Here is another “mechanical error” by PSA photo authenticators. This time it is an NFL oops.
Although this is indeed a type 1 captured by legendary, long-time Packers’ team photog Vernon Biever; it does not depict Super Bowl II in Miami as it reads on the flip. The image shows Green Bay wearing their home green jerseys at Lambeau, not their road whites as they wore at the Orange Bowl in Miami. Also, the opposing team is the Bears, not the Raiders. It looks like this regular season photo was used for press in the lead up to the championship game. The text on back reads that Jim Grabowski (pictured) was not expected to be available for the SB. He didn’t actually play in the big game. Adding to the confusion, the dated, use stamp is the exact date of the SB. Looks to me like PSA dropped the ball, then tripped over their own feet and fell smack on their face for a five yard loss.
There are more skilled experts here on Net54, than the paid pros at the TPGs. I know that there is some overlap.
I think PSA does a lot of things correctly but sometimes when they make an error, it really stands out. Given their huge volume, it is understandable that some things may slip by. We all make mistakes…they happen. We all just have to try to do better going forward.
Remember - like the Willie Mays photo above which depicts A catch and not THE catch; PSA is just
A Third Party Authenticator, not
THE Third Party Authenticator.