An Anthony Rizzo jersey is a piece of the Chicago Cubs team that ended a 108-year wait, and 44 is the number that was standing at first base when the final out was recorded. Rizzo wore 44 in Chicago from 2012 to 2021, and Vikings Warehouse lists six Cubs 44 items for him at $70.00 each, most of them carrying the 2016 Postseason patch. This guide covers the career behind the number, how the six builds differ, and how to size, wear and care for a stitched baseball jersey.
Anthony Rizzo's career with the Chicago Cubs
Rizzo was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2007, reached the majors with the San Diego Padres in 2011, and was traded to the Chicago Cubs before the 2012 season. He took over first base and the number 44, and he stayed in Chicago until a mid-season trade in 2021, which makes him one of the longest-serving faces of the modern Cubs.
The 2016 season is the one that still sells the jersey. Chicago beat the Cleveland Indians in seven games to win the World Series, the franchise's first title since 1908, and Rizzo was the first baseman who fielded the final out and kept the ball. He was a multiple All-Star during his Cubs years and one of the leaders of that roster, which is why a number 44 jersey with the 2016 Postseason patch on the sleeve reads less like merchandise and more like a season ticket stub.
Should you buy an Anthony Rizzo jersey?
Yes, an Anthony Rizzo jersey is worth buying if you want a physical link to the Cubs' 2016 World Series title. Anthony Rizzo wore number 44 at first base for the Chicago Cubs from 2012 to 2021, and he was the fielder who caught the final out of the 2016 World Series, the franchise's first championship since 1908. He was a multiple All-Star in Chicago. Vikings Warehouse lists six Anthony Rizzo items, all $70.00: a white home Majestic Flex Base jersey and a white home Cool Base jersey, both with the 2016 Postseason patch, a royal blue Cool Base jersey with the same patch, a royal blue long sleeve Cool Base jersey, a cream Majestic Turn Back the Clock throwback and a black Lights Out fashion Flex Base jersey. The white home builds with the Postseason patch are the closest match to the uniform he wore on the night Chicago finally won it all.
If you would rather have the throwback than the championship jersey, the cream Turn Back the Clock build is the most distinctive of the six, and it wears more like a vintage shirt than a modern one.
Every Anthony Rizzo jersey we sell
All six listings are men's baseball jerseys at $70.00. The white home Flex Base and Cool Base builds are the traditional Cubs look, and both carry the 2016 Postseason patch on the sleeve. The royal blue Cool Base jersey uses the same patch on the road colourway, and the royal blue long sleeve version is the one for cooler weather at the ballpark. The cream Turn Back the Clock throwback is a Majestic remake of an older Chicago uniform, and the black Lights Out Flex Base jersey is the fashion build, dark with the 44 on the back.
Men's Chicago Cubs #44 Anthony Rizzo White Home Stitched MLB Majestic Flex Base Jersey with 2016 Postseason Patch
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Men's Chicago Cubs #44 Anthony Rizzo Majestic Cream Turn Back the Clock Throwback Jersey
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Men's Chicago Cubs #44 Anthony Rizzo White Home Stitched MLB Majestic Cool Base Jersey with 2016 Postseason Patch
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Men's Chicago Cubs #44 Anthony Rizzo Royal Blue Stitched MLB Majestic Cool Base Jersey with 2016 Postseason Patch
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Men's Chicago Cubs #44 Anthony Rizzo Royal Blue Long Sleeve Stitched MLB Majestic Cool Base Jersey
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Men's Chicago Cubs #44 Anthony Rizzo Lights Out Black Fashion Stitched MLB 2016 Majestic Flex Base Jersey
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Shop Now →All six sit in the Chicago Cubs jersey collection with the rest of the roster.
Size, fit and care for a stitched 44 jersey
Baseball jerseys are cut looser than football or basketball shirts, so measure your chest and compare it with the chart on the product page instead of ordering your usual t-shirt size. Most fans who want to wear one over a hoodie or a button-down take their normal size, while anyone who wants the shirt to sit close to the body should size down one step.
Turn the jersey inside out, wash it cold on a gentle cycle, and hang it up to dry; the dryer is what fades the twill and shrinks the body. Keep bleach and fabric softener out of the wash, iron on low heat with a cloth over the stitching, and store the white home jerseys away from new dark denim for the first few washes so the patch and the numbering stay crisp.
How to wear an Anthony Rizzo jersey
White or cream 44 is the easiest to wear and works with denim, chinos or shorts, which is why the home builds are the safe first pick. The royal blue version is the one to wear to a game with jeans and a plain cap, and the black Lights Out jersey behaves like a neutral, so it sits comfortably over a hoodie in April and September. With baseball jerseys, the shirt should be the loudest thing you are wearing, so keep everything underneath it plain.
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What number did Anthony Rizzo wear?
He wore number 44 with the Chicago Cubs, the number he had from 2012 until he was traded in 2021.
How much does an Anthony Rizzo jersey cost?
All six Anthony Rizzo items at Vikings Warehouse are men's jerseys priced at $70.00 each.
Was Anthony Rizzo on the 2016 World Series team?
Yes. He was the Cubs' first baseman in 2016 and he caught the final out of the World Series win over the Cleveland Indians.
Which team does Anthony Rizzo play for?
He played for the Chicago Cubs from 2012 to 2021 after starting his career with the San Diego Padres in 2011.
