1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

[CTjerseys1964]

Not sure if any of you saw this jersey on ebay...I purchased it...it came today...was described as a minor league jersey...when it arrived I was surprised and excited to see that it MAY be his actual home gamer from 77...the jersey is DEF white,,,very faded from heavy use and many washings...ALL original...any help or thoughts would be appreciated!

[Phil316]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

I have seen a 1975 gamer tagged the same and is also a size 44. Does there appear to be any number changevor anything? Can you turn the jersey inside out and take a picture of the stitching where the numbers are sewn?

[CTjerseys1964]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

Here is the jerseys inside out....no changes of any kind...jersey shows SIGNIFICANT wear inside and out....appreciate the input!

[Phil316]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-GAME-USED-PAWTUCKET-RED-SOX-JERSEY-CARLTON-FISK-1977-/360800839830?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item540167e896&nma=true&si=9CB6j7AwP4ohGs8psEAlAoAXtKI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I think the seller thought this was an away Jersey lol.

[CTjerseys1964]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

Agreed....I think he thought it was an away grey jersey that should have had BOSTON on it...no doubt it IS a home jersey....and from my research seems to be an awesome FISK gamer from 77...what do you think?

[Phil316]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

For 500.00 I think you did great

[CTjerseys1964]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

I hope so!

[CTjerseys1964]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

Any Red Sox experts have an opinion....anyway to photomatch this jersey?

[Phil316]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

Not a 100% photo match but the redsox across the front including the closed s looks pretty close.

http://www.spokeo.com/Carlton+Fisk+1/Jul+01+1977+Other+Photos

[CTjerseys1964]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

Wow...thanks for the help! I looked ay his 1977 Hostess trading card and that looks pretty close as well...I guess its almost impossible to match...really appreciate your help! Any idea what a current market value on this jersey might be?

[CTjerseys1964]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

Also looking at the picture you references if you look at the v neck collar in front and draw a straight line down the D in Red is a bit closer than the S in Sox and looking at my jersey it is the same...and the closed hook on the S is almost identical...again probably tough to find EXACT photo match but the evidence looks VERY good!

[Phil316]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

The only thing that might be an issue after poking around is the size. In 1975 he wore a 44 and in 1976 he wore a 45 (odd size I know). I would suggest messaging Lon Lewis who is one of the guys in the hobby who knows a lot of stuff about these jerseys.

Not sure but this is the email I used several years ago.

shadowsdad@worldnet.att.net

[CTjerseys1964]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

Yes I did see that as well...thank you for his email....I just sent him a brief email as well as the pics...thanks!

[Phil316]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

No problem I hope it is real . Regardless this is a cool piece and at such a bargain. Way to go once again.

[sox83cubs84]

Re: 1977 Carlton Fisk possible surprise gamer?

Everything that can be analyzed in the photos seems to be supportive of its authenticity. I've seen a number of Red Sox home gamers from the mid-1970s that were recycled in the minors, and carry that light grey fading from the extra wear and washings.

Dave Miedema