Hi,
I am a frequent reader of GameUsedForum (first time poster) and I know that there is a wealth of Mets' uniform knowledge on this site. My questions are related to a 1977 Mets jersey of Pat Zachry currently up for auction on ebay:
1. The jersey has outlines of the Centennial patch and the black arm band from 1976. These were removed for 1977 when the jersey was reused. No player wore #40 for the Mets in 1976. Why would the outline of the patch and armband remain if there was no #40 used during 1976? Does anyone know if the Mets maintained a stock of ready uniforms (in 1976) that went unused only to be recycled in 1977? Are there any other potential explanations?
2. Pat Zachry was long and lean (6'5" and about 180 lbs.). Typically, I would expect his jerseys to have extra length. If this is the case is it possible that the extra length was not noted in the tagging?
Thanks in advance for any insights.
I am a frequent reader of GameUsedForum (first time poster) and I know that there is a wealth of Mets' uniform knowledge on this site. My questions are related to a 1977 Mets jersey of Pat Zachry currently up for auction on ebay:
1. The jersey has outlines of the Centennial patch and the black arm band from 1976. These were removed for 1977 when the jersey was reused. No player wore #40 for the Mets in 1976. Why would the outline of the patch and armband remain if there was no #40 used during 1976? Does anyone know if the Mets maintained a stock of ready uniforms (in 1976) that went unused only to be recycled in 1977? Are there any other potential explanations?
2. Pat Zachry was long and lean (6'5" and about 180 lbs.). Typically, I would expect his jerseys to have extra length. If this is the case is it possible that the extra length was not noted in the tagging?
Thanks in advance for any insights.
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