November Catalog Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2012
We have been told by Mears that this is the finest Staubach game worn jersey that they have ever seen, and that we can quote them, so we just did. Jersey is beautifully signed with a vintage autograph on the back above the nameplate.(His signature today would look different as he changed his just like Mantle). While we are boasting, we will also mention that this jersey will come with a video clip of the man himself Roger Staubach Holding the jersey you are bidding on, explaining 'This is my jersey, this is my signature on my jersey, and I used to cut my sleeves like this because I didn't want anything getting near my elbows' The Cowboys went to back to back Super Bowls in 1977-78 winning Super Bowl XI over the Broncos and losing Super Bowl XII to the Steelers. Staubach is one of the greatest and most popular players ever to take the field, and authentic game used items from him are very rare.
Listed below are some highlights from the MEARS LOA detailing the jersey and game use. Full LOA is available online.
" Southland Tag applied in the collar: Southland tagging was found both on the bottom tail and in the collar of Southland supplied uniforms. This was an important fact as it aided in the dating of the jersey. Earlier examples found tagging in the tail, and post 1979 jerseys again found tagging in the tail. We found a 1976 circa Pearson Road jersey with collar tagging, which supports this dating range as acceptable for collar tag placement.
Shoulder numerals: Examination reveals the shoulder numbers sit high on the shoulder, an extended distance from the sleeves. This was photographically supported during 1977 & 1978, images included.
Name Plate (STAUBACH): Images examined reveal the font of STAUBACH is consistent with team lettering during the 1977-78 era.
Game Wear: Jersey exhibits heavy game wear. Internal examination reveals even toning to the inner fabric and all stitching. There is also a consistent internal wear which is visible on the inside tagging and overall body shell.
The outer shell also shows even toning, and moderate to heavy game wear. Compressions can be seen to the entire outer fabric of the body shell. The areas of the neck and right arm show heavy signs of wear, which is consistent with a starting quarterbackâs game worn jersey. The neck and both sleeves have been cut, (as a customization), and have fraying to the loose threads consistent with wash and game wear. The nameplate is original and shows no signs of restoration.
Jersey is autographed on reverse above the nameplate in blue sharpie marker.
Final Grade: 10 base points were assigned for jersey being consistent with manufacturer, size, front /reverse font, nameplate, sleeve styles, shoulder style, and exhibits moderate/heavy game wear. No points were deducted. Final Grade: (MEARS A10)"
Jersey comes with MEARS LOA grading it a perfect 10, and comes with a PSA/DNA LOA for the autograph. Full MEARS LOA and worksheet available for viewing at goldinauctions.com website.