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Game Wear

I have added these pictures here of what real game use can look like. You will see some with heavy and some with light wear and everything in between. Check back from time too time as I will be adding and updating this section. I will have a repair page as well. Some of these pictures came from my good friend Rich Ellis with Sprit Of The Game
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Game Wear

Black Marks – You will find black marks on jerseys. Mostly from the tape on opposing players sticks. These marks can be very useful when trying to photo match a jersey. The first large stick mark is from a Lindros jersey which is photo matched. The last is from a Lowe Oilers jersey photo matched to him holding the Stanley Cup in 87-88.
Board Paint – The boards in arenas have paint on them from the boarder to the advertising. When players hit the boards the friction can cause some paint marks to be left on the jersey. The first photo here is of a Montreal jersey. This red paint is often found on their home jerseys.
Goal Post Paint – Red paint from the goal posts can end up on a players jersey, especially a goaltender.
Board Burns – These usually occur from the friction of a player going into the boards. The fabric of the jersey actually melts to varying degrees.
Tears & Holes – Jerseys can get tears and holes. This can occur from regular game play or from fights or just clutching and grabbing during a skirmish.
Repairs – When a jersey gets a hole or tear they are sometimes repaired by the team, by sewing them up. One of the tools a authenticator will use is knowing how different teams repair jerseys. The first jersey shows a typical circular Montreal repair. The last a typical 80's Flyers repair with thick thread.
Stains – The jerseys can show signs of sweat, maybe blood that can stain a jersey.
Rust and Salt – Most fight straps have metal buttons. These can develop salt deposits from players sweat. They can also rust from sweat or washing.
Pilling – Some jersey materials can show pilling on the inside or outside of a jersey. Pilling is when friction from a stick, equipment, causes the jersey to develop little pilled balls of the jersey material. You usually find this on the inside of the jersey, in the arms, back of the neck, or collar. On the outside you will see this on the cuffs, neck.
Fraying – This happens to the numbers, name, and crest. When the threads start to fray.
Washing – Jerseys will show some signs of washing. Most notably the numbers will not be as stiff. Tags in the jersey will also be softer. Sometimes the color will bleed. The best place to find this is the possible discoloration of the fight strap.

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