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Team USA players gifted game-worn Olympic hockey jerseys for World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela
- Team USA wore game-worn Olympic hockey sweaters to the World Baseball Classic final buildup and wore them in the title game context.
- The jerseys were delivered to the team hotel in Miami by Fanatics Authentic and Olympic contact.
- Thirty-six jerseys covered players, managers and staff across the U.S. baseball organization for the WBC event.
- The cross-sport gift ties Team USA’s Olympic hockey heritage to its World Baseball Classic campaign.
- The WBC final paired the U.S. against Venezuela after Venezuela beat Italy in the semifinal.
- Athletes Jack Hughes and Olympic contact facilitated the jersey handoff to the U.S. team.
- The cross-promotional effort signals Fanatics’ role in linking athletes and memorabilia across sports.
- The World Baseball Classic final marked Venezuela's first final appearance in the event.
- The story emphasizes cross-sport pride within Team USA across recent major events.
- The final game against Venezuela was scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
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