Show Me Your Chicago Bears Stuff.......

[Tyrcha]

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I got ya Matt. Here's one for ya.

[34swtns]

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Poor dude didn't even see that ruptured spleen coming.

[hockeytigers]

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Are you sure that's his spleen???

[TriplexXxSports]

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Scott, I couldn't help but notice that out of the 8 guys picture (including the 2 on the sideline) you are the only caucasian dude. What league do you play in again...lol. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Nice stick!

[Tyrcha]

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LOL!!! I didn't even notice that. That game just happened to be against a pretty urban team from Milwaukee. Funny story is we let one of our QB's go so he could play for that team and he didn't make it to halftime before blowing his knee out. Guess he would've been better served staying on our bench. Live and learn.

[BU54CB]

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A shout out to Matt for kindly working out a deal for his Urlacher game issued jersey. I'm using his pics, I haven't had time to take my own. Thanks again Matt, the jersey is awesome !!!

[BU54CB]

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Wondering if anyone had any game used, game issued, or authentic Bears jerseys from the 80's they'd consider selling? Looking for players like Neal Anderson, Fencik, Mark Carrier, or others.

Thanks much

[TriplexXxSports]

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A shout out to Matt for kindly working out a deal for his Urlacher game issued jersey. I'm using his pics, I haven't had time to take my own. Thanks again Matt, the jersey is awesome !!!

It was a pleasure, and I am glad you are happy with your jersey. That was a tough one to let go of (it was one of my favorites), but (like the Harris) I know it went to a good home. I am always glad to help a fellow Bears collectors. Thanks you for the kind words.

[ivo610]

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How many legit game worn Walter Payton jerseys or helmets have you guys seen? I have seen a couple fakes and was just curious how many if any legit ones are out there.

I figured you guys would know best.

[34swtns]

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Looking through past auction houses' sales it's easy for a Bears collector to determine that 90% of the Paytons that have been sold, (some for big money), are fakes.

I only know of a very small number that appear to be legitimate.
In fact, only 3 come to mind and one is in the Hall of Fame.

The two most important details to look for in a Payton are the size (42 and 44 ONLY) and the condition.......it should be hammered. Payton is famous for wearing the same jersey for an entire season and he got tagged on almost every play so his jerseys will be very beat up.

[ivo610]

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Looking through past auction houses' sales it's easy for a Bears collector to determine that 90% of the Paytons that have been sold, (some for big money), are fakes.

I only know of a very small number that appear to be legitimate.
In fact, only 3 come to mind and one is in the Hall of Fame.

The two most important details to look for in a Payton are the size (42 and 44 ONLY) and the condition.......it should be hammered. Payton is famous for wearing the same jersey for an entire season and he got tagged on almost every play so his jerseys will be very beat up.

What about lids? Are any helmets in private hands that anyone knows of?

[34swtns]

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Walter is said to have used the same helmet for his entire career.

He wore the same pair of away pants for 9 seasons until the ass-end finally blew out of them in 1983. There are photos of Walter leaving the field with half of his butt exposed.

[BU54CB]

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Walter is said to have used the same helmet for his entire career.

He wore the same pair of away pants for 9 seasons until the ass-end finally blew out of them in 1983. There are photos of Walter leaving the field with half of his butt exposed.

I remember that game, pretty funny when it happened.

American Memorabilia had one up a year or two ago, they had it on display at the Sun Times show. That things was beat to death if it was authentic.

34swtns, do you know anyone who might have some GU or issued Bears jerseys from the 80's?

[34swtns]

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I wish we'd met a year ago. I had over 50 at one time but I sold them all. The '86 Jim McMahon in the GUU winter auction was the last of them.
I started out collecting modern-era stuff, switched to old Wilsons and am now back to the modern stuff.

[sox83cubs84]

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Walter is said to have used the same helmet for his entire career.

He wore the same pair of away pants for 9 seasons until the ass-end finally blew out of them in 1983. There are photos of Walter leaving the field with half of his butt exposed.

Maybe 10 years ago, the helmet was on dispaly in a Payton exhibit at the train station in Aurora IL.

Dave Miedema