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Thread: Ken Griffey Jr. Game Helmet?
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08-23-2007, 07:12 PM #1
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Ken Griffey Jr. Game Helmet?
Currently on Ebay is a "Game worn Griffey Jr. M's helmet with LOA".
http://cgi.ebay.com/KEN-GRIFFEY-JR-G...QQcmdZViewItem
First, I don't ever remember seeing the M's wear this style of helmet with dual #'s (reverse and also on the bill). As such, I reviewed photos on Getty and my M's yearbooks. I can't locate a single photo of Griffey, or ANY M's player wearing a helmet with dual #'s. I'm aware that some of the GUU readers are experts in photo searching. Can anyone produce a single photo of a M's player from 1993-1999 (Griffey's final season in Seattle) with such a batting helmet?
Also, the LOA is not dated! Nor does the helmet show an ounce of use!
Howard Wolf
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08-23-2007, 07:15 PM #2
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Re: Ken Griffey Jr. Game Helmet?
As a side note, the seller indicates the manufacturing code reads 10/97 (October, 1997). As such, it limits the usage to either 1998 or 1999.
Any readers able to locate a photo from either season?
Howard Wolf
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08-23-2007, 07:16 PM #3
Re: Ken Griffey Jr. Game Helmet?
This is a tough one. I can verify though that it is Griffey's correct size, but the number on the front sure is confusing.
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08-23-2007, 08:30 PM #4
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Re: Ken Griffey Jr. Game Helmet?
as i recall about 9-10 years ago these helmets were made for a griffey singing. the helmets were his correct size. all the dateing on the wheel was 10/97 .these helmets didnt have the mlb sticker on the back of the helmet.and all the helmets had the 2 and 8 in white on the back of the helmet. is it possible someone took the stickers off the back and reapplied them to the brim? i say yes
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08-29-2007, 08:40 PM #5
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Re: Ken Griffey Jr. Game Helmet?
Did anyone notice that the seller added a picture of a Griffey helmet with the numbers on the front. What that the issue with this hlemt?
Thnaks,
Dave
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08-29-2007, 08:50 PM #6
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Re: Ken Griffey Jr. Game Helmet?
As asked for in my original post, the seller himself has indeed produced a photo from the 1998 season. The helmet is dated from 10/97, thus, it appears to check-out.
Just when you think you've seen it all......
Howard Wolf
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08-29-2007, 09:20 PM #7
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Re: Ken Griffey Jr. Game Helmet?
If you search GettyImages you will find two photos from June 14, 1998, that show the numbers on both the bill and the back. A photo from June 25, 1998 shows a helmet without the MLB logo.
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08-30-2007, 12:07 AM #8
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Re: Ken Griffey Jr. Game Helmet?
HW
Just curious if this is one of four batting helmets he was wearing during the game?.Also did you get the M VIC jury trial email.
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