Picked this up today and don't quite know what I have. It's a c. 2002-Present USC jersey, size 46, made by Nike. Number is 5, which immediately made me think replica (figured no GU Reggie Bush jersey would be in a resale shop at that price). Some light wear in terms of pulls in the yellow shoulder inserts, marks on the sleeve numbers, etc. No obvious, large hit marks. There's a large stain on the back numeral and surrounding fabric.
Bought it anyway, and after looking at some photos of game used USC jerseys, the tagging, manufacturer, etc., all look correct for a team-issued or game worn jersey. The window in which this jersey could have been worn is small, since they switched to this style in 2002 and the number 5 was retired after Bush left USC in 2005. Only other player this could have been attributed to is safety DeShaun Hill in 2002.
I've seen a photo of Bush in a size 44, and heard of him wearing a 42, but 46 may be too big. DeShaun Hill was slightly larger, so a 46 may make sense.
Additionally, the wear seems too light for a running back's jersey, so this also points me away from Bush.
Any thoughts? The way I see it, the three conclusions I'm debating are:
The third choice, in my opinion, is highly unlikely, but I'm interested in hearing everyone's opinions. Thanks in advance!
Bought it anyway, and after looking at some photos of game used USC jerseys, the tagging, manufacturer, etc., all look correct for a team-issued or game worn jersey. The window in which this jersey could have been worn is small, since they switched to this style in 2002 and the number 5 was retired after Bush left USC in 2005. Only other player this could have been attributed to is safety DeShaun Hill in 2002.
I've seen a photo of Bush in a size 44, and heard of him wearing a 42, but 46 may be too big. DeShaun Hill was slightly larger, so a 46 may make sense.
Additionally, the wear seems too light for a running back's jersey, so this also points me away from Bush.
Any thoughts? The way I see it, the three conclusions I'm debating are:
- This jersey is a really well-done replica/fake
- This jersey was issued to/worn by DeShaun Hill
- This jersey was issued to/worn by Reggie Bush
The third choice, in my opinion, is highly unlikely, but I'm interested in hearing everyone's opinions. Thanks in advance!
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