Official Chicago White Sox GU

[35th&Shields]

Re: Official Chicago White Sox GU

Over 1K for sure maybe close to 2K? Definitely one of a kind. 1 of 1 to be exact. I was hoping I wouldn't see it until after Sox fest so I can see what other PK 2012 jerseys are out there. I really don't want to break open the vault for this one. May the best Fan Win!

[steevyniu]

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Any one have an opinion on this "game used" Thomas jersey?

Looks questionable to me on a few fronts:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frank-Thomas-game-used-worn-Chicago-White-Sox-jersey-Blue-Jays-As-/251214601746?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7d8e9e12

[Desi]

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I'm not an expert, but a few things stand out to me. The tagging looks right, and there was no nameplate for the pinstripes for that year. BUT, I thought he was a size 48.....I believe my game issue is a 48, but I don't remember since it's been at my framers getting box framed.

Hope someone else chimes as I'd like to know what they think themselves. Not because I want to bid on it, but I'd like to get more educated on such things!

[steevyniu]

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I'm not an expert, but a few things stand out to me. The tagging looks right, and there was no nameplate for the pinstripes for that year. BUT, I thought he was a size 48.....I believe my game issue is a 48, but I don't remember since it's been at my framers getting box framed.

Hope someone else chimes as I'd like to know what they think themselves. Not because I want to bid on it, but I'd like to get more educated on such things!

Thanks Desi....Same here. Trying to get some education. I am looking for a nice Thomas GU jersey, but want to buy a very solid one. This one is not that, IMO. Maybe it is the photos, but the jersey just doesn't look like a 50 (or 48) it appears too short and too wide.

Also, the tagging seems inconsistent. The team tag looks brand new, but the Diamond Collection and material tags looks very well worn.

[karamaxjoe]

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The ebay jersey is probably an 'extra'. The tagging should read 35-50-93-1. Also, Frank was closer to a 46 to 48 back in 1993 when he was a more agile player.

I'm not saying the jersey is bad, but it's very possible it's no good. Any enterprising forger can take an 'extra' jersey and create a fake. Ever wonder why most of the 'extra' jerseys are for Hall of Famers? Think about it......

[steevyniu]

Re: Official Chicago White Sox GU

The ebay jersey is probably an 'extra'. The tagging should read 35-50-93-1. Also, Frank was closer to a 46 to 48 back in 1993 when he was a more agile player.

I'm not saying the jersey is bad, but it's very possible it's no good. Any enterprising forger can take an 'extra' jersey and create a fake. Ever wonder why most of the 'extra' jerseys are for Hall of Famers? Think about it......

Thanks for the feedback on this one Mike! It is much appreciated.

Steve

[chicagoglen]

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What is with the Mark Buerhle Grey Road Jersey from BPH on ebay. Sems reasonable but has been on there for ever. Is it because of Marks liking to the Black Jerseys?

Just curious.

Glen

[35th&Shields]

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The Grey Rd jersey from BPH is solid. I had interest in the jersey as well when it posted some time ago. I still have no Buehrle in my collection. If Im not mistaken, after doing some research from that season on that jersey. I found no pic of any of Buehrle's starts wearing a grey knit. Now I'm not saying he didnt wear this jersey, but I cant justify dropping close to 1K for a modern day jersey I can not photo match. For a few hundred bucks more I could happily land a photo matched Konerko which will hold its value more than the Buehrle listed. Just my preference everybody!

Unfortunately for me, I have passed on a couple solid Thomas jerseys I still wish I would of pulled the trigger on. My guess is when his numbered is called for the HOF we'll see a few pop up from collectors trying to cash in. Definitely nothing wrong with that. What I feel comfortable with is nothing bigger than a sz 48 some where during or after the '95 season and a sz 46 with plus extra length before that. This is just based on my research and what I would feel comfortable with. Heres a pic of Thomas from the '05 season. I could not find the closer image I had found years ago, but I'm pretty sure its a 05 48 S?

[wsoxcubsbats]

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Do you know what year the Jermaine Dye bat is from? Thank you. Clare Jerabek

clarejerabek@wowway.com

[Tlewi11]

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I'm not saying its the same jersey as the one listed, but Getty Images does have a number of pictures of Buehrle wearing a grey road knit jersey in 2008. There are pictures from 6/1, 6/24,7/10, 7/28 and 8/2. He also wore a grey knit in game 2 of the ALDS.

Again, not saying it's the same jersey, just mentioning that he did wear grey knits a few times that year.

As an aside, I own the Set 1 autographed grey knit from the same year. Won it from a Sox charity event a few years back.

Todd

[35th&Shields]

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Hey Todd

Your absolutely right on Buehrle wearing a road grey knit during the '08 season. My fault, I apologize for delivering wrong info to those interested. I have found two games 6/1 and game two of the ALDS of Mark wearing a Road Grey Knit. Not sure why I remember him only in Cool Base. The other games you mentioned I see an under arm gusset which tells me it is a cool base. Here are pics below from the two games I have found.

From looking at the two pics I did notice the same snag/pull directly above the front number 6. not sure if its any thing or maybe just stress on the material from when he's throwing his pitch. Since you mentioned you owned the S1 thought I would try to help if you haven't already matched it.

Semper Fi
Joe

[Tlewi11]

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Joe,

Of course you are exactly right. The other games I listed clearly show that he is wearing a cool base jersey.

I've attached a few pics from an additional start that Buehrle made that year in a knit (May 17th).

I'm a new user to the site, so I am having trouble posting pics of my jersey as the file sizes are too large and I have to figure out how to make them smaller.

Thanks again,

Todd

[Tlewi11]

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Here are some pics of my Buehrle Set 1 2008 Road Knit. The MLB authentication is for the signature that Mark added to the jersey during spring training in 2009.

Thanks for letting me share.

Todd

[Tlewi11]

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Now that I have posted a few times, let me introduce myself on this thread because this is where I will be spending most of time. I have been collecting used jerseys for about five years now. My collection is mostly White Sox but I do have a few other side collections.

I am a type collector so my goal is to attain a jersey from all the different styles that the White Sox have worn over the years. With all the TBTC games in the last few years, it has become quite the challenge!

If you are interested in seeing a White Sox jersey of a certain style, please let me know. I'd be more than happy to share tagging, lettering, manufacturing knowledge that I have gathered over the years. I am no expert but I will share what I know.

My oldest jersey is from 1946 and I have various jersey styles from that year forward.

As far as players go, I focus on Alexei Ramirez (have 7 different style jerseys) and Paul Konerko (4 different so far). I also collect NHL All-Star jerseys worn by Blackhawk players (4 of those also).

I have been waiting for a while for my membership to come through on this site, and now that it finally happened, I'm looking forward to learning and sharing about this great hobby.

Todd

[karamaxjoe]

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I am a type collector so my goal is to attain a jersey from all the different styles that the White Sox have worn over the years.

You should be fairly successful with that goal until it's time to acquire pre WWII jerseys. Everything from 1946 up to today's stuff is fairly easy to find as long as you are a patient collector. You'll also find that unaltered jerseys from the 60's are few and far between.

I'm guessing that 46 jersey you have is a road? If it's a home I'd love to see it. The home jerseys from that era are impossible to find.

I spent about 18 years collecting styles and gave up the quest last year. I hope you are more successful than I was. Good luck!