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scashaggy
08-11-2009, 04:35 PM
I purchased this Santana Moss jersey and wanted to know if it was game used. All I can figure out is that it probably was from the 1997 season because of the style of the Big East logo. Any help would be appreciated.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g208/scashaggy/UMfront.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g208/scashaggy/UMback.jpg


The Nike swoosh has been torn off.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g208/scashaggy/UMnike.jpg


There is a UM 'U' design on the shoulders of the jersey. It can be seen at different angles. You can see it if you look hard.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g208/scashaggy/UMlogo.jpg


http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g208/scashaggy/UMpatch.jpg

TriplexXxSports
08-11-2009, 04:42 PM
The Hurricanes are in the ACC, not sure about the Big East?

TriplexXxSports
08-11-2009, 04:46 PM
I correct myself. And based on Getty pics, you can at least get a solid style match.

scashaggy
08-12-2009, 03:35 PM
Thanks. Do you know if there are any 'tell tale' signs of a game used UM jersey?

TriplexXxSports
08-13-2009, 05:49 AM
Look for puckering/piling on the dazzle cloth. Check for snags in the mesh. Other obvious signs are tears and repairs, grass/turf/dirt stains. Look at the tags and check for curling (it may have been laundered). Loose or pulled threads (i.e. the Nike swoosh missing).

Your best be it to sit down and search photo sites like Getty and search for the player. Take a look at all his pics that are available of him in this style of jersey and see if you can't match up that missing Nike swoosh, or other characteristics.