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 game 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.
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 University of Washington Huskies Game Worn Used Baseball Jersey 25 Rasmussen  US $30.00
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 2012 TOPPS BASEBALL JOHNNY DAMON GAME WORN PINSTRIPE JERSEY CARD TAMPA BAY RAYS US $.99
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 2012 TOPPS BASEBALL SERIES 1 CC SABATHIA GAME WORN JERSEY CARD NEW YORK YANKEES US $1.91
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 PHILADELPHIA WINGS ALTERNATE RED LACROSSE NLL SYRACUSE GAME WORN RARE JERSEY US $244.99
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 K SWEENEY BOSTON CANNONS MLL GAME WORN LACROSSE JERSEY US $389.99
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 BATAVIA MUCKDOGS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES KIEL FISHER GAME WORN JERSEY TEAM LOA US $139.99
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 MINNESOTA TWINS BRIAN HARPER 1991 AUTOGRAPHED GAME WORN JERSEY LOA US $129.99
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 2005 2006 Kevin Garnett Timberwolves Game Worn Used Jersey COA US $203.70
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 GRANT HILL game worn used 1993 94 Duke jersey Nike pro cut issue issued US $1,000.00
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 KOBE BRYANT game worn Lakers jersey used pro cut 2004 05 issue issued US $750.00
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 Game Worn Used Hula Bowl Maui Football Jersey 20 Russell Griffin US $49.99
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 Game Worn Used Hula Bowl Maui Football Jersey 8 Russell Browne US $49.99
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 Game Worn Used Augusta St Jaguars Basketball Jersey US $.99
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 Game Worn Used Oklahoma State Cowboys FB Jersey 84 OSU 2XL US $49.99
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 Game Worn Used SUNY Cortland Red Dragons Hockey Jersey 20 US $29.99
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 Game Worn Used California Bears Football Jersey 74 B US $59.99
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