ESM Frank Thomas Game Used Jersey Size 48????

[MVP]

I saw this 2006 Frank Thomas Game Used jersey that originated from ESM. It is a size 48...Is that possible? -Henry

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stat-Signed-Game-Used-06Frank-Thomas-Oakland-A-s-Jersey_W0QQitemZ110087181758QQihZ001QQcategoryZ272 64QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[kingjammy24]

history of this jersey:

01-08-2007
ken golem/jrocker49 purchases the jersey from ESM:
http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=6393

ken's original ebay purchase:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290064211648

01-28-2007, after some questions about the size, ken puts the jersey up for sale:
http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=6695

01-28-2007, ken learns some news:
"now im even more puzzled by my size 48 alt jersey worn by thomas"
http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=6691

and now this jersey is up for auction by fusco. ken, how did you get it to fusco so quickly?

'round and 'round it goes.

rudy.

[JRocker49]

i live about 10 minutes from there so i dropped it off after i decided to make things right with everyone and was able to pick up more rocker items so i could use the cash

[whatupyos]

Is it possible that Frank could have worn it for a game or two then given it to ESM? I don't know how that works, if players have deals with these companies? I know a user said he got a Thomas at the A's fanfest that was a size 52, so could it be possible that this jersey was worn early in the year just to satisfy ESM then given to them? Just a pie in the sky therory. I really don't know? Any thoughts?

Aaron

[RobSteinmetz]

48 to 52 is a huge jump. One size in either direction I can see, but two full sizes?

[JRocker49]

i am 6'5 265 i tryed on the jersey and it fit me it shows alot of use through the arm pits and i think would fit frank tightly like his other jerseys appear to in photos. i do not know naything else other then esm and the cert signed from frank state it was used by him

[suave1477]

Jrocker I dont know how your putting on that Jersey but im 6'2 225lbs and a 48 would be like me putting on my old elementary school shirt (The point is there is no way in h^&* it would fit me now) so I dont know how it fits you and your bigger then me.

48 would be super tight on me
50 would just fit
52 would be perfect with room to breathe

With all that being said I am sure Frank Thomas chest is double the size of mine, so you do the math!!!

[JRocker49]

i am no tlying i swear to god on my statement it comes with a coa from frank if your not sure dont buy it it came from esm with frnaks letter i dont know what else to say the only one who really knows is frank thomas the rest is speculation

[JRocker49]

also suave it was tight on me but it looks tight on frank in most photos i see you may have miss understood me after i re read your message also i am not trying to be rude here just stating where i got the jersey from and have to take them at there word mears would grade it a 10 with a letter from a player i beleive. again the only way to know for sure is to ask frank thomas

[www.jerseydave.com]

Frank Thomas sizes that I could find.. I searched through dealer web site, old catalogs..etc.. this is what I have found.

1994 size 48 Blue Chip Sports Website
1994 size 46 Authentic Gamers, American Memorabilia, Lelands
1998 size 48 + 2 Grey Flannel
1999 size 46 + 2 Grey Flannel
2000 size 50 Ball Park Heroes, Jim Yackel, Blue Chip Sports
2002 size 48 American Memorabilia (current auction)

I know nothing about the authenticity of each jersey.. I am just stating all the different sizes for Thomas I could find.. Anyone else seen any Thomas jerseys from the same or other years? Now I am just curious to see if there was a trend with him wearing different sizes each season.. ???

[JRocker49]

thanks for the info 1 day left we will see what it gets shows that frank changes sizes a bit