Lets see your game used Steelers items

[bigben7]

Purchased at GUU Auctions with letter from Santonio Holmes and JO Sports.

http://oi51.tinypic.com/2dm813q.jpg

http://oi53.tinypic.com/dfyu5g.jpg

[jobathenut]

I only have a couple of game used steelers items in my steelers collection.I have a pair of blue seats from the old 3 rivers stadium...And i have a cup holder from the 3 rivers stadium and a piece of turf from 3 rivers stadium.....I have a pair of game used and signed gloves given to me personally during a game in 2008 @ minnesota when the steelers were in town from brett keisel,i have them in a frame with a signed photo i took of him during the game.....

[hrvatwill]

Great stuff guys!

I have posted these items a lot recently as they are both June pickups which I have photomatched, so they've already appeared in their respective threads. Apologies to anybody who might be getting "posting fatigue" from me with respect to the below, but I just had to include it in a Steelers thread!

2010 Mewelde Moore Game Used Home Black Jersey (I also have the pants and socks, which are not pictured) and 2010 Ryan Clark Game Used Throwback Uniform.

[Preston]

Willie Parker game used photomatched glove (framed w/ signed card) from 2008 Steelers @ Titans game - got this from Willie after the game

Anthony Madison game used photomatched glove (from the same game) - also gotten from Anthony

[Blitzmaster]

2002/2003 Marvel Smith game worn helmet

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/253961_2078312527344_1530946506_2487084_1805337_n. jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252920_2082143103106_1530946506_2492421_7267788_n. jpg

[hrvatwill]

2010 Mewelde Moore Game Used Helmet.

[bondsfan]

BigBen7, email me at covehsolaimani@msn.com if the Holmes jersey is from 2008 and you are interested in selling it

[hrvatwill]

Hines Ward 2004 Game Used Pro Bowl Jersey

[kprst6]

Nice Ward. I tried photo-matching that one, but there aren't many pictures out there of him during the 2004 Pro Bowl.

[hrvatwill]

Nice Ward. I tried photo-matching that one, but there aren't many pictures out there of him during the 2004 Pro Bowl.

Thanks. Right, I could only find one picture on Getty Images, which was taken rightg after his TD catch.

[BrianK]

OK, I'm confused. More than one jersey? Yours looks legit.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190568451992

[kprst6]

The one he is wearing in that card was game issued because it's not cut at the bottom. I honestly almost bought the 04 Pro Bowl jersey from the TSE site, but couldn't photo-match it. The pictures of him in the game clearly show him wearing a jersey that is cut. Plus that card was created back when."Game Used piece of jersey" could have just been a piece of jersey acquired straight from the shelf at Dicks Sporting goods. Game Used on cards back then were pretty much all fakes.

[kprst6]

The biggest issue with the jersey is that there are so many game issued jerseys available. Once the signature ink completely fades from the game used and game issued jerseys 20 years from now, a bunch of game issued might pop up as being game used. We'll all know that this one is legit, but there is no way to prove if a second one was ever worn etc.

[Dolphins23]

yeah but what if Ward just wore it for the card photo and took it off and had them shred it into peices?

[Dolphins23]

And why do players write game used or the date it was worn and team they played? It looks so tacky! Just sign your name on the number on back for football jerseys. Everything else looks funny IMO.

Name and Number is all I would ever ask for when getting something signed. And I would put my finger on the first number on back for him to sign in the spot I wanted it. I hate when they sign the mesh below numbers. And whats the point of writing game used on it? Isn't that what LOA is for or COA?

[kprst6]

Players like Ward wrote "Game Used" because he has so many game issued jerseys. For example there are at least 3 more 04 Ward Pro Bowl Game Issued jerseys out there. By writing game issued, it's much harder for a scam artist to buy it and call it game used. He writes game used on his jerseys to authenticate them so no one can come up to him and claim they own a game used item that's not signed as such. A person can't take practice gloves given to them at training camp to a Ward signing and have him write Game Used, because he won't sign any "game used" items as he already signs all of his actual game used items after every game.

