These High Profile Players have Cornered
the Throwback Jersey Market!

Whether it’s basketball, football, baseball or hockey, professional sports figures are way into the throwback jersey scene. Many have established collections of the ever-popular throwback jerseys that would rival local sporting goods stores.

The reasons for collecting throwbacks are as different as the sports they play. Some for fashion – they are attracted by the colors and designs. Others for what they represent – a tribute to teams and players from past seasons.

Whatever the reason, throwback jerseys are hot with the professional sports crowd. Milwaukee Bucks’ Mo Williams admits to a collection of more than 20 throwback jerseys. But this is nothing compared to his former teammate DeShawn Stevenson of the Orland Magic.

Stevenson has stopped counting the number of throwbacks in his collection. But he spent more than $100,000 last year buying throwback jerseys – you do the math! That would be over 300 jerseys if they averaged $300 apiece. That would take quite a closet to hang them all.

Both Williams and Stevenson look for throwback jerseys that make a connection – favorite teams, special players, and special moments in history.

Kobe Bryant, Lakers star, has more than 50 throwback jerseys in his collection. His pride and joy is his dad’s jersey, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, form his days with the 76ers.

 San Antonio Spurs’ forward Malik Rose owns a closet full of throwback jerseys. One of his favorites – a New Orlean Saints Archie Manning jersey.

Let’s not forget our MLB collectors, like Cliff Floyd of the New York Mets. Floyd has over 100 throwback jerseys in his closet. His collection includes throwbacks from retired stars such as Moses Malone, Billy Cunningham, Oscar Robertson, and Joe Bryant.

This list has just scratched the surface of the sports stars that hold these throwback jerseys in high esteem. Throwbacks are a collectors dream – functional and fashionable!