Hi All:
I am not a game worn collector. BUT I do know my Phillies history.
I saw the below item in a Mears auction and had to send them an email.
http://sports.mearsonlineauctions.co...sey-(MEARS-LOA)
Please read what I wrote and LMK if anyone agrees or disagrees with me.
I just don't understand how this could have an LOA when in my mind it is SO incorrect, and should be an "easy" read if you know history of the player and team uniforms. It is so easy to research if you do not know.
I wrote:
Troy:
I saw your latest auction and wanted to inform you about one of the items.
Lot 361 1948 Phillies De Mars jersey.
FYI, De Mars never played for the Phillies. His one year in Philadelphia was with the Athletics in 1948. This is clearly NOT an A's jersey.
Also, this is NOT a 1948 Phillies jersey. The team did not use this version of the uniform until 1950 and did not change until 1970.
De Mars WAS a coach for the Phillies from 1969 to 1981.
The team wore this jersey ONLY in 1969 during De Mars tenure as coach. He did indeed wear #46 see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969_Ph...hillies_season
Thus it can ONLY be a 1969 jersey NOT 1948.
Your take on the above?