Hi Folks,

You are correct that the GHS patch on the jersey in the image of Payton is not the same one that is currently on the jersey. As noted in our Letter of Photomatch on the auction listing, the original screened patch was removed sometime after this image was taken, and replaced with a stitched patch in a lower position on the jersey. We did find images of Payton from later in the 1983 season that did have a stitched patch similar to the one that is currently on the jersey, so that patch may have been replaced during the season. The photomatch was made based on the alignment of the mesh holes with the custom screened numbers on the front and left sleeve of the jersey, and marks on the numbers. Hope that answers your questions on this.

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