Heritage: Game Used '84 Jordan Olympic Jersey

[both-teams-played-hard]

Heritage Auctions currently has a 1984 Olympics game used Jordan jersey in their auction. I believe a forum member has a similar shirt, from UDA. I am NOT an expert. To the best of my knowledge, the Descente made USA Olympic shirts from 1984 have heat-pressed letters and numerals. The offered piece has sewn tackle twill. It also looks never-washed and too big for MJ. I very well could be wrong. Once I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken. I tried to link this auction, but my computer machine kept crashing (conspiracy?). The starting bid is 10Gs. Let's dissect this item, please. Someone named Lou Lampson wrote a letter of authenticity.

[both-teams-played-hard]

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...escente+jordan

The same style jersey owned by a forum member:

[LEGEND33]

ENCLOSED:

- 1984 Olympic final USA Vs SPAIN Fleming picture
- 1984 Italian basketball magazine with Jordan in red uniform

you tube video of the 1984 Olympic final (stop image at 00:13)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uXuyCaNbh_A


Letters doesn't match...

hope it helps.
Alberto

[LEGEND33]

This is the "JERSEY" used in the final game !!!!
...your comments please.....

Alberto

[jordan23collectibles]

Vintage Authentics is currently auctioning (Lot 17): Michael Jordan 1984 Pre Olympic Game Used USA Full Uniform GU7

http://www.vintageauthentics.com/cgi...aunbr=98011190

However, on the MEARS Database, another 1984 Descente Jersey was classified as A10, however this is tackle twill.

Letters of Authentication: Jerseys
1984 Michael Jordan Team USA Home Jersey
Final Grade with Respect to Characteristics and Game Use: A10
Internal DataDate of examination:5/16/2005
Certification number:258650
Era:Modern Era Star

Team Lettering
Team name:USA
Team lettering double tackle twill
Team lettering size:4 5/8"

Player Name
Player's Name:N/A

Numbering
#:9
Correct # for player:Yes
Number placement:Front and Back
Provenance/OriginLetter of Authenticity:No provenance

Other
Jersey matches exemplars:Yes
Player alteration:N/A
Autographed:No

Wear Characteristics
Evident Use:Light
Team Repairs:No
Wear consistent with player and position:Yes

Alterations/Usage Problems
No alterations or fabrication discovered upon evaluation

Can anybody help on the differences between the two jerseys?

[magic32]

This type of Jordan jersey and shorts were once for sale in quantity from an SCD ad many moons ago.

[jordan23collectibles]

This type of Jordan jersey and shorts were once for sale in quantity from an SCD ad many moons ago.

Do you remember which year these ads appeared on SCD? I am just curious because this was the only one that I have seen in the last 10 years and not the tackle twill version that has saturated the market.