[Dolphins23]

I see, but dosn't that de-value an item sometimes. Because I know collectors that will not buy if a signiture isin't on back of jersey number. I guess everyone has there own prefrence though.

[kprst6]

I see, but dosn't that de-value an item sometimes. Because I know collectors that will not buy if a signiture isin't on back of jersey number. I guess everyone has there own prefrence though.

Signed or not has been a debate that probably has 1,000's of threads in 100's of forums by now.

Being primarily a hockey jersey/stick collector, in my opinion, the norm is to not get jerseys signed for 2 primary reasons.

1. People think it detracts from the jersey and add's something that's not there.

2. High end jersey collectors (jersey's $5,000 and up), are usually too rich to care about getting a jersey signed and wouldn't waste their time tracking down Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, Steven Stamkos and so on. I think it became the norm for hockey jerseys to not get signed because at one point in time, some person whom had no access to the player decided they would justify not getting the jersey signed because higher end players are more difficult to purchase and the average person doesn't have access to them for autographs. Unlike football superstars, hockey players like Crosby never have public autograph events or even private signings that you can send your items in to get signed.

If you want to get a $45,000 08 game used Winter Classic Crosby jersey signed, you would literally have to risk chasing him down after a game or practice and would potentially get one of his unrecognizable signatures. A person who can afford to pay $45,000 probably doesn't want to waste their time and efforts on having Crosby sign their jersey and potentially ruin it (which I have seen him do to many $375.00 retail jerseys). But the question still remains that if you were able to get a perfect 10/10 Crosby signature on a $45,000 jersey... would that increase the value since his good signatures are rare and not manufactured at dozens of signings every year? There is no real right or wrong answer because each person has a different opinion on whether an autograph increases or decreases the value of a jersey. Yet, if you got a $45,000 W.C Crosby jersey signed and it was horrible and he did the usual big dark blot instead of his number and it looks like a 1st graders handwriting using the opposite hand, I would say the value would definitely decrease. Each situation is different with every player and jersey.

Fan friendly lower end players that do 5 public signings per season are not valuable at all because every fan and autograph collector probably has a signed item of that player. Having a signed game used item of that player probably has no effect on the value, regardless of the game or event the jersey was used in.

To get back on topic, players like Hines Ward's autograph and "Game Used" inscription probably increase the value IMO because its basically his was of authenticating the piece of memorabilia. His items always come with a photographic LOA of him authenticating the item (signing & inscribing it) regardless of where you get his items from. You can often at least photo-match the signature and inscription to the LOA. I would never buy a Ward item that doesn't have a photo-matchable LOA because I would know that it is 100% fake. The 04 Pro Bowl jersey is a great example of how an LOA with signature and inscription increase the value since it can be authenticated to a photographic LOA and proven to be authentic.

[hrvatwill]

I see, but dosn't that de-value an item sometimes. Because I know collectors that will not buy if a signiture isin't on back of jersey number. I guess everyone has there own prefrence though.

I generally don't like signatures on jerseys, especially when they are on the front, but in this case, thought that it enhanced the eye appeal. And you are right, it is a matter of preference. Whether other collectors like it or not in this particular case is irrelevant at this juncture, as I intend on keeping this jersey and passing it down to my son someday, given how rare authentic items from Steelers greats are. Hopefully, he will continue to value it too, and one day pass it down......

[Dolphins23]

Hey guys a really cool steelers piece just hit NFL auctions. Def recomended for you black and yella fans

[Dolphins23]

Oh and also some really cool game worn steeler pants on ebay, which would look awsome on a maniquin display!

[kprst6]

I'm not seeing any cool Steelers items on NFL auctions?

[hrvatwill]

I must have missed it, too.

