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LOT #81942 |
Current Bid: $9,000
1982 Jack Ham Game Worn Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey with 6 Team Repairs - Photo Matched to 3 Games!...
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Description
1982 Jack Ham Game Worn Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey with 6 Team Repairs - Photo Matched to 3 Games! Considered one of the greatest outside linebackers in the history of the NFL, Jack Ham was blessed with incredible quickness and, according to Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Chuck Noll, he was the "fastest Steeler for the first ten yards, including wide receivers and running backs." Adept at defending the pass and a ferocious hitter, the Steeler great was always in the right place at the right time and his football IQ was off the charts, which allowed him to read plays before they happened.During his dozen seasons in the Steel City, "Dobre Sunka" (Polish for the "Good Ham") was an eight-time All-Pro and four-time Super Bowl champion. In addition to being enshrined in the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame, he also holds residency on the 1970's All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary All-Time Team and 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.
Offered here is Ham's game worn jersey for his final NFL season in 1982. It was likely worn for the entire season and has been photo matched to three games,, including:
A conclusive photo match 12/26/82 vs. the Patriots (1 sack).
A likely photo match to 9/19/82 vs. the Bengals (1 forced fumble).
An undated photograph.
The long sleeve black durene beauty sports white/yellow tackle twill identifiers, double-ply shoulders, elliptical elbow reinforcements, yellow/white sleeve stripes and the franchise's fiftieth anniversary disc patch on the left shoulder. Medalist/Sand-Knit labeling in the tail confirms size, season and exclusivity.
This exemplar exhibits evidence of exceptional wear, including hit marks, fraying, fabric runs, fraying on interior material from rubbing against shoulder pads and six team repairs: inside front "5," above front "5," at right side of collar, at front right shoulder, near "50 Seasons" patch and below "9" on right sleeve. Additionally, the interior back collar is signed and inscribed "Jack Ham HOF 88" in 8/10 white Sharpie. Photo Match LOA from Davious Sports. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from Beckett Authentication Services.
Guide Value or Estimate: $30,000 - up.
Auction Info
2026 May 15 - 17 Spring Sports Catalog Auction #50085 (go to Auction Home page)
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16th
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15th-17th
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