During his official induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, legendary pitcher CC Sabathia stepped into Cooperstown not only with pride, but in style, debuting a custom, one-of-a-kind pair of Air Jordan 3s made exclusively in his honor.
This exclusive Air Jordan 3 PE isn’t just a rare sneaker. It’s a tribute to a Hall of Fame career spanning over two decades. Crafted with a premium white tumbled leather upper, the silhouette is elevated with metallic gold elephant print overlays, symbolizing the weight and prestige of the moment.
What makes the pair even more memorable are the mismatched heel panels, celebrating the two franchises that defined Sabathia’s legacy. The left shoe features navy and red detailing as a nod to his early career with the Cleveland Guardians, while the right flips the theme to red and navy to honor his dominant years with the New York Yankees. Each heel tab reflects the respective team’s color scheme, with Sabathia’s iconic jersey number “52” stitched into the back of both shoes.
The gold Jumpman branding on the tongue complements the luxurious theme, but it’s the packaging that truly drives home the moment’s significance. Delivered in a polished wooden crate etched with key highlights from his storied career, the presentation is as personal as it is prestigious.
Unsurprisingly, this commemorative PE will not see a public release. Like Sabathia’s enshrinement in Cooperstown, the sneaker remains a one-of-one—exclusively reserved for a legend whose impact transcended the mound.