[Dolphins23]

http://www.nflauction.nfl.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=163097697&prmenbr=65664914&aunbr=163444407

[ivo610]

A signed jersey from some guy with 2 career TDs?

I hope that was a joke

[perlman9]

I just got this Aaron Smith game worn throwback helmet and had the Terry Long signed helmet for a while
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/IMAG0250.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/IMAG02481.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/IMAG0249.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/IMAG0251.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/terrylong2.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/terrylong1.jpg

[Dolphins23]

OMG that throwback steelers helmet is amazing pickup!! Thats a GEM

[perlman9]

Thanks! It is a pretty cool piece, also got a Mark Rypien Browns jersey that I need to post pics.

[Dolphins23]

Def, and its of my favorite Steeler of all time as well :) , If you ever decide to part with it email me first please haha. I'm sure you don't want to sell it but you never know an emergency may come up some time "knock on wood" awsome helmet though. Would love to know how much you paid for it if you don't mind sharing. If so email me at southwestrep808@yahoo.com if you don't want to list price in public. Thanks!

[cohibasmoker]

A game worn suspension helmet and game used Super Bowl football. On the football, note the Bill Levy "personal" stamp above the Tagliabue signature.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[hrvatwill]

Hines Ward Steelers Home and Away Game Used Jerseys. The home was worn on 12-12-10 vs. Cincinnati while the away was worn on 11-28-10 vs. Buffalo. In both games, Ward had over 100 yds receiving.

[Shipp_96]

Hines Ward Steelers Home and Away Game Used Jerseys. The home was worn on 12-12-10 vs. Cincinnati while the away was worn on 11-28-10 vs. Buffalo. In both games, Ward had over 100 yds receiving.

@hrvatwill, I'd love to see your entire collection displayed sometime on here. You have some awesome Steelers items.

[Shipp_96]

Figured I'd add some of my Steelers game worn pieces to revive this thread.

Marvel Smith Steelers 2002 game worn helmet, Antwaan Randel El game worn and signed BCA cleats, and (though not with the Steelers at the time) Santonio Holmes game worn NYJ cleats.

[hrvatwill]

@hrvatwill, I'd love to see your entire collection displayed sometime on here. You have some awesome Steelers items.

Thanks Shipp_96....hope to add a Gerry Mullins to it soon :).....I'll post some other stuff, too.....was hoping to get John Jackson's helmet on Ebay but somebody beat me to the punch!

[finfanrb23]

Man, am I glad I'm not a Steelers fan.... At most I'b be able to afford a pair of cleats every few months :D . Awesome pieces guys!

[legaleagle92481]

Hines Ward Steelers Home and Away Game Used Jerseys. The home was worn on 12-12-10 vs. Cincinnati while the away was worn on 11-28-10 vs. Buffalo. In both games, Ward had over 100 yds receiving.

Nice jerseys did you get them from his site?

[hrvatwill]

Nice jerseys did you get them from his site?

Thanks, yes, about a year ago.....

[Steelers25]

couple of my favorites
Joey Porter 2000 game worn
http://imageshack.us/a/img502/8062/i38kys.jpg
Ryan Clark 10-11-2009 game worn at Lions
http://imageshack.us/a/img155/562/photorqn.jpg
Ryan Clark 11-4-2012 game worn at Giants
http://imageshack.us/a/img43/8714/clarkback.jpg
Greg Lloyd game worn turf shoes
http://imageshack.us/a/img850/8273/photo6jn.jpg

[Steelers25]

Most recent pickups

Ryan Clark's helmet
http://imageshack.us/a/img803/8799/photo86z.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img254/7374/photo79f.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img694/2388/photo85n.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img442/8938/photo82c.jpg

Willie Parker's gloves from 2005 snow game vs Bears
http://imageshack.us/a/img11/4347/photo97f.jpg

Mewelde Moore's 2010 game worn cleats
http://imageshack.us/a/img132/8572/photo98m.jpg

