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Picked up a 1971 brewers game used jersey. I feel bad cause I practically stole it. Headed to Miller park now to have my contact dig up any info and possibly verify its authenticity. I don't know how to post pics from my phone otherwise I would.
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I also found my Holy Grail piece on Craigslist here in Minneapolis but unfortunately it was out of my price range......Craigslist can be a great tool for us collectors!!! Congrats on the find!!! -
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as if the day couldnt get better, I take the jersey to Miller Park so my connection can authenticate it and Bud Selig is there. He walks up to me and says where in the world did I find that. Asks to look at it and smiles and said boy does this take me back. Shook my hand and said nice find, brings back great memories. Ok great story, then my guy walks up and says lets take the jersey to my office and by the way I have some helmets you might want. Pulls out these helmets and caps of my day. Great trip to the stadium
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Sounds like a good day! Congrats.Comment
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So were the helmets free and who are they of? I have a question too about the authentication. How was it authenticated at the ball park? Is there an authenticator housed inside the park who can authenticate old game used items?Comment
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They are really nice items. I have never seen a Brewers jersey like that.Comment
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No I bought the Helmets. He is not selling them to the public yet and let me have at them first. Black helmet is Ryan Braun from the TBTC game. The others are Prince Fielder from his call up year in 05 and Ben Sheets. Sheets pitched that game and tore something in his arm. Thats where the arm troubles started for him.
And as far as authenticating the jersey, They have some records he was going to go through and was going to check with the equipment manager who has been with the team since forever. He also has in storage the original Pilots jersey that was converted over to say Brewers on it. I have been trying to get one off of him for a while now.
I dont think I will Get a LOA or anything but if they can say hey you got a legit period jersey Ill be happy.Comment
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That is a SWEET find!!! Great pickup and knowing what it was when the seller didnt. This is my best ever Craigslist find. I've found a Kelly gamer or two that way and ironically traded this for one.. but its the best score I've had with CL. GREAT way to find gamers from years past that people either dont know what they have, or just want to get rid of. This is the only 1994 throwback I've ever saw. I still hold out hope I stumble across another someday!!!
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Verycooljersey.I'vepickedupbothmymostrareitemsofcr aigslist. CrazythingisIgotthejerseyfor50bucksshipped.
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How??? In 1970 the first year of existance of the Brewers there was no numbers on the front or name tag on the collar. it wasnt until 71 that they added the numbers to the front. name is on the bottom front of the jersey. Its period authentic. I would post more pics but right now its in the hands of the Brewers. So far word is that it is 100% legit. Im still working on trying to get a letter from them stating so.
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Once I get the jersey back from the team I will inbox you pics. The bottom name tag/stitching was cut off. thats why Im trying to have the Brewers confirm that it is indeed legit. The number on the back has a repair job done on the number. Material seems to be correct with vent holes in the arms, and proper lettering.Comment
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