redsfan39 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I am the proud owner of a 2004 Cincinnati Reds Ken Griffey Jr. Authentic jersey, but it has the number 30 on the back and on the front top left. This wasn't a problem until now, but Griffey is changing his jersey number from 30 to 3, making my jersey no longer Authentic. So my question is, should I try and have my jersey changed to a 3, or just keep it the way it is. And if I wanted to have it changed, how in the world should I go about changing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I'd keep it 30. Is there a reason why he's now wearing 3? I haven't heard about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Congrat's, you now have a throwback! Keep it as-is. Probably do more damage trying to change it. Besides - who's to say he won't pull a Jordan and just switch back after a slump? "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 yea, he's decided to copy his three kids, who coincidentally all wear 3 in their sports. A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I would definately keep it as #30... him changing his number does not suddenly make your jersey "not authentic", your jersey is still authentic and is accurate as of the year you bought it.Your jerseys were not meant to predict the future, consider them period pieces. --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitaminD Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Don't change a thing! Your jersey may not be current, but it was correct when you got it, and stands as a reminder of the past. Historically, your jersey will ALWAYS be correct, regardless of what number Griffey decides to wear, or if he changes his name. "Start spreading the news... They're leavin' today... Won't get to be a part of it... In old New York..."In order for the Mets' run of 12 losses in 17 games to mean something, the Phillies still had to win 13 of 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtide Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Here is the link:http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...0378/1027/SPT05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyboy1 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 My favorite place for lettering is exclusiveprosports.comThey are also the ONLY place I have ever seen that even mentions stripping old numbers and re-customizing.http://www.exclusivepro.com/strippingandcustomizingPage.htmThe thing is, most numbers are affixed with an adhesive to hold them in place before being sewn, which may leave a visible residue. In your case, going from a two-digit number to a one-digit number is going to be a big drawback.JeffB Click here to read Third String Goalie - The Hockey Jersey of the Day Blog Click here to see my hockey and baseball jersey collection online ?You don?t like to see 20 kids punching 20 other kids. But it?s not a disgrace, It?s hockey.? - Michael Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooter Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I am the proud owner of a 2004 Cincinnati Reds Ken Griffey Jr. Authentic jersey, but it has the number 30 on the back and on the front top left. This wasn't a problem until now, but Griffey is changing his jersey number from 30 to 3, making my jersey no longer Authentic. So my question is, should I try and have my jersey changed to a 3, or just keep it the way it is. And if I wanted to have it changed, how in the world should I go about changing it? What part of the country are you in?Are you in or near Cincinnati? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoDogg34 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 He'll probably only wear #3 for like 10 games until he gets hurt again...so it doesn't matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoRsAndTwoLs Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Griffey is always #24 in my mind.But I'm biased. Every Fifth Day is a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpc21 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Griffey is always #24 in my mind.But I'm biased. Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I would definately keep it as #30... him changing his number does not suddenly make your jersey "not authentic", your jersey is still authentic and is accurate as of the year you bought it.Your jerseys were not meant to predict the future, consider them period pieces. thats exactly what the guy at the MLB shop told me that convinced me to buy the $200 Eric Byrnes A's jersey three weeks before he was traded to Colorado On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsfan39 Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 Are you in or near Cincinnati? No, I live in Virginia about 30 miles outside of DC, but my step-father is and a big Reds fan. Since he has raised me for 11 odd years now, I am a Reds fan as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooter Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Griffey is always #24 in my mind.But I'm biased. But for the Reds...#24 will ALWAYS be Tony Perez, aka Doggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I would definately keep it as #30... him changing his number does not suddenly make your jersey "not authentic", your jersey is still authentic and is accurate as of the year you bought it.Your jerseys were not meant to predict the future, consider them period pieces. thats exactly what the guy at the MLB shop told me that convinced me to buy the $200 Eric Byrnes A's jersey three weeks before he was traded to Colorado I'm sure you can find an Eric Byrnes Orioles jersey really cheap right about now. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cianfrocco Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Is your jersey made by Russell or Majestic? I would say keep it the way it is either way, but remember that the current jerseys are Majestic, so having a Russell with #3 on it technically would not be accurate for any year. Jr is likely to only play a few more years in Cincinnati (if that long), so 20 years from now, he will most likely be remembered as wearing 30 there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I kind of like the idea of him wearing 3. Maybe 30 was a jinx and we'll get to see him play a full year in a uniform! Plus some pretty good outfielders have worn 3 in the past, so go for it. The two off hand that I can remember are Dale Murphy and some guy by the name of Babe Ruth, good player in his time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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