GFC....Amazing!

[otismalibu]

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Ever notice that that rodeo clown's post count really jumps whenever GFC has an auction? You think he's on the payroll?

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How about Lot #26 - Mid-1970's Charlie Scott Boston Celtics Green Jersey?

http://www.greyflannelauctions.com/LotDetail3.aspx?lotid=20442

Pretty cool looking vintage jersey with vintage tagging.

Anyone else wish to share any of the 850 lots that they do not have issues with?

Um......Without getting into the pie throwing contest, I do have a legit question about the Scott jersey....

Is it just me, or is the second "1" on the front of the jersey substantially taller than the first? Is that the way the jerseys are supposed to be?

Seriously.....I am not a basketball (or Celtics) jersey expert, and looking at it just made me wonder....They apparently line up at the bottom, but the second "1" appears much taller.

Just an observation......anyone have a comment?

[otismalibu]

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Is it just me, or is the second "1" on the front of the jersey substantially taller than the first?

It is.

An easy thing to look for in photos.

I think it was Rich Jones of the ABA's NY Nets that wore #33, but had two different sized 3s on front. I think it was from the 1976 ABA finals. Somewhere I saw that jersey up for bid and I think it had the mismatched 3s.

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Again, I have NO experience in basketball jerseys......but upon further inspection (from the site, blown up picture, which is the best I can do) it appears to me that maybe the second "1" on the front may have been restored? I am not in any way questioning the authenticity of the jersey, but that second "1" just seemed a bit off to me...

[jdr3]

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In looking at a photo from the Garden during the 75-76 season his home jersey appears to have two different fonted 1s on the front.

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It is.

An easy thing to look for in photos.

I think it was Rich Jones of the ABA's NY Nets that wore #33, but had two different sized 3s on front. I think it was from the 1976 ABA finals. Somewhere I saw that jersey up for bid and I think it had the mismatched 3s.

Good point, Greg.

If only every piece would be that easy to photo match because of such a difference. I wonder if anyone could fine a pic of this one?

[otismalibu]

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maybe the second "1" on the front may have been restored

That would be a pretty poor restoration, seeing there is the perfect template already on the jersey.

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In looking at a photo from the Garden during the 75-76 season his home jersey appears to have two different fonted 1s on the front.

See there?...... Interesting....

It does appear to have a larger top to it, like the Scott jersey.

[otismalibu]

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That's a home jersey, though.

[otismalibu]

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Getty #73573123

Could be it, but not clear enough...

[otismalibu]

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Perhaps...

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Otis....good job.

Looks legit......Now, I want to know who was drunk and behind the wheel of that sewing machine!??

[trsent]

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Great work all!

We keep forgetting that, especially in the earlier times, teams didn't care as much as we do about the sizes of fonts on jerseys. Pretty unusual situation, but really cool findings by all as it is educational for future references.