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Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...
I'd pass as well. There is a big difference between hammered wear and total intended destruction of a item...
ROBERT KOPPEL Skyking26 - 35 year collector of Dave Kingman memorabilia. Also seek 500 HR and 3000 Hit GU Bats, and 1968, 1984, HOF Tigers GU Bats...Skyking442@hotmail.com
Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...
Do you know for sure the player tore it up? Do you know why? I would definately be interested in a torn up jersey if I knew there was a significant reason the player shredded it. A trade, release etc.....
Davis Emburey demburey@netzero.net
Always looking for late 70's-late 80's Mariners game used bats!
Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...
No need to be cryptic about all this. The jersey was worn by #35 Justin Verlander the game 26 July 2008, that honored the Negro Leagues. It is a Detroit Stars jersey and Justin was tagged for 7 earned runs, some of which came in when he was no longer pitching. Needless to say, he was very upset, ripped his jersey all the way up the back and according to my sources the authentics people had to fish it out of the trash. It came directly from the team with the mlb hologram still affixed. The original buyer of it backed out when he saw the condition it was in. I didn't own any Verlanders who I think is a pretty decent and very competitive picture so I took it. No buyers remorse, just wondered what others in this situation would have done.
Thanks for the feedback.
Larry Pelliccioni
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Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...
The jersey should still display nice since the rip is in the back of the jersey. Makes for an interesting conversation piece at the least. Post some pics when you get the chance.
Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...
When I Was With The Orioles We Wore Throw Back Uni's Jason Grimsley Came In After Giving Up A Couple Runs. Ripped His Jerseys Off Like Hulk Hogan Buttons Flying Everywhere.then He Put The Jersey At The Bottom Of His Cleats And Ripped It In Half, Then He Took His Cleats Off And Threw Them Into Javy Lopez's Locker Almost Hitting Someone. The Guy With Mlb Had To Try To Get The Jersey Signed He Was Scared Out Of His Mind
Re: What was I thinking...would you do what I did...
Originally posted by orioles03
When I Was With The Orioles We Wore Throw Back Uni's Jason Grimsley Came In After Giving Up A Couple Runs. Ripped His Jerseys Off Like Hulk Hogan Buttons Flying Everywhere.then He Put The Jersey At The Bottom Of His Cleats And Ripped It In Half, Then He Took His Cleats Off And Threw Them Into Javy Lopez's Locker Almost Hitting Someone. The Guy With Mlb Had To Try To Get The Jersey Signed He Was Scared Out Of His Mind
Roid Rage!
But seriously, I would buy a beat up rare jersey in a heartbeat, especially if there is a story behind it. IMO it is far more intersting that a regular season jersey.
Wanted: Minnesota Twins throwback or special event jerseys.
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