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Thread: Tom Seaver's Last Jersey
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11-23-2016, 03:20 PM #1
Tom Seaver's Last Jersey
This listing for Tom Seaver's last jersey claims he wore it in spring training of 1987.
http://www.greyflannelauctions.com/1...-LOT36808.aspx
As a Met fan, I clearly remember Seaver was not at spring training, but attempted a comeback in May after the Mets had multiple injuries. The jersey shows a number one on the back that has a different serif than the Mets use and the front numbers are too tall and thin compared to the Mets usual numbers. I wrote the seller an email and they have not responded.
Any thoughts?
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11-23-2016, 04:49 PM #2
Re: Tom Seaver's Last Jersey
I don't think the Mets wore home gamers in Spring Training. Back then, I believe they exclusively wore the blue home BP and blue road BP jerseys. Any photo evidence of otherwise out there?
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11-23-2016, 08:47 PM #3
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Re: Tom Seaver's Last Jersey
The tags look like normal Rawlings tags, but I have to agree with Nick. My recollection is that the Mets did only wear BP jerseys in 1987 spring training; no game jerseys. I'd be wary on this one.
Dave Miedema
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11-24-2016, 10:12 AM #4
Re: Tom Seaver's Last Jersey
I'm more wary of the number font...the serif on the one looks different from the standard block font...the one also looks a bit smaller than the 4 on back. On the front, the font is off as well. The Mets have been extremely consistent with their home font over 55 years. The jersey for auction is on the left and a 1983 Seaver on the right to compare fonts. Seaver did pitch in some instructional leagues to try to comeback in May of 1987, so it is possible someone did a rush job on this jersey...but that shoots down the spring training story.
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11-26-2016, 08:15 PM #5
Re: Tom Seaver's Last Jersey
Gray Flannel actually addressed a situation and have corrected the description.
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11-27-2016, 04:43 PM #6
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11-27-2016, 11:15 PM #7
Re: Tom Seaver's Last Jersey
I think so. The wording is still a bit over the top. A little misleading.