Keith Hernandez photomatch?

[BirdsOnBat]

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Awesome work guys. Great thread.

[metsbats]

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Thank you so much for your help. I think it safe to say its a 100% photomatch.

Yes Sir. And we all gained a lot more knowledge too!

[Jim65]

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Here's a better photo of the front.

Thank you so much for your help. I think it safe to say its a 100% photomatch.

[metsbats]

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Here's a better photo of the front.

[metsbats]

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Awesome!!

[Jim65]

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Here you go....June 9th, 1987

Wow, thank you so much, I would call this a photomatch.

[bgakladd]

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Thanks for your comments, I appreciate the help.

I would love to find a clear photo of Hernandez from 1987 showing him from the back, the Mets stopped using nameplates in 1987 so lettering to pinstripes should provide the perfect photomatch opportunity.

Here you go....June 9th, 1987

[metsbats]

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I've made mention of this before, but will be glad to do so again: Rawlings flag tags use set numbers that indicate whether the jersey is part of the original team order (SET 1) or ordered later in the season (SET 2). The strip tag set number is the actual set number in terms of how most suppliers (Wilson, Majestic, Russell) identify them.

Mismatched set numbers such as those mentioned about the Mets aren't red flags in and of themselves. I've seen these not only on Mets Rawlings gamers from the late 1980s, but Cubs and A's gamers, as well.

Dave Miedema

Thanks Dave. Great info!

[sox83cubs84]

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Ballpark Heroes sold a 1987 Tom Edens that had a Gerry Cosby tag and there is a 1987 Kevin McReynolds jersey that has mismatched set and strip tags exactly like mine. I'm wishing now that I saved the pics.

I've made mention of this before, but will be glad to do so again: Rawlings flag tags use set numbers that indicate whether the jersey is part of the original team order (SET 1) or ordered later in the season (SET 2). The strip tag set number is the actual set number in terms of how most suppliers (Wilson, Majestic, Russell) identify them.

Mismatched set numbers such as those mentioned about the Mets aren't red flags in and of themselves. I've seen these not only on Mets Rawlings gamers from the late 1980s, but Cubs and A's gamers, as well.

Dave Miedema

[metsbats]

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Thanks for your comments, I appreciate the help.

I would love to find a clear photo of Hernandez from 1987 showing him from the back, the Mets stopped using nameplates in 1987 so lettering to pinstripes should provide the perfect photomatch opportunity.

I'm going to see John tonight and will ask him one more time about the Cosby tags. Will let you know if I get more info.

From reading Russ Gompers bio on the Stitches site which stated he didn't start doing business with the Mets till 1995. (7 years after the 86 WS year)

So I could be very plausible Gerry Cosby did custom stitching before 1995.

In October of 1969, I slept at Shea Stadium to get my play-off and World Series tickets.
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On October 3rd 1986, my dad passed away. As I sat at every game rooting on my team, I watched as me and my dad helped the Mets become World Champs. Who would have thought that 7 years later I would have a business that was doing the stitching for the NY Mets. It’s been a dream come true. The fantasy ride has taken me into the clubhouse with all the players – to many games – home and away and to Japan to open up the 2000 season. It is truly amazing – I love doing what I do and I try to make everyone’s uniforms awesome so that they feel like “Pro’s” too.

[BirdsOnBat]

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Great thread. Very cool to see new/more information surface in the hobby that can help others in the future.

[Jim65]

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https://goldinauctions.com/Lot_of__4...LOT27438.aspx#

Here's a Keith Miller with a Cosby tag too.

Personally I think if there are other known examples of "gamers" with Cosby tagging, and with inconsistent tagging along with the photo matching evidence, there is a good chance that the Hernandez you own is the one in the photo.

Fact would always trump anyone's memory of what happened 30 years ago. (with all due respect to John).

Thanks for your comments, I appreciate the help.

I would love to find a clear photo of Hernandez from 1987 showing him from the back, the Mets stopped using nameplates in 1987 so lettering to pinstripes should provide the perfect photomatch opportunity.

[metsbats]

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https://goldinauctions.com/Lot_of__4__1980_s_Game_Used_New_York_Mets_Jerseys_-LOT27438.aspx#

Here's a Keith Miller with a Cosby tag too.

Personally I think if there are other known examples of "gamers" with Cosby tagging, and with inconsistent tagging along with the photo matching evidence, there is a good chance that the Hernandez you own is the one in the photo.

Fact would always trump anyone's memory of what happened 30 years ago. (with all due respect to John).

[Jim65]

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John states that the "C" was done by Stitches (who they've used for a long time). After seeing the tags he thinks it's a Cosby retail too.

He also noted that the flag tag and strip tag DOES NOT match.

Flag tag is SET 1 while the strip tag is set 2 (87 2 17) which is another red flag.

Ballpark Heroes sold a 1987 Tom Edens that had a Gerry Cosby tag and there is a 1987 Kevin McReynolds jersey that has mismatched set and strip tags exactly like mine. Im wishing now that I saved the pics.

[Jim65]

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Here's an old thread on this jersey:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...Hernandez+1987

I started that thread when I bought the jersey, based on comments there, I assumed retail but I have never seen retails tagged like that except Scoreboard jerseys which this obviously is not.