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sox83cubs84
04-05-2012, 08:48 PM
There's a very problematic Tigers Jason Thompson on eBay set to close Friday evening. I'm not fauting the seller, as he may well have gotten duped when he bought it (apparently a while ago).

In addition to questionable sizing of the reverse font, the year/set strip tag is INSIDE the tail (never done by the Tigers on Wilson knits) and evidences a poorly handstitched font:


Item number: 160775284689
Item specifics




http://i.ebayimg.com/t/GAME-USED-DETROIT-TIGERS-JERSEY-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqFHJCsE905hZH!KBPdlUVS3-Q~~60_58.JPG

Until about 10 years ago, Tigers game-used jerseys were among the scarcest in the hobby, and the scarcity led to the creation of Frankenjerseys like this one.

Dave Miedema

Dolphinsuperbowl55
04-05-2012, 09:40 PM
Dave can you post the link. I want to see the jersey. Thank you






-,Micky

3arod13
04-06-2012, 03:20 AM
Dave can you post the link. I want to see the jersey. Thank you






-,Micky

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160775284689

lon lewis
04-06-2012, 04:43 PM
Dave, I'd have to agree- in addition to the phony set tag and the problems with the back letters and numbers, the neck trim is reversed. It should have the orange stripe next to the grey fabric- not the blue. The sleeve trim/cuffs also appear to be of a narrower variety than what was used during this period.

earlywynnfan
04-06-2012, 06:48 PM
Sadly, I brought these points up to him and he said, basically, he doesn't care what the jersey is, he needs it to sell. I'm sorry he obviously needs money badly, but I'm disappointed at his lack of integrity.

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

sox83cubs84
04-06-2012, 08:01 PM
Another problem that may exist with this one...there was a short span (1, maybe 2 years tops) in the late 1970s when the Tigers ordered their road unis from Rawlings instead of Wilson...1977 may fall into that category. I can't readily find anything in my files, but maybe Larry P, Larry B, Dale or another Tigers specialist can confirm/refute?

Dave Miedema

jppopma
04-07-2012, 10:18 AM
Good eye Lon! I didn't even notice the reversed colors on the neckline. Did the Tigers ever wear gamers with that sequence?