Post Your Photo-matched Game-used Items Here

[eGameUsed]

Thanks to Kyle for doing a little photoshop work. Thanks buddy!

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[yanks12025]

Jose Reyes game worn jersey. Photomatched to Tom Glavines 300th win and more.

[MarinersFan34]

Jeff Clement 2008 Rookie Game Used Bat & Jersey

One bat..
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/EmeraldRain34/Photomatched/ClementBat.jpg

One Jersey..
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/EmeraldRain34/Photomatched/Jerseys102.jpg

One PhotoFile 8x10..
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/EmeraldRain34/Photomatched/JeffClement2.jpghttp://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/EmeraldRain34/Photomatched/JeffClementGetty.jpg

The photo on the left is from the early May series in NY, as can be shown by the photo on the right from Getty, which is also dated on May 4th. The fans, dugout players and equipment match up to the PhotoFile image as well.

Here are the MLB authentication notes for both the bat and jersey
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/EmeraldRain34/Photomatched/ClementBatMLB.jpghttp://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/EmeraldRain34/Photomatched/ClementJerseyMLB.jpg


Here is the picture of the bat marks
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/EmeraldRain34/Photomatched/ClementBat2.jpg

Here is 2 pictures of the snagged thread on the sleeve of his jersey.
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/EmeraldRain34/Photomatched/Jerseys104.jpghttp://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/EmeraldRain34/Photomatched/Jerseys106.jpg

And the overall comparison
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/EmeraldRain34/Photomatched/JeffClement5.jpg

I feel in my opinion that the marks on the bat match up perfectly, the photo and MLB authentication pinpoint it to the same date. There is certainly the possibility that there is another snag on the sleeve of another Clement jersey but I feel that the odds are slim to none. I feel this is indeed a photomatch but I would like to hear any other thoughts/comments on the match.

[Rob L]

TBTC Game - Rays wearing the St. Petersburg Pelican uniforms:

[Vintagedeputy]

Great stuff everyone!

[warheel]

My first photomatch.

I bought this jersey from mlb.com auction since I did not have an Astros home pinstripe jersey. I didn't really care whose jersey I got, I just wanted one..so I ended up with Dave Borkowski's.

I saw that he had pitched in a couple of home games this year where he might have worn the shirt..and below are screenshots from a game in July against the Dodgers. The pinstripes match up everywhere.

[kylehess10]

Shannon Stewart game used broken bat photomatched/videomatched to August 11th, 2007


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/stewartbat1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/stewartbat3.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/stewartbat2.jpg


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/zqgdGY1233530102.gif


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/stewartbat5.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/stewartbat4.jpg



VIDEO OF STEWART BREAKING THIS BAT:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/th_MOV09971-1.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/?action=view&current=MOV09971-1.flv)

[sportscentury]

Although I started this thread long ago, I admit that I have not viewed it for some time. It is amazing to me how some are still stretching/watering down the term photomatch. Rudy is right ... if it's not an undeniable, exact match, then it is not a photomatch. A close similarity is no more a photomatch than a vague likeness. A photo shows an exact and undeniable match or it does not. Photomatching is not horseshoes.

As for the the member who asked about LOAs that identify the game in which the item was used, this has absolutely nothing to do with photomatching. Kyle and Joel debated this a while back at the beginning of this thread (see posts 16 and 17, in particular) and Joel's side of the argument was correct. If you have a photo that shows a style-match and an LOA that specifies the exact game (or inning or quarter or whatever) in which the item was used to go along with your style-match photo, you still only have a style-match. The LOA can not make the style-match a photomatch. In fact, it has no bearing on it whatsoever.

[sportscentury]

True photomatch of Kobe Bryant's shoes that he wore during the Lakers home opener this year against the Blazers on October 28, 2008.

[rose14]

A perfect photo match to the December 28, 2008 game that Michael Bush ran for 170 yards and scored two touchdowns against Tampa Bay. This rookie jersey was worn all season long and has a ton of repairs and helmet marks.

[kylehess10]

Rafael Furcal game used broken bat video/photomatched to May 2nd, 2007.


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/furcal1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/furcal2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/740521172.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/AP070502052338.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/74059244.jpg



The grain matches along with the white ball mark


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/furcalphotomatch1.jpg



Video Of Furcal Breaking This Bat:


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/th_MOV09995.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/?action=view&current=MOV09995.flv)

[tigerhidden]

Alfonso Soriano photomatched to August 6, 2008. Bat was also used the entire game on August 5th.

[markize]

tiger,

Shoot me an email......sirfuzzy@comcast.net

Mark

[tigerhidden]

Carlos Lee game used bat, used in spring training. I also believe it is the same bat he is holding on the last page of the April 2008 Astros magazine, the wood grain matches up perfectly.

[kylehess10]

Carlos Delgado photomatched game worn pants from the final Shea Stadium game.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/delgadopants1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/delgadopants2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/delgadophotomatch1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/4.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/82998733.jpg





Here is how Delgado got the dirt on them:


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/th_MOV09999.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/?action=view&current=MOV09999.flv)

[kylehess10]

Two new photomatched pieces added to my collection:


Rafael Furcal game used broken bat. Photomatched to April 19th, 2007

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/furcaleaston1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/1-1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/th_MOV00006.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/?action=view&current=MOV00006.flv)







Mark Kotsay game worn 2008 home jersey photomatched to August 14th when Kotsay hit for the cycle and collected his 1,500th hit:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/kotsay1-1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/kotsay2-1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/kotsay.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/kotsaymatch2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/kotsaymatch1.jpg

[kylehess10]

Thanks to Jason for picking up this Mike Hampton bat for me at the Braves Clubhouse Store. This bat was used by Mike Hampton on August 5th, 2008, then on August 6th, Yunel Escobar removed the tape job that Hampton had on the bat and Yunel used this bat also and cracked it in his first at-bat. Hampton went 1-for-2 with this bat with a double and Escobar went 0-for-1. I have this bat photomatched with Hampton so now I'm trying to find a photomatch with Escobar, but it will be hard since this bat only lasted 3 pitches with Yunel.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/hampton1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/hampton2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/hamptonphotomatch1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/hamptonphotomatch2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/hamptonphotomatch3.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/hamptonphotomatch4.jpg

[suave1477]

Kylehess I cant believe you would want a Mike Hampton game used bat lol lol:p

Its bad enough he never pitches lol lol:D

[kylehess10]

Kylehess I cant believe you would want a Mike Hampton game used bat lol lol:p

Its bad enough he never pitches lol lol:D

I actually hate Hampton but when a photomatched bat costs only $25 I just can't pass that up :D

[UGA-1]

I have seen some awesome posts here of some beautiful items. It is nice to see some authentic items for a change, instead of looking at all the junk on the market lately.
Here is my one and only "photomatched" jersey which just also happens to be my "holy grail" item. I went through years of search and several fakes before coming across this gem. The matches just seal the deal with a big red bow! It is my 1982 Herschel Walker jersey. It was worn at least twice during his Heisman season. These matches are from two games that year. against Vanderbilt and Memphis State. He set 2 SEC records in this jersey. Most career TD's and most career total points.

[the3lads]

Marco Scutaro Venezuela WBC jersey from the Semi-final against Korea. Looks good to me!

[the3lads]

footage

[sportscentury]

footage

Nice shirt. Have you been able to photomatch it to the WBC video-footage? The scan you provided suggests you may be able to do so.

[the3lads]

Ah! Here's the problem. I taped the game but I am pretty sure that I deleted the later half of the game after it became a blowout. :mad: Not 100% positive.

[gameused]

Ah! Here's the problem. I taped the game but I am pretty sure that I deleted the later half of the game after it became a blowout. :mad: Not 100% positive.

I had these photos of Marco Scutaro from the semi final game against Korea saved on my PC, the dirt stains match up and if you look at the number "1", you can see the two ripples or puckering, which is the correct term that also matches up, sweet jersey and a couple of perfect matches!

Bobby

[Metsfan808]

2006 Game Used NLDS Jose Reyes Jersey worn for series clinching game 3 victory over the Dodgers in L.A. I wished that they had not wash it after the game!! :(

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/Reyes1.jpghttp://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/Reyes2.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/72113776.jpghttp://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/08mets_slide01.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/08mets_slide03.jpg

[Metsfan808]

2008 Shea Finale Ceremony Worn Edgardo Alfonzo Mets jersey:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/AlfonzoCer1.jpghttp://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/AlfonzoCer2.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/2897732822_6a47a773af_b.jpg

[suave1477]

2006 Game Used NLDS Jose Reyes Jersey worn for series clinching game 3 victory over the Dodgers in L.A. I wished that they had not wash it after the game!! :(

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/Reyes1.jpghttp://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/Reyes2.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/72113776.jpghttp://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/08mets_slide01.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/08mets_slide03.jpg

Metsfans on this Jersey where does it match up?

[suave1477]

2008 Shea Finale Ceremony Worn Edgardo Alfonzo Mets jersey:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/AlfonzoCer1.jpghttp://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/AlfonzoCer2.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q285/metsfan808/My%20Jerseys/Game%20Worn%20Team%20Issued/2897732822_6a47a773af_b.jpg

Same here, where does it match up?

[yanks12025]

I think it has a mlb hologram.

[gameused]

On the Reyes jersey, if you look closely you can see a thread hanging on the front left sleeve, which matches the left sleeve in the game photo of Reyes with David Wright. If the jersey is MLB dated to that game, I would call it a photo match.

Bobby

[Metsfan808]

Metsfans on this Jersey where does it match up?

