Anybody wear any of your game worn items?

[spartakid]

Re: Do I Dare Ask????

I never wear anything or swing anything or use anything. That's why I rarely ever buy stuff from collectors, since I have the feeling that somebody down the line may have worn it. I like knowing that the last person who used/wore something was the PLAYER, not some random guy.

Even when I buy a game used uncracked bat of minor leaguers or no-name major leaguers to use for myself in games, when I finish with it, I burn them in a fire

That almost sounds like a Game Used religious ceremony of some sort!

[metsbats]

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I'm with Kyle on the bats. I play in baseball camps and have purchased common bats for use. It's cheaper to buy common game issued bats and since they are MLB players I think I'm getting better wood than buying retail. The first thing I do is blacken the knobs to wipe out any thought that the player whose name is stamped on the bat ever used it. I've not gotten to a point like Kyle where I cracked one but using it as firewood is a great idea.

I do have a couple of game issued MLB team jerseys which I purchased directly from teams to wear at camps and the first thing I do is shred any COAs which may have come with the jersey. I think when I'm done with one I'd write on the tag NGU too.

Now as far as my game used player jerseys they are off limits to wearing or using. (I have them all on hangers) I've certainly did swing bats to get a feel but never would hit a ball with one.

[TheGreat#8]

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This probably has been discussed before, but what I really am looking for is a concise answer and why it is that you do it. The question is...(drum roll) do you ever wear any of your gamers?

For me, I keep all my jerseys folded on storage shelves and the caps, helmets, glove, batting gloves, and cleats are in the same shelves as well. I like to unfold (even though I am a supposed "folding extraordinaire") my jerseys every now and then to just get them "loosened" and will occasionally wear them to help loosen but only briefly as I would never wear them out because I really don't want to risk anything happening to the jersey. As for caps I rarely wear them along with helmets only to dust off and things of that nature. The one GU Glove I have I love to at times just put it out and maybe toss a ball into it here and there, would NEVER play catch with it though. As for the bats I have I will take rare cuts with only two of the six I have because they are in decent enough shape to be swung and one remains in a case that I don;t feel like opening. That's my long (sorry) story, anyone else want to share???

I have a couple of Pete Rose and Ricky Henderson game worn jersey's. Two of each in fact. 1 of the 2 of each I have framed and don't touch but we have a park down the streeet from my house with a complete ball field. I like to wear the jersey's down there and actually run the bases and slide into the bases head first just lik Pete and Ricky. I imagine myself in the game and hear the roar of the crowd and go in there head first with those jersey's on. There is just nothing like it.

I have a sweet Canseco bat that I have taken to the cage a number of times trying to hit the balls out of the park, nothing like it.

Recently picked up a Griffey glove and have the neighbor ikids hit me fly balls to the fence and then I go get em with the glove.

I love to enjoy this stuff nad there is nothing like playing with these items like you are in the game. If anything if I ever need t move this stuff, it will look that much better.

[LastingsMilledge85]

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I have a couple of Pete Rose and Ricky Henderson game worn jersey's. Two of each in fact. 1 of the 2 of each I have framed and don't touch but we have a park down the streeet from my house with a complete ball field. I like to wear the jersey's down there and actually run the bases and slide into the bases head first just lik Pete and Ricky. I imagine myself in the game and hear the roar of the crowd and go in there head first with those jersey's on. There is just nothing like it.

I have a sweet Canseco bat that I have taken to the cage a number of times trying to hit the balls out of the park, nothing like it.

Recently picked up a Griffey glove and have the neighbor ikids hit me fly balls to the fence and then I go get em with the glove.

I love to enjoy this stuff nad there is nothing like playing with these items like you are in the game. If anything if I ever need t move this stuff, it will look
that much better.

That joke was actually funny when it was done on this thread the first time, but when you made an ill-attempt at humor...it just wasn't funny, sorry to let you down.

[TheGreat#8]

Re: Do I Dare Ask????

