Hello to all out there in Syber Space and welcome to my blog, Throwback Jersey Collector's Journal :) This blog is going to be about...well...what it says it is. This is a blog for sports fans, like myself, who (also like myself) have taken an interest in the world of throwback sports jerseys. As we know, NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB throwback jerseys have been a HUGE hit in the world of sports collecting and showing off your fandom for your team. I myself am a big fan of all four Philly team (Sixers, Eagles, Flyers and Phillies) and...yes...I am still waiting for that elusive championship and am also a big sports fan in general. I am also a collector of things from Mighty Mouse to baseball style hats and sports jerseys (baseball, football, basketball and hockey). I've been a collector of jerseys since I was in Jr. High. My first love in sports was basketball and was a HUGE Bulls fan, as well as Sixers fan, growing up. At that time, my basketball idol was Scottie Pippen and hence first jersey was a Bulls Scottie Pippen jersey. Years later and about 80-90 jerseys later (I never really counted them all) the collection is what it is today.
A few years back, I started collecting throwback jerseys due to the fact that the currant players change teams all too often. I collected local player throwbacks such as Dr. J (Sixers), Mike Schmidt (Phillies), etc. However, I branched out and started to collect other throwbacks of players who I admired. The greats such as Hank Aaron, Walter Payton, Wyane Gretzky and such. I'm also foutunate to live close to the main store for Mitchell & Ness here in Philadelphia. Any true throwback jersey collector knows who Mitchell & Ness are as they are the leading brand and most respected name in the world of throwback sports wear. They started it all and if you have not had an opportunity to stop into their store here in Philly...you should. It's like walking into a museum. I first ventured into Mitchell & Ness a few years back and go in about 4-5 times a year now. I don't always buy a jersey in there, than again I'm not one of the more wealthy collectors and as, in the store, M&N throwbacks go from anywhere between $200-$400 and up, looking is just about all I can do most of the time (however I was able to pick up a few great throwbacks during their Super Bowl Sale last weekend). ebay is also a great source and one for fans like myself who are looking for a good deal, however you have to know that a good deal at times can be too good to be true and there are a lot of fakes out there...more on this in a later post.
Throwback Jersey Collector's Journal is going to feature news, info and a look into the world of collectors of throwbacks. This blog shall also feature what blogs do...opinions. I encourage fellow throwback, or modern, jersey collectors to share their stories and pics of thier collections on here also. Perhaps if some athletes, past or currant, stumble onto this blog....please feel free to share your stories also as it is your jerseys that we wear :)
Anyhow, enjoy the blog :)
-Neil B.
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