Game-worn memorabilia. Preserved stories. Documented evidence.
A private collection and research archive exploring the connection between the physical jersey and the moments captured on film.
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Featured · 2026-10-31
Purchased from MeiGray in 2008, later sold and unexpectedly rediscovered through a completely unrelated classified ad: the remarkable journey of my first game-worn NBA jersey. Discover its return to the PMF collection and seven photomatch points from Rawle Marshall's 2006 Dallas Mavericks game against Orlando.
Read article →Featured · 2026-10-30
Three game-worn jerseys personally received from Will Barnes tell a story of the Hamburg Towers' early years, unforgettable meetings at Mr. Kebab, direct player exchanges and his comeback with SC Rist Wedel.
Read article →Featured · 2026-10-30
Is one match point enough to identify a game-worn jersey, or do you need ten, twenty or more? Explore how PhotoMatchForensics evaluates distinctive characteristics, independent evidence, image quality and mismatches using real memorabilia investigations.
Read article →Photograph and record the item, tags, construction details and identifiable characteristics.
Locate potentially unique visual characteristics such as loose threads, stitching patterns, wear or positioning.
Compare the physical item with suitable in-game or archival reference photography.
Assess corresponding characteristics and document each relevant visual match point.
Store the evidence, sources, historical context and comparison record in the archive.
Photomatching relies on corresponding visual characteristics visible on both the physical item and period photography. The relevance of each characteristic depends on the available evidence and the context of the comparison.
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PhotoMatchForensics is a private collection and research archive. It is not an official team, league or manufacturer website and is not presented as an independent professional authentication authority. The records published here document the research associated with items in the collection.
