nfl game issued jersey tag help!

[dre707]

I just bought a game issued jersey and wanted to know if anyone knows what the inside tag that nfl Reebok game issued jerseys mean like for example (05-52pbs) what does the different cuts stand for? I know there's (s) (o) but the one I just bought has (pbs) I've never seen one that says that anyone have a clue what I'm even talking about? Lol! I'm on some new medication don't laugh.

[G1X]

Here are photos of two 2005 Philadelphia Eagles game-worn jerseys (linemen). One has the the PBS designation and the other has a PBO designation. A friend once told me that he had asked a NFL equipment manager about the PBS designation, and he was told that it stands for "pot belly stomach" as it was a specific jersey cut for linemen with big bellies. I have no idea if he was being serious or not, but if it is true, I would assume that PBO is a designation for a jersey cut for an offensive lineman with a big stomach.

The "05" in your jersey designates the year the jersey was manufactured (2005), and the "52" is the size of the jersey.

Mark Hayne
Gridiron Exchange

Always looking for World Football League uniforms.

[dre707]

Here are photos of two 2005 Philadelphia Eagles game-worn jerseys (linemen). One has the the PBS designation and the other has a PBO designation. A friend once told me that he had asked a NFL equipment manager about the PBS designation, and he was told that it stands for "pot belly stomach" as it was a specific jersey cut for linemen with big bellies. I have no idea if he was being serious or not, but if it is true, I would assume that PBO is a designation for a jersey cut for an offensive lineman with a big stomach.

The "05" in your jersey designates the year the jersey was manufactured (2005), and the "52" is the size of the jersey.

Mark Hayne
Gridiron Exchange

Always looking for World Football League uniforms.

Thank you soo.much for your help but I doubt it means pot belly this jersey is a Donovan McNabb game issued jersey and I'm sure he didn't have a pot belly. So if anyone can confirm this please let me know!

[Phil316]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Donovan-McNa...p2047675.l2557

If this is the jersey. This is just a blank that someone cudtomized and added the name/numbers. Not an actual jersey issued to McNabb. If I recall he wore a Skill cut that would have just an "s" after the size and year. Plus I do not recall him wearing a size 52.

[dre707]

Wow so this is not a game issued jersey? I just paid for it I hope he can cancel purchase or what if I try to go through PayPal to get refund for item not being as described?

[RMoody]

I've see Eagles McNabbs at 52 and 50. Also saw a Vikings at 46.

I don't see how that jersey could have been customized, don't see a nameplate removed and the number placement seems perfectly spaced.

As far as a refund, it clearly says game jersey. Pretty sure that's what you got, Eagles sell them all the time to season ticket holders at the early pro shop. Usually get them from $35-$50, I've got several.

That listing says nothing about being issued to McNabb, you brought that up here. Unless you discussed with the seller and he told you something outside of what's listed, that's on you.

I'd suggest next time a bit more research or pre sale asking forum members. This forum is a invaluable tool at saving you money, sellers with listings like that hope your uniformed and want to believe it's something it's not.

[RMoody]

An example of the "game jerseys" they sell.....great quality, perfect for signatures and usually had for a quarter the price of a real gamer. Heck, they are usually cheaper than a replica.

One of my all time favorite players, Marlin Jackson.....only issue is he never played a down.....and they and about 5 of these!

[Phil316]

I've see Eagles McNabbs at 52 and 50. Also saw a Vikings at 46.

I don't see how that jersey could have been customized, don't see a nameplate removed and the number placement seems perfectly spaced.

You could easily get a blank jersey and have it made up. How many McNabb jerseys have you seen with this type of cut? I have seen 0.

As far as sizing goes I have not seen a team issued Eagles size 52. Not to say there is not but it is not common like a size 46, 48 or 50.

I do believe the blank jersey is team issued but clearly this was never meant for McNabb to wear in a game.

[Phil316]

I get that the Eagles probably had it customized by the way.

[RMoody]

You could easily get a blank jersey and have it made up. How many McNabb jerseys have you seen with this type of cut? I have seen 0.

As far as sizing goes I have not seen a team issued Eagles size 52. Not to say there is not but it is not common like a size 46, 48 or 50.

I do believe the blank jersey is team issued but clearly this was never meant for McNabb to wear in a game.

Your other post kinda reiterated it, when you say "someone" had it done, kinda implies a homemade peice. With the spacing, sitching being so consistent to that of a NFL jersey I just didn't see that being the case.

I think we share the same opinion that the Eagles had this done for a retail sale. As I said before, it's a great way for a fan to get a nice jersey and them to clear dead stock numbers, jerseys and nameplates.

That said, it can also hurt the secondhand market in situations like this.

In fairness, I've pulled actual gamers off that rack in the past.....complete with hit marks. I really don't know how they do the tent sale stuff, but I've seen some crazy stuff being sold.