Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

[hblakewolf]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

that's another good catch, I thought it was the lighting and angle that the 2008 tag appeared faded but it does look like the jersey has been put through some use.

I still have not head back from them and am wondering if this is because they have no plausible explanation as to why these jerseys have such issues, such as the missing armbands, wrong Gamble number and faded Rivers tagging. Does anyone here know if someone from American Memorabilia reads the postings here and can address this matter? thanks

Within a few hours of my previous post and also sending an email to AMI with the same info, the descriptions changed from GAME WORN to GAME ISSUED. I sent them a copy of my post that addresses the questions with the tagging.

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@comcast.net

[costas]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

that's another good catch, I thought it was the lighting and angle that the 2008 tag appeared faded but it does look like the jersey has been put through some use.

I still have not head back from them and am wondering if this is because they have no plausible explanation as to why these jerseys have such issues, such as the missing armbands, wrong Gamble number and faded Rivers tagging. Does anyone here know if someone from American Memorabilia reads the postings here and can address this matter? thanks

[hblakewolf]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

I have a customer seeking one of these 2008 Yankees Old Timers jerseys, and he just called me with an interesting question and concern. He noted that when these were originally listed in the auction, all 3 jerseys were noted as GAME USED. Then, when it was noted that the 2 jerseys were void of the black armbands, the description at American Memorabila changed within 24 hours to read "GAME ISSUED". Although the Rivers description has been changed to "GAME ISSUED", the description of the jersey reads "Tail tagging includes: Majestic (softened), “2008” (washed out somewhat) and size." My customer asked me if I've ever seen "GAME ISSUED" jersey tagging that exhibits this type of use? Not only have I never seen this on "GAME ISSUED" jerseys, I have no idea how a shirt that is "GAME ISSUED" and was not worn in the 2008 Old Timers game could possibly have tags that are "softened" and "washed out somewhat".

Any insight from either AMI or a Forum reader is greatly appreciated.

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@comcast.net

[costas]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

I sent an email regarding these jerseys directly to Vic at AMI yesterday, however, have not heard back. I suggest you send you questions/concerns to the folks at AMI and update this thread once you hear back.

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@comcast.net

likewise Howard I sent a message to them but also have not heard back as of yet. Will let you all know once I do. thanks

[hblakewolf]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

those are excellent points Howard, I'm curious to know as to the source of where American Memorabilia obtained these jerseys from.

I sent an email regarding these jerseys directly to Vic at AMI yesterday, however, have not heard back. I suggest you send you questions/concerns to the folks at AMI and update this thread once you hear back.

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@comcast.net

[costas]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

searched around and found another one that sold on Ebay and this tagging looks the same as the others on American Memorabilia now

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160272187069&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D160272187069%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

[costas]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

those are excellent points Howard, I'm curious to know as to the source of where American Memorabilia obtained these jerseys from.

[hblakewolf]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

hi Howard, why would you consider those as "authentic replica", they have year tags and 0062 wash tagging per the description - doesn't that qualify as an official game jersey designed for on field use like what current players wear? thanks

"Game issued" is the key question. Would the Yankees actually order more than one set of jerseys for an Old Timers game? If so, why? It's not as if Reggie or Goose may rip their jersey during play, and need another. And if this was the case, and these are the backups, why no black armband? Likewise, if the backups or this second set of "game issued" jerseys was tapped into, why can't we locate a single photo of any player wearing a jersey void of the band?


Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@comcast.net

[costas]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

Possibly “authentic replica” with yeartags and sleeve patches is more fitting?

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@comcast.net

hi Howard, why would you consider those as "authentic replica", they have year tags and 0062 wash tagging per the description - doesn't that qualify as an official game jersey designed for on field use like what current players wear? thanks

[costas]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

so what do you all think of these jerseys, they're very strange indeed. what about the collar tagging with the name, number and year - was that something consistent with this year's Old Timer's jerseys? does anyone have a legit one to compare these to? thanks

[hblakewolf]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

How can these be labeled “game issued”? What game were these issued for? Was there another 2008 Yankees Old Timers game that I’m not aware of that outfitted the past greats in 2008 home jerseys void of the black armbands? Based on EVERY available photo, all players wore jerseys with armbands. As such, how could these be “issued” or prepared for use during this event when they are void of the band? If these had the bands, and were backups or intended to be worn for the 2008 Old Timers Game, then indeed the new description of “game issued” may be a correct description. Possibly “authentic replica” with yeartags and sleeve patches is more fitting?

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@comcast.net

[costas]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

looks like the ones with no Bobby Murcer memorial armbands have been revised to game issued uniforms

I'm still wary of the Gamble one, here look at the screen caps from the Old Timer's Day Game and notice the location of the buttons on the jersey and how the interlocking NY differs in relation to the pinstripes from what is being auctioned. Anyone else think it's different?







and of course, his jersey number from the Old Timer's Day

[costas]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

thanks all for the help. all the players did have black armbands in tribute of Bobby Murcer and I was also wondering why some of these don't have it. Shouldn't the sleeve show some sort of imprint had the armband been removed?

[trsent]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

since Steiner says they never received any, just wondering if these are legit because they have no provenance or other letters of authenticity. thanks

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/A...by=&tfm_order=

If I was going to bid on these, I would contact American Memorabilia and ask how the two jerseys are void of the black armbands. Maybe they were removed? Who removes back armbands?

I did some photo searching, and I couldn't find any pictures of players without the black armband from the 2008 game.

[hblakewolf]

Re: Yankees 2008 Old Timer's Day jerseys

Although the Gamble looks correct, I'd like to see a photo of Rivers and Bloomberg from this recent game to determine if their shirts were void of the black armband.

If memory serves correct, all players had the black armband when they took the field.

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@comcast.net

The following link has some great photos from the 2008 game, however, not one player's jersey is void of the black armband.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-yanksoldtimersday2008-pg,0,7480735.photogallery

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@comcast.net