Description

An original and official match-issued long sleeve Manchester City shirt prepared for Graham Baker during the 1982/83 First Division season.

This is one of the most historically significant Manchester City shirts ever produced, representing the club’s first-ever shirt sponsor. Introduced at the start of the 1982/83 campaign, Swedish car manufacturer SAAB appeared across the front of City’s shirts, marking the beginning of a new era in the club’s history.

What makes this example particularly special is the rare black SAAB sponsor. The original sponsor was produced in black on both the home and away shirts, but after only a handful of matches, SAAB requested that the home shirt sponsor be changed to white to improve visibility and maximise the brand’s advertising impact. As a result, shirts featuring the original black sponsor were used for only a very short period and are among the rarest Manchester City shirts ever produced.

Adding further to its desirability, this is the long sleeve version, making it an exceptionally scarce example that is highly sought after by collectors. Genuine shirts of this specification seldom become available, particularly in such outstanding condition.

The shirt features all the correct player-specification details associated with Manchester City shirts from this era and represents a pivotal moment in the club’s kit history.

Every shirt featured on this website is an original match-worn or match-issued example. These shirts are among the hardest Manchester City memorabilia pieces to obtain and form part of Mark’s world-renowned collection of Manchester City match-worn shirts.

Each shirt purchased comes complete with a personally signed Letter of Provenance from Mark, confirming its authenticity and origin, giving buyers complete confidence in the history and provenance of their shirt.

Whether you’re a dedicated Manchester City supporter, a serious football memorabilia collector, or searching for a truly unique piece of football history, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable and historically important Manchester City shirts ever produced.

Please contact Mark for further information or to enquire about purchasing this shirt.