Josh Hamilton Holy Grail

[frikativ54]

Wow, that glove just jumped from about $1,660 to $2,805. Can't believe it. I was afraid that it wouldn't fetch that much money, its being on a two-day auction and all.

[slam]

Is it me or does that glove look pretty unused?

[Fnazxc0114]

a quick look through gettys looks like hamilton doesnt use that style of glove in games. The photos on getty show different pocket webbing?

[OaklandAsFan]

I was tempted but it has jumped way out of my comfort zone, especially when there is a question of use. I thought it looked pretty unused when I was looking at it. At least you have a legit out if you buy it, the auction title does say game used.

[frikativ54]

The blue hat does look like a match though. I can't find pics of Josh wearing a red hat in the 2010 WS.

[slam]

BTW, I believe the MLB hologram is only authenticating the signature.

[joelsabi]

BTW, I believe the MLB hologram is only authenticating the signature.

Just some observations.

• FJ 275557 – FJ 275619 63 Hamilton items signed during a signing session for MLB ALUMNI MARKETING SIGNING
• MLB ALUMNI MARKETING SIGNING is known primarily for getting autographs of players according to their website.
• Some titles of auction items for Hamilton mention "game used" but all Hamilton items neglect to mention "game use" in the description of the auction item.
• Anyone can order a fielding glove (FJ275563 Fielding Glove) with an embroidered nickname as opposed to a glove with a player's name.

If anyone is thinking seriously of bidding, to play on the safe side I would email Matt Hazzard at matt@mlbpaa.com for clarification of provenance and game usage.

[xpress34]

The blue hat does look like a match though. I can't find pics of Josh wearing a red hat in the 2010 WS.

Getty Images:

2011 World Series Game 4 Hamilton

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/13...y-Images-Sport

Smitty

[slam]

Getty Images:

2011 World Series Game 4 Hamilton

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/13...y-Images-Sport

Smitty

Hey Smitty,

Those pics are from 2011 and the hat is a 2010.

[ncbadges]

If I was a glove collector, I'd buy it, PERIOD. It should be noted that the MLB Authentication is for the signature though, and not the use.

ncb

Again