Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

I sent an email to the HOF to see if they want the cap for Franks display. I just don't know if you can donate for a period of time or is it a permanent donation?

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

That's Right!!! Haha. I forgot about that.

[CollectGU]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

I will make a deal with you. Send it in to PSA/DNA for authentication of the signature. If it comes back real (which it will not), I will pay the authentication fee.

Don't forget to send TwinLakes your invoice...

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

No problem, sir.... I know several members took the time to attempt a photo match for the cap and did other research, having no vested interest in the matter. Thomas collectors gave their opinions on the autograph, which we know can look a little "off" when trying to sign on any type of fabric.

Thankfully this story has a happy ending and a true treasure has been found! You da man!

And for that I'm very thankful. My reference was more towards when you send in an item for authentication and somebody in a room says it's not authentic. I just thought when an athlete physically holds and looks at something that belonged to him, that's the ultimate verification. .

[commando]

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Sorry.. No disrespect. I really appreciated all the info and guidance.

No problem, sir.... I know several members took the time to attempt a photo match for the cap and did other research, having no vested interest in the matter. Thomas collectors gave their opinions on the autograph, which we know can look a little "off" when trying to sign on any type of fabric.

Thankfully this story has a happy ending and a true treasure has been found! You da man!

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Well, here's an idea.

Stop posting threads asking the advice of people who sit behind desks and look things up on the internet.

Sorry.. No disrespect. I really appreciated all the info and guidance.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Did you get them framed by chance? I saw a set autographed and framed at a Rosemont show sometime shortly after the 2005 World Series. Just wondering if it was perhaps your set. The set I saw was not tampered with like A.J. does now with his equipment. I have one of his chest protectors (believed to be worn in Buehrle's no-hitter) which has his initials by the neck cut off. He had no problem signing it for me at a free signing, by the way, which I found weird. He doesn't like his stuffed sold, even for charity, but then signed it no problem for me and confirmed that he was the one who cut off his initials.

Again, my intent was not to question the Thomas hat. I'm glad your experience was such a great one. As cool as the hat is, your encounter with the Big Hurt is even better. It just makes the hat even cooler.

I recommend contacting the Hall of Fame as soon as possible as they put together special exhibits for the new inductees.

No. That set wasn't mine. But my chest protector also doesn't have the AJ. He was very curious where I obtained them before he signed them.

[commando]

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And I think I trust a player recognizing something that personally belonged to him more than someone sitting behind a desk looking up info on the Internet. I've heard stories that a lot of athletes won't add " game used" when signing too.. I guess you have to trust the athlete.

Well, here's an idea.

Stop posting threads asking the advice of people who sit behind desks and look things up on the internet.

[salukidave]

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I have a full set of AJ Pierzynski's catching gear and as soon as I showed it to him he immediately said they were his and signed them game used.

Did you get them framed by chance? I saw a set autographed and framed at a Rosemont show sometime shortly after the 2005 World Series. Just wondering if it was perhaps your set. The set I saw was not tampered with like A.J. does now with his equipment. I have one of his chest protectors (believed to be worn in Buehrle's no-hitter) which has his initials by the neck cut off. He had no problem signing it for me at a free signing, by the way, which I found weird. He doesn't like his stuffed sold, even for charity, but then signed it no problem for me and confirmed that he was the one who cut off his initials.

Again, my intent was not to question the Thomas hat. I'm glad your experience was such a great one. As cool as the hat is, your encounter with the Big Hurt is even better. It just makes the hat even cooler.

I recommend contacting the Hall of Fame as soon as possible as they put together special exhibits for the new inductees.

[Roady]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

There will always be those "experts" who don't believe you belong in their little club.

Take your hat and enjoy it and know that you just experienced something that few will ever get to experience.

You proved your case and are a much better man than I am in keeping your peace and letting it play out.

[Hoosier39]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

And I think I trust a player recognizing something that personally belonged to him more than someone sitting behind a desk looking up info on the Internet. I've heard stories that a lot of athletes won't add " game used" when signing too.. I guess you have to trust the athlete.

Yep, just ask Wade Boggs.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

I have a full set of AJ Pierzynski's catching gear and as soon as I showed it to him he immediately said they were his and signed them game used.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

And I think I trust a player recognizing something that personally belonged to him more than someone sitting behind a desk looking up info on the Internet. I've heard stories that a lot of athletes won't add " game used" when signing too.. I guess you have to trust the athlete.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

True Salukidave...But I forgot to say I didn't ask him to sign the hat, he did that on his own for NO COST and added the inscription. That's $130.00 he felt wasn't needed. Just a guy who was honorable his whole career and still is when he's retired. Great guy. I couldn't ask for a cooler item.

[salukidave]

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I understand what you mean about a photomatch but if the player says it's there's and feels comfortable inscribing it gu then that's enough for me also seeing as his nickname was the big hurt he would be the last guy I questioned:-)

I'm not talking about this specific case, really. Frank Thomas is a sincere dude from what I've observed over many years as a White Sox fan. I have no reason to be a doubting Thomas in this case.

In any case, though, even the most sincere of players can have foggy memories even if their intentions are beyond reproach. Heck, if someone brought me one of my old high school teammates caps to me, I couldn't tell if it was or wasn't mine. Now make me a Hall of Fame player and then if somebody added my old number to the cap and I'd probably assume it was mine without giving it a second thought. Maybe someone else in that situation might recognize the hat as not theirs, but wouldn't want to burst the fan's bubble so he plays along. Or he plays along so the signing goes smoothly and he can collect his money and be asked to do more signings. Or maybe he signs whatever people ask him to sign because he doesn't care either way. On the flip side, you might have a player calling a legit item a fake because he's mad that things were stolen from him during his career or maybe just because he has a faulty memory or maybe just because he's a jerk.

I think hobby veterans have witnessed, heard or read about many such scenarios over the years.