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at350zguyy
03-25-2010, 10:58 AM
This one is loaded in the mlb system as a signed helmet and it looks like it has some use on it. What do you guys think?

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab33/at350zguyy/DSC00808.jpg
http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab33/at350zguyy/DSC00807.jpg

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab33/at350zguyy/DSC00806.jpg

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab33/at350zguyy/DSC00805.jpg

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab33/at350zguyy/DSC00804.jpg

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab33/at350zguyy/DSC00803.jpg

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab33/at350zguyy/DSC00802.jpg

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab33/at350zguyy/DSC00801.jpg

dcgreg25
03-25-2010, 11:37 AM
Here is the hologram description:

Hologram number LH044922 was located in the MLB Authentication Database under AUTOGRAPHED BATTING HELMET.
Session Product Description:


Session Name: HOU AT FLA
Session Date: September 18, 2008
Autographer:
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: BLACK

Here is a pic of Hanley from September 17, 2008 from Getty:
http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/82867916.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF8789215ABF3343C02EA54878107D58E2439589 FC85C7B2B349C2F0F70D0A86AD3B3DF4

Another from September 17, 2008
http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/82867925.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF8789215ABF3343C02EA548A9A50F727B97D61F FC85C7B2B349C2F00C44BD70F7AF6F55

Finally here is a pic of Hanley from July 10th showing the back of his helmet.

http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/81927637.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF8789215ABF3343C02EA548CF080B1A0DD9A285 A593917DAFFD0287EDEFDEF9CC84EFBD

The "2" on the back of the helmet looks to be significantly smaller in the pic than it is on your helmet but it appears that the style is similar in that they are both handwritten. I do not know enough about the Marlins and their markings for helmets to comment much beyond that.

The September 17th pics do not appear to be a photomatch which would have helped. The Sept. 17th pic shows a lot of pine tar on the helmet which is not present on the pics you posted. It may just be an older helmet as the date on the COA is typically the date of collection but it also may be a player trait. I did not dig through enough images to say for certain.

Your helmet shows obvious use but I do not know enough about Hanley helmet traits to say for certain that he used it or comment on the signature. It is a little concerning that the MLB entry does not mention the player at all. Just trying to offer some additional information that you can dig deeper with.

kylehess10
03-25-2010, 12:05 PM
I've never seen a number hand-written on the back of a helmet before. But, I do know that after the All Star Game in 2008, Hanley kept wearing his helmet with the ASG logo on the back of the helmet for the rest of the season I believe. So if this helmet is legit, it should be easily photomatched with the number hand-written like that, and before the All Star Game it would've been worn.

jgoldstein2000
03-25-2010, 04:36 PM
If anyone can help me verify that it is game used I would be much obliged. This is on my grail list.

jgoldstein2000
03-25-2010, 04:41 PM
Where is this listed by the way?

Manram
03-25-2010, 05:21 PM
If anyone can help me verify that it is game used I would be much obliged. This is on my grail list.

Same as me. Except i am going tp stay away from this one

jgoldstein2000
03-25-2010, 05:45 PM
Tp?

Manram
03-25-2010, 05:55 PM
Tp?

What??