Jersey for the Washington Redskins worn by Doug Williams

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Washington Redskins football jersey worn by Doug Williams. The white Russell Athletic brand mesh-style jersey is made of nylon with short sleeves and a burgundy v-neckline. A large burgundy [17] at center of the front and back and the name [WILLIAMS] in burgundy letters across the back. The numbers are outlined in gold. There is a smaller burgundy [17] on each sleeve, also outlined in gold above thick burgundy and gold bands. At the center of the jersey between the "1" and the "7" is a signature: [Doug Williams / #17] written in black marker. There is a red, white, and blue Russell Athletic brand tag sewn onto the bottom proper left corner of the front of the jersey. To the left of the tag there is a white tag with blue text that reads [WORN BY AMERICA'S / TOP TEAMS / 44], followed by cleaning instructions.

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