Atlanta Falcons game used jersey purchase concern

[boxman]

I recently picked up a Falcons game worn Jeff Van Note jersey. It looked good in the pictures I saw but when I examined it today I noticed something I have never seen before of this style of jersey. There were many holes under the the arm pit area. I thought the were breathing holes but have never seen that many before ooh a jersey. I turned the jersey inside out to examine it better and looks like it may have been attached to something. I took several pictures and will post them. I really wanted this jersey for my collection but fearing it might not be the real thing. The fabric tag above the the Russell tag is completely faded and has fallen off. Not sure if that hurts the jersey or should re-sewn on. Any help or comments would be helpful. Thank

[boxman]

More photos

[boxman]

Another picture

[boxman]

More pictures

[boxman]

Inside of jersey

[chargeralaska]

Howdy--Those are holes for laces to attach to the shoulder pads underneath the jersey. There is nothing wrong with your jersey

[Phil316]

Howdy--Those are holes for laces to attach to the shoulder pads underneath the jersey. There is nothing wrong with your jersey

true story

[boxman]

Thanks for the info. Still wondering what I should do with the washed up tag. It was hanging by a thread and came off during examinination. Does it lower the value of the jersey or take away from any authenticity. You can see the outline very well. Most of the Falcons jerseys I see from this period all have the same washed out tag.

[sox83cubs84]

The fabric tag is the one sticking out from underneath the Russell tag. The washed out tag above it is either a Reeder & McConeghy local supplier tag or a year tag.

Dave Miedema

[boxman]

Thanks for the info Dave. The tag is unreadable. Just thought that if it were missing it might make it harder to authenticate. Is was thinking about trying to sew it back on but will just keep it with the shirt.