This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/7/2021
Style: Combination durene/mesh body shell with elastic side insert panels. Yellow ribbed metered “V” neck. “CAL” embroidered on point of “V” neck. “8” appears on front, back, shoulders with yellow on white double tackle twill. Straight cut tail. “RODGERS” appears on reverse with yellow letters on a nameplate. Pac 10 patch appears on right breast. The style was verified as being correct by comparison to period images.
Manufacturer (Nike): The style of the Nike tag dates to the 2003-2004 era. Other examples of period California Bears players to support Nike as the supplier include:
2003-2005 Donnie McClesky
2003-2004 #75
Plus, period images show the Nike logo which supports them as the supplier of the team during the 2003-2004 era.
Size (L): Measurement of the shirt is consistent with the tagged size. Size L is an acceptable size for what you would expect Aaron Rodgers to wear during the 2003-2004 era.
Game Wear: Shirt shows solid, moderate game wear. Abrasions to the front 8 and both shoulders.
Provenance: No provenance provided
Final Grade (MEARS A5): The shirt matches all features with respect to design, material, manufacturer, and size as to what you would expect to see Aaron Rodgers wear on the field during a college game. The game wear is consistent with what you should expect to see, with no easily determinable signs of fabricated wear. Per the MEARS grading criteria, without supporting imagery analysis or provenance, the highest this shirt can be graded is a MEARS A5. (47W0154)
LOA Troy Kinunen / MEARS