Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

[nationals2k9]

Hey All,

I'm holding a Sammy Sosa jersey from his Orioles days. It's the orange on black model they wore on Friday home games in 2006 and has the customary Sosa elastic arm bands. The strip tag says "Authentic Majestic" with a "47" hanging below. The is no wash tag or any sign that there ever was a wash tag. The n.o.b. is not a name plate but individual letters - S - O - S - A. I figure since these jerseys were only worn a couple times they weren't made with all the same specs as a more heavily worn jersey.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

[kylehess10]

Re: Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

Not all game worn jerseys will have a wash tag. I own a 2003 Charles Johnson Rockies jersey which also doesn't have any wash tag.

[nationals2k9]

Re: Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

Do I trust then that since my friend got it from the O's when he worked there and b/c it has the elastic arm cuffs that it's legit? there is some signs of use and it does feel more light and elastic than a normal authentic retial would. Feel like I should just pick it up b/c it's available.

[ironmanfan]

Re: Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

The Orioles would wear those black alternates on Friday home games (which would be 13 games over the season). I'll have to check but I have a few of those black alternates (common players) and I thought they had wash tags.

[nationals2k9]

Re: Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

The Orioles would wear those black alternates on Friday home games (which would be 13 games over the season). I'll have to check but I have a few of those black alternates (common players) and I thought they had wash tags.

Thank you!! Excited to see what you find out. I think the elastic arm band thing is carrying a lot of weight right now since it would be odd to sell a retail authentic with elastic, wouldn't it?

I'm by no means the expert but I'll take the jersey for a few bucks if the guy hit 600+ HR

[kingjammy24]

Re: Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

wash tags only come on majestic jerseys (both game and BP) and majestic has had wash tags on their shirts for a long time; since the 90s.

i'm guessing kyle hess' 2003 rockies jersey doesn't have a wash tag because it's made by russell, not majestic.

sosa only played for the orioles in '05. should an '05 majestic gamer have a wash tag? yes.

the majestic tag has another tag with "47" hanging below it? i've never seen a size 47. 48 yes, but not 47.

post pics of the sosa. front, back, tagging.

rudy.

[nationals2k9]

Re: Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

Pics coming...

Found the 0062 wash tag inside the shirt..... wasn't on the neck line so I freaked out. I would imagine 47 is custom just as the elastic is.

[Fnazxc0114]

Re: Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

most of the rangers jerseys from players who are traded for or called up lat in the season dont have set tags on them but generally have wash tags.

[allstarsplus]

Re: Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

Pics coming...

Found the 0062 wash tag inside the shirt..... wasn't on the neck line so I freaked out. I would imagine 47 is custom just as the elastic is.

Can't wait to see the pics. I have never seen a Majestic in an odd # size so a size 47 would be super rare.

I know Sammy had worn size 48 jerseys when he was with the Cubs and they always looked tight on him. Maybe he shed an inch when he went to the Orioles!!!

[5kRunner]

Re: Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

Can't wait to see the pics. I have never seen a Majestic in an odd # size so a size 47 would be super rare.

I know Sammy had worn size 48 jerseys when he was with the Cubs and they always looked tight on him. Maybe he shed an inch when he went to the Orioles!!!

Or maybe when he stopped taking his "Flinstone Vitamins."

[RobSteinmetz]

Re: Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

Toward the end of his time with the Cubs, I did see a few "size 47" Sosa jerseys. The ones I saw had an embroidered swatch tag sewn below the Majestic tag on the tail, not the normal size flag tag. The font used on the size tags I've seen is exactly like the one used on Majestic's strip tagging. I'm not sure if Majestic ever produced a special "47" flag tag.

[nationals2k9]

Re: Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

Here are some pics of the Sosa black O's jersey --

Thoughts?

[Lokee]

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SWEET JERSEY by the way.

[mnntwns24]

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in 2006 on the left sleeve they had the numbers 44 as a memorial for Elrod Hendricks, is that on there?

[mnntwns24]

Re: Do all game used jerseys have wash tags?

Also doing a little research team logo's, and lettering including the name on the back should be two colors Orange and Black. The black bordering would be hard to see in a picture but in person you should be able to tell easily. Hope this helps.