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  • Larry Pelliccioni
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2005
    • 312

    What was I thinking...would you do what I did...

    purchase a rare style jersey that was totally torn up the middle of the back by the very frustrated player who wore it?
    I did, would you?
  • intheminors
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2006
    • 662

    #2
    Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...

    I think if it was Hulk Hogan I would. Otherwise, I'd probably pass. I'd love to see pics of the jersey though...

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    • skyking26
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2005
      • 2457

      #3
      Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...

      I'd pass as well. There is a big difference between hammered wear and total intended destruction of a item...
      ROBERT KOPPEL
      Skyking26 - 35 year collector of Dave Kingman memorabilia. Also seek 500 HR and 3000 Hit GU Bats,
      and 1968, 1984, HOF Tigers GU Bats...Skyking442@hotmail.com

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      • mariner_gamers
        Senior Member
        • May 2008
        • 358

        #4
        Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...

        Do you know for sure the player tore it up? Do you know why? I would definately be interested in a torn up jersey if I knew there was a significant reason the player shredded it. A trade, release etc.....
        Davis Emburey
        demburey@netzero.net
        Always looking for late 70's-late 80's Mariners game used bats!

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        • Larry Pelliccioni
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2005
          • 312

          #5
          Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...

          No need to be cryptic about all this. The jersey was worn by #35 Justin Verlander the game 26 July 2008, that honored the Negro Leagues. It is a Detroit Stars jersey and Justin was tagged for 7 earned runs, some of which came in when he was no longer pitching. Needless to say, he was very upset, ripped his jersey all the way up the back and according to my sources the authentics people had to fish it out of the trash. It came directly from the team with the mlb hologram still affixed. The original buyer of it backed out when he saw the condition it was in. I didn't own any Verlanders who I think is a pretty decent and very competitive picture so I took it. No buyers remorse, just wondered what others in this situation would have done.
          Thanks for the feedback.
          Larry Pelliccioni

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          • Larry Pelliccioni
            Senior Member
            • Nov 2005
            • 312

            #6
            Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...

            Not picture...PITCHER, SORRY, MY BAD.
            LP

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            • ahuff
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2005
              • 677

              #7
              Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...

              Here is a way you can photo match it, perhaps. I posted this link for someone else, but it would work great for you.

              These photos are of people playing baseball. They are young children right on up to the major league players. It is to enjoy and to encourage playing the game of baseball and softball.


              justin, up, warming, bullpen, detroittigers, majorleaguebaseball, verlander, justinverlander, detroittigersbullpen
              "We need rebirth of the American tradition of leadership ... in private life as well." "'Trust me' government asks that we concentrate our hopes and dreams on one man; that we trust him to do what's best for us. My view of government places trust not in one person or one party, but in those values that transcend persons and parties. The trust is where it belongs--in the people." - Ronald Reagan"


              http://www.freewebs.com/chrishwish/

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              • ahuff
                Senior Member
                • Nov 2005
                • 677

                #8
                Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...

                Actually, here are some that are even clearer.

                "We need rebirth of the American tradition of leadership ... in private life as well." "'Trust me' government asks that we concentrate our hopes and dreams on one man; that we trust him to do what's best for us. My view of government places trust not in one person or one party, but in those values that transcend persons and parties. The trust is where it belongs--in the people." - Ronald Reagan"


                http://www.freewebs.com/chrishwish/

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                • Dewey2007
                  Senior Member
                  • Dec 2007
                  • 2566

                  #9
                  Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...

                  The jersey should still display nice since the rip is in the back of the jersey. Makes for an interesting conversation piece at the least. Post some pics when you get the chance.
                  sigpicwww.alamedasportsproject.com

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                  • orioles03
                    Senior Member
                    • Dec 2005
                    • 499

                    #10
                    Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...

                    When I Was With The Orioles We Wore Throw Back Uni's Jason Grimsley Came In After Giving Up A Couple Runs. Ripped His Jerseys Off Like Hulk Hogan Buttons Flying Everywhere.then He Put The Jersey At The Bottom Of His Cleats And Ripped It In Half, Then He Took His Cleats Off And Threw Them Into Javy Lopez's Locker Almost Hitting Someone. The Guy With Mlb Had To Try To Get The Jersey Signed He Was Scared Out Of His Mind
                    orioles03@comcast.net

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                    • sylbry
                      Senior Member
                      • Nov 2005
                      • 936

                      #11
                      Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...

                      Originally posted by orioles03
                      When I Was With The Orioles We Wore Throw Back Uni's Jason Grimsley Came In After Giving Up A Couple Runs. Ripped His Jerseys Off Like Hulk Hogan Buttons Flying Everywhere.then He Put The Jersey At The Bottom Of His Cleats And Ripped It In Half, Then He Took His Cleats Off And Threw Them Into Javy Lopez's Locker Almost Hitting Someone. The Guy With Mlb Had To Try To Get The Jersey Signed He Was Scared Out Of His Mind
                      Roid Rage!

                      But seriously, I would buy a beat up rare jersey in a heartbeat, especially if there is a story behind it. IMO it is far more intersting that a regular season jersey.
                      Wanted: Minnesota Twins throwback or special event jerseys.

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                      • orioles03
                        Senior Member
                        • Dec 2005
                        • 499

                        #12
                        Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...

                        when he took his cleats off and threw them across the room it was the only thing he hit all day the locker .HE WAS CRAZY!
                        orioles03@comcast.net

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