Jim Kelly Gamer Collection

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Re: Jim Kelly Gamer Collection

Example of short nameplate on 91 gamer

[gobills123]

Re: Jim Kelly Gamer Collection

Here are some more...
95 champion
92 Apex
88 champion
91 champion
87 handwarmer champion
Sand knits
94 and size 40 champion are retail authentic... I have seen reputable auction spots such as Grey Flannel auction these as game worn. Many 91 Bills jerseys didnt have the champion exclusive tag, such as my white 91. However, after, most always had the exclusive tagging as well. A dead giveaway for the retail authentics is the nameplate stretching the entire length of the back as shown in the 94 here. Kelly mostly wore 42 and 44, maybe a bit bigger his last year. I'm kind of confused how GF can authenticate a Kelly with the long plate, odd size, and lack of exclusive tag as game worn. Yet, if googled, by looking at examples (some of which have gone for over a grand) display all the qualities of a retail authentic. I suppose they cant be experts for every team.. anyway, thank you for looking!!

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Hello!
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I, like many others, collect Buffalo Bills gamers. At first I collected it all, but there was just too much so I decided Id focus on the teams I grew up watching. At first it was just the Champion jerseys of the 90s, but I really like the look of the 80s Sand Knit, so Ive added some of those as well. Not having a lot of disposable income, Ive had a lot of luck at thrift stores, craigslist, ebay, and trading. I have found some gems, but as time goes on I have found myself focussing on collecting jerseys of my hero, Jim Kelly. There are sssoo many variations of replicas and gamers from when he played, so ive amassed many replicas and retail authentics. I won't post pics of those as this isnt the place but here are some game worn/game issued Kellys...