That joke was actually funny when it was done on this thread the first time, but when you made an ill-attempt at humor...it just wasn't funny, sorry to let you down.

What are you talking about? I am completely serious, why is this a joke?

[TheGreat#8]

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I had a couple of people ask me about this over the years and my response has always been, I bought these items with my hard earned money. If I want to wear them around, play in them etc. that is my perogative. If you have never done this you honestly don't know what you are missing. Imagine sliding into 2nd base in your rose gamer and looking up and hearing the roar of the crowd as if you are a member of the Big Red Machine and you just set up George Foster, or Johnny Bench to drive you in. This takes me back to the days of yesteryear to a moment that you just could not believe.

I am actually searching for a game used bat of my childhood hero the Hammer Hank Aaron. I would love to get a really nice one and take it out to the cage or better yet, use it in my senior league in an actual game. Imagine driving in the winning run with a Hammer gamer. The feel is unlike anything you have ever seen.

[TheGreat#8]

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I guess I should add though, that one really bad incident came out of my wearing my game used items. I was playing in my senior league three summers ago wearing my Willie Mays game worn pants. I was running the bases after getting a double down the left field line when I felt the sudden need to use the restroom. Unfortunately, the burrito and taco's I had eaten for lunch must not have sat real well with my stomach. By the time I had hit first, I had a bad case of diarrhea and literally shit myself on the way to second. Needless to say besides the fact that I had shit running down my leg and soiled my Willie pants, it was quite embarrassing.

I would kind of feel bad putting these on the market in the future knowing that I had defecated in those pants.

The guys really gave it to me when I got back to the dugout, I mean the stink was tremendous.

You can only imagine the look on Willie's face when I saw him at a signing last year and told him that story. The stunned look on the Say Hey Kids face told it all.

By the way, a buddy of mine has actually taken his Mantle to the cage a number of times. I have a couple of high end collecting friends. You know how Boomer Wells wore his Ruth game used hat a half dozen years back in the playoffs. Well, you would not even believe this one, my buddy Chet who is a huge Ted Williams collector actually wore a complete Williams uniform that he owns to play in a charity soft ball tournament. If I can find the news link I will post it. It was a sight to behold. He told me the moment was unbelievable. Made the San Jose Mercury and several other local news channels. Nothing like pulling a $100,000k plus uni. off the shelve and wearing them in a game. Even I am not sure I could pull that one off.

[RJB44]

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I always try on my newly acquired jerseys, but I don't wear them around. Usually just slip it on once I get it, put on the corresponding cap (if I have one), look in the mirror and smile. All that in about five minutes or less. Then the jersey goes in the closet with my 20 something other jerseys.

[ChrisCavalier]

Re: Do I Dare Ask????

Given this exact topic was discussed previously and had created some heated discussions, coupled with the fact that we have already had to edit and respond to posts on this particular thread, we have decided to lock this thread.

Thanks to all who contributed and shared their opinions.

Sincerely,
Chris

[Blitzmaster]

Re: Anybody wear any of your game worn items?

Lol, was this thread unlocked.?????

[Blitzmaster]

Re: Anybody wear any of your game worn items?

Boom........

[sportscentury]

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I guess I should add though, that one really bad incident came out of my wearing my game used items. I was playing in my senior league three summers ago wearing my Willie Mays game worn pants. I was running the bases after getting a double down the left field line when I felt the sudden need to use the restroom. Unfortunately, the burrito and taco's I had eaten for lunch must not have sat real well with my stomach. By the time I had hit first, I had a bad case of diarrhea and literally shit myself on the way to second. Needless to say besides the fact that I had shit running down my leg and soiled my Willie pants, it was quite embarrassing.

I would kind of feel bad putting these on the market in the future knowing that I had defecated in those pants.

The guys really gave it to me when I got back to the dugout, I mean the stink was tremendous.