James Farrior gloves
http://imageshack.us/a/img547/7257/image48d.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img18/9654/image49jf.jpg

Rashard Mendenhall gloves
http://imageshack.us/a/img705/6176/image50z.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img692/2552/image51cs.jpg

[Steelers25]

Ike Taylor cleats
http://imageshack.us/a/img13/6610/photo48gg.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img28/104/photo49rz.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img9/3413/photo51e.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img703/3661/photo50f.jpg

Ike Taylor practice gloves
http://imageshack.us/a/img827/382/photo5mo.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img442/170/photo7xa.jpg

Mike Wallace 2010 cleats
http://imageshack.us/a/img827/4962/photo44c.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img546/2969/photo45pu.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img32/6803/photo47i.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img826/4714/photo46cr.jpg

Mike Wallace gloves vs Jaguars 10-16-11
http://imageshack.us/a/img341/287/photo8ut.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img24/1556/photo9pv.jpg

Ryan Clark 2010 pants, socks and towels
http://imageshack.us/a/img841/3176/photo11rs.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img546/508/photo12pg.jpg

[Steelers25]

Don't know how to edit on here but the Wallace cleats are from 2012 not 2010.

[Steelers25]

LaMarr Woodley gloves, all 3 from 07-08
http://imageshack.us/a/img189/6255/photo17p.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img832/1885/woodley2.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img715/6365/woodley56.jpg

Jerome Bettis gloves
http://imageshack.us/a/img11/9084/busvnk.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img440/7189/photo10m.jpg

James Harrison gloves, 2nd pair from 2008
http://imageshack.us/a/img839/2648/harrisonwhite.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img171/3294/photo13cv.jpg

Troy Polamalu gloves
http://imageshack.us/a/img20/4154/polamaluwhite.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img687/4043/photo15kl.jpg

Jason Gildon gloves
http://imageshack.us/a/img580/8752/gildonlions.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img259/2199/gildonjets.jpg

Kendrell Bell gloves
http://imageshack.us/a/img841/135/kbell.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img802/6761/belljets.jpg

James Farrior gloves
http://imageshack.us/a/img571/7658/farriorjets.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img444/4521/farriorrip.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img837/1975/photo11qx.jpg

[Steelers25]

Hines Ward
http://imageshack.us/a/img802/3831/photo12p.jpg

Ben Roethlisberger
http://imageshack.us/a/img827/3818/photo16i.jpg

Lethon Flowers
http://imageshack.us/a/img853/1762/flowershx.jpg

Larry Foote
http://imageshack.us/a/img33/8752/footeo.jpg

Clark Haggans
http://imageshack.us/a/img266/4350/haggans.jpg

Deshea Townsend
http://imageshack.us/a/img13/2388/townsend.jpg

Amous Zereoue
http://imageshack.us/a/img233/5650/zereoue.jpg

Antonio Brown
http://imageshack.us/a/img826/8484/browngloves.jpg

Willie Parker
http://imageshack.us/a/img189/928/photo9ig.jpg

[Steelers25]

Joey Porter
http://imageshack.us/a/img594/6439/photo20xm.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img807/2188/photo19e.jpg

Jason Gildon
http://imageshack.us/a/img27/5774/photo21it.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img228/2104/photo22j.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img207/7884/photo18ys.jpg

[snick33]

1999 Jerome Bettis practice jersey 64782

[snick33]

My Fav 2006 Ryan Clark practice jersey

[snick33]

Last but not least this one was a gamble. Id say it paid off. 1998 Hines Ward Rookie No. 15 practice jersey.64787

[justrun7]

This isn't really game used, but it's a cool Steelers item. It's the yearbook from Franco Harris' senior year of high school. It's in pretty good condition, the only thing that could make it better is if he signed it.