Look at the "Y" in the name it is slightly lower that the other letters, the jersey shows a little evidence of the stains even though they were washed off, there are still a little bit of shadows where the stains used to be, also the "Y" in the NY is exactly the same spot. Jersey came with a Steiner COA & the MLB Hologram # is BB242687:

Hologram number BB242687 was located in the MLB Authentication Database under JERSEYS.
Session Product Description: GAME-USED JERSEY

Session Name: 2006 NLDS - GAME 3 - METS V. DODGERS
Session Date: October 07, 2006
Autographer:
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: JOSE REYES

[Metsfan808]

On the Reyes jersey, if you look closely you can see a thread hanging on the front left sleeve, which matches the left sleeve in the game photo of Reyes with David Wright. If the jersey is MLB dated to that game, I would call it a photo match.

Bobby

Thanks for pointing that out. I never noticed that!!

[gameused]

Thanks for pointing that out. I never noticed that!!

No problem! Also, on the Alfonzo jersey, the pin stripes line up perfectly.

Bobby

[the3lads]

Thanks Bobby! I took a chance on MLB that I could possibly match up the jersey to a game. They only show the back on MLB.com! My first photo-match item. Pretty neat. If possible, could you e-mail the fullsize photos to me at the3lads@yahoo.com

Thanks again, Ash. :D

[sportscentury]

Guys - some very nice photomatched jerseys. I would use caution, though, before including MLB holograms or MLB dating in this discussion. Such things have nothing to do with photomatching. The in-action photo and game used item are either an exact match or they are not. Holograms, provenance, documentation, stories, league dating, etc., have nothing to do with whether an item is photomatched or photomatchable. The only exception for holograms would be in the case that the hologram is shown on the item in the in-action player photo, which would be a highly unusual case since holograms are typically added after game use has been completed (although there is the recent example of LeBron wearing signed/hologram-tagged shoes in a game this season versus the Lakers). Again, some absolutely terrific photomatched items here... thank you for sharing.

[gameused]

Thanks Bobby! I took a chance on MLB that I could possibly match up the jersey to a game. They only show the back on MLB.com! My first photo-match item. Pretty neat. If possible, could you e-mail the fullsize photos to me at the3lads@yahoo.com

Thanks again, Ash. :D

Ash,

Those are the original size photos.

Thanks, Bobby

[TOYOTATruck07]

2008 Luis Viscaino. The pinstripes match perfectly from the game photo to the jersey around the CR and the #51.

[TOYOTATruck07]

Sorry that first picture is too small to see.

[3arod13]

1998 Juan Gonzalez Game Used Cleats

[Vintagedeputy]

1998 Juan Gonzalez Game Used Cleats

Are these photo-matched? I only see the style match. What am I missing?

[3arod13]

Are these photo-matched? I only see the style match. What am I missing?

Nothing. I just wanted to show of my Juan Gonzalez cleats.

There are a bunch of pictures of Juan Gonzalez wearing this style cleats from May-July 1998. However, I don't have a program that can make the pics large enough to show details.

Still, they are kick-ass cleats!

Regards, Tony

[3arod13]

Nothing. I just wanted to show of my Juan Gonzalez cleats.

There are a bunch of pictures of Juan Gonzalez wearing this style cleats from May-July 1998. However, I don't have a program that can make the pics large enough to show details.

Still, they are kick-ass cleats!

Regards, Tony

On gettyimages.com

[kylehess10]

Willy Taveras 2006 WBC Dominican Republic jersey.....round 2 March 12th vs. Puerto Rico




http://webzoom.freewebs.com/gameused/taveras1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/DSC_02512.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/DSC_02552.jpg

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/gameused/AP060312015153.2.jpg

[kylehess10]

Gregor Blanco game used bat....broken on August 1st, 2008


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/blanco2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/blanco6.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/blancomatch2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/BlancoGIFPic.gif



http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/th_MOV00005-1.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/?action=view&current=MOV00005-1.flv)

[sportscentury]

Gregor Blanco game used bat....broken on August 1st, 2008


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/blanco2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/blanco6.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/blancomatch2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/BlancoGIFPic.gif



http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/th_MOV00005-1.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/?action=view&current=MOV00005-1.flv)

Thanks for posting. Can you help me see the photomatch?

[spartakid]

The way the barrel has a "wave" to the way it was broken. The end of the break also has a lip to it, which is also in the picture. You can also see a MLB holo on the bat, so that's probably how Kyle found the game. Nice match Kyle!

[genius]

University of Pittsburgh circa 1965, Pittsburgh Steelers 1974

[sportscentury]

The way the barrel has a "wave" to the way it was broken. The end of the break also has a lip to it, which is also in the picture. You can also see a MLB holo on the bat, so that's probably how Kyle found the game. Nice match Kyle!

I guess we define photomatch differently. I'm sure it's the same bat ... but I was asking to see the photomatch.

[sportscentury]

University of Pittsburgh circa 1965, Pittsburgh Steelers 1974

Very nice jerseys. Not sure I see the photomatches, though.

[Birdbats]

I recently acquired a 2002 Pujols game-used bat with a certificate from LaRussa's ARF dated 11/16/02. Included with the COA was the auction sheet that was displayed with the bat at the auction. I was told the photo on the auction sheet showed Pujols breaking the actual bat being auctioned. Here's the auction sheet:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Bats/ARFAuctionsheet.jpg
I was skeptical, so when the bat arrived, I tried to find the actual photo online. It wasn't a Getty shot, but I eventually found it searching images on Google. The best part was, the image online wasn't cropped and I could see bunting on the wall in the background. That tipped me off that the shot was taken during the post season.

http://redbirdnation.blogspot.com/pujols400x292.jpg
After more research, I learned the Cards played three home games during the post season in 2002. In two of those games (vs. SF in the LCS), Pujols used blue and white batting gloves and was clean shaven. But, in the other game -- game 3 of the DCS vs. Arizona -- everything matched up. Best of all, I found a shot on Getty of the same at-bat as the other photo from a different angle.

http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/1974158.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1939057D9939C83F106A4E7F66CA836E522 E30A760B0D811297

Albert batted four times in that game on 10/5/02... walked twice, singled in the third and flew out in the fifth. Both batted balls went to center field, which is where he's looking in the top photo. I can't narrow this down to the single or the fly out, but I'm feeling good my bat was used for one (or both) of them.

Here are a couple shots of the bat -- note the location of the crack relative to the photos above:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Bats/DCP07549.jpg
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Bats/DCP07550.jpg

There are a couple other pieces of into worth mentioning. First, Pujols didn't use uncupped ash bats often in 2002, so that really narrowed down the search. And second, Pujols received only 6 uncupped ash C243 bats in 2002 -- on September 13. Given the date of the game in the photos and the date of the auction, the time frame is appropriate.

Other than the pine tar pattern and the location of the crack, there's not much else to go on in terms of a positive photo match. In the top photo, there seems to be quite a bit of writing on the knob, which also would be consistent with my bat. Without a higher-resolution photo, I can't say for sure. However, given the type of bat, the time frame, the provenance, the visual evidence and the odds that another unfinished/uncupped ash LS would break in the same location, I think my bat is the same bat in the photos.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Bats/2002AshC243.jpg

[QuickSniper]

I snagged Alex Rodriguez batting gloves and a Jorge Posada wristband at the end of a Yankees vs Blue Jays game in 2006.


http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3162/picture018j.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture018j.jpg)


http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7514/aahe23416x202006battingp.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=aahe23416x202006battingp.jpg)



http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2492/arod2m.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=arod2m.jpg)

[ewillia8]

Here is my photomatched 2007-08 Henrik Sedin Set 3 jersey. Notice the large stick mark next to the crest. That happened in the first game this jersey was worn.
I haven't been able to find hi-res photos of games later in this set to match the other wear but this is pretty sweet.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3505467278_ca52d71e66_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3505466992_17b3f9ab42_o.jpg
http://www4.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Vancouver+Canucks+v+Colorado+Avalanche+twYE7lMno5k .jpg

[joelsabi]

I recently acquired a 2002 Pujols game-used bat with a certificate from LaRussa's ARF dated 11/16/02. Included with the COA was the auction sheet that was displayed with the bat at the auction. I was told the photo on the auction sheet showed Pujols breaking the actual bat being auctioned. Here's the auction sheet:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Bats/ARFAuctionsheet.jpg
I was skeptical, so when the bat arrived, I tried to find the actual photo online. It wasn't a Getty shot, but I eventually found it searching images on Google. The best part was, the image online wasn't cropped and I could see bunting on the wall in the background. That tipped me off that the shot was taken during the post season.

http://redbirdnation.blogspot.com/pujols400x292.jpg
After more research, I learned the Cards played three home games during the post season in 2002. In two of those games (vs. SF in the LCS), Pujols used blue and white batting gloves and was clean shaven. But, in the other game -- game 3 of the DCS vs. Arizona -- everything matched up. Best of all, I found a shot on Getty of the same at-bat as the other photo from a different angle.

http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/1974158.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1939057D9939C83F106A4E7F66CA836E522 E30A760B0D811297

Albert batted four times in that game on 10/5/02... walked twice, singled in the third and flew out in the fifth. Both batted balls went to center field, which is where he's looking in the top photo. I can't narrow this down to the single or the fly out, but I'm feeling good my bat was used for one (or both) of them.

Here are a couple shots of the bat -- note the location of the crack relative to the photos above:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Bats/DCP07549.jpg
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Bats/DCP07550.jpg

There are a couple other pieces of into worth mentioning. First, Pujols didn't use uncupped ash bats often in 2002, so that really narrowed down the search. And second, Pujols received only 6 uncupped ash C243 bats in 2002 -- on September 13. Given the date of the game in the photos and the date of the auction, the time frame is appropriate.

