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In a few years when Ed Reed becomes eligible for the Pro
Football Hall of Fame, he won’t have to wait to make his induction speech in
Canton. The 9-time All-Pro, who retired after the 2013 season, is considered by
many to be the greatest free safety ever. Patrolling the secondary for the
Baltimore Ravens for 11 of his 12 seasons, Reed was the eagle eyes for those impermeable
Ravens defenses, allowing linebackers Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs to wreak
havoc and often take much of the credit. Numbers be told—64 career
interceptions, an NFL-record 1,590 INT-return yards, 9 postseason picks (tied
for the NFL record)—the “ball hawk” was even finer at his craft than his incredible
stats led on. A member of the 2001 BCS National Champion Miami Hurricanes—one of
the greatest college teams ever—Reed missed out on Baltimore’s first Super Bowl
but was a major part of their second title in 2012.
Presented here is Ed Reed’s game-worn away jersey from his
2002 rookie season. The white knit and mesh jersey has his iconic No. 20 on the
front, back and sleeves in purple-on-gold and black-shadowed tackle twill. His
NOB comes in purple on a white nameplate. Black elastic trim lines the neck and
sleeves. The Ravens’ Maryland shield patch adorns both sleeves. "01-48"
tagging inside the collar indicates that it was a carry-over from the 2001
season—common practice for many teams at that time. Reebok tagging on front
shirttail has the exclusive Ravens team logo patch with 4” L.B. and size 48 flag
tags. Jersey exhibits excellent game use
in the form of black paint transfers from contact on the right shoulder as well
as a team repair on the right front chest. Reed has signed the back ‘0’ in gold
paint pen, "Ed Reed 20 - 2002 G.WORN." Outstanding rookie gamer from
an NFL legend.
Includes COA from JSA for autograph (W247289), plus Ed Reed
autograph show ticket. Pre-certified by PSA/DNA. Additional LOA from Hunt
Auctions’ 2014 Super Bowl XLVIII Live Auction.