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Eric
11-29-2006, 10:41 PM
I was taking a look at the Vernon Davis rookie 49ers jersey in Historic Auctions and had a few questions.

Here is the photo of the front of the jersey- note the placement of the patch
2404
I know Davis has been hurt a lot this season. He played in all 4 preseason games which can be seen here
August 11 (note the placement of the patch)
http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/71672847.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193875DCB1DD8387ABBB4BE302DD95B3A21
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=71672847&cdi=0
August 20- they wore white jerseys
August 26- note placement of the patch
http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/71768312.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193875DCB1DD8387ABB5D94C43D35644641
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=71768312&cdi=0
http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/71768316.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193875DCB1DD8387ABB97AF31CE8A4CA45B
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=71768316&cdi=0
September 1 (note the placement of the patch)
http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/71771393.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193875DCB1DD8387ABB54E8F3D0ACDC9327
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=71771393&cdi=0
According to nfl.com, he played in 3 regular season games (1 road and 2 home)
http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/409254/gamelogs/2006

The home jerseys can be seen here
September 17 (note the patch)
http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/71959524.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193875DCB1DD8387ABBE54DFCDD2C3F75BC
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72014189&cdi=0
September 24 (note the patch)
http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/72042608.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193875DCB1DD8387ABB19846AB302E79242
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=72042608&cdi=0
And then Davis was hurt for the next four. By the time he started playing again, this jersey was listed on historic auctions so if it's the real deal, it has to be from before this date.
Here's the link to the auction
http://www.historicauctions.com/index.cfm?&fuseaction=search.list&auctionid=34081
How could a patch be in the wrong place? Is it not a game used jersey? Is it a patch added to an unused jersey?
I know these 49ers patches are available on ebay see this one, (5 actually) which happens to have been purchased by the authenticator Bernie Gernay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320017247468#ebayphotohosting
2006 60TH SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS ANNIVERSARY PATCH JERSEY
Item number: 320017247468
Seller: patch_collection
Ended: Aug-24-06 08:31:22 PDT
prosportsinvestments( 3585) US $12.95 5 Aug-20-06 13:00:23 PDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 60TH SEASON LOGO EMBROIDERED PATCH

DESCRIPTION: SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 60TH SEASON LOGO PATCH THAT MEASURES AT 3.75" INCHES TALL BY 3.25" INCHES WIDE. THE TEAM WILL BE WEARING THIS PATCH THIS SEASON TO COMMEMORATE 60 YEARS OF 49ERS HISTORY. THIS PATCH IS BRAND NEW AND FULLY EMBROIDERED TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF STANDARDS, AND WOULD MAKE A GORGEOUS ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION. A MUST HAVE FOR YOU COLLECTORS, AND 49ERS FANS. IF YOU WIN ANY OF OUR OTHER AUCTIONS WE WILL COMBINE THE SHIPPING FOR YOU. SO SAVE MONEY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SHIPPING DISCOUNT.

PATCH MEASURES APPROXIMATELY: 3.75" INCHES TALL BY 3.25" INCHES WIDE
(*Note- just because someone buys a patch, doesn't mean they're faking a jersey- I'm just pointing out that it can be purchased by me, you, or the authenticator of this jersey)
Can anyone find photos of a Vernon Davis jersey with the patch in this location? I cannot get Historic to answer any of my questions AND I can't seem to find any contact information for "Expert Sports Authentication"
I'm sure the authenticator has proof that Davis wore a patch in this location.
If it's real, it would be a nice jersey of a player with good potential, but I can't seem to find a game photo with the patch in that place.
Eric

Eric
11-30-2006, 09:01 AM
If the photos don't load up properly, click each link

Then hit reload on the forum page and they should all come up on the same page

hblakewolf
11-30-2006, 09:52 AM
Eric-
I'm sure Rudi is running for the hills! Simply AWESOME homework, to say the least. Can you even find a single photo that matches the Historic jersey?

What did the folks at Historic have to say about this?

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net

Eric
11-30-2006, 12:21 PM
As with everything else I have brought to their attention with this auction going back to their last, I have received no response.

allstarsplus
11-30-2006, 02:45 PM
I am a University of Maryland alumnus and collect NFL jerseys from Terps so this Vernon Davis Rookie would look great with my Merriman, Kris Jenkins, LaMont Jordan and Esiason !

I have tried photomatching to that exact patch location too with no luck.

Authentication:

Expert Sports Authentication/Bernie Gernay