This past weekend, Jordan Brand gave baseball legend CC Sabathia a retirement gift worthy of his career. The one-of-one Air Jordan 3 is a tribute to his recent induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Sabathia’s Air Jordan 3 is built on premium white tumbled leather and is accented with luxurious gold elephant print. Heels are the key element in each, with the left sneaker featuring navy and red colorblocking with a navy heel tab, which pays tribute to his time with the Cleveland Guardians. The right sneaker swaps navy for red, representing his time with the New York Yankees. Gold Nike Air branding and midsoles connect both sides of the pair.
Extra touches on the CC Sabathia Air Jordan 3 include metallic gold Jumpman logos on the tongue, his signature “52” stitched on the side and embroidered on the shoe. They also come packaged in a custom-made wooden box, with engraved engravings of his many MLB achievements including 3,093 career strikeouts, the 2009 World Series Championship, and much more.
The sneakers won’t have a retail release, but the Air Jordan 3 PE is a reminder of Jordan Brand’s ability to tell detailed stories and honor the greats.
The kicks serve as a perfect retirement gift for one of the greatest pitchers in MLB history and a proud Jordan Brand athlete.
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