Other than the pine tar pattern and the location of the crack, there's not much else to go on in terms of a positive photo match. In the top photo, there seems to be quite a bit of writing on the knob, which also would be consistent with my bat. Without a higher-resolution photo, I can't say for sure. However, given the type of bat, the time frame, the provenance, the visual evidence and the odds that another unfinished/uncupped ash LS would break in the same location, I think my bat is the same bat in the photos.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Bats/2002AshC243.jpg

super cool story, research.

[joelsabi]

I snagged Alex Rodriguez batting gloves and a Jorge Posada wristband at the end of a Yankees vs Blue Jays game in 2006.


http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3162/picture018j.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture018j.jpg)


http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7514/aahe23416x202006battingp.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=aahe23416x202006battingp.jpg)



http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2492/arod2m.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=arod2m.jpg)

nice piece. wouldnt this be a style match? i see one distinct marking on the index finger that could be used to photo match. what are you looking at specifically for the photo match?

[sportscentury]

nice piece. wouldnt this be a style match? i see one distinct marking on the index finger that could be used to photo match. what are you looking at specifically for the photo match?

Unfortunately, this thread has been watered down with a bunch of stylematch postings lately. Some do not understand the difference. Others appear to just not care. The difference between a photomatch and stylematch in terms of authentication is staggering.

[joelsabi]

Unfortunately, this thread has been watered down with a bunch of stylematch postings lately. Some do not understand the difference. Others appear to just not care. The difference between a photomatch and stylematch in terms of authentication is staggering.

sportscentury,

at least Birdbats understands.

[Vintagedeputy]

Unfortunately, this thread has been watered down with a bunch of stylematch postings lately. Some do not understand the difference. Others appear to just not care. The difference between a photomatch and stylematch in terms of authentication is staggering.

I also fail to see the photo match. Style match yes, unless I'm missing something.

What this post needs is a bunch of red circles!

[joelsabi]

Originally Posted by joelsabi
nice piece. wouldnt this be a style match? i see one distinct marking on the index finger that could be used to photo match. what are you looking at specifically for the photo match?

Unfortunately, this thread has been watered down with a bunch of stylematch postings lately. Some do not understand the difference. Others appear to just not care. The difference between a photomatch and stylematch in terms of authentication is staggering.

I actually want an answer on this. sometime it is a little stitch on a letter that is sticking out that is the distinct mark that the person is looking at. Kyle is a great example of a person with a great eye. So I am giving the person a chance to tell me what they are seeing.

[kylehess10]

I guess we define photomatch differently. I'm sure it's the same bat ... but I was asking to see the photomatch.


Here ya go:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/blancomatch3.jpg

[joelsabi]

Here ya go:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/blancomatch3.jpg


Missed one other :D

[quiggle28]

found a couple of photo-matches for rips and loose threads on this jersey.

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/7269/paugasol.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/4231/paugasolphotomatch.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9047/pg1.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5947/77738085.jpg

[both-teams-played-hard]

found a couple of photo-matches for rips and loose threads on this jersey.


Nice photo-match. Basketball jerseys are by far the hardest to photo-match in this hobby!

[sportscentury]

RE: Gasol shirt

Beautiful shirt, beautiful match.

Yes, hoops shirts are hard to photo-match ... but MeiGray's service makes it a ton easier.

[quiggle28]

thanks both-teams-played-hard and sportscentury, I found these photos on http://www.daylife.com/

while not that large, there are some very nice quality photos on that site that might be able to help some of you with photo-matching, especially the Reuters ones that are not tagged like the GettyImages are.

[ossteve]

Here's my photo matched Don Baylor 1969-70 (spring training) Red Wings jersey!

Seeking Don Baylor game used items:
http://www.freewebs.com/groove25/index.htm

[Vintagedeputy]

Here's my photo matched Don Baylor 1969-70 (spring training) Red Wings jersey!


What features are present that make you believe it to be a photo match? I'm not seeing it. Great jersey by the way!

[kylehess10]

Jason Bartlett game worn 2008 belt. Worn during the entire season including ALDS, ALCS, & Spring Training. The dirt mark is in the same spot next to the same hole. Also there is a little bit of dirt continuing downwards and to the right which matches.

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/gameused/bartlettbelt10.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/33u3a4h.jpg

[LastingsMilledge85]

http://media.washingtontimes.com/media/img/photos/2008/08/08/20080807-190505-pic-142025802.jpg
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/photmatch.jpg?t=1248914662
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0004-2.jpg?t=1248914687
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0003-2.jpg?t=1248914712
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0002-2.jpg?t=1248914738
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0400.jpg?t=1248910507
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0401.jpg?t=1248910531
http://cache1.asset-cache.net/xc/57020751.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1939847EC77F5F8D1CE03FF5D95E928B7CF 4E9C89C783688B46
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0005-1.jpg?t=1248491742

[gameused]

Manny Ramirez game worn fielding glove from the late 2008 and early 2009 season.

[gamer35]

Manny Ramirez game worn fielding glove from the late 2008 and early 2009 season.

Did you find any pics of this glove being used during games or is it a BP glove?

[spartakid]

You've convinced me with the loose thread on the #99. Great match.

[wolfpac]

Hideo Nomo hat worn in his big-league debut and his 1st winning game in the bigs.

[doodle]

WOW .... $8K?!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lakers-Authentic-Pau-Gasol-Game-Used-Jersey-MeiGray_W0QQitemZ150367108253QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH _DefaultDomain_0?hash=item230293fc9d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Is Pau Gasol's regular season game-worn jersey worth that much? It will be very interesting if someone will bite. I think $8K is a price only reserved for a Lebron or Kobe regular season game-worn jersey.

[nomo121]

Hideo Nomo hat worn in his big-league debut and his 1st winning game in the bigs.

What an awesome item. Very Nice.

[gameused]

Dustin Pedroia photo matched bat vs Yankees, May 5th 2009

[sportscentury]

WOW .... $8K?!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lakers-Authentic-Pau-Gasol-Game-Used-Jersey-MeiGray_W0QQitemZ150367108253QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH _DefaultDomain_0?hash=item230293fc9d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Is Pau Gasol's regular season game-worn jersey worth that much? It will be very interesting if someone will bite. I think $8K is a price only reserved for a Lebron or Kobe regular season game-worn jersey.

That was Victor Lam's jersey that had been discussed on GUU earlier. It was on eBay several different times at different prices and under different eBay userids. You weren't the only one rolling your eyes when you saw the $8000 price tag.

[jv225]

Here is a Bradie James helmet I picked up over the summer. I was able to photo match several different parts of the helmet but these are best ones. From what I can find he used this helmet in at least 3 games.

29248

29249

[jv225]

Here's a match of the other side.

29250

29251

[34swtns]

I think this one qualifies........

2005 Brian Urlacher alternate jersey
Game worn November 13th against the 49ers.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Jerseyback.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Jerseyfront.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/100_2659.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Jocktag.jpg

Big thanks to Matthew at TriplexXxSports for walking me through the UV light process and for the incredible photo montage.
This jersey has been laundered so the UV process was a necessity in order to help identify it.
The numbers look white to the naked eye but when you hit them with the UV light the hidden remnants of laundered
4-year old stains are revealed.
The UV light also amplifies the appearance of the dings in the mesh body.
Also note the differing distances from the seam on each shoulder that the
Reebok logo was sewn and the way that they match this jersey.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/2005Match-1.jpg

Left shoulder logo placement (right at the seam)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Bestmatch-logos-leftshldrdings.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Leftshldrlogo-5.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Lftshldr.jpg


Right shoulder logo placement (further below the seam)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Rightshldrlogo-seam.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Rtshldr.jpg
http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/images/buttons/quote.gif (http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=159207)

[kylehess10]

Barbaro Canizares game worn batting glove photomatched to 9/7/09 (today)...Barbaro threw his gloves into the stands, and I got this one. Luckily I had a few close-up shots that I took of Canizares during the game to match:


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/DSC_02022.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/DSC_02032.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/DSC_01122.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/canizaresmatch2.jpg

[frikativ54]

Barbaro Canizares game worn batting glove photomatched to 9/7/09 (today)...Barbaro threw his gloves into the stands, and I got this one. Luckily I had a few close-up shots that I took of Canizares during the game to match:


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/DSC_02022.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/DSC_02032.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/DSC_01122.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/canizaresmatch2.jpg

Good match, as always, Kyle. :)

[gameused]

Manny Ramirez 2007 ALCS bat photo matched to the 2007 ALCS and World Series

Top photo: Manny Ramirez World Series 10-27-07, game 3. Rawlings gold WS transfer mark on the barrel.

The second match is from the 2007 ALCS vs Indians 10-20-07, game 6.

[CUTiger]

2008 Colorado Rockies Jeff Baker Vest. Photo matched to a game on July 20, 2008. Look at the pinstripes.

Baker was 3-4, hit a go ahead home run which made the score 5-3. Game ended in an 11-3 Rockies win.

[jetersbatboy]

I am very proud of my first jersey photo match. Its the jersey Victorino wore the night he ran over Paul Lo Duca, as a pinch runner in the 8th inning of there 5-9-06 game. I remember them showing this photo on sports center and Neal Everett calling him the "Flyin Hawaiian"

[lehmsbobby]

Eli Whiteside Game used bat

photomatched to August 25 game when he had his 20th career hit and 85 career at bat.

Look at the grain of the bat and the EW writing on the bottom of the bat.

My first photomatch!:D

[Manram]

Nice eli whiteside bat

[gameused]

Dustin Pedroia 2009 away jersey photo and video matched to a game vs. Orioles on 6/30/09.

