2 1980 Reggie Jackson Jerseys, 2 Different Stitchings

[Eric]

Currently for auction are 2 1980 set "game used" reggie jackson yankees jerseys, one home and one road. The stitching in the tag is noted in the vintage authentics jersey, but it's worth looking at both pieces together

Vintage Authentics is offering the following
Lot 20: Reggie Jackson 1980 Game Used & Autographed Jersey GU6

Description:

This home white pinstripe Wilson NY Yankees jersey was used by 500 HR Club Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson during his 1980 season...
The jersey features classic Yankee single color tackle twill identifiers with the black armband intact on the left sleeve as worn by New York late 1979 and 1980 for fallen teammate Thurman Munson. It is tagged on outer tail with Wilson size 44 wash label which appears to be restitched along with "Jackson 80 2" collar chain stitching. The chain stitching appears a bit unorthodox with the "ball endings" after Jackson and 2 however a 1982 exemplar is close in style. Overall the gamer exhibits medium game use throughout and earns a final authentic grade of 6 for this Reggie gamer from his second to final season in the Bronx.



http://vintageauthentics.at.truition...aunbr=88275448

Grey Flannel is offering this item
Lot # 103 - 1980 Reggie Jackson NY Yankees Game-Used & Autographed Road Uniform with Howard Armband (JSA)

On the left front tail of the road jersey is the "Wilson" manufacturers size 46 tag with wash instructions. Inside the back collar is an embroidered strip tag with "Jackson 80 2". Across the front is "NEW YORK." On the back is the player number "44". All lettering and numbering is done in navy blue on white tackle twill. On the left sleeve is a black armband worn in remembrance of Elston Howard.



http://www.greyflannelauctions.com/s...yNum=3&Lot=103

side by side
vintage authentics tag
grey flannel tag

[kingjammy24]

here are some examples of yankees tags during that era:



on the VA jackson, lampson notes "The chain stitching appears a bit unorthodox with the "ball endings" after Jackson and 2 however a 1982 exemplar is close in style." close is apparently good enough.

i've noticed that many lampson loas will note that something is atypical or inconsistent with known exemplars and VA will run it away. it's good that at least they disclose the issues to potential bidders but i'm confused as to why they even choose to run such items.

rudy.