The Allure of Game Used Jerseys
What is the allure of game used jerseys? Many pro and college
sports fans love the authenticity of game used jerseys. The passion and love
for such items dates back for years. In fact, the fascination with game used
jerseys was emphasized in the late 70’s during a famous television commercial.
You probably remember “Mean” Joe Greene was the pro
athlete leaving the field limping for the locker room. Greene is stopped by a
young kid in the tunnel who reminds him just how much his fans adore him. The
kid is in so much awe of Green that he is perfectly willing to part with his
precious bottle of Coke. Green, in exchange, says the famous line “Hey
kid...catch!” and tosses his game used jersey to the youngster who replies “Wow!
Thanks Mean Joe!”Even to this day, the video on YouTube draws an amazing amount
of hits.
In fact, this particular video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xffOCZYX6F8
has nearly 700,000 hits.
It illustrates just how much people are in love with that
old ad and still consumed with landing a jersey-particularly one that was at
one time worn by their favorite athlete during an actual contest.
While the “Mean” Joe Green commercial may have not
originated the game used jersey phenomenon, it certainly cemented the fact that
a game jersey was to be cherished...no matter your age.
Today fans who want a bit more of the action bid
relentlessly on used jerseys from pro and college athletes. “Gamers” make
the fan feel like they were part of the mystique of sports when
they hold an actual jersey that was worn on the field. You can’t doubt that
authenticity of the smudges of grass and tears attained during an NFL or
college football game. It’s a tangible, colorful way to collect and stay
connected to one’s favorite sport.
The fascination with collecting an article that was worn
by a pro or college athlete doesn’t seem to have any signs of letting up soon.
The big question is how do you attain one?
Check out the store links on this website and browse a huge
selection of game worn jerseys from the college to pro ranks that are currently
being sold on eBay, still the biggest marketplace for game used jerseys.
It’s a collection strong enough to even make “Mean” Joe Green give up his
bottle of Coke.