Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

[jhunt28]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

Interesting, that they seem to automatically start with a perfect 10, then deduct a few points for not being able to photo match, or style match this jersey (ie. he never wore this combination)...I guess the closing price speaks for itself, given a legitimate Namath will easily sell for over $25k.

Final Grade: 10 points were assigned after jersey was evaluated for proper manufacturing, sizing, numbering, lettering, etc. 2 points were subtracted for sleeves not consistent with available images

[cohibasmoker]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

I thought I'd resurrect this original thread. This sale brings to mind the following thoughts;

- A friend told me, "the only thing consistent about this hobby is its inconsistencies".

- research is a invaluable tool.

- ideas and opinions change. Years ago, I got an opinion from another collector on a jersey I owned. He told me my jersey was not correct so based on his opinion, I sold the jersey for a song. A year or so later, the jersey sold for thousands of dollars. What pissed me off was, the collector who told me the jersey was not correct, authenticated the same jersey. When I reached out for the collector, he wrote back stating his opinion was based on the information that was known at that time.

Here is the auction that got me thinking.

http://sports.mearsonlineauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=71285

In closing, do your own research and gather as many opinions from as many different sources as possible to formulate your own opinion(s). The Internet makes things a whole lot easier.

Jim

[cohibasmoker]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

I think the person who donated it to the HOF has had a memory lapse. I don't see any way that this jersey was made in 1966 or early 1967. Looks like a legit jersey as far as an actual team item but whether Namath actually wore it is another story, and whether this was his training camp jersey in 1967 is yet another story!

Off the subject - Jeff, thanks for your help with the helmet. It worked out just fine.

[genius]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

I think the person who donated it to the HOF has had a memory lapse. I don't see any way that this jersey was made in 1966 or early 1967. Looks like a legit jersey as far as an actual team item but whether Namath actually wore it is another story, and whether this was his training camp jersey in 1967 is yet another story!

[cohibasmoker]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

Found this jersey on the Hall of Fame website. Follow the link for the history of the jersey.

http://www.profootballhof.com/history/2009/4/21/joe-namath-jersey/

[ChrisCavalier]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

Lot has been withdrawn pending additional research.

Thanks for all who contributed to this thread.

Sincerely,
Chris

[ChrisCavalier]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

Hello Everyone,

I spoke to the consignor of the item and I think the best thing at this point is for us to pull the jersey until we have a bit more research. As discussed, we had found images with Namath wearing these type of sleeves but we want to be 100% confident they were worn with this style jersey, fonts, etc.

As such, we will be pulling the item pending additional research and we will let you know if the item will be available in the future.

Sincerely,
Chris

[Flamechicken]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

Funny, there's a very similar jersey offered at the same time. Seems this happens often.
http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/A...ction_ID=69110

They are similar, but the font is different and the name is screened directly on the jersey.

[BrianK]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

Funny, there's a very similar jersey offered at the same time. Seems this happens often.

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/Auction_Item.asp?Auction_ID=69110

[Flamechicken]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

Chris,
Any update?

[ChrisCavalier]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

Hey Guys,

This is a great thread and these type of discussions and collective insights are one of the reasons we created Game Used Universe. We are also researching some more (sorry my personal time has been really limited last few days handling a ton of other things), we want to make sure we are comfortable with the jersey being game used. If there are any questions, we will pull the item until we can be absolutely certain. We did find some of the images that have already been posted with the longer sleeves but we understand the need to match with the font style.

Just wanted to let you know we are still looking into this further as well.

Sincerely,
Chris

[invintagewetrust]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

Also of note is that Namath only started 5 games in 1973 because of injuries. Finding a photo of the none cut sleeve might be a bit trickier. I think he might only have worn it in weeks 1 or 2. If the pattern from 1974 is any indication of Joe wearing a none cut sleeve as that video I believe is from week 3.

[invintagewetrust]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

Beantown, I did say that the video is from 1974 and to the best of my knowledge the Jets didn't wear nameplates on there shirts that year. I can't find any early season Jets footage from 1973, I only have weeks 3, and 9 with Jets games, both of which show Namath wearing his cut sleeve. If Namath wore a none cut sleeve in '74 with the lightweight mesh Champion uniform, it is possible he also wore it in 1973, its just about tracking down some footage of him during one of those games.

[beantown]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

invintagewetrust....nice work!!! That's the DEFINITIVE answer....Namath did wear the unaltered sleeves in game action...thanks for finding this....

Ok...it's way to early and I didn't read invintagewetrust entire post thoroughly....still looking for unaltered sleeves with Namath on nameplate...

[beantown]

Re: Joe Namath Jersey - 8D Auctions

invintagewetrust....nice work!!! That's the DEFINITIVE answer....Namath did wear the unaltered sleeves in game action...thanks for finding this....