Forum readers-
Last year, Hunt Auctions offered a 1977 Phillies Carlton road jersey in their auction. It was described as all original. A fellow Forum reader won it and sent it to me for my inspection. Although not noted in the original description, there was a faint outline of another name written in the collar next to the original chain-stitched CARLTON. Likewise, the nameplate on back was not original. It appeared as though someone had tried to take various letters from several road nameplates, and make the name CARLTON. As a result, the C and A were not correctly angled. It should be noted that the Phillies were known to send their game jerseys down to their various minor league teams for additional use. Once discovered, the buyer contacted David Hunt and the folks at MEARS with these issues. As per the MEARS guidelines, a full refund was made to the buyer. The jersey was then relisted in the next Hunts auction, with these issues clearly noted.
I have been contacted by two Forum Readers about my thoughts on the 1977 Carlton jersey in the current Grey Flannel auction. It appears to be the same jersey (can't see the NIC), based upon the year/set and also the inconsistencies with the name plate. I have contacted the folks at Grey Flannel, and informed them of not only the history with this jersey, but also the fact that this jersey was sold at Hunts with the problems noted. Their listing makes no mention of these issues, and identifies the jersey as all original. As of this post, I have not heard back.
I have already been part of one Forum reader’s heartache with this jersey, and I would hate to have this happen again. Although it is a real Carlton Phillies jersey, it does have alterations that should be made aware to any potential buyer. If you have any questions on this or any Phillies jersey, please let me know.
Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net
Here is the Grey Flannel listing:
1977 Steve Carlton Philadelphia Phillies Game-Used Road Jersey
Lot # 220
Known simply as "Lefty," Steve Carlton was one of the most successful pitchers in the modern era. In his 23-year career he recorded six 20-win seasons. He was the league leader in wins five times, led in ERA in 1972, and led in strikeouts five seasons. Carlton was named to the All-Star team ten times, and was the first pitcher to win four Cy Young Awards. He also had a 3.22 lifetime ERA to go with his 329 wins. On the left front tail of this blue road zippered front jersey is the "Wilson" manufacturer's size 46 tag. Below that is a striptag with "77 2" embroidered on it. On the inside back collar is a striptag with "Carlton" embroidered on it. On the left breast of the jersey is the Phillies "P" logo. On the right breast and on the back is the player number "32." Across the back is "CARLTON" on a blue nameplate. All lettering and numbering is done in burgundy on white tackle twill. The jersey shows nice game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind.
Reserve Price: $1,000
Current Bid: $0
Current Time: August 07, 2006 04:22:09 PM
Last year, Hunt Auctions offered a 1977 Phillies Carlton road jersey in their auction. It was described as all original. A fellow Forum reader won it and sent it to me for my inspection. Although not noted in the original description, there was a faint outline of another name written in the collar next to the original chain-stitched CARLTON. Likewise, the nameplate on back was not original. It appeared as though someone had tried to take various letters from several road nameplates, and make the name CARLTON. As a result, the C and A were not correctly angled. It should be noted that the Phillies were known to send their game jerseys down to their various minor league teams for additional use. Once discovered, the buyer contacted David Hunt and the folks at MEARS with these issues. As per the MEARS guidelines, a full refund was made to the buyer. The jersey was then relisted in the next Hunts auction, with these issues clearly noted.
I have been contacted by two Forum Readers about my thoughts on the 1977 Carlton jersey in the current Grey Flannel auction. It appears to be the same jersey (can't see the NIC), based upon the year/set and also the inconsistencies with the name plate. I have contacted the folks at Grey Flannel, and informed them of not only the history with this jersey, but also the fact that this jersey was sold at Hunts with the problems noted. Their listing makes no mention of these issues, and identifies the jersey as all original. As of this post, I have not heard back.
I have already been part of one Forum reader’s heartache with this jersey, and I would hate to have this happen again. Although it is a real Carlton Phillies jersey, it does have alterations that should be made aware to any potential buyer. If you have any questions on this or any Phillies jersey, please let me know.
Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net
Here is the Grey Flannel listing:
1977 Steve Carlton Philadelphia Phillies Game-Used Road Jersey
Lot # 220
Known simply as "Lefty," Steve Carlton was one of the most successful pitchers in the modern era. In his 23-year career he recorded six 20-win seasons. He was the league leader in wins five times, led in ERA in 1972, and led in strikeouts five seasons. Carlton was named to the All-Star team ten times, and was the first pitcher to win four Cy Young Awards. He also had a 3.22 lifetime ERA to go with his 329 wins. On the left front tail of this blue road zippered front jersey is the "Wilson" manufacturer's size 46 tag. Below that is a striptag with "77 2" embroidered on it. On the inside back collar is a striptag with "Carlton" embroidered on it. On the left breast of the jersey is the Phillies "P" logo. On the right breast and on the back is the player number "32." Across the back is "CARLTON" on a blue nameplate. All lettering and numbering is done in burgundy on white tackle twill. The jersey shows nice game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind.
Reserve Price: $1,000
Current Bid: $0
Current Time: August 07, 2006 04:22:09 PM
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