Reggie White Super Bowl Jersey

[swainer]

I'm curious to see how high this one goes. There are a lot of great items in this auction. I'd love the Barry Sanders Helmet. I've never really heard of Worthridge but I'm not an auction house guru.

Peace,

John


http://www.worthridge.com/Reggie-Whi...ac-LOT107.aspx

[VISUALCONCEPTSNJ]

I'm curious to see how high this one goes. There are a lot of great items in this auction. I'd love the Barry Sanders Helmet. I've never really heard of Worthridge but I'm not an auction house guru.

Peace,

John


http://www.worthridge.com/Reggie-Whi...ac-LOT107.aspx

The Sanders helmet is all wrong and doesn't even come close to anything worn by Barry that season especially from hi-res pics from that Pro Bowl...

Back bumper sticker is all wrong and look at the SHORT stripes...
I was initially excited when I first saw it for I wanted to pair it with my 1995 Photomatched Barry Sanders jersey but once I started looking into it, I realized it wasn't what I was hoping it would be... :/

Just trying to help...

[VISUALCONCEPTSNJ]

The Sanders helmet is all wrong and doesn't even come close to anything worn by Barry that season especially from hi-res pics from that Pro Bowl...

Back bumper sticker is all wrong and look at the SHORT stripes...
I was initially excited when I first saw it for I wanted to pair it with my 1995 Photomatched Barry Sanders jersey but once I started looking into it, I realized it wasn't what I was hoping it would be... :/

Just trying to help...

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[VISUALCONCEPTSNJ]

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This is the 1995 Lions back bumper decal... (the one on the back of the helmet in auction looks like it was taken off of a kid's toy...)

[bgakladd]

VISUAL.....I agree 100%. I don't think this was his 1995 regular season helmet or 1996 Pro Bowl helmet. Jim Lachey #78 (Washington Redskins) once told us about his trip to the Pro Bowls in the early 90's and how the players would exchange game worn equipment with each other. He brought out an Emmitt Smith Cowboys jersey from his attic he said he got from Emmitt after the 1991 Pro Bowl exchange. It was signed and had no game use what so ever. It even had the new retail style tagging still attached, Apex if I remember correctly. But definitely an issued road white style jersey the Cowboys would have worn. I know the guy that still has it, one of Jim's friends. I'm "guessing" that is probably what happened with the Barry Sanders helmet if a helmet was given to Reggie White after the game. Barry gave him something other than his game helmet, either a practice helmet or something from the equipment room of the Lions and Reggie White or someone in his family took it as being his game worn '96 ProBowl helmet. The helmet definitely look good as far as an issued style Lions helmet. I can't explain the odd style decal added to the rear bumper unless someone in Reggie's family added that. Just guessing and my opinion on the helmet.

[JDubbs73]

I see this one differently. The only substantial deviation from the game photos is the decal on the rear bumper. It may have been removed for anonymity for the Pro Bowl, been added specifically for the Pro Bowl or potentially even removed entirely (original label) and then added as an afterthought (current label).

I believe the face mask was changed specifically for the Pro Bowl game (I own a helmet to which this was also done). It certainly appears that the silver screws adjacent to the Riddell label match the photos from the February 1996 contest (they appear to be black during the 1995 reg. season). The straps and mouth piece are consistent with the Pro Bowl photos. I like the labels on the back, and believe that the dark markings around (and underneath) the warning label are present in many game photos during the 1995 season.

I wouldn't fret over the shortened striping at the front of the helmet. I think this is common with many taped stripes on older helmets.

If I were considering the lid, I'd confirm all of the date identifiers before bidding. However, I don't share the same concerns expressed in this thread. I like it and believe it to be authentic. Again, just another man's opinion. Best of luck to those who chase it!

[urzaworld]

Great thread-Great input-Great researching Jay
-Harvey

[swainer]

Jay/Jason,

When you get some time, can you look at the jersey in Heritage. I'm no photo matching guru but I just don't see the photo matches mentioned in the auction. As always, I value your opinions!

Thanks!

John

[VISUALCONCEPTSNJ]

Jay/Jason,

When you get some time, can you look at the jersey in Heritage. I'm no photo matching guru but I just don't see the photo matches mentioned in the auction. As always, I value your opinions!

Thanks!

John

Hey John,

I actually had an opportunity to see this fine ensemble about a month ago prior to it hitting the Heritage Auction block... I am no expert but I did my usual extensive research on it... and for several reasons this time I will keep my opinion to myself...

[swainer]

Can you at least tell me if you will be entering the bidding? If you do not want to say, I understand.

Thanks Jay!