1st game used item

[Lmeadows]

What was the first game used item you had in your collection? Also do you still have it?

Mine was a 1981 Garry Maddox and I sold it and still regret it to this day.

[scottanservitz]

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Mine was a 1992 Chris James SF Giants game worn jersey I bought from Dave M. I bought at the National in Chicago. Traded it away and don't really miss it. But it did give me the game used bug that's turned into 22 bats, 6 game worn jerseys and the enjoyment that I have today in this hobby.

[cjw]

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Mine was a Riberto Alomar game used and autographed Cooper, Jays bat. Sold it years ago and regret it...as I haven't seen another as nice.

[JDubbs73]

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A 2003 LaVar Arrington Redskins' road jersey bought five years ago off of AMI. Definitely hooked me into the hobby. Still proudly own it.

[sportsnbikes]

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Mine is an Alex Rodriguez game used batting glove that he threw into the stands at a Royals game in I guess 2004 maybe? I still have it and will never sell any item that a player gives me or throws in the crowd and I end up with it. I have 3 bats that were given to me by Jeff Francouer, Mike Moustakas and Lorenzo Cain.

[Phil316]

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Mine was a game used baseball i caught at the Kingdome in 1995. It was hit by Red Sox outfielder Willie McGee and almost knocked my head off. After the game i waited outside and had him sign it. I still have it somewhere in storage.

[helf35]

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When I was about 14 my mom bought me a 98 albert belle signed jersey from the soxfest garage sale. Stopped collecting cards that year and have been on game used ever since.

[commando]

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In 1995 I bought a 1994 Rickey Jackson 49ers home jersey that was worn the first game of the season (and his first game as a 49er). I was in the Army at the time and found it in the pages of Sports Collectors Digest.

I remember receiving it in the mail and feeling like it was a irreplaceable gem. A couple of years later I traded it with some cash for a jersey that wound up being a fake.... Live and learn.

[nevrdiez34]

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Mine was a Kerry Wood 2002 game used road hat pounded with use. I had him sign it a couple years later and he immediately recognized it as his. It was such a thrill that I will never forget. It might not be much to some, but I bet I'll be in a box before it leaves my possession.

[timb69]

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Eric Moulds autographed gamer.

[Misha]

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1986 Reggie Jackson GU jersey bought in 89. I'm an A's fan but for him I was willing to buy a different team's jersey. Got him to sign it at a show in 1990 for $14! LOL. He spent a couple of minutes checking it out, telling me that he didn't wanna sign it if it wasn't real. Still have it. Eventually I'll replace it with an Oakland one

[maverick14]

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Robinson Cano Mother's Day bat, still one of my favorite items in my collection

[Misha]

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Here's the back

[Jags Fan Dan]

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My first is among my best. It was the jersey Brunell wore against the Steelers 9/22/97, the Jags first ever MNF game. It was a big win for the Jags and was dramatic as Brunell was returning from a bad knee injury suffered in the preseason. Needless to say, I still have it

[tom1315]

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My first gamer was a late 1990's Florida State game worn helmet. I decided I needed to spice up my tailgate table and wanted a centerpiece. I place my State helmet opposite the team we are playing....looks very cool and always gets conversation and "what's the latest pick-up..." My collection now is approaching 70 gamers...ACC/SEC/NFL

Still have the Florida State...deep burgundy mask...10 or so Tomahawk awards...really displays well.

I like this thread...keep'um coming!

Tom

Go Pack! NC State 1981 alum