Thoughts on this Kenny Lofton Jersey

[dcgreg25]

As many of you know, I have been putting together a collection of Kenny Lofton jerseys. I came across one recently that I am just not sure about. It is a Lofton rookie jersey from the Astros. The number and size are consistent with Lofton gamers and the style appears correct. However, Astros jerseys are outside my area of expertise and I know they have a reputation for recycling jerseys, etc. Any insight from the board would be greatly appreciated as I want to avoid making an expensive mistake. Below are some pics for your consideration. Thanks in advance!!!

[Vintagedeputy]

Should the As be so close together?

[brianborsch]

I believe so. Check the pic below:



Only question is, did Lofton wear #28 during his first year in the bigs?

[brianborsch]

Whoops! Wrong pic! I got Ichiro on the brain man! How about this one?

[brianborsch]

The uniform in the card looks like it gots more collar tho!

[dcgreg25]

Only question is, did Lofton wear #28 during his first year in the bigs?

According to Now Batting Number.... both Lofton and Catcher Carl Nichols wore # 28 during the 1991 season. The size is consistent with several of his other gamers which I have seen size 44 and 46 later on in his career.

[dcgreg25]

Nichols appeared in 21 games between April 13th and July 5th.

Lofton was called up and appeared in twenty games between September 14th and October 6th.

[dcgreg25]

Sorry for the back to back posts but here are a couple pics I found. Looks like the collar matches in these pics. I am pretty comfortable the seller bought the jersey directly from the team but trying to get as comfortable as I can that the jersey was actually worn by Lofton. Thanks for all the help.