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06-20-2013, 03:22 AM #1
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Help w/ Astros Rainbow Button Fronts
I have a question that maybe some of the Astro experts can help with. I see there are Goodman, Rawlings, & Russell makers the team used. I was wondering about the lettering position on the front. I own several rainbow shoulder Russell's in both white and cream. I also have a couple of TBTC 99 throwbacks made by Rawlings. The lettering on the front of the original Russells and TBTC 99 throwback Rawlings have pretty much the same position. It appears that the original Goodmans & Rawlings are off center with the AT and STROS on the other side of the buttons. Are these supposed to be off center and why? Am I looking at them wrong? May seem like a dumb question, but I was just wondering.
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06-20-2013, 03:26 AM #2
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Re: Help w/ Astros Rainbow Button Fronts
Here are some pics to show
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Russell
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06-20-2013, 04:55 PM #3
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Re: Help w/ Astros Rainbow Button Fronts
The off-center location, to my knowledge, is normal pre-1992. The old pullovers from Sand-Knit and Goodman (1975-86) also used the off-center ASTROS, with the AS to the left (when viewing) of the point in the collar (they were pullovers) and TROS to the right of the point.
Dave Miedema
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06-20-2013, 05:09 PM #4
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Re: Help w/ Astros Rainbow Button Fronts
Here's a Getty photo from 9/91 of Andujar Cedeno, with the AS/TROS split.
I can't tell from the photo if the uniform is a Rawlings or a Goodman.
Dave Miedema
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06-21-2013, 12:36 PM #5
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Re: Help w/ Astros Rainbow Button Fronts
Just saw a Biggio jersey on ebay that is off center and is made by Russell in 1991. I didn't know they wore this brand in 1991. I thought it was Rawlings.
Jay
Interested in Astros, Rangers, Indians jerseys in old or current designs.
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06-21-2013, 02:54 PM #6
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Re: Help w/ Astros Rainbow Button Fronts
In 1991, the new Russell contract for uniforms was announced well before season's end. As a result, Russell made "test" jerseys given to a handful of players on a tryout basis. This is the third I've seen...I also am aware of a Pirates Bobby Bonilla and a Twins Jack Morris.
Dave Miedema
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06-23-2013, 11:33 AM #7
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06-23-2013, 11:40 AM #8
Re: Help w/ Astros Rainbow Button Fronts
For comparison's sake, here is my photomatched 1991 Bagwell rookie-year jersey. Made by Rawlings.
Les Zukor
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06-23-2013, 06:25 PM #9
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06-23-2013, 06:45 PM #10
Re: Help w/ Astros Rainbow Button Fronts
Shawn, the seller, is a GUU member. IMO, he is the best in the business, and I would buy his items without reservations. Of course, always do your homework. But if the team letter came from Shawn, then it's not a fake.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-Craig-B...item4d0dcbc9c7.Les Zukor
bagwellgameused@gmail.com
Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items
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