What's your favorite "common" jersey in your collection?

[commando]

I just got this baby today, and it's going to look nice on my wall! Ok, so many of you will not get too excited about a common 1984 Seattle Mariners jersey. But I think this is a real looker, especially in person. Vibrant colors, great embroidery, and a classic style (this came from a private collection, not the now-famous Mariners team find).

It's fun doing a little research on the things you own. This jersey is tagged set 1 for 1983, but Jack Perconte, whose name is on the back, did not join the club until the following year. I thought it might have also been worn by Tony Bernazard, who wore the number 14 for the M's in 1983, but there is no evidence of a nameplate change. Perconte is obviously the sole wearer of this shirt, which shows moderate use. 1984 was also Perconte's best year in the majors, batting .294 with 29 stolen bases.

Perconte's uncle Frank was a member of the 101st Airborne Division during World War II and is a featured soldier in the Band of Brothers series.

If any of you have a favorite "common" jersey and/or story to go with it, I'd love to hear it. This thread is about the love!

[Shipp_96]

I'm game for this thread. I have posted this jersey before on other threads, but it remains my favorite conversation piece. The jersey and cleats are the only ones EVER worn in an official NFL game by Jordan Norwood, against ATL. He dressed for one game only as an Eagle, and is now with the Browns but has yet to play in a regular season game with them.

I got the jersey sold to me as a game issue, but after doing my homework and some research, I proved it was actually game worn due to the smell, hit marks and photos of when he played against ATL. I even got the Eagles to reissue me another COA from game issued to game worn (with Mei Grays assistance)! Pretty cool!!

It's a jersey that would mean little to anyone who is not a Penn State fan, but to us Nittany Lion alums, it is a legendary piece that gets me some nice clout on other PSU boards :). It will also always be significant, because no matter what he does from this point on, this will always be his first game worn jersey and cleats in the NFL.

[solarlottry]

One of my favorite all time 49ers is Jeff Ulbrich. He played 10 seasons for the 49ers until injury derailed his career. He is now linebackers coach for the Seahawks. This is his rookie throwback with team letter worn on MNF.

Always buying 49ers gamers and ANY 1994 49er gamer. Paying a finders fee for the right shirt.

Paul
garciajones@yahoo.com

[LEGEND33]

Wang Zhizhi rookie jersey, the first asian player to play in the NBA
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[commando]

All three examples shown are awesome! It's easy to appreciate the history behind a Jeter or Manning jersey, but I think a non sports fan would appreciate the jerseys on this thread just as much -- the stories behind them are really cool.

[LEGEND33]

Michael Williams 1993-94.
NBA All time leader for consecutive free throws made (97)
from March,24 1993 to January 7, 1994

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[LEGEND33]

The "SHORTEST" (Bogues) and the "TALLEST" (Bol and Muresan) players in NBA history
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[jppopma]

Most of my hometown players would be considered commons. Not sure if I would be able to choose any one of them over the others.

Nice to see that others appreciate the jerseys for what they are and not the player's who wore them. As a bottom feeder, I am always buying common jerseys based on style and looks.

[Mattapan03]

Most of my hometown players would be considered commons. Not sure if I would be able to choose any one of them over the others.

Nice to see that others appreciate the jerseys for what they are and not the player's who wore them. As a bottom feeder, I am always buying common jerseys based on style and looks.

I buy jersey's based on my hometown as well, so most are commons. I really appreciate them, they hold special meaning to me, not sure if anyone else would.

[commando]

More interesting stuff from forum members! I'd like to see that Muresan jersey in a full-length frame!!!

Speaking of frames, here's the Perconte now. I have a mid-1980s theme here, with a 1984/85 USFL Houston Gamblers helmet, 1984 Topps "Supers" proof sheet and two 1983 Mother's Cookies promo sheets.

If you have an office or store, a common but interesting framed jersey makes a great conversation piece.

[beaglegypsy003]

Wat Misaka who played three games for the New York Knicks during the 1946 or 47 season, is considered as the first Asian player. He played at the University of Utah.

[LEGEND33]

Was born in Ogden, Utah
He was the first player of Asian descent and the first non- caucasian person to play in the NBA
(from Wik)i

[mlbforeverhomer]

Orlando Cabrera MLB cert. 2010 Playoff road jersey used in Roy Halladay's perfect game!!!

[mlbforeverhomer]

Orlando Cabrera MLB cert. 2010 Playoff road jersey used in Roy Halladay's perfect game!!!

CorrectIon Halladay's no-no

[beaglegypsy003]

This is my Jason Rivers game-used Koolau Hurricanes (Hawaii Pro Football League) from this past season, which I was also able to photo match. Rivers set an NCAA bowl record in 2006 with 308 receiving yards versus Arizona State. I also have his team issued Tennessee Titans jersey (thanks to Preston). As a collector of University of Hawaii football players, this was a real treat to get.