If you look closely at the front and back jersey photos, you can see the loose threads that match up and also the mesh design in and around the "Boston" sewn on letters, each mesh line matches up perfectly.

Also matched the jersey to game video on 8/6/09 where Pedroia hit a HR off of Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain and also a HR on 9/13/09 off of Tampa Rays pitcher Matt Garza.

Thanks, Bobby

[kylehess10]

Dustin Pedroia 2009 away jersey photo and video matched to a game vs. Orioles on 6/30/09.

If you look closely at the front and back jersey photos, you can see the loose threads that match up and also the mesh design in and around the "Boston" sewn on letters, each mesh line matches up perfectly.

Also matched the jersey to game video on 8/6/09 where Pedroia hit a HR off of Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain and also a HR on 9/13/09 off of Tampa Rays pitcher Matt Garza.

Thanks, Bobby

I knew you would match that jersey quick! Congrats! Did you get the pics from Keith Allison on Flickr?

[CollectGU]

I think this one qualifies........

2005 Brian Urlacher alternate jersey
Game worn November 13th against the 49ers.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Jerseyback.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Jerseyfront.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/100_2659.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Jocktag.jpg

Big thanks to Matthew at TriplexXxSports for walking me through the UV light process and for the incredible photo montage.
This jersey has been laundered so the UV process was a necessity in order to help identify it.
The numbers look white to the naked eye but when you hit them with the UV light the hidden remnants of laundered
4-year old stains are revealed.
The UV light also amplifies the appearance of the dings in the mesh body.
Also note the differing distances from the seam on each shoulder that the
Reebok logo was sewn and the way that they match this jersey.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/2005Match-1.jpg

Left shoulder logo placement (right at the seam)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Bestmatch-logos-leftshldrdings.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Leftshldrlogo-5.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Lftshldr.jpg


Right shoulder logo placement (further below the seam)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Rightshldrlogo-seam.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i56/34swtns/Rtshldr.jpg
http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/images/buttons/quote.gif (http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=159207)


You make a compelling case for your jersey, and I have no doubt it is real, but to me you don't have a true "photo match". ... Everything that you circle only shows remnants of some dirt that really don't match exactly..... Just my opinion on this...

Dave

[gameused]

I knew you would match that jersey quick! Congrats! Did you get the pics from Keith Allison on Flickr?

Hi Kyle,

Thanks! Yes, I found the high quality images on Flickr. I noticed that you took some photos of the Red Sox vs Braves on 6/27 and 6/28

Can you check your photos of Pedroia for any matches?

Thanks again,
Bobby

[kylehess10]

Hi Kyle,

Thanks! Yes, I found the high quality images on Flickr. I noticed that you took some photos of the Red Sox vs Braves on 6/27 and 6/28

Can you check your photos of Pedroia for any matches?

Thanks again,
Bobby


Unfortunately the photos I took from the Red Sox series don't have enough resolution to catch loose stitches. Normally I can catch them but only when the ushers let me go to the first level of the dugout to take pics. For that Yankees and Red Sox series' here in Atlanta it was a mad house and there were no spots for me to sit, so I had to take the pics from far back.

But about the photos, if you have a Flickr account, then add Keith Allison as a contact. He uses the best of the best when it comes to camera & lens and he's at most Balitimore Orioles games. So for any equipment from a team who visited Baltimore, you need to check out his sets. He has each team listed and all his photos under them, and best of all, he puts all his pictures up in full resolution like how you found them (it's hard finding photographers willing to do that)

[hiflyer56]

Kobe shoes

[spartakid]

Kobe shoes

Aren't the lines you circled on all those shoes?

[hiflyer56]

no there's a thread about these shoes being photo matched, I'll send you the link later. all markings match up on the whole shoe not just There

[MichaelofSF]

Alex Gordon 2007 uncracked Louisville Slugger C243 game used bat from a game that I was at

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/4081120436_d70dbfa67a_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4081121938_0cf233e4a7_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/4081121212_782e440d29_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4081121806_d3397a6a73_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2707/4081121698_3f02c5d108_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/4081122016_e94b5eaeba_o.jpg

[joelsabi]

Alex Gordon 2007 uncracked Louisville Slugger C243 game used bat from a game that I was at



very impressive photomatching job

[jetersbatboy]

Here my photo matched Marino Rivera 2008 away jersey! The photo match was done by Bobby aka gameused!!!! Thanks Bobby

[LastingsMilledge85]

Signed GU 2007 Lastings Milledge Glove
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0002-5.jpg?t=1257483530
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0001-5.jpg?t=1257483569
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Milledge85/DSC_0003-4.jpg?t=1257483595
http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/75622286.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921A343B2C87A49D8F51FCE753F35208E6D 950C2BB5285516AF279CE20876FC2722
http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/75935862.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF19328A71BF6FE301F7DAF7AF82292EBF7C9

[quiggle28]

Stephon Marbury final jersey worn as a member of the Knicks from 2008-2009 season.

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3496/img0654n.jpg


http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6106/1072769234.jpg

[ironmanfan]

While they very well may be the item in the pictures, I think people are falling into the "style match" vs "photo match" scenerio (Milledge glove & Knicks jersey)....That Alex Gordon bat is the perfect example of what a photo match is.

[spartakid]

Definitely don't see the match on the Marbury, and the pics for the Milledge aren't showing up on my computer.

[quiggle28]

Definitely don't see the match on the Marbury,

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/8914/img0640.jpg


http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9197/img0658.jpg

[LastingsMilledge85]

While they very well may be the item in the pictures, I think people are falling into the "style match" vs "photo match" scenerio (Milledge glove & Knicks jersey)....That Alex Gordon bat is the perfect example of what a photo match is.

There is wear marks in the same places as the pics. It's easier to see because I can literally pick up the glove, and can't really get pictures of all the small spots.

[spartakid]

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/8914/img0640.jpg


http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9197/img0658.jpg

Wow, what a zoom shot will do. I withdraw my earlier comment, nice match.

[cohibasmoker]

Just got a couple of Donta Jones helmets. On the Nebraska Image, note the sticker on the back of the helmet.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

[Mac670]

How did you get to zoom that close to the Marbury Jersey? That is fantastic.

[BernBabyBern]

1991 game used batting gloves. Summer of 1991 Donnie sprained his pinky/ring finger and put tape around them. Here they are.

[kylehess10]

Just picked up this absolutely AMAZING game used Matt Kemp bat from this year. It was used and photomatched to the brawl he had on June 3rd, 2008 with Yorvit Torrealba, and he also broke this bat over his knee on June 5th.


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/DSC01476.jpg










Photomatch before the brawl on June 3rd:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/june3rdphotomatch1.jpg





Another photomatch from June 4th:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/June4thPhotomatch.jpg





Kemp breaking this bat over his knee:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/kneebreak.jpg









I'd like to update this with another great full-resolution match to this bat:


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/kemp2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/kemp.jpg

[kylehess10]

I have unbelievably photomatched a Brian Jordan 2000 Spring Training home jersey. The jersey was worn during the 1999 season then re-worn for Spring Training.


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/jordanjersey2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/jordanjersey1.jpg


The matches come from this picture:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/72499688-1.jpg



White stitch near the button:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/jordanmatch1.jpg


Loose stitch near the bottom curve:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/jordanmatch2.jpg



Little white mark:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/jordanmatch3.jpg

[STLHAMMER32]

kyle, how in the hell do you get the zoom to go in that far and still be clear? I cant even figure out how to post pics lol

[hiflyer56]

I would also like to know how... Could help A LOT!

[capitalssticks]

Alexander Ovechkin stick photomatched to the 01-01-09 game vs Tampa Bay Lightning. Ovechkin had a goal and 2 assists in that game, caps won 7-4. Stick is available for cash/trade
thanks
kj

[indyred]

That Ovechkin stick match is one of the best I've seen. It may be the first stick match posted on this site.

[capitalssticks]

Ive photomatched 5 or 6 of Ovechkin sticks

[gingi79]

My 2009 Matt Diaz Game used glove. I'd say it's a match.

[ferro39]

my favorite

http://thumb9.webshots.net/t/69/69/3/34/70/2878334700099825289HrSUDC_th.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2878334700099825289HrSUDC) http://thumb9.webshots.net/t/68/168/4/93/61/2595493610099825289IRKbNO_th.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2595493610099825289IRKbNO)http://thumb9.webshots.net/t/66/666/4/47/60/2363447600099825289OnAQqH_th.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2363447600099825289OnAQqH)

[OaklandAsFan]

not "game used" but still photomatched cause Storen told me himself that this was the hat he wore for the shoot in ESPN the mag this month. Cleats may even be the ones he wore as well.

I would love to get a closer shot than this but I believe that the Wilkie glove is a photomatch as well.





http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss131/Mdragon75/PC130197.jpg

[kylehess10]

In order for it to be considered a photomatch, there must be distinctive marks that prove that both are the same.

[2000mvpfan]

Giambi 2009 A's throwback jersey worn vs. Tampa Bay:

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/giambiphotomatch.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/g001.jpg

Giambi 2009 Rockies batting helmet used for HR# 409 vs Dbacks 9/20:

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/blackberrypics164.jpghttp://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/90985223.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/edit2.jpghttp://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/edit.jpg

Joe

[kudu]

Kind of OT, but its a photomatch. Jeremy McGrath CORR off-road racing truck door.

32842

32843

32844

[indyred]

kudu that is pretty cool door. Where did you get something like that. Were you at the race?

[hockeytigers]

I have a Manon Rheaume game used stick that is on one of her cards. I was told that this is the stick she used to record her first win against men.

