This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/2/2014
For members of the Raiders nation, this Fred Biletnikoff game worn jersey lives up to the winning standards created and maintained by Al Davis and John Madden. “Just Win Baby”, that has to be your mind set when bidding on this exceptional Raiders jersey.
Although the tail was cut, a customization documented to have been implied by Fred Biletnikoff, this jerseys mesh body shell and san serif lettering is consistent with the Sand Knit examples housed at the MEARS research center and verified as being a correct supplier of Raiders jerseys during the era.
Size “L” tag is still found in the neck, and again is consistent with the practice of size application by Sand Knit during the era.
Biletnikoff's uniform number 25 is sewn to the front, back and sleeves of this black mesh jersey in silver tackle twill.
Another Biletnikoff customization which has been photographically documented on numerous occasions is the cut neck line and is present on this specimen.
The jersey shows heavy game wear, with visible signs of wear to the mesh body shell, compression and laundering wear, and additional abrasions and wear to the numerals and lettering. Biletnikoff has signed the reverse numeral 2 in black marker while he has inscribed "Super Bowl XI MVP" and "HOF 88" on the numeral 5. A perfect example of game wear and customizations.
Final Grade (MEARS A10). LOA Troy R. Kinunen / MEARS
(60N0247)
LOA Troy Kinunen / MEARS
(JSA Auction Letter)