Grey Flannel Aaron jersey and the black "X"

[Chess2899]

The black "x" has haunted me on many jerseys. I have heard they are rejects and were never worn by players. I have a 2000 Maddux jersey with the "X" even though the Braves sold it to me as game worn. The Hank Aaron also has the "x" which Grey Flannel says stands for "extra".
Extra what? I am hoping someone in this forum can clear up the meaning of the black "X".

http://catalog.greyflannelauctions.com/1974-Hank-Aaron-Atlanta-Braves-Game-Used-and-Autogra-LOT31399.aspx

[Phil316]

This would not be the first time Grey Flannel has tried to sell a rejected Jersey with an X.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=45102&highlight=manny+ramirez

[Chess2899]

This would not be the first time Grey Flannel has tried to sell a rejected Jersey with an X.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=45102&highlight=manny+ramirez

That's interesting. Mine could be a Wilson and has a few letters attached with the X. I will post a picture. Did Wilson also do that?

Does that mean the Aaron is a reject?

[Phil316]

I have not seen an "X" on a jersey like that before that has meant "extra". That does not make sense. It also doesn't make sense that it is missing the double swatch year and jersey size like 74 44 for example. Especially for a guy like Hank. This is just my opinion.

[Phil316]

I am not a fan of American Memorabilia but I do have faith in Dave Bushing's opinion. Here is an example of a 1974 Hank Aaron.

http://www.bidami.com/Auctions/AuctionItem?AuctionId=12761&t=Closed&p=0

Here is a great look into the length Dave goes to evaluate a 1974 Hank jersey.

http://www.mearsonline.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=480&cntnt01returnid=98

[Chess2899]

Thanks Phil! Your contributions to this forum are life saving.
It is so frustrating to see fantastic game used items in these auctions, get excited about them, only to have that balloon popped when the item turns out not to be the real thing.

[Phil316]

Like I said its just an opinion. I am a firm believer that is something does not look right ask questions and do research.

[ironmanfan]

I am not a fan of American Memorabilia but I do have faith in Dave Bushing's opinion. Here is an example of a 1974 Hank Aaron.

http://www.bidami.com/Auctions/AuctionItem?AuctionId=12761&t=Closed&p=0

Here is a great look into the length Dave goes to evaluate a 1974 Hank jersey.

http://www.mearsonline.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=480&cntnt01returnid=98

I think credit should be given to the person who did the research. The evaluation in question was performed by MEARS' Dave Grob not Dave Bushing.

[Phil316]

Yup and I did Bushing did the LOA for the AMI and Dave Grob did the Mears article. Am I missing something???????

[Phil316]

So many Dave's lol

[sox83cubs84]

Phil316 is correct. The tag should be in the collar, with two numeric identifiers. The year tag in the tail look as phony as one of the President's promises about the Affordable Health Care Act. I'd run, not walk, away on this one.

Dave Miedema

[Phil316]

The year tag in the tail look as phony as one of the President's promises about the Affordable Health Care Act. I'd run, not walk, away on this one.

Dave Miedema

A +++++++++++++++++++++

So very true.

[jwal23]

...current bid is up to almost 5k...