You can only imagine the look on Willie's face when I saw him at a signing last year and told him that story. The stunned look on the Say Hey Kids face told it all.

By the way, a buddy of mine has actually taken his Mantle to the cage a number of times. I have a couple of high end collecting friends. You know how Boomer Wells wore his Ruth game used hat a half dozen years back in the playoffs. Well, you would not even believe this one, my buddy Chet who is a huge Ted Williams collector actually wore a complete Williams uniform that he owns to play in a charity soft ball tournament. If I can find the news link I will post it. It was a sight to behold. He told me the moment was unbelievable. Made the San Jose Mercury and several other local news channels. Nothing like pulling a $100,000k plus uni. off the shelve and wearing them in a game. Even I am not sure I could pull that one off.

My goodness!

[coletrain98]

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I guess I should add though, that one really bad incident came out of my wearing my game used items. I was playing in my senior league three summers ago wearing my Willie Mays game worn pants. I was running the bases after getting a double down the left field line when I felt the sudden need to use the restroom. Unfortunately, the burrito and taco's I had eaten for lunch must not have sat real well with my stomach. By the time I had hit first, I had a bad case of diarrhea and literally shit myself on the way to second. Needless to say besides the fact that I had shit running down my leg and soiled my Willie pants, it was quite embarrassing.

I would kind of feel bad putting these on the market in the future knowing that I had defecated in those pants.

The guys really gave it to me when I got back to the dugout, I mean the stink was tremendous.

You can only imagine the look on Willie's face when I saw him at a signing last year and told him that story. The stunned look on the Say Hey Kids face told it all.

By the way, a buddy of mine has actually taken his Mantle to the cage a number of times. I have a couple of high end collecting friends. You know how Boomer Wells wore his Ruth game used hat a half dozen years back in the playoffs. Well, you would not even believe this one, my buddy Chet who is a huge Ted Williams collector actually wore a complete Williams uniform that he owns to play in a charity soft ball tournament. If I can find the news link I will post it. It was a sight to behold. He told me the moment was unbelievable. Made the San Jose Mercury and several other local news channels. Nothing like pulling a $100,000k plus uni. off the shelve and wearing them in a game. Even I am not sure I could pull that one off.

am i the only one that finds this hard to believe

[sportscentury]

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am i the only one that finds this hard to believe

No, it's clearly a joke ... but what a story!

[gorilla777]

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I guess I should add though, that one really bad incident came out of my wearing my game used items. I was playing in my senior league three summers ago wearing my Willie Mays game worn pants. I was running the bases after getting a double down the left field line when I felt the sudden need to use the restroom. Unfortunately, the burrito and taco's I had eaten for lunch must not have sat real well with my stomach. By the time I had hit first, I had a bad case of diarrhea and literally shit myself on the way to second. Needless to say besides the fact that I had shit running down my leg and soiled my Willie pants, it was quite embarrassing.

I would kind of feel bad putting these on the market in the future knowing that I had defecated in those pants.

The guys really gave it to me when I got back to the dugout, I mean the stink was tremendous.

You can only imagine the look on Willie's face when I saw him at a signing last year and told him that story. The stunned look on the Say Hey Kids face told it all.

By the way, a buddy of mine has actually taken his Mantle to the cage a number of times. I have a couple of high end collecting friends. You know how Boomer Wells wore his Ruth game used hat a half dozen years back in the playoffs. Well, you would not even believe this one, my buddy Chet who is a huge Ted Williams collector actually wore a complete Williams uniform that he owns to play in a charity soft ball tournament. If I can find the news link I will post it. It was a sight to behold. He told me the moment was unbelievable. Made the San Jose Mercury and several other local news channels. Nothing like pulling a $100,000k plus uni. off the shelve and wearing them in a game. Even I am not sure I could pull that one off.

So is it correct that these pants would lose 2 points for defecation under the Mears grading scale criteria?
Just looking for clarification.....don't want to assume.

Ben