[eisenreich8]

I'd find it easy to post numerous photomatched GW/GU items but I can't get closeups from Getty or another source like some of you more tech-savvy minds seem to be able to. Some items I look at being used/worn in GI photos I KNOW are here in my hands but I can't zoom to compare characteristics.

Maybe I'll get my 13 year old to help me. It's snowing today........

[kudu]

kudu that is pretty cool door. Where did you get something like that. Were you at the race?
I wasn't there. I got it from a guy who works for Monster Energy Drink which is one of McGrath's sponsors. I'm hoping to get it signed since McGrath lives pretty close to me.

[kylehess10]

Jason Bartlett 2008 full-season worn belt. The final game this belt was worn was Game 5 of the 2008 World Series. There is a splotch of dirt next to one of the holes which matches on the same exact hole in a close-up of the photo below from Game 5. I'm still trying to find another photo with a better view of the match. Also what's pretty cool about this photo is that you can see exactly how the other dirt came from on the side of the belt, and this photo shows him sliding on his side.


http://i49.tinypic.com/15ntzs2.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/23wsneq.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/vfe6iw.jpg

[jobathenut]

hockeytigers-That is a very neat item.My brother loved her.He went to her signing she did when she first started playing pro hockey.And he said she was so nice to him.He still has the picture he took of her and him together.I got it cutout at a photo place and mounted so its like a stand-up figurine thing.Man that was many years ago.Again great stick,my brother would be jealous.:)
I have a Manon Rheaume game used stick that is on one of her cards. I was told that this is the stick she used to record her first win against men.

[indyred]

Could be first photo matched belt on the site.

[Vikingshelmetguy]

Here is my 1993 Jack Del Rio Minnesota Vikings helmet. Photo match as evidenced by the red mark across the horn.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24523&stc=1&d=1241578504 http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24524&stc=1&d=1241578504

[indyred]

Here is my 1993 Jack Del Rio Minnesota Vikings helmet. Photo match as evidenced by the red mark across the horn.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24523&stc=1&d=1241578504 http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24524&stc=1&d=1241578504

Awesome match. Were did you score that one.

[tjm5711]

Devin Hester vs Saints 12/30/07. The dirt stains on the "23" perfectly match the pic.

[platinum1]

2009 Unwashed Scott Podsednik Chicago White Sox uniform.
Even the back pockets have dirt from the gloves he uses to slide.
http://www.iconsportsmedia.com/image_dir/album53889/md_AAX09053015_White_Sox_at_Royals.jpghttp://www.iconsportsmedia.com/image_dir/album53889/md_AAX09053019_White_Sox_at_Royals.jpg

[Vikingshelmetguy]

Awesome match. Were did you score that one.

I got my Jack Del Rio helmet in an Ebay auction about 6 years ago from another Vikings collector. It is probably the coolest helmet in my entire Minnesota Vikings helmet collection because of the exact photo match. A couple of years ago, I found the matching game photo of Del Rio wearing the helmet on the Getty Images website, and I almost fell out of my chair with excitement. I paid about $200 to Getty Images to obatain the license right to make a copy of the photo I found showing the photo-match. The red mark on the horn of Del Rio's helmet occurred during the 1993 (actually, January 1994) Vikings playoff game against the New York Giants. Photos I have seen from earlier in that game show that the red mark was not on the helmet in the first half of the game, but then the red mark appeared on Del Rio's helmet later in the second half of the game. So the red mark is clearly from helmet-to-helmet impact with the red stripe of a Giants helmet from that very playoff game.

[CampWest]

Billy Butler photomatched to 2009.09.09. Had 3 Doubles in the game, his fourth 3 Double game of the season, which is the first time a player has had 4+ 3 Double games in a single season since at least before 1900. Also, Butler won AL Player of the Week that week. Trying to additionally match to a 2HR game on 9/7/09, but may need to sign up for MLB.TV to pull game footage as I cannot find any still photos with enough detail for a definitive match to that game.


http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/ButlerBilly%2020090911%20pmcomparison2%20marked%20 s.jpg

[indyred]

Devin Hester vs Saints 12/30/07. The dirt stains on the "23" perfectly match the pic.

Wow, that is sweet Hester jersey and match. Did you score it from JO?

[frankneck]

Couple Saints jerseys from 2008,

Randall Gay jersey from London game vs. the Chargers

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg242/frankneck/RGay1.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg242/frankneck/RandallGay2008NewOrleansSaintsGameJ.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg242/frankneck/RandallGayLondon2.jpg


And a Devery Henderson jersey with a nice repair above the 9 on the back, got a screenshot from when the tear happened vs. the Broncos then a shot with the repair vs. the Vikings a couple weeks later

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg242/frankneck/Henderson.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg242/frankneck/Devery2008vVikingsMNF.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg242/frankneck/DeveryHenderson2008NewOrleansSaints.jpg

[Manram]

Sweet Saints jerseys

[Gremillion, j]

Couple Saints jerseys from 2008,

Randall Gay jersey from London game vs. the Chargers

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg242/frankneck/RGay1.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg242/frankneck/RandallGay2008NewOrleansSaintsGameJ.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg242/frankneck/RandallGayLondon2.jpg


And a Devery Henderson jersey with a nice repair above the 9 on the back, got a screenshot from when the tear happened vs. the Broncos then a shot with the repair vs. the Vikings a couple weeks later

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg242/frankneck/Henderson.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg242/frankneck/Devery2008vVikingsMNF.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg242/frankneck/DeveryHenderson2008NewOrleansSaints.jpg

awesome stuff. is the devery from jo?

[frankneck]

awesome stuff. is the devery from jo?

Got it from a friend of mine, think he got if from that sale they had at the Dome gift shop. Glad you like it, tough to find Saints items. Saving up some dough for some of that JO stuff.

[Gremillion, j]

Got it from a friend of mine, think he got if from that sale they had at the Dome gift shop. Glad you like it, tough to find Saints items. Saving up some dough for some of that JO stuff.

I can never find the shop in the dome that sells the GU stuff. do u know what gate its in?

[frankneck]

I can never find the shop in the dome that sells the GU stuff. do u know what gate its in?

Not 100% sure, I can never find it either. I'll see if I can on Sunday before the Vikings game, I'll let you know if I do.

[Gremillion, j]

Not 100% sure, I can never find it either. I'll see if I can on Sunday before the Vikings game, I'll let you know if I do.

alright thanks

[MLB_Authentic]

So far I have photomatched (with the very generous help of Kyle Hess) this bat to three homeruns with more possible. He hit his 9th, 10th, and 11th homeruns of 2009 with this bat. Here is a shot from just before #10

[shoremen44]

WOW... Awesome Mauer Bat

[Manram]

Nice bat

[capitalssticks]

I dont think some people here understand what the term photomatch means. Its not when you have a picture with the same style item, its the same item. Heres a Michal Neuvirth Washington Capitals stick from the 08-09 season (rookie year)

[Manram]

I dont think some people here understand what the term photomatch means. Its not when you have a picture with the same style item, its the same item. Heres a Michal Neuvirth Washington Capitals stick from the 08-09 season (rookie year)

That is a dead on photomatch, great job

[capitalssticks]

heres a better shot of just the photomatch on the neuvirth capitals stick

[MLB_Authentic]

I hope this wasnt directed at my post. Mine is dead on. Nice stick BTW.


I dont think some people here understand what the term photomatch means. Its not when you have a picture with the same style item, its the same item. Heres a Michal Neuvirth Washington Capitals stick from the 08-09 season (rookie year)

[capitalssticks]

I hope this wasnt directed at my post. Mine is dead on. Nice stick BTW.


no sir i was referring to the endless pages of same-style items not photomatched items. if u notice there are 39 pages ahead of your listing :)

[MLB_Authentic]

Yeah I know that, I just thought because it was posted right after mine maybe you were referencing mine.



no sir i was referring to the endless pages of same-style items not photomatched items. if u notice there are 39 pages ahead of your listing :)

[kylehess10]

I'd like to update this with another great full-resolution match to this bat:


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/kemp2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/kylehess1025/kemp.jpg















I just found these AMAZINGGGGGGG pictures to go with my Matt Kemp photomatch of him breaking this bat over his knee:


http://i50.tinypic.com/52x3pc.jpg

[CampWest]

Billy Butler photomatched to 2009.09.09. Had 3 Doubles in the game, his fourth 3 Double game of the season, which is the first time a player has had 4+ 3 Double games in a single season since at least before 1900. Also, Butler won AL Player of the Week that week. Trying to additionally match to a 2HR game on 9/7/09, but may need to sign up for MLB.TV to pull game footage as I cannot find any still photos with enough detail for a definitive match to that game.



Well, with some generous help from Bert/Shoremen44 in obtaining stills from the game video, I have now been able to match this 3 Double game bat additionally to a 2 HR game a couple days earlier. I've got perfect photo-matches to both HRs on 9/7/09 and the doubles on 9/9/09 and know from MLB the bat was broken on 9/11/09. In that time span Butler went 3-4, 2-3, 3-5, 2-5, 1-5 (not sure what inning the bat was broken) with a total of 2 HR and 4 Doubles, including double #45 on the season. Anyhow its safe to say this bat was the tool used for a spectacular hot streak. Below is my full sheet, with the HR at bat matches - thanks to Bert.

http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/SingleSheets/ButlerBilly%2020090911%20Sheet%20sm.jpg


And just for a little more color, here is the game recap discussion of the first home run... an absolute bomb... http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090907&content_id=6837698&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc
---
Butler wowed the Labor Day audience of 18,453 with a 442-foot shot. Catching hold of a 2-2 slider from right-hander Ervin Santana, Butler sent the drive soaring high over the left-field bullpen and against the lower glass of the new Royals Hall of Fame.
Heck, he wasn't even trying to do anything like that. His objective is to hit everything to right-center field. With the count 2-2, he just wanted a little line drive or a grounder through a hole.
Home run? Never entered his mind. Butler just got a little ahead of the pitch and pulled it to deepest left field.
"Two-strike approach, I'm not trying to hit that. I'm just trying to put the barrel on the ball and that's what happened," he said.
So it was just an accident?
"Yeah, exactly. I'm just trying to hit a line drive, get something through the infield," Butler said. "At that point, it's a close 2-1 game and I'm just trying to get something going."

