This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/28/2024
Simply stated, no game worn football jersey collection is complete without the inclusion of an Emmitt Smith gamer. The NFL's all-time leading rusher is an esteemed member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was a league MVP in 1993, was named to eight Pro Bowls and led his Dallas squad to three Super Bowl championships - the list goes on and on.
On the front left tail is the "REEBOK" manufacturers tag. Attached to that are additional manufacturers tags with the jersey size "46" and "04" on them. On the front, back and on each shoulder is the player number "22." Across the back is "E. SMITH" on a white name plate. All lettering and numbering is done in red tackle twill. On the front at the neck is the official "NFL Equipment" logo patch. On each sleeve below the numbers is the "REEBOK" embroidered logo and “ARIZONA” flag patch. This jersey has white spandex sides and custom elastic sleeves.
This white mesh gamer hails from Smith's tenure with the Arizona Cardinals in 2004. A brutal 6-3 grudge match between the Cardinals and the stout Falcon defense of that season, Emmitt logged 45 yards on 18 carries, while catching two balls for 11 yards. It is evident that Emmitt earned every one of those 45 yards against the vaunted Falcon defense, as this jersey exhibits excellent wear, including numerous grass stains, impact marks and transfer markings along the shoulder area. The front number "22" also exhibits heavy rubbing wear from Emmitt tightly gripping the ball close to his body and scuffs from impact. The wear on this jersey is so abundant and easily identifiable that it has helped to conclusively photo-match this jersey to the game.
This gamer comes with a solid assortment of provenance, including a bold silver metallic marker autograph and inscription direct from Emmitt on the reverse. The autograph showcases Emmitt's personal PROVA authentication sticker along with a full Letter of Authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) and a full Letter from Emmitt himself detailing the usage via Prova. Additionally, we will be providing the winner a Letter of Photomatching from End-to-End Photomatching Services.