Here is a link to the yearbook since there are too many pictures for the thread.
http://imgur.com/a/5usKY

[Steelers25]

Joey Porter practice worn jersey, this jersey took a beating. Cant thank snick33 enough for this.

http://imageshack.us/a/img694/6100/xc6p.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img822/91/2fx3.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img855/8002/397t.jpg

[Anabolicollege17]

haha Pop Corn Peezy always showing off that tummy. Wouldn't expect it any other way than to see his practice jersey cut mid abdomen hahaha.

[Steelers25]

2 more came today from snick33

Anthony Smith 2006 practice worn rookie jersey, got a message from Anthony that said "you know how many of Ben's passes i picked off in that jersey lol i kicked a few n the river"
http://imageshack.us/a/img706/5893/vuuu.jpg

Darnell Stapleton 2007 practice worn rookie jersey
http://imageshack.us/a/img837/2498/89u3.jpg

[cohibasmoker]

A game worn Steelers helmet from the 1977-78 season. When I got it, the clips were broken and the face mask was loose. This baby is totally trashed.

Jim

[perlman9]

Just picked this up direct from Mitch Lyons. A great MSU alumni!

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/MSU%20Alumni%20Football%20Game%20Worn%20Jersey%20C Ollection/lyonshelmet2_zps6fe9463f.jpg (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/perlman9/media/MSU%20Alumni%20Football%20Game%20Worn%20Jersey%20C Ollection/lyonshelmet2_zps6fe9463f.jpg.html)

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/MSU%20Alumni%20Football%20Game%20Worn%20Jersey%20C Ollection/lyonshelmet1_zps95334cec.jpg (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/perlman9/media/MSU%20Alumni%20Football%20Game%20Worn%20Jersey%20C Ollection/lyonshelmet1_zps95334cec.jpg.html)

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/MSU%20Alumni%20Football%20Game%20Worn%20Jersey%20C Ollection/lyonshelmet4_zpsa56b0a33.jpg (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/perlman9/media/MSU%20Alumni%20Football%20Game%20Worn%20Jersey%20C Ollection/lyonshelmet4_zpsa56b0a33.jpg.html)

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj162/perlman9/MSU%20Alumni%20Football%20Game%20Worn%20Jersey%20C Ollection/lyonshelmet3_zps04656477.jpg (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/perlman9/media/MSU%20Alumni%20Football%20Game%20Worn%20Jersey%20C Ollection/lyonshelmet3_zps04656477.jpg.html)

[Steelers25]

Got back from camp today with these

Chris Hope 2005 practice jersey
http://imageshack.us/a/img4/8370/6ab8.jpg

Chad Scott 2002 practice jersey
http://imageshack.us/a/img541/6195/fcj0.jpg

Lethon Flowers 2001 & 2002 practice jerseys
http://imageshack.us/a/img834/9371/dz78.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img11/4905/w12g.jpg

Kendrell Bell 2001 rookie practice jersey
http://imageshack.us/a/img96/687/wp7m.jpg

[helmet lover]

A game worn Steelers helmet from the 1977-78 season. When I got it, the clips were broken and the face mask was loose. This baby is totally trashed.

Jim

Nice war helmet,I was born in 77

[snick33]

Emmanuel Sanders gloves
Its been a rough year but thought id get this thread back on top.

[jaredstupsky]

Any chance you'd move the sanders gloves?

[JDubbs73]

Potentially of interest to Steelers' fans, the team will be wearing a commemorative patch to celebrate their first championship this season:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11056595/pittsburgh-steelers-wear-patch-commemorating-40th-anniversary-super-bowl-ix-win

[gadsden86]

Not used during a steelers game but used by Derek Moye at PSU who was on the steelers his rookie year and got his 1st NFL TD with them.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c273/Gadsden86/PC%20Dont%20ask%20Unless%20i%20offer/NFT%20DONT%20ASK/Signed%20Memorabilia/DerickMoyeGUedglove_zps1c6cd406.jpg