pick out the uniform of Carl Yastrzemski, the great number 8.  Alternatively, you can get the number 9 jersey of Ted Williams, the last player in Major League Baseball to hit .400 in a season.  Catcher Carlton Fisk, Red Sox number 27, also brought much heart to the game, and he is still remembered as one of the most athletic and intelligent catchers the game has ever seen.

One uniform/jersey in particular doesn't belong to any one team.  Jackie Robinson's number 42 jersey has been retired by Major League Baseball itself.  The contributions Robinson made to the game as the first black player to enter the previously all-white league cannot be underestimated, particularly given the political context of the time.

Other interesting vintage MLB players' jerseys include Mike Scott's number 33 for the Astros, Dale Murphy's number 3 for the Braves, Willie McCovey's number 44 for the Giants, and Sandy Koufax's number 32 for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Be sure to look for the authentic MLB logo if you are buying a jersey from auction.