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Throwback Basketball
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NFL JERSEYS
  
  
Authentic NFL: This is the actual jersey worn on the field by the players. It features spandex gussets. A gusset is an insert of material (side panels) added for extra strength and expansion. Only the authentic jersey has these. Mesh body, double needle construction, external logos, drop tail, authentic NFL equipment loop label with the embroidered NFL equipment logo at the neck. External logos and stitched on numbers and lettering. Jerseys contain single, double, and triple layer stitching depending on the team.
 
NFL EQT Jersey: This is the football version of the Swingman jersey. Unlike the replica, the names, numbers and team logos are sewn on. However, it's not the same quality of material and stitching that the authentic jersey has.
 
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NFL Throwbacks: Reebok produces a jersey based on a former player's pro years. These jerseys feature sewn on names, numbers and logos. This jersey isn't your traditional jersey material as it's more like a sweater.
 
Replica NFL: The replica jersey includes some of the same features as the authentic depending on which brand you choose. The replica NFL jerseys are more commonly produced by Reebok, but we also carry adidas and Nike jerseys that range from $39.95 to $50.00. The letters and numbers are high quality screen-printing. It also has a drop tail feature and a sewn on NFL equipment shield on the collar same as the authentic jersey. Reebok is the official supplier of the NFL.
 
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL JERSEYS   
  
adidas Football Throwback: These are the authentic throwback jerseys. Again, they are based mostly on a player's collegiate years. They feature the sewn on numbers and lettering with the player's graduation year and a replica signature. The Heisman Trophy series is also produced by adidas.
 
College Football Authentic Jersey: Produced by Nike, this is the jersey the players would actually wear on the field. Some of the jerseys have numbers screenprinted on and some are sewn on.
 
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College Football Replica Jersey: This is the most reasonably priced college jersey. Nike makes most of our college replica jerseys but we do carry the replica in adidas as well.
 
College Twilled Football Jersey: The quality is between a replica and an authentic. Like the authentic, it has sewn on numbers, lettering and logos, however, the material of the jersey is not the same quality as an authentic, yet the jersey itself is more heavy duty compared to the replica. Unless it's a throwback, there is only a number on the back of the shirt, no name.
 
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Nike Heritage Throwback: College Football Throwback jerseys by Nike. These jerseys have sewn on names and numbers and feature the name of the player. Though it is against NCAA regulations for manufacturers to produce collegiate jerseys with the name of any current player at a college or university, the names and number can be placed on these jerseys because they are throwbacks and the athletes are no longer playing at the schools.
 
Signature Throwbacks: Signature features the sewn on numbers and lettering. Jersey includes a replica of the player's signature. The brand name for the signature is Headmaster. They are the most expensive of the throwback series.
 
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Vintage Throwback: Features sewn on letters and numbering, college logo and years played. Headmaster is the brand name for this jersey.
 
NBA JERSEYS   
  
Authentic NBA: This is the official NBA Jersey that is the exact kind worn on the court. Nike and Reebok are the two companies that make the authentic NBA jersey. They feature stitched/sewn on letters, numbers and logos. Pricing varies by brand name.
 
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NBA Swingman: A style of jersey made by Nike. The quality is between a replica and an authentic. Like the authentic, it contains sewn on numbers, lettering and logos, but the material of the Swingman jersey is not the same quality as an authentic, and the jersey itself is more heavy duty compared to the replica.
 
Rewind Jersey: This version of the throwback jersey by Nike also features sewn on numbers and letters. These are for current players but the style is based on the year they were worn by the team/franchise. For instance, the Lakers wore this style jersey in 1957. This is like the NBA Swingman jersey as far as quality and pricing are concerned.
 
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL JERSEYS  
  
Authentic Basketball Throwback: The Authentic throwback series is adidas brand. It features sewn on letters and numbers and comes with the player's replica signature.
 
College Basketball Replica Jersey: Most of our college replica jerseys are made by Nike, but we do carry the replica in adidas as well.
 
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College Twilled Basketball Jersey: Produced by Nike, this jersey quality is between a replica and an authentic. Like the authentic, it has sewn on numbers, lettering and logos. The material of the college twilled jersey is not the same quality as an authentic, but the jersey itself is more heavy duty compared to the replica. Some of these numbers produced are for current players; therefore, do not have names on the back. Some of our Nike Twilled jerseys are also throwbacks that do feature the former player's name.
 
Throwback Basketball: There are four different versions that include: Vintage, Authentic, Signature and Rewind. Styles depend on brand name. They are basically jerseys that are of an old style from a player's high school or collegiate days.
 
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