Grey Flannel - James Worthy UNC jersey

[kingjammy24]

i would appreciate any comments from nba collectors.

the jersey:

http://www.greyflannelauctions.com/s...yNum=2&Lot=120

the font seems wrong, as seen in the "#5". photos of worthy playing at unc show a different style of "5". as well, is the sand-knit tag consistent with the years that worthy played at UNC? (worthy played at UNC from 1979-82). see:


thanks,

rudy.

[both-teams-played-hard]

Yes, there seems to be a definite issue with the numeral "5" on the Worthy jersey. I did not notice this when I first browsed Grey Flannel's new auction. I just searched many UNC photos from the Worthy era, and no match to the "5" font.
Also, I am not 100% sure as to when Sand Knit introduced the "printed" tag, as opposed to the "stitched" variety. It seems the dates you posted (84-85) are correct. I will do more research to find any Carolina jersey of the late 70s to 1980s with this numeral "5" font.
Good job Rudy, thanks for the post. I am definitely NOT an expert at anything. I have stared at North Carolina hoops jerseys more than any other in my life. I did not notice this. I think I was mesmerized by all the other hall-of-fame caliber items in GFC's new auction.

[kingjammy24]

"I did not notice this. I think I was mesmerized by all the other hall-of-fame caliber items in GFC's new auction."

no problem, warren. while you're persuing all the snazzy items, here's a nifty photo of the 1947-48 minneapolis lakers for good luck! maybe it'll come in handy one day.



rudy.

[both-teams-played-hard]

Rudy
Are you sure the photo is from the 1947-48 season? Grey Flannel claims their Mikan is from 1947-48. They clearly don't match:


I hope the truth about the Worthy jersey can be revealed.
"Adjacent to refuse IS refuse."

[kingjammy24]

the photo comes from a gentleman named stew thornley. mr. thornley wrote a book called "Basketball’s Original Dynasty: The History of the Lakers". according to mr. thornley, his book "focuses mainly on the team’s years in Minneapolis". he also wrote another book called "Minnesota Hoops: Basketball in the North Star State" and a few articles: "“Minnesota Pro Basketball History,” Minnesota Timberwolves Inaugural Media Guide, 1989-90", and "Showtime Begins: The Minneapolis Lakers,” Program for the 1994 NBA All-Star Game".

he says the pic is of the 1947-48 minneapolis lakers squad. maybe he's wrong. or something.

rudy.

[both-teams-played-hard]

Since the invention of this forum(coincidence or not), Grey Flannel has tried to do the right thing and correct their auction descriptions. I hope that GF can correctly date this jersey and revisit their authentication process. The jersey is up to $26,000. They are the authenticators for the HOF in Springfield. C'mon fellas-make it happen! If one of your items is proven to be questionable or un-authentic....then re-authenticate or end the auction. Your reputation is on the line. These jerseys are pieces of history, please take them seriously. Don't go Lampson on me!

[kingjammy24]

rudy.

[kingjammy24]

are any a match? maybe 1949 or 1950?

rudy.

[pietraynor]

I don't see a match for this specific Mikan jersey in any of those photos..Did anyone else notice that in both the '49 & '50 photos #22 (left) is wearing a diff. style jersey (font) than the others? Odd, but not unusual for the time. Jay.

[CollectGU]

I think it's a style match to 1949....

Regards,
Dave