[sox83cubs84]

Most of the jerseys in my collection are "commons", but at the top are 1995 Cubs BP jerseys, worn, of pitchers Bob Patterson and Kent Bottenfield, both of which were given to me directly from them during the season.

Dave Miedema

[flaco1801]

All my shirts are "commons" i have most types from the 70s-80s.. always washed and worn out and about...how do you decide which side of a jersey to frame?...

[godwulf]

While I haven't actually gotten around to framing any of my jerseys, of course I still have to think about which side to display, and, if I'm getting a jersey signed, which side to have the player autograph.

For me, if the player's name is on the back of the jersey, that's kind of a no-brainer...but since so many of mine are from the minor leagues, with no NOB, I usually will go with the front, where the team name is displayed; of course, sometimes there'll be a smaller jersey number on the front, as well, which is a bonus. About the only reason I can think of to have the player sign the back when there's no name there is if his jersey number is so well known that you really want that number in the display. Or if you have several jerseys of the same player from different teams - even if some of the jerseys don't have the NOB, I'd probably want to have them all signed on the same side, for uniformity's sake.

[NEFAN]

2000 Marty Moore Browns, his only year not as a Patriot. http://http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/20956/2415296210047607594S425x425Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2415296210047607594UqHnSm)

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[commando]

All my shirts are "commons" i have most types from the 70s-80s.. always washed and worn out and about...how do you decide which side of a jersey to frame?...

I bought the Perconte Mariners jersey with the intent of framing it facing to the front... Several years of Mariners jerseys don't have numbers on the front, which to me is kinda boring. In addition, the shoulder stripes seem to naturally line up while facing forward, too.

I need to find one more colorful jersey from the 1980s for the wall. Maybe the Expos, Orioles or Giants will do? :)

[both-teams-played-hard]

All my shirts are "commons" i have most types from the 70s-80s.. always washed and worn out and about...how do you decide which side of a jersey to frame?...
"It's the name on the front of the jersey that matters most, not the one on the back." ~Joe Paterno

[71buc]

Growing up in Tacoma I watched Lyman Bostock and Sergio Ferrer play in AAA. Bostock was always very friendly as was Ferrer. Ferrer was for some reason an absolute favorite of mine. I was 10 when I first saw him play. He couldn't hit a lick but he sure could pick it. I loved watching him take pregame. I remember trading a Bostock autograph for Ferrer's. That autograph was the centerpiece of my collection at the time. About ten years ago I managed to finally pick up one of his jerseys. Not a Tacoma or Mets Jersey but now that I am rapidly approaching 50 his Senior league jersey seems to be a fitting addition to my collection. Certainly not a valuable piece but it evokes rich memories for me.

[misteremu]

Just a cool classic 70's style jersey. In addition, the neat thing about this particular jersey is the name was replaced...the outline of the fomer name is easy to read... Eckersley!

[commando]

Just a cool classic 70's style jersey. In addition, the neat thing about this particular jersey is the name was replaced...the outline of the fomer name is easy to read... Eckersley!

Eh? A 1978 Eckersley Indians jersey? Get out of here, you! :eek:

[AutographAddiction]

The "SHORTEST" (Bogues) and the "TALLEST" (Bol and Muresan) players in NBA history
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I really want that Bogues jersey. Love him. Awesome jersey.

[LEGEND33]

i also have the white and the red Manute Bol (Bullets) warm up, the red Bogues (Bullets) warm up, Bogues Charlotte practice jersey and shoes and the Muresan white jersey (Bullets)
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[AutographAddiction]

i also have the white and the red Manute Bol (Bullets) warm up, the red Bogues (Bullets) warm up, Bogues Charlotte practice jersey and shoes and the Muresan white jersey (Bullets)
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Ever want to sell anything Bogues, let me know. Although I am sure they are probably locked in your collection. Thanks.

[rdeversole]

My favorite common would be my Boston Red Sox Chad Bradford road jersey. This guy was fun to watch pitch. He had a unique style and would almost drag the ground with his pitching hand when throwing.

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[dcrules01]

99 Bill Pulsipher Milwaukee Brewers

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[kprst6]

My 2011 #1 Brent Johnson Home Set 2. It's the jersey he wore when he knocked out Rick DiPietro and he only played in 1 game in the black home jerseys during the second half of the season (but was the backup for every other black jersey home game and saw no ice time). He had a perfect 0.00 Goals Against Average, blocked 28/28 shots in this jersey, and had a rare goalie fight and even rarer goalie fight T.K.O. The jersey worn during this game started the 2/11/11 joke that resulted in 65 penalties, 346 penalty minutes, 10 ejections.

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