Butler even outdid St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols, who on June 21 became the first to reach the Hall of Fame glass with a grand slam. But Pujols' drive was estimated at a mere 423 feet. The stadium record is Bo Jackson's 475-foot blast in 1986 against Seattle's Mike Moore.
Butler also homered in the eighth against reliever Jose Arredondo, a solo drive that was much more modest. It just cleared the left-center-field wall, estimated at 390 feet.
That gave Butler four RBIs. In the sixth, he singled to right field to score Josh Anderson for the Royals' fifth run.

[indyred]

heres a better shot of just the photomatch on the neuvirth capitals stick

Man that is a amazing match.

[Manram]

Well, with some generous help from Bert/Shoremen44 in obtaining stills from the game video, I have now been able to match this 3 Double game bat additionally to a 2 HR game a couple days earlier. I've got perfect photo-matches to both HRs on 9/7/09 and the doubles on 9/9/09 and know from MLB the bat was broken on 9/11/09. In that time span Butler went 3-4, 2-3, 3-5, 2-5, 1-5 (not sure what inning the bat was broken) with a total of 2 HR and 4 Doubles, including double #45 on the season. Anyhow its safe to say this bat was the tool used for a spectacular hot streak. Below is my full sheet, with the HR at bat matches - thanks to Bert.

http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/SingleSheets/ButlerBilly%2020090911%20Sheet%20sm.jpg


And just for a little more color, here is the game recap discussion of the first home run... an absolute bomb... http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090907&content_id=6837698&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc
---
Butler wowed the Labor Day audience of 18,453 with a 442-foot shot. Catching hold of a 2-2 slider from right-hander Ervin Santana, Butler sent the drive soaring high over the left-field bullpen and against the lower glass of the new Royals Hall of Fame.
Heck, he wasn't even trying to do anything like that. His objective is to hit everything to right-center field. With the count 2-2, he just wanted a little line drive or a grounder through a hole.
Home run? Never entered his mind. Butler just got a little ahead of the pitch and pulled it to deepest left field.
"Two-strike approach, I'm not trying to hit that. I'm just trying to put the barrel on the ball and that's what happened," he said.
So it was just an accident?
"Yeah, exactly. I'm just trying to hit a line drive, get something through the infield," Butler said. "At that point, it's a close 2-1 game and I'm just trying to get something going."

Butler even outdid St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols, who on June 21 became the first to reach the Hall of Fame glass with a grand slam. But Pujols' drive was estimated at a mere 423 feet. The stadium record is Bo Jackson's 475-foot blast in 1986 against Seattle's Mike Moore.
Butler also homered in the eighth against reliever Jose Arredondo, a solo drive that was much more modest. It just cleared the left-center-field wall, estimated at 390 feet.
That gave Butler four RBIs. In the sixth, he singled to right field to score Josh Anderson for the Royals' fifth run.

That is the NICEST billy butler bat i have ever seen!!!!

[shoremen44]

Wes... like I said before... Killer bat... congrats

[jv225]

I just picked up these 2 jerseys and have been able to photo match them both.
First one is an Anthony Spencer throwback used last season against the Chiefs and the Raiders. I've matched it to 4 photos from the Raiders game but I think this one is the best. Look at the mark on the 9 of the left sleeve.

34972
34973


Second one is a Miles Austin jersey worn last season in the first game against the Eagles where he had a 49 yd TD catch. I matched this one to 2 pics. I think this is the best though. The grass stain is pretty easy to spot on this one.

34975
34974

[jv225]

Here's a closer pic of the sleeve from the game.

34976

[Manram]

Here's a closer pic of the sleeve from the game.

34976

Sweet match, dead on

[neverfinished94]

Second one is a Miles Austin jersey worn last season in the first game against the Eagles where he had a 49 yd TD catch. I matched this one to 2 pics. I think this is the best though. The grass stain is pretty easy to spot on this one.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34975


i am beyond jealous!

[xpress34]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/JasonGiambiBIGPhoto.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/GiambiProof.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/Giambi1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/GiambiNumberProof.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/Giambi2.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/Giambi4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/GiambiProof.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/GiambiNumberProof.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/scan0005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/scan0006.jpg

- Chris

[platinum1]

2009 Dan Hudson Major League Debut game used jersey
Look at the 3 bubbles on the right side of the 4.
Also look at the color difference between the 5 and the 4.
The 5 is much wither and clean and the 4 looks off white.

[capitalssticks]

Alexander Ovechkin Game Used 2009-2010 CCM Autographed stick. Was used to assist a mike green goal on either 12-4-09 GWG or 12-28-09 waiting on more pictures to determine which date. They played carolina twice at home during the regular season. Has a great autograph which is getting really tough from him.

[soxfan]

Trying to photmatch my 2008 Jed Lowrie Red Sox bat...

the blue transfer mark in between "R" Logo and the JED LOWRIE match and the pine tar on hadle match as well as the large dirt mark under his left index finger is in the exact same spot.

But this is my opinion so please let me know what everyone thinks....

[soxfan]

Hopefully a second potential photo match.

2008 Russell Branyan Game Used and cracked Old Hickory. According to the MLB coa it was broken July 17, 2008 against Cleveland. Found 2 pics from the game the day before.

Notice the very distinc black piece of pine tar/dirt on the handle in both pictures...as well as same dirt pattern on the knob in the smaller picture.

Again, please let me know what everyone thinks!

Jeremy

macleodjeremy@hotmail.com

[Manram]

Probably is the same bat, but not a photomatch. And the piece of black dirt, is the ink spot all players use to test certain bats. I think maple

[spartakid]

Hopefully a second potential photo match.

2008 Russell Branyan Game Used and cracked Old Hickory. According to the MLB coa it was broken July 17, 2008 against Cleveland. Found 2 pics from the game the day before.

Notice the very distinc black piece of pine tar/dirt on the handle in both pictures...as well as same dirt pattern on the knob in the smaller picture.

Again, please let me know what everyone thinks!

Jeremy

macleodjeremy@hotmail.com

I believe that dot is on ink blot, which will be found on many bats (assuming it's maple) so it can't be used for photomatching.

[kudu]

Josh Barfield Lake Elsinore Storm Bat

35478

35479

[sctizzle]

2009 Brett Gardner game used Yankees helmet, covered in use/tar and perfectly matched to game 6 of the World Series!

http://i48.tinypic.com/10586sy.jpg



http://i49.tinypic.com/et5gco.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/29ei3nt.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/14m85le.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/2lng0pg.jpg

[Manram]

2009 Brett Gardner game used Yankees helmet, covered in use/tar and perfectly matched to game 6 of the World Series!

http://i48.tinypic.com/10586sy.jpg



http://i49.tinypic.com/et5gco.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/29ei3nt.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/14m85le.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/2lng0pg.jpg


That is a beautiful helmet. Great pick up

[sctizzle]

Thanks!

Here is another great match to a huge scratch on the side of the helmet. This was before game 1 of the WS:
http://i49.tinypic.com/2rxz2h4.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/2dquf05.jpg


That is a beautiful helmet. Great pick up

[gingi79]

Said it before, Hockey is just so much easier to photo-match. 2006/07 Home Navy Roberto Luongo Vancouver Canucks. It's a MeiGray shirt, so authenticity was never a question but it just feels so good to get not 1 but 2 dead on photo-matches in one picture.

Someone asked about a "true" photo-match. This would be a photographic answer.

[Mat2786@aol.com]

I finally photo matched my Ryan Howard game used helmet. I got it back in 2007 at a phillies auction. I photo matched to september 26, 2006 his MVP year. The pics don't show the marks real well but if you blow up the ryan howard pic, you can see the big scuff mark, there both in the same spot. Also once again the pics don't show it real well but in the second pic its has all the black marks in a line, exactly the same as in the pic.

[Manram]

I finally photo matched my Ryan Howard game used helmet. I got it back in 2007 at a phillies auction. I photo matched to september 26, 2006 his MVP year. The pics don't show the marks real well but if you blow up the ryan howard pic, you can see the big scuff mark, there both in the same spot. Also once again the pics don't show it real well but in the second pic its has all the black marks in a line, exactly the same as in the pic.

I have to say.... That is a nice helmet. Nice job

[soxfan]

OK, so as I get more experience under my belt, I think I have finally found a photo match for this Russell Branyan bat.

It is MLB authenticated as craked on July 17, 2009 and the picture below is from July 16, 2009. Notice the black mark on the bottom of the barrell as well as the black line on the top, past the Old Hickory sticker...its a black grain mark within the wood of the bat...

Let me know what everyone thinks...

http://sn113w.snt113.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=788821e7-232e-11df-8779-002264c202d0&Aux=14|0|8CC85526200CF30||

And here is my bat...
http://sn113w.snt113.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=1&messageId=b419e465-232f-11df-a5e6-00215ad6b006&Aux=14|0|8CC85539B5E5DF0||

http://sn113w.snt113.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=b419e465-232f-11df-a5e6-00215ad6b006&Aux=14|0|8CC85539B5E5DF0||

Thanks

Jeremy
macleodjeremy@hotmail.com

[Manram]

OK, so as I get more experience under my belt, I think I have finally found a photo match for this Russell Branyan bat.

