History of Mtchell and Ness Throwback Unis

[Canseco44]

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I have checked the jersey and there is no evidence of there ever being a tag on the front. So, is it not a retail or game used M&N if it doesn't have it? As far as that goes, is it not a M&N? The tag in the neck does look just like the Brewers. I do not have the capabilities right now to post pics of the cards, but if anyone can they are the following cards: 1993 Upper Deck Hot Shots#12, 1993 Upper Deck #155, and 1994 Donruss #92 Special Edition on the back. In one of the photos on the cards, you can see through his pants in the area where the tag would be, and there isn't one. Once again, I am not trying to prove the authenticy of the uniform, I know it was game worn by Jose Canseco. I just wanted to know the history of the uniforms and the date the game was played. Thanks everyone for your help, especially dcrules. You have helped tremendously. I hope someone can post pics of the cards. I am sure it will help alot. the picture with the Brewer player in it is on the back of the 1994 Donruss Card.

[Canseco44]

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I am comfortable with it because I got it directly from Jose, and I can match it to a photo of him wearing it. I can't explain the front tag not being there. It is 100% made by M&N and has a neck tag that looks just like the one in the neck of the Brewers jersey in the photo. I will look when I get home and post the details on the tag. I will try to find a photo of the card and post it. As far as the tag not being there, I have no answer. Matbe they didn't put them on the 1993 tbtc Rangers jerseys? That is why I am posting. I know it was worn in the game by Jose, just trying to get some answers about dates of the game or games.

Todd

[dcrules01]

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Todd can you post a picture of the tagging in the neck?? Thanks

[dcrules01]

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Post a picture of the card or cards..Here is the Angels one.The Angels one has the tagging on the front as you can see..

[suave1477]

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Yes, the 1993 Brewers is dead on. MY jersey has the exact tagging in the neck, but not on the front of the jersey. Thanks again for your help. This jersey is now my favorite. It actually feels as well as looks like an old flannel uniform.

Thanks, Todd

Canseco I am a bit confused.

I don't know your source of getting the Jersey whether it was from Jose himself or another collector or an auction.
But you said it here that the Jersey has everything except for the front tag.
Now Mitchell & Ness pretty much always puts the front tag, its basically a signature mark of theres even for the retail jerseys.
Even the picture show in the example shows the front tag wich even you point out and then mention yours doesnt have it.
In the same breath you say your completely comfortable with it?????

Wouldnt you be a bit concerned that it is missing the tag thats placed on every jersey but yours????

[Canseco44]

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I will keep an eye out for you. That Pudge or Gonzalez jersey from 1996 would be nice. I don't know if I have ever seen another Rangers or Brewers tbtc jersey of this style for sale. Can you post a pic of the first Angels tbtc jersey?

Todd

[dcrules01]

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Im gonna keep looking for the date of the game and maybe somewhere someone has a copy.You could also maybe try a 94 Rangers yearbook they might have photos of the game.Its an awesome rare style if you ever see another player lmk id like to add it to my collection..And the Hunt continues

[Canseco44]

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Yes, the 1993 Brewers is dead on. MY jersey has the exact tagging in the neck, but not on the front of the jersey. Thanks again for your help. This jersey is now my favorite. It actually feels as well as looks like an old flannel uniform.

Thanks, Todd

[dcrules01]

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From Bill Hendersons style guide 1993 tbc Brewers

[Canseco44]

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I will look again, but I believe they were dark blue with a light or white pinstripe. Almost an exact opposite of the yankees home jersey's. I will try to find the card and post a pic.I did send an email to M&N asking about the history of my jersey.

Thanks, Todd

[dcrules01]

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The first one earliest date according to Bill Hendersons guide was the Angels back in 1992.Any idea what jersey the Brewers were wearing in the 93 game??

[Canseco44]

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I checked their site, and as far as I can tell, it makes no mention of the first jersey they made to be used in a MLB game. Not a retail replica, but the first one they made that was worn in a game. As far as I know, that Browns jersey saw no gametime. I got the Canseco game used tbtc jersey, and it is nice. It is actually made like a vintage jersey and even has felt numbers. I did find out it was actually used in 1993, not 1994. Dcrules, I hope this info will help you help me. One other neat feature, the jersey has vent holes in the armpit area just like the old timers.

Todd

[suave1477]

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Canseco you can actually check there website it gives you the history of Mitchell and Ness.

Have you called Mitchell and Ness? Theres customer service people are usually very helpful if they have the knowledge to answer questions

[dcrules01]

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Bill Hendersons uniform guide it's awesome and full of information..I always aim to learn a new thing everyday about this hobby and this board is a total asset.

[both-teams-played-hard]

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Hi. Long time lurker. First time poster. Mitchell & Ness began recreating vintage baseball jerseys in the mid 1980's. The first M&N baseball jersey for sale was a 1949 St. Louis Browns Roy Sievers model.

The story goes that at around the time that the M&N owner decided to sell vintage remakes, a customer came into his shop asking that his authentic game used '49 Sievers be repaired. The owner used the real Sievers jersey as the template for the first M&N baseball jersey.