New member! My Game Used Collection

[MarlinsFan1993]

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Josh Johnson 2012 GU Home Orange Alt













His final game used Marlins jersey.

[MarlinsFan1993]

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Dude

Seriously excellent pickup and nice historical piece. I can remember game 7 so vividly, that thing belongs in a museum, maybe one day we can open one down here with some of our collections, lol wishful thinking. Hopefully our Marlins can start winning some more championships!

Thanks for the kind words!

[MarlinsFan1993]

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Miguel Olivo 2013 GU Memorial Day Road Grey









So happy I was able to obtain one of these 2013 USMC variations. The Marlins did not market these to the public as the players were allowed to keep these. This also was the last time the Marlins ever used the default road jersey in a game (not including Stanton and Alvarez in the 2014 ASG).

[MarlinsFan1993]

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Henderson Alvarez 2014 GU Batting Practice Jersey

[mook03005]

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Dude

Seriously excellent pickup and nice historical piece. I can remember game 7 so vividly, that thing belongs in a museum, maybe one day we can open one down here with some of our collections, lol wishful thinking. Hopefully our Marlins can start winning some more championships!

[MarlinsFan1993]

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Livan Hernandez 1997 World Series Game 7 GU Home Vest Uniform












This is quite frankly my most historic Marlins piece as this was worn by Livan the night the Marlins became World Champions for the 1st time in team history. Livan was named WS MVP and said his famous "I love you Miami" quote.

The jersey is photo-matched to several shots following the extra-inning walk-off hit. Interestingly enough, Livan was actually wearing the undershirt on backwards! Looking at photos and video of the game it is evident that Livan has the team logo over the right arm and the Russell logo over the left which is opposite of where they should be.

Coming off the recently released "Brothers in Exile" 30 for 30 special on ESPN, which aired this week, I thought it was fitting I share this now.

[MarlinsFan1993]

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Tony Perez 2001 GU Road Grey (Used while serving as Interim Manager)

[MarlinsFan1993]

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I forgot all about these grey unis. Why did they get rid of them?

Apparently the owner, Loria, doesn't like them which is why they were abandoned after the 2012 season. That is according to Giancarlo Stanton who was asked about it at the All-Star game when he and Henderson Alvarez donned them for the first time since 2012. You would expect that the Marlins would have re-imagined them by now but no they continue to be the only MLB team I have ever seen who does not utilize a traditional road jersey in their uniform set.

Ironically enough, to me these road jerseys are the least visually appealing of the new uniform set but I now fancy them because of how hard to find they have become due to only being used for one season. In actuality, any Miami Marlins game used jerseys (prior to this year) are hard to find because the team (staff) kept most of them following the 2012 season and the 2013's remain in the team's possession as well. 2014 marks the first year the team (through its retail store) have actively looked to market its game used jerseys.

[Mattapan03]

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I forgot all about these grey unis. Why did they get rid of them?

[MarlinsFan1993]

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Ricky Nolasco 2012 GU Road Grey

[MarlinsFan1993]

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J.T. Realmuto 2014 GU "Sun Sox" TBTC Road Grey






Father's Day 2014 GU Base (Innings 1-3)





The base was an awesome gift from my wife to celebrate my first Father's Day!

[MarlinsFan1993]

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Jarrod Saltalamacchia 2014 GU Memorial Day Camo Black Alt









The camo looks incredible with the black jersey. Makes its contrast a lot more than the grey version the Marlins wore last year. Of course the grey ones from last year were not made available by the Marlins so I still want one even though this year's rendition is gorgeous.

[MarlinsFan1993]

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Esteban the new jerseys you picked up are awesome! I especially like the camo Josh Johnson. Congrats on getting a jersey from every year!

Thanks Danny! I am still missing a style or two, need a "Los" Marlins one from 2010-2011, the 1956 Miami Marlins throwback from last year, and the two upcoming special event jerseys from this year (Memorial Day and the Sun Sox TBTC which they will wear on June 8th). Plus there are still a few players which I wish to collect but it's definitely nice to reach one of my primary collecting goals.

[DJaeger22]

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Esteban the new jerseys you picked up are awesome! I especially like the camo Josh Johnson. Congrats on getting a jersey from every year!

[MarlinsFan1993]

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Josh Beckett 2004 GU Home White Alt






Photo-matched to his 2nd start of the 2004 season on 04/11/04

Josh Johnson 2014 Opening Day Game Worn Camo Alt







Huge thanks to forum member Russell who was great to work with on this jersey.