This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/8/2016.
Future Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates had seven catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns during the San Diego Chargers November 29th win over the Kansas City Chiefs. On the front left tail is a “Reebok” manufacturer’s tag with two flag tags attached that read, “48” and “4” L.B.” respectively. On the left inseam is a materials tag with washing instructions. On the inside below the rear collar is a strip tag with “09-48” printed on it. Adjacent is a swatch with “S” printed on it. On the v-neck is the official “NFL EQUIPMENT” shield logo embroidered. On the left chest is a San Diego Chargers 50th anniversary patch embroidered. Below the v-neck reads, “CHARGERS” in white and yellow stitching. The player number “85” appears on the front, the back and on both shoulders. These are done in white, navy blue and gold-colored tackle twill. Across the back reads the player name, “GATES” in white tackle twill on a powder blue nameplate. Below the player number on each shoulder is the team’s lightning bolt logo and a Reebok logo embroidered. On the inside of the front waistline, the player number “85” is written in pen. Adjacent is a swatch with “07” printed on it. On the inside middle cloth is a “RBK” manufacturer’s tag with two flag tags attached. One is a materials tag with washing instructions and one is a size “40” flag tag. On the right thigh area is a Reebok logo embroidered and on the left thigh area is the official “NFL EQUIPMENT” shield logo embroidered. On each side of the pants is the team’s lightning bolt logo. This uniform is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion shows appropriate use. Accompanied by a San Diego Chargers LOA. We have been unable to establish a conclusive photo-match from the game date provided on the LOA. It is possible that this shirt was worn for a short duration, worn / prepared as a backup or that the team simply misstated its inventory.