Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

[bravesfanjd]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

A photo match would be great... But in 1990 there weren't as many cameras and photos that there are today with every game. He looked carefully at the hat and immediately recognized his old auto and even told me at that time he was trying to sign every letter in his name. He then opened the hat and examined it and said it was game worn and his. I suspect many athletes wouldn't take the time to authenticate their items and would sign anything you ask, but Frank has been a high integrity person/ athlete from day 1. So for this one I'm 100%.

I agree enjoy the item and I hope at some point you lend it to the hall so everybody can enjoy the item its awesome that you have a rookie item from a true hof player and a class act who played the game the right way

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

A photo match would be great... But in 1990 there weren't as many cameras and photos that there are today with every game. He looked carefully at the hat and immediately recognized his old auto and even told me at that time he was trying to sign every letter in his name. He then opened the hat and examined it and said it was game worn and his. I suspect many athletes wouldn't take the time to authenticate their items and would sign anything you ask, but Frank has been a high integrity person/ athlete from day 1. So for this one I'm 100%.

[bravesfanjd]

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Glad your experience turned out to be a great one! The yearbook inscription is funny, too.

Beyond this experience, I think everyone should take a step back for a second regarding a player authenticating a game-used item. A player, especially when getting paid, can write any inscription on an item. It doesn't make it true. On the flip side, a player might deem a legitimate item fake for any number of reasons. A player's word or memory is just one piece of evidence, albeit usually an important and legitimate one. Provenance is another form of evidence as is an "expert" opinion. A photo match is the ultimate piece of evidence.

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:-)

[salukidave]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Glad your experience turned out to be a great one! The yearbook inscription is funny, too.

Beyond this experience, I think everyone should take a step back for a second regarding a player authenticating a game-used item. A player, especially when getting paid, can write any inscription on an item. It doesn't make it true. On the flip side, a player might deem a legitimate item fake for any number of reasons. A player's word or memory is just one piece of evidence, albeit usually an important and legitimate one. Provenance is another form of evidence as is an "expert" opinion. A photo match is the ultimate piece of evidence.

[Phil316]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

A very good ending and something to cherish forever.

[bgakladd]

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I know the double auto is odd, but he wanted to double sign it.. I think that was pretty cool. He wanted to show the difference in his auto from a Rookie to HOF.

So the Big Hurt had the final say as to how the hat would be, signed or unsigned. That is cool!! No more disputes, Dave M. authenticated, PSA/DNA authenticated, and Frank's own confirmation as to what you have. It doesn't get any better than that!

[Roady]

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It was a good thread and all of us should have learned something from it.

[stasman]

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This thread was a LONG one....with a lot of ups and downs...but it all worked out Great...lots of input, different views and ideas. I'm glad I stuck with my gut feeling and research. It paid off BIG... I agree, this thread was a lot of fun and I learned a lot.

[bravesfanjd]

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The memories you made today are awesome so glad you shared it all with us on the board that's why I enjoy coming on the boards to hear stories like this

[stasman]

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The High School yearbook. He thought it was very cool and laughed when I asked him to write "Have a cool Summer". Haha

[bravesfanjd]

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That hat is awesome I like the double auto especially since they are different which yearbook did you get signed?

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

I know the double auto is odd, but he wanted to double sign it.. I think that was pretty cool. He wanted to show the difference in his auto from a Rookie to HOF.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

There's the 1990 rookie auto and today he signed it and added GU 1990. PSA/DNA also authenticated it.

[bgakladd]

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Can you put up a pic of the newly signed area of the hat for us to see??

[bravesfanjd]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

That is so awesome I think it would be cool if you lent it to the hall of fame maybe you could get tickets from them for his induction in return for you lending them the hat for a certain amount of time

Josh