MLB authentication Homework

[LWMM]

The helmet is authenticated by MLB only as a "GAME-USED BATTING HELMET"; it is not attributed to any specific game. The session date and name imply that a number of items were authenticated following game 4 of the World Series, which was also the last game that the Red Sox played in 2007 (as they won the Series by winning that game).

Most likely, items from throughout the season--batting helmets included--were authenticated in that session, as they would not be needed for any more games. Cora probably wore this helmet during the 2007 season, but it was only authenticated following a game in which he did not play. Cora did get a sacrifice hit in game 3, and it is possible that he wore the offered helmet during that at bat.

[lakeerie92]

MLB authentication is what you make of it. The helmet was clearly authenticated with everything within reach at the end of the game being the last game of the season. I just bought a bat that says it was broken in the 8th inning of a game on a single, but it wasn't used in the 8th inning it was cracked in the previous at bat. I knew all of this when I bought the bat, but I did my research and photomatched it. I have a 2008 Yankees final season game used ball that is authenticated as game used and signed by Derek Jeter, but it was never signed by anyone. Just got to do your homework. I am willing to bet you can photomatch it to the sacrifice in game 3.

[xpress34]

It's like my Mike McKenry 2010 Home White Vest (Cool Base) from the Colorado Rockies.

The MLB Authentication says:


Hologram number FJ182823 was located in the MLB Authentication Database under GAME-USED JERSEY.

Session Product Description:

Session Name: LAD at COL
Session Date: September 29, 2010
Autographer:
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: COLORADO ROCKIES – MICHAEL MCKENRY

That was the Rockies Final Home Game of 2010.

But the jersey has been photomatched to McKenry's MLB DEBUT on Sept 8, 2010.

McKenry only started ONE game (on the road) and only had a handful of at bats after his September call up.

I'm sure many other Rox jerseys were tagged the same way (last home game) as well.

- Smitty

[xpress34]

Forgot to add...

McKenry did not play in that Final Home Game either...

Here's a link to the Box Score:

LA @ COL 9/29/10

All the best -

Smitty