A gorgeous jersey ruined for me at least

[topekabob]

Take a look at this incredible jersey: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-73-Davi...item20eb50a634

I am a ABA fanatic, but for me personally - and again, just my personal preference - the writing and autograph on the front ruin it for me. Jerseys that are unique, gorgeous, from a defunct team, or just plain weird, to me transcend the player who wore it. No offense to the player, but for me it's the front of the jersey, not the back (i.e. player), that's amazing and cool. That's why I always shake my head when I go to a sports bar and see a framed game worn jersey that is displayed with the back showing. Great, a number and a name...when on the front might be a unique one year style, font, etc.

Again, I'm probably in the minority, but for me jerseys are a unique work of art, a snapshot of a point in time in the past, and having the player autograph it years later on the front of it doesn't enhance it but takes away a bit of that magic. Not saying others are wrong for liking the autographs, but simply one opinion.

[Phil316]

Re: A gorgeous jersey ruined for me at least

In this case I agree with you.

[cfern023]

Re: A gorgeous jersey ruined for me at least

Take a look at this incredible jersey: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-73-Davi...item20eb50a634

I am a ABA fanatic, but for me personally - and again, just my personal preference - the writing and autograph on the front ruin it for me. Jerseys that are unique, gorgeous, from a defunct team, or just plain weird, to me transcend the player who wore it. No offense to the player, but for me it's the front of the jersey, not the back (i.e. player), that's amazing and cool. That's why I always shake my head when I go to a sports bar and see a framed game worn jersey that is displayed with the back showing. Great, a number and a name...when on the front might be a unique one year style, font, etc.

Again, I'm probably in the minority, but for me jerseys are a unique work of art, a snapshot of a point in time in the past, and having the player autograph it years later on the front of it doesn't enhance it but takes away a bit of that magic. Not saying others are wrong for liking the autographs, but simply one opinion.

While it takes balls to attempt it, I'm sure you can get the autograph out. I had a jerseys stored for two years, and some 91% rubbing alcohol and a little scrubbing and out it came.

Just needs a wash after.

[ivo610]

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Completely ruined the jersey

[woodward30]

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I hate autographs on game worn jerseys. I repeat, I hate autographs on game worn jerseys. Why would you ruin a beautifully original historical item with a huge autograph? The player didn't wear the jersey with a huge autograph, so why put it on it? One of my biggest pet peeves of the collecting hobby.

[Roady]

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Doesn't bother me at all.
I have never seen a players bat being used in a game with his autograph on it either.
Everyone cries for proof that items were game worn. Well there is your proof even if you lose the coa.

[Retired Old Guy]

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I see no problem at all. Matter of preference. Some like autographs on the front, others the back, or not at all. To the comment that the jersey was not worn that way with an autograph, well I've come across people who will wear a player's jersey. It makes them happy. However that's not my preference. If you own the jersey, it is retired. If you got the autograph, you met the player and you had interaction with him. That's great. As far as removing a signature, I have seen it done more than a few times. I have also seen a couple of disasters. You do so at risk.

[otismalibu]

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I don't think he added any value to the jersey.

[Chess2899]

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I like an autograph. The jersey is retired and no longer active. It means at one point the jersey was reheld for the signature stirring up good memories for the signer. I saw 80 year old HOFers at the National exuberant when holding their jerseys and signing them. Joy had been brought into their lives anindie the owners. Memories are precious. The autograph is the final stamp of approval on their career. The jersey lives and doesn't get tossed in an old Goodwill bin. You get joy putting it on display where others can relish in memories long gone. The number on the back becomes alive with a written name. It becomes memorialized. It is part of history. It remains part of life.

[mbrieve]

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Yeah, no thanks. It just seems worse on a vintage jersey, too.

[Skizzick]

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I hate autographs on game worn jerseys. I repeat, I hate autographs on game worn jerseys. Why would you ruin a beautifully original historical item with a huge autograph? The player didn't wear the jersey with a huge autograph, so why put it on it? One of my biggest pet peeves of the collecting hobby.

I completely disagree. If the autograph isn't aesthetically pleasing (such as this), then I would agree, but having a player autograph the game used jersey adds another personal touch to the item. They are marking their memory on that jersey for everyone to see.

[genius]

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The rear of the jersey would have been a more appropriate place for the autograph in my opinion.

[ShaimOnYou]

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This one in particular bothers me.

Yep, if I owned this ruined jersey, I'm afraid I'd just throw it away in the trash.

On a more serious note, some jerseys do lose a bit of luster if the signature (and inscription) is not applied in a tasteful manner. But in general, having the players signature is almost always a bonus to the piece. Of course I'm talking about from an investment angle, not personal preference.

[Chess2899]

Re: A gorgeous jersey ruined for me at least

This one in particular bothers me.

Yep, if I owned this ruined jersey, I'm afraid I'd just throw it away in the trash.

On a more serious note, some jerseys do lose a bit of luster if the signature (and inscription) is not applied in a tasteful manner. But in general, having the players signature is almost always a bonus to the piece. Of course I'm talking about from an investment angle, not personal preference.

Hey! I need that Aaron jersey to go with my 62' game used Aaron pants!
email me!

[ShaimOnYou]

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Hey! I need that Aaron jersey to go with my 62' game used Aaron pants!
email me!

Sorry, I don't own it. I just pulled up a picture from an old auction of that jersey because I really liked it and remember the pain of losing it well.