Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

[ryu33]

I GOT MIGUEL CABRERA USED AUTO HELMET.
BUT HELMET NUMBER IS NONE.What do you guys think?

[tigerdale]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

The hologram looks to be authenticating the signature, not the helmet itself..I don't know much about how the marlins label their helmets.

[Lokee]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

In my own opinion that is a SIGNED Cabrera as per the MLB Authentication sticker information. There should be a number directly above the MLB symbol on the back. I guess it could have been removed.

[spartakid]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

It appears to be an authentic Marlins helmet. As people have said, the holo is for the signature. My guess is that the helmets were disposed of or recycled and someone got Cabrera to sign one. Odds are good he didn't use it. I remember seeing a Hanley helmet similar to this one with the mlb holo and signature on the bill without a number on the back. Any connection?

[ryu33]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

thank you,tigerdale,lokee,spartakid
cabrera not used ?oh,my god!!
I got it auction is mlb auction.
auction title ''marlins charity auction - miguel cabrera autographed game used helmet''

I　believed title・・・ If I had known cabrera not used helmet, I wouldn't get it....

[tigerdale]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

I'm not saying it wasn't used by him, but not saying it was either. Its one of those things where it could be game used...but by who? Maybe if another forum member has a Cabrera helmet, they could check the size & see if it matches yours...thats a start.....

[Lokee]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

And my post was my own opinion.

Here is a Tigers one that MLB auctions sold

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=101802449&prmenbr=33072944&aunbr=102149159

[LastingsMilledge85]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

And my post was my own opinion.

Here is a Tigers one that MLB auctions sold

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncomm...unbr=102149159

Seeing that helmet really concerns me as no one on the Tigers wore the old style helmets in 2008. The last years they wore them was 2006 as they switched as a team to the coolflo helmets in 2007.

[tigerdale]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

Seeing that helmet really concerns me as no one on the Tigers wore the old style helmets in 2008. The last years they wore them was 2006 as they switched as a team to the coolflo helmets in 2007.

Yes, I agree w/ this too.......

[ryu33]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?



gettyimages hanley ramirez
this helmet is looks like none number.

[gameused]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

Did some digging and found a photo of Miguel Cabrera from a game on June 16, 2007......notice the front sticker on the helmet, the tip of the Marlin fin is not in the same location as your signed helmet. Dan Uggla has his number on the back of his helmet.

Also, found two late season photos from Sept. 11 & 12, 2007 and Cabrera's number 24 is present on the back of his helmet.

My gut feeling is that this helmet was not worn by Cabrera and MLB is only authenticating the autograph.

Hope this helps......Bobby

[ryu33]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

thank you gameused.


Mail was sent to MLB.COM AUCTION yesterday.

"""REALＬY MIGUEL CABRERA USED HELMET?
HELMET NUMBER IS NONE..."""

MLB.COM.AUCTION ANSWER...

"""Dear Customer,

Thank you for contacting us.

The helmet is real.

Best Regards,
RP, MLB.com Auctions """


MAY I believe answer of mlb.com.auction???
How do you guys think?

[tigerdale]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

well, I think the helmet is real, a real used helmet....actually signed by Miguel. The question is did he use it or someone else....I don't know. Maybe instead of contacting MLB, try contacting the Marlins & see if someone there could give you any insite from that signing.

[joelsabi]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

well, I think the helmet is real, a real used helmet....actually signed by Miguel. The question is did he use it or someone else....I don't know. Maybe instead of contacting MLB, try contacting the Marlins & see if someone there could give you any insite from that signing.

Based on MLB's vague response, I agree with the assessment. There were other Cabrera items signed too on this session. The bat would be interesting to see since it mentions his number in the comment section. Would be interesting to know who had the signing session, who the actual dealer who paid for the autograph session. There are over 200 signed Marlins items over a two day period. 693041-693242. Can some of these 200 items be game used? Yes but that is not what MLB is guaranteeing.

Ryu33, why did you not specify what you were questioning about the helmet to MLB? Don't make it a yes or no type question or you get an a short response like what you got. If you paid good money for it, I think you are entitled to know what you specifically bought.

[joelsabi]

Re: Miguel Cabrera Used Helmet?

Seeing that helmet really concerns me as no one on the Tigers wore the old style helmets in 2008. The last years they wore them was 2006 as they switched as a team to the coolflo helmets in 2007.

If this helps with photo/video searching, this was in the Description of the Charity Auction: Is the wording saying both helmet and lineupcard were used on April 15. 2005?

Place a bid on a Miguel Cabrera autographed game used helmet along with a 2005 line up card from his April 19, 2005 start when the Marlins faced the Nationals, autographed by former Marlins manager Jack McKeon. Cabrera started his major league career with the Fish in 2003.


Images of Cabrera from around that date.

http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?query=z.i.H4sIAAAAAAAEAO29B2AcSZYlJi9tynt_SvVK1-B0oQiAYBMk2JBAEOzBiM3mkuwdaUcjKasqgcplVmVdZhZAzO2dvPfee--999577733ujudTif33_8_XGZkAWz2zkrayZ4hgKrIHz9-fB8_In7dfLn91etf49f4NX6PX_dskV3kvyb9-pj-_5suiot1XqbTbFLndZb-miN882v8Br_G8PNrmp9JXVXty6zOFs2vrZ_9Wvj_7g5-_d1N-98M__xG9P9f793r6-b0nYHxa3p_87vZufn119TfAe7Xzs6ntkv_D_T5a-5wj4vWvel-_3WocWm_sH_hvV-X_qgXFmz456-Pj3bx16_Hn08sjM7f_Np5CMX-yVB2LJTzDhT3N79Wh1Dsnwxlz0KpO1Dc30SZ3LzEfzB5fg0l0y4-_Q3N178x_gHhiCb5ynz6awZ__dr5pLHfmD-Y2LnDwfv918pdc-_3X7tZrezn-MPg-FvZFy-n7kX3-69T1R6r2L_4q0nuf2X-wvNrz66W5vdf0_zx6-KdZu2NJ_jr184zh4H_B_2-8r-wf_y6TQAt_PPXmebv3GvBX7_2u2fPHSvTH_aLrPbQ9v74jZpptcqfrJez0qNv8KkB-OOA82DnPn7_dYi91rZ58BexhhMW_49f70V-lTet_vh_ADOmm7AwBAAA&sx=AllEditorial#35

auction listing: http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncomm...unbr=116246876