Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Here's a example of an old Thomas Auto.

[Hoosier39]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

I would just give him the hat as a gift. He would appreciate having it for his grandkids down the road. It is better to give than receive.

You're just kidding right?

[onlyalbert]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

My only concern might be the size. That seems awfully small for Thomas.......

[onlyalbert]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

I think the sig is auth based on the 35 that is on the hat and the 35 Frank wrote in his sig. Look at how the top of the 3 starts on both and also the top of the 5. I'm no handwriting expert but the stroke to create both seem to match.

[PAC]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Signature is definitely wonky.

[Chess2899]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Frank Thomas will be at the March Show in Chicago. I have his H.S. Yearbook, maybe I will pay to have him sign the yearbook then show him the hat and see what he says.

I would just give him the hat as a gift. He would appreciate having it for his grandkids down the road. It is better to give than receive.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Really hard to tell. This is him in the dugout in 1990. I'm trying to find a photo of the other side of his hat. My hat has a seam separation,I could match if I find a photo of the other side

[cekirsch129]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Here's a 1990 photo of Frank wearing the black Sox cap

Is this a photo match to yours?

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Here's a 1990 photo of Frank wearing the black Sox cap

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

His rookie auto is a lot different then today. I've seen similar autos of his from the 1990's.

[Chess2899]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

I concur with the autograph. It doesn't look good to me. Of course, I don't know if his rookie autograph was different.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Frank Thomas will be at the March Show in Chicago. I have his H.S. Yearbook, maybe I will pay to have him sign the yearbook then show him the hat and see what he says.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Kim at BPH is confident it's the real deal.

[Hoosier39]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Nice thing is, if you find a problem with the hat or auto, I'm sure BPH's won't have an issue giving you a refund. They're pretty stand up.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Good point. Looking like I may have his Rookie hat. WOW!!!!