Grand Rapids

[jppopma]

Hello, I am looking to see if anyone has some minor league jerseys from the teams that play in Grand Rapids, MI. I am looking more for older jerseys, special promotion jerseys, and TBTC jerseys.

Grand-Rapids Rockets 1949-1950 Eastern Hockey League
Grand-Rapids Rockets 1950-1956 International Hockey League
Grand-Rapids Blades 1976-1977 United States Hockey League
Grand-Rapids Owls 1978-1980 International Hockey League
Grand-Rapids Grizzlies 1980-1982 Continental Hockey League
Grand-Rapids Griffins 1996-2001 International Hockey League
Grand Rapids Bearcats 1998-2000 North American Junior Hockey League
Grand Rapids Griffins 2001-2008 International-American Hockey League

Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL)
Grand Rapids Hoops (CBA)
Grand Rapids Mackers (CBA)
West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL)

Thanks, John

[mfsquirrelmaster]

Hey John are you from Grand Rapids?

[jppopma]

I grew up in Kentwood, but moved for work about 10 years ago. I'm living over in Brighton now.

[intheminors]

John,

I have a West Michigan Whitecaps home jersey from 2005 that was worn by Dallas Trahern. It is not a specialty jersey, however.

Shoot me an e-mail if you are interested and I'll send over some pics.

Thanks.

Kyle

[jppopma]

Kyle,

You got me all excited when I saw the name...then I remembered that I only knew it from him being a throw in with the Willis / Cabrera trade.

I sent you an email about the jersey. Thanks.

John

[ahuff]

I have a James Skelton (West Michigan Whitecaps Father's Day - Prostate Awareness) Jersey. I have a photo match even. Shoot me an e-mail if you have any interest. I'll get you some photos and a price.

rangers2021(at)yahoo(dot)com

[jppopma]

Ahuff, I sent an email with a couple questions on the jersey. Year, COA, and logo style. Thanks.

[jppopma]

Still looking for some of these as well as my local players. Thanks, John

[nationals2k9]

I'm friends with Andy Van Hekken - haha

[jppopma]

Yeah, I recall from another post that you are from Holland. Did you go to school with him there and is he still bouncing around in the minors? Still pretty cool, hopefully you are able to keep in touch with him.

[mbrieve]

I grew up in Holland and live in Grand Rapids now. I didn't know Andy Van Hekken, but grew up in the same neighborhood as his cousins. Last I heard he was in AAA for the Astros. I remember watching his MLB debut for the Tigers in 2000 or 2001.

[nationals2k9]

Brieve - you go to HCHS and live by Curt and Courtney or Mike and Dan?

I follow him still, yeah. He plays FFB with my roommate. I played ball in high school with him... his Sr year and my Jr year we were 1 game from facing Drew Henson in the state tourney. In little league I was better though which is the story I like to tell, haha

[mbrieve]

Brieve - you go to HCHS and live by Curt and Courtney or Mike and Dan?

I follow him still, yeah. He plays FFB with my roommate. I played ball in high school with him... his Sr year and my Jr year we were 1 game from facing Drew Henson in the state tourney. In little league I was better though which is the story I like to tell, haha
Shoot me an e-mail: mbrieve@yahoo.com

[jppopma]

Gotta love the glory days,,,I moved to the other side of the state and my son will go to Brighton to hopefully pick up where Henson left off a few years back.

I remember back in my HS days..there was this kid playing from Kalamazoo that just was in a whole different league than the rest of us. Some Yankee now.

If either of you guys back on the west side of the state hear of anything come up...shoot me a line and maybe I can land some of the other hometown jerseys.

[jppopma]

Looking to see if there is anything new out there. Thanks.