Piazza Jersey in Gutierrez Auction

[cbb5]

http://www.mgauction.net/process.cfm?lID=1197

Any thoughts on this? I don't have a 98 black Mets alt. (by Russell), but do have a 99 away black alt. (by Russell). My 99 DOES NOT have year - set tagging beneath the jock tag. Does anyone have another 98 Mets Russell alt. jersey (white or black) that has year-set tagging? Was this even correct for this year for the Mets? I seem to think it was not, but I could be wrong. Thanks!
Chris

[hblakewolf]

I have the exact same 1998 alternate home Piazza. I picked it up several years ago and it has a Grey Flannel letter with it (for what it's worth!). My tagging is void of the year and set as shown in the current auction jersey. I have seen another 1998 Piazza alternate and it too did not have this type of year and set. Regardless, the year and set tag you show in the photo is one strange looking tag.

I had a chance to meet Piazza 2 years ago, and he has to be one of the biggest clowns in regards to his interest in the game worn memorabilia hobby, and is a discrace to the human race. Not only would he not sign anything of mine (game used bat, jersey mentioned here) he refused to sign an autograph for a disabled child who was in a wheel chair on the field. He totally snubbed her and her family. As such, if anyone has any interest in my jersey, make me a reasonable offer and it is yours.

FYI
Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net

[finest_collectibles]

Hello, Piazza wore ONLY size 50 jerseys, most of the time with custom alterations which were noted on the tagging. I have never seen that type of year tagging on a Piazza jersey. I own 6 of his jerseys including his World Series jersey. Sad to say, this current auction jersey has been authenticated.

[Eric]

Hello, Piazza wore ONLY size 50 jerseys, most of the time with custom alterations which were noted on the tagging. I have never seen that type of year tagging on a Piazza jersey. I own 6 of his jerseys including his World Series jersey. Sad to say, it has been authenticated.

Thanks for the info

Any chance you can post photos of the tagging on any of your jerseys?
Eric

[RobSteinmetz]

Has anyone seen that type of year/set tagging on ANY Russell jerseys from ANY team in the Major Leagues? I'm not sure it's anything I've ever seen before.

[hblakewolf]

Rob-
As noted in my previous post, it is odd. I too have never seen this tag on ANY jersey.

Any Mets collectors want to chime in? Someone must have a similar 1998 alternate in their collection.

On a side note, has any collector had any luck with obtaining autographs from Piazza on game used equipment? My experiences have all been bad, and considering I obtained over 30 auto. on equipment at Shea last year, It's hard to believe Piazza snubbed every fan and me EVERY time.

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net

[cbb5]

Thanks for the info. I know Mike has certain alterations that are usually shown on his tags and that raised another flag for me on this jersey. I know he takes reduces his sleeve circumference, shortens sleeve length and adds body length. I have never dealth with him, but according to Howard he seems like a fool. It's a shame because I always thought he was a decent guy, judging by what I see in public and on tv. That's too bad.
Chris
PS-I'd also love to see those Piazza tags Finest Collectibles!