Team USA Baseball Players Gifted Olympic Hockey Jerseys for WBC Final

The game-worn jerseys from the U.S. Olympic gold medal hockey team will be worn by the baseball squad in the World Baseball Classic championship game.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 10:55pm

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As the U.S. baseball team prepares to face Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final, they will be wearing game-worn jerseys from the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team that won gold in the 2026 Winter Olympics. The hockey jerseys were gifted to the baseball players by Olympic hero Jack Hughes, who connected with outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to make the special delivery through the team's memorabilia partner Fanatics Authentic.

Why it matters

This unique crossover of American sports icons - the Olympic hockey gold medalists and the World Baseball Classic finalists - creates a special moment that celebrates national pride and the success of U.S. athletes on the world stage. The hockey jerseys will also become highly coveted collector's items when they are auctioned off after the game.

The details

In total, 36 game-worn Olympic hockey jerseys were delivered to the U.S. baseball team, covering all the players, managers and staff, so that everyone could wear them for the championship game. The hockey team's gold medal victory over Canada marked the first time the U.S. had won Olympic hockey gold since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980, making these jerseys even more meaningful.

  • The U.S. baseball team will wear the Olympic hockey jerseys when they take the field for the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela on March 17, 2026.
  • The game-worn hockey jerseys will be auctioned off this summer at the third annual Fanatics Fest in New York, as well as featured in the Fanatics Under Wraps NHL product launching in May 2026.

The players

Pete Crow-Armstrong

An outfielder on the U.S. baseball team who connected with Olympic hockey hero Jack Hughes to arrange the delivery of the game-worn jerseys.

Jack Hughes

An Olympic gold medalist on the U.S. men's hockey team who scored the goal to give the United States its first hockey gold since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.

Nolan McLean

The New York Mets pitcher who will start on the mound for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela.

Eduardo Rodriguez

The Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher who will start for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic championship game against the United States.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The game-worn Olympic hockey jerseys will be auctioned off this summer at the third annual Fanatics Fest in New York, as well as featured in the Fanatics Under Wraps NHL product launching in May 2026.

The takeaway

This unique crossover of American sports icons - the Olympic hockey gold medalists and the World Baseball Classic finalists - creates a special moment that celebrates national pride and the success of U.S. athletes on the world stage. The hockey jerseys will also become highly coveted collector's items when they are auctioned off after the game.