Is this Barry Sanders game worn jersey the real deal? Any Lions/Barry Sanders experts out there for help?
Heritage Auction currently has a 1992 Barry Sanders game worn jersey up for auction. I've been doing my best to find pictures or videos of home 1992 Lions jerseys to match up the name plate font, NFL logo placement, patterns & stitching, markings, etc...(you all know the drill), but i have a few questions/concerns.
This is the exact jersey that was sold in a previous Heritage auction in 2011; it was framed and sold for $2,269. It has the same markings on the left sleeve, and same markings/repairs on the shoulders; i'm certain it's the exact same jersey. I'm curious of the history of this jersey, who previously owned it, why did they take it out of the frame, can i get proof it came from a reliable party to verify it was game used? I've emailed Heritage already and no response yet. I won't be surprised if Heritage can't divulge all previous owner information but any information they can give would be helpful.
I've seen Lions jerseys with different font styles of the letters on the nameplates and i would like to know if this particular style is consistent with the jerseys during 1992. Were the letters more box like? Was there more spacing between the "B." and "Sanders? I've seen other game used Wilson jerseys and they were size 46, this one is a size 42, can anyone verify what size Sanders wore in early 90's Wilson jerseys?
Next I would like to pinpoint what game(s) this jersey was worn in. The jersey seems a bit light on wear. Maybe it was only used during one home indoor game?
If anyone has any Barry Sanders game used stuff i would be interested in seeing it and buying it or comparing.
If anyone would like to comment or send pictures or videos that can help verify the authenticity of this piece I would be greatly appreciate it.
2011 AUCTION:
http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleN...lotIdNo=383010
2012 AUCTION:
http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7065&lotNo=81780