1972 Dick Allen Jersey on Ebay

[platinum1]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
After doing some research I cant find a photomatch of this jersey.
If you look at the pictures of Dick Allen on his top left of the jersey there are 7 red stripes from the shoulder to the zipper. But the jersey on Ebay it has 8.
Also if you look at the #1 on his right chest you can easily see how the # 1 doesn't match up the the red stripes. All the pictures I have are from '72.
If anyone else has anymore info please share.
Thanks

[platinum1]

This picture is from April 1972

[cohibasmoker]

The Seller states, "While the jersey is unquestionably authentic and game worn during the 1972 season, upon close inspection the numbers appear to have been removed and reattached or changed.

How about the NIC? You guys decide.

Jim

[platinum1]

The Seller states, "While the jersey is unquestionably authentic and game worn during the 1972 season, upon close inspection the numbers appear to have been removed and reattached or changed.

How about the NIC? You guys decide.

Jim

Jim I also think that the NIC is suppose to be in red stitching

[both-teams-played-hard]

Jim I also think that the NIC is suppose to be in red stitching

Here is a 1972 name-swatch(Luis Alvarado) that I sold a while ago. It had a number change, and I believe this Allen did also. Always bet on black.

[platinum1]

Here is a 1972 name-swatch(Luis Alvarado) that I sold a while ago. It had a number change, and I believe this Allen did also. Always bet on black.

The reason I thought it was red was because in karamaxjoe website he has a 1971 jersey with red stitching and I thought it would be the same for '72. Here is a link to his http://www.freewebs.com/karamaxjoe/a...otoid=24816133

[karamaxjoe]

The reason I thought it was red was because in karamaxjoe website he has a 1971 jersey with red stitching and I thought it would be the same for '72. Here is a link to his http://www.freewebs.com/karamaxjoe/a...otoid=24816133

Edgar,

My 1971 jersey was the last year of the flannels and the home collar stitching was red. In 1972 the Sox started wearing knits and the home collar stitching changed to black.

I think it would be difficult to get a good photomatch on a jersey that has had the numbers changed. The logo on the front also looks restored, but I couldn't prove that without seeing it up close. I would bet the stitching in the collar is good, even though it appears to be coming loose.

If the bid stays low on the Allen jersey I might make a run at it. The one problem is I'd always be bothered by the fact the numbers have been changed. I REALLY want one that's original like the one member ossteve has from this post.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...t=35554&page=2

[platinum1]

Edgar,

My 1971 jersey was the last year of the flannels and the home collar stitching was red. In 1972 the Sox started wearing knits and the home collar stitching changed to black.

I think it would be difficult to get a good photomatch on a jersey that has had the numbers changed. The logo on the front also looks restored, but I couldn't prove that without seeing it up close. I would bet the stitching in the collar is good, even though it appears to be coming loose.

If the bid stays low on the Allen jersey I might make a run at it. The one problem is I'd always be bothered by the fact the numbers have been changed. I REALLY want one that's original like the one member ossteve has from this post.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...t=35554&page=2

I agree that its difficult photomatching the numbers because it might of been restored but the red stripes dont match. Just count the stripes from his left top shoulder and you can easily see that it doesn't match. As much as I would love the jersey I'm going to pass for now.

[sox83cubs84]

Gotta agree with Jim P...the NIC tag looks to have a stitch imprint behind it on the right half.

Dave Miedema

[karamaxjoe]

Gotta agree with Jim P...the NIC tag looks to have a stitch imprint behind it on the right half.

Dave Miedema

Dave,

To me, it looks like the NIC tag has come loose from the stitching on the top right. If the tag is stitched all the way around then I would agree it's been tampered with.

What's your thoughts on the number of pinstipe across the front? I know Dave Grob has done some research on that theory before.