It is MLB authenticated as craked on July 17, 2009 and the picture below is from July 16, 2009. Notice the black mark on the bottom of the barrell as well as the black line on the top, past the Old Hickory sticker...its a black grain mark within the wood of the bat...

Let me know what everyone thinks...

http://sn113w.snt113.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=788821e7-232e-11df-8779-002264c202d0&Aux=14|0|8CC85526200CF30||

And here is my bat...
http://sn113w.snt113.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=1&messageId=b419e465-232f-11df-a5e6-00215ad6b006&Aux=14|0|8CC85539B5E5DF0||

http://sn113w.snt113.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=b419e465-232f-11df-a5e6-00215ad6b006&Aux=14|0|8CC85539B5E5DF0||



Thanks

Jeremy
macleodjeremy@hotmail.com

The pics did not come up

[soxfan]

REALLY?

They are up when I look at it and even in the quote that is on your reply they come up.....

I wonder why that is?

[Manram]

Maybe it is my computer....... sorry

[soxfan]

No Manram, you are right, bow I cant see them either...frustrating!

I will continue to try, but I will email you as well to get your opinion, as you are a senior member and seem to have an extensive eye and knowledge of photmatching.

Jeremy

macleodjeremy@hotmail.com

[soxfan]

Let me try again....

[capitalssticks]

Ive posted several pics of this ovechkin photomatched stick in the march pick ups thread

[Mulligans]

David Wright August 4th 2009.....

[Manram]

You don't see many photomatched pants, besides the ones that kyle has :D

[Laser110]

Here is just two of many in the collection.
The Rafalski, I took the pic of him talking to Scott Stevens

Scott

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv298/laser110/290923376jwXAJW_ph.jpg

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv298/laser110/290442790MUaJhL_ph.jpg

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv298/laser110/rafalskiphotomatch5.jpg

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv298/laser110/Melky928-Front.jpg

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv298/laser110/Melky928-Match3.jpg

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv298/laser110/Melky928-Match2.jpg

[jgoldstein2000]

Dwight Evans 1978... match to a BB card.

[kylehess10]

I found another match for my Felipe Lopez Reds helmet:



http://i41.tinypic.com/6r2alh.jpg

[sctizzle]

Just got this one directly from the player, Oskars Bartulis, who is a rookie on the Flyers. He played for Latvia during the Olympics and this one is photo matched to their playoff game in the Olympics, where they lost in OT. The blade tape doesn't show a lot of use as it was re-taped late in the game or OT and then barely saw any use after that. Oskars signed it nice and big on the blade, but signed his Flyers #3 instead.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2iae7x2.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/ieplys.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/vi0eww.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/2jbmu84.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/33wr347.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/i38kcj.jpg

[MileHighFan]

http://i42.tinypic.com/2v81dv7.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/rrli4m.jpg

[CollectGU]

http://i42.tinypic.com/2v81dv7.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/rrli4m.jpg


Where is the photomatch on the Anderson jersey?

Dave

[MileHighFan]

Where is the photomatch on the Anderson jersey?

Dave
Sorry, should have pointed it out. The second "E" in his last name was actually an "O", as they spelled his name incorrectly. A quick fix was made, cutting the right vertical side of the "O" off, then cutting that piece in half, and sewing it horizontally across the middle of what used to be an "O", creating an "E".

It's very noticeable in the picture of the back of the jersey I posted, as well as the capture of him standing in the jersey with his back to the camera.

[spartakid]

Sorry, should have pointed it out. The second "E" in his last name was actually an "O", as they spelled his name incorrectly. A quick fix was made, cutting the right vertical side of the "O" off, then cutting that piece in half, and sewing it horizontally across the middle of what used to be an "O", creating an "E".

It's very noticeable in the picture of the back of the jersey I posted, as well as the capture of him standing in the jersey with his back to the camera.

Very cool story behind that jersey, nice pick-up.

[dabears10]

2009 Jay Cutler game worn Nov. 12, 2009 @ 49ers photo matched

[indyred]

Milehighfan

Sweet birdman Nuggets green. Did they auction those on NBA.com. He is such a character on the court. Meigray Photo is nice addition. Cool how they did that last E from O.

[Mulligans]

I love the Cutler.....Let me know if its ever looking for a new home!

[sportscentury]

http://i42.tinypic.com/2v81dv7.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/rrli4m.jpg

Nicest Birdman jersey I've ever seen. Congrats on a terrific pick-up.

[shafrancollectibles.com]

Daniel Murphy Mets jersey from August 2, 2009:

http://www.shafrancollectibles.com/media/f/a20791d127bbe51281e0c1_m.JPGhttp://www.shafrancollectibles.com/media/f/a20791d127bace4d93d78b_m.jpg

[CollectGU]

Sorry, should have pointed it out. The second "E" in his last name was actually an "O", as they spelled his name incorrectly. A quick fix was made, cutting the right vertical side of the "O" off, then cutting that piece in half, and sewing it horizontally across the middle of what used to be an "O", creating an "E".

It's very noticeable in the picture of the back of the jersey I posted, as well as the capture of him standing in the jersey with his back to the camera.

Really cool story and photo match....Congrats

Dave

[ryu33]

jose canseco batting helmet

http://blogimg.goo.ne.jp/user_image/35/57/360c8715c91666ad9de189eda558ff07.jpg

Sports Illustrated 8/12/1990




http://blogimg.goo.ne.jp/user_image/7e/79/e4d83fb9d82d806590f507304f2e1650.jpg
http://blogimg.goo.ne.jp/user_image/5e/99/f56923f7d0d6bc583702213b2ebd55c8.jpg


http://blogimg.goo.ne.jp/user_image/49/dc/c26df770fc0748cbc471da212e8e6631.jpg

jose canseco used helmet 1990 ... may be・・・

[shoremen44]

NICELY done on the canseco!!!

[MileHighFan]

Thanks for all the kind words towards the Andersen. Hadn't posted it on here, and figured it was appropriate with the second annual Green Week kicking off last night, and the Nuggets Playing

Milehighfan

Sweet birdman Nuggets green. Did they auction those on NBA.com. He is such a character on the court. Meigray Photo is nice addition. Cool how they did that last E from O.
Yes, they auction off the set from the April 2 game against the Jazz on NBA.com. (Which is how I got mine)

The also wore the Green uniforms on April 4 against the Clippers, and that set was autographed, then auctioned off live at the Pepsi Center during game 1 of round 1 of the '09 playoffs against the Hornets.

[capitalssticks]

2 Alexander Ovechkin Game Used sticks, one from 3-28-10 and is double photomatched on both sides. Both sides of the blade and several spots that are peeling on the shaft. the second is my first Ovechkin goal scored photomatched stick to a game on 3-8-10 vs Dallas. Several matches on the stick, the handle tape, the label on the back of the shaft and several white spots on the back of the shaft.

[skipcarayislegend]

Great Ovechkin match. How many of his sticks do you have in your collection?

[capitalssticks]

i have 18 today, but at the rate i buy and sell them, that could be very different tomorrow

[capitalssticks]

More Capitals, Jose Theodore Glove and blocker and Michal Neuvirths Glove

[Texstros]

2007 Carlos Lee - Used 7/25/07 thru 7/27/07
Thanks Kyle for your help!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a120/txnfan/Shawn%20Stuff/Picture523.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a120/txnfan/Shawn%20Stuff/Picture524.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a120/txnfan/Shawn%20Stuff/Picture527.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a120/txnfan/Shawn%20Stuff/Picture528.jpg

[soxfan]

Been a while since this has bumped, and this is posted on a different thread, but I am really excited about this photomatch.

Jose Lopez GU bat from July 29, 2008....he hit his 8th HR of '08 and it was also Ichiro's 3000th hit game.

Nice pickup from the Mariners Team Store...lucky to find a well used bat HR bat, and it be from a "Milestone Game".....

Jeremy
macleodjeremy@hotmail.com

[soxfan]

Sorry...missing a few pics.

[ryu33]

http://blogimg.goo.ne.jp/user_image/22/e6/d27096ce3a081f1b5b0dc897e9ff352e.jpg

sports Magazine 1991 april

helmet zoom!!!

http://blogimg.goo.ne.jp/user_image/78/56/ba32609c38df139fd7824e3bd94b1b6e.jpg

http://blogimg.goo.ne.jp/user_image/5e/99/f56923f7d0d6bc583702213b2ebd55c8.jpghttp://blogimg.goo.ne.jp/user_image/6e/12/35cd564e0c0d6c2559b3aba637714da5.jpg




jose------canseco!!!!!! My Favorite MLB Player!!!!:D :D :D

[neverfinished94]

Awesome Canseco photomatch!

[capitalssticks]

photomatched an alexander ovechkin stick to a game at verizon on 3-30-10

[skier14]

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz295/coloskier/LS1.jpghttp://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz295/coloskier/LSphotomatch1.pnghttp://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz295/coloskier/LSphotomatch3.pnghttp://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz295/coloskier/LS3.jpg

This is my first photomatch.

[cigarman44]

Finally found a jersey match.

You can see the long thread coming off the "a" in Cardinals. In the dugout shot it rounds up and goes into the bat. Pics are from 8-17-2009. Rick homered in that game. Probably worn most of the latter half of the year.

[LIMATIME]

Here is Jose Lima's Game Worn Hat that he wore after September 11th to honor the FDNY & NYPD. I have known Jose since 1999, and he gave me this cap after his September 25th, 2001 start at KC, while he was pitching for the Detroit Tigers. I have a large Lima Time collection I will post pics of this week. RIP Jose Lima, It's Lima Time, BELIEVE IT!!!

[Tay1038]

Monthly update. Early this month I picked up a nice set of game-used autographed spikes of Justin Morneau. Both cleats are signed and inscribed. Also was able to snag a Road Grey Torri Hunter GU Twins Jersey from the Pro Shop the follow day and a pair of Kent Hrbek GU batting gloves from a fellow forum member.

This week I completed a deal for a nice Justin Morneau GU Home Alternate Blue Jersey that was signed. This jersey originated from the 2008 Minnesota Twins Autograph Party Silent Auction.

[halzeus]

Here's the 2007 Donovan Warren Michigan home gamer I bought from JO Sports through Best Offer Program.
I was able to find some photo matches. Thank you JO Sports and GUU!!
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/halzeus/Michigan%20Wolverines/th_3746_2.jpg (http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/halzeus/Michigan%20Wolverines/?action=view&current=3746_2.jpg) http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/halzeus/Michigan%20Wolverines/th_3746_1.jpg (http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/halzeus/Michigan%20Wolverines/?action=view&current=3746_1.jpg) http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/halzeus/Michigan%20Wolverines/th_3746_9.jpg (http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/halzeus/Michigan%20Wolverines/?action=view&current=3746_9.jpg) http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/halzeus/Michigan%20Wolverines/th_3746_7.jpg (http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/halzeus/Michigan%20Wolverines/?action=view&current=3746_7.jpg)
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/halzeus/Michigan%20Wolverines/th_Photomatch1.jpg (http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/halzeus/Michigan%20Wolverines/?action=view&current=Photomatch1.jpg) http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/halzeus/Michigan%20Wolverines/th_Photomatch3.jpg (http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/halzeus/Michigan%20Wolverines/?action=view&current=Photomatch3.jpg)

[cigarman44]

My newest match. Rick Ankiel model used by Mike Aviles. Mike went 3-for-4 with a homerun. Used bat in all 4 AB's.

[Manram]

My newest match. Rick Ankiel model used by Mike Aviles. Mike went 3-for-4 with a homerun. Used bat in all 4 AB's.

Sweet bat and nice match

[Mulligans]

With the help of the Hockey Tigers, I was able to pick up this nice Tom Brady on Ebay. It is a perfect photomatch to the AFC Wildcard game played on January 7th 2007 featuring the Pats. vs. the Jets.

When you are holding it in your hands, it matches up in at least 5 different places, but it gets a bit challenging when you take the photos with the flash.

By far my best find ever and unfortunately it is not for sale!

[Dewey2007]

With the help of the Hockey Tigers, I was able to pick up this nice Tom Brady on Ebay. It is a perfect photomatch to the AFC Wildcard game played on January 7th 2007 featuring the Pats. vs. the Jets.

When you are holding it in your hands, it matches up in at least 5 different places, but it gets a bit challenging when you take the photos with the flash.

By far my best find ever and unfortunately it is not for sale!

Nice pickup! Did you get the handwarmer that was listed with it too?

[Mulligans]

Unfortunately not.....that actually belonged to Mr. Bledsoe and he wasn't letting it go.:(

[2000mvpfan]

2008 Cole Hamels LVS:
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/81693786.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/blackberrypics295.jpg

2009 Giambi A's TBTC:
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/giambiphotomatch.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/g001.jpg

2007 Giambi NYY home pinstripe:
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/77228924.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/giambibargainingchips046.jpg

2007 Giambi NYY spring training home opener batting helmet:
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/73462483.jpghttp://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/73462475.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/rookiecard004.jpg

[2000mvpfan]

2009 Giambi Rockies helmet:
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/90985223.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/2000mvpfan_giambi/blackberrypics164.jpg

[MichaelofSF]

2010 Billy Butler game used bat
photo/tv matched

[capitalssticks]

2010 Billy Butler game used bat
photo/tv matched

now thats a photomatch

[cigarman44]

2010 Billy Butler game used bat
photo/tv matched


Lifesize photo match! Now can you send me a 50 inch pic from the same game of Mike Aviles using Rick Ankiel's bat? :p

[skier14]

Those are some nice Giambi Items. I especially like that rockies helmet. Nice photomatches.

[jscott0688]

I've also posted this in the item's wanted section on a Troy Percival thread, but I wanted to post it here too. I've had this jersey for a couple of years now, but it wasn't until today that I was actually able to photomatch it.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/4678/1002136f.th.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/1002136f.jpg/)

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3094/1002137h.th.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/i/1002137h.jpg/)

Luckily this jersey had a very distinctive feature that I knew would be helpful in photomatching. This is a picture of the stitching of the bat knob on my Percival jersey...

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/5590/1002149.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/i/1002149.jpg/)

And this is what it should look like:

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5379/1002151r.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/i/1002151r.jpg/)

Recently, I was finally able to track down a promising photo online from a Chicago photographer from 9-18-07 at Wrigley Field, so I ordered one in an 11X14 and here's the scan:

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/8941/percival.th.jpg (http://img63.imageshack.us/i/percival.jpg/)

As you can see from the photo, I think it's pretty safe to say that I have a match. For comparison, here's a photo in which he is obviously not wearing my jersey:

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3438/75541348ghyf.th.jpg (http://img717.imageshack.us/i/75541348ghyf.jpg/)

[CampWest]

2010 Billy Butler game used bat
photo/tv matched


I like it. I like it alot. Looks like an awesome bat. I'm jealous.

[tigerfan4]

http://i541.photobucket.com/albums/gg396/djamesdlaw/100_1696.jpg
http://i541.photobucket.com/albums/gg396/djamesdlaw/HuntHulaJersey2.jpg
http://i541.photobucket.com/albums/gg396/djamesdlaw/100_1697.jpg
http://i541.photobucket.com/albums/gg396/djamesdlaw/HuntHulaJersey5.jpg

[spartanservitto]

Alfonso Soriano game used bat used from at least April 13, 2009 -April 23, 2009.

Notice the two black markings, its sharpie on the bat, i was almost mad when I got it because I thought soriano did it after the fact when he signed it, if you notice the black marking on the handle, the tape actually goes over it, so he must have done it before hand. The markings in sync with the middle logo, as well as the darkening on the handle, as well as proportion of pine tar. I think it's dead on.

[solarlottry]

Here is a photomatched Kevin Fagan home 1988 49ers shirt worn against the NO Saints on 12/11/88 in a 49ers victory 30-17. Note the exact same wear pattern on the front shoulders and on the front numbers. Please let me know what you think. Thanks


always looking for quality 49ers shirts with good $$$$ paid!

garciajones@yahoo.com

http://photobucket.com/Fagan49

[capitalssticks]

Just purchased a ton of Varlamovs equipment, pretty easy to match up

[capitalssticks]

Just purchased a ton of Varlamovs equipment, pretty easy to match up
forgot to hit upload, sorry

[ajdaman42]

Picked up this Pudge bat because I was able to photo match it to a couple spring training games this year. Bat shows excellent use with a ton of pine tar on the handle. Unfortunately my camera doesn't take the greatest pics.

[metsbats]

I just received this 2009 Ryan Church game used bat which I think I photo matched to this photo from that July 9th 2009 game. The MLB hologram is from this July 9th 2009 game.

Hard to see but the ball mark pattern in the photo seems to line up with the bat as well as the pine tar.

[metsbats]

I just received this 2009 Ryan Church game used bat which I think I photo matched to this photo from that July 9th 2009 game. The MLB hologram is from this July 9th 2009 game.

Hard to see but the ball mark pattern in the photo seems to line up with the bat as well as the pine tar.

Here's a closeup.

[ncbadges]

1997 Henry Ellard
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/ncbadges/ellard.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/ncbadges/104_3596.jpg

[justinwc80]

Griffey pants, great repairs to match

[ncbadges]

2006 Patrick Watkins
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/ncbadges/watkins1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/ncbadges/watkins2.jpg

[Dach0sen0ne]

Austin Jackson game used Danny Worth bat.

[nycpropain]

ncbadges I am not seeing a photomatch? Am I missing marks or something?

[spartakid]

ncbadges I am not seeing a photomatch? Am I missing marks or something?

Ditto

[lakeerie92]

2006 Patrick Watkins
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/ncbadges/watkins1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e50/ncbadges/watkins2.jpg
The clip on the side of the helmet doesn't match. It isn't the same clip because if it was just aging the two on the front would have changed too, so that doesnt help your photomatch either.

[kylehess10]

Austin Jackson game used Danny Worth bat.


This one is VERY nice. I love bats where the ink transfers are so distinct (especially on blonde BWP, Marucci, & X-Bats)

[spartanservitto]

This one is VERY nice. I love bats where the ink transfers are so distinct (especially on blonde BWP, Marucci, & X-Bats)

How much did that Worth bat go for, I was so jealous, I wanted that so bad.

[kylehess10]

How much did that Worth bat go for, I was so jealous, I wanted that so bad.


What Worth bat??

[spartakid]

What Worth bat??

It's Worth's bat use by Jackson

[kylehess10]

It's Worth's bat use by Jackson


I think you have the wrong person lol :D

[Dach0sen0ne]

How much did that Worth bat go for, I was so jealous, I wanted that so bad.

$138, I was very excited.

[spartanservitto]

$138, I was very excited.

Did you post in the wanteds about it, I hoped you would have got that bat, it was such a perfect photomatch... beautiful bat, congrats!

-Tony