The "A-Train" Breakthrough: Anthony Thomas Signed Custom Navy Football Jersey w/ "ROY '01" Inscription
Celebrate one of the most explosive rookie rushing campaigns in Chicago Bears franchise history with this Anthony Thomas Signed Navy Custom Football Jersey. Hand-signed in bold silver paint marker across the back number by former Chicago Bears star running back Anthony "A-Train" Thomas, this custom navy jersey features his proud career accomplishment inscription: "ROY '01".
Selected out of the University of Michigan in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft, Thomas took the league by storm during his historic breakout season. Nicknamed the "A-Train" for his powerful, tackle-breaking running style, Thomas rushed for 1,183 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2001, anchoring the backfield and powering the Chicago Bears to a 13-3 record and NFC Central division championship. His incredible debut campaign earned him prestigious Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Designed specifically for autograph display, this custom football jersey features sewn name and numbers with no commercial branding or logos. It serves as an extraordinary centerpiece for shadowbox framing, executive sports offices, fan caves, or Chicago Bears memorabilia collections. Every signature and inscription is verified 100% authentic under the strict standards of Schwartz Sports Authentication.
Ironclad Schwartz Sports Authentication Certification
To guarantee 100% lifetime market value and complete collector peace of mind, this hand-signed jersey carries official third-party authentication from Schwartz Sports Memorabilia, a premier sports authentication authority.
- Authentication Firm: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia
- Certification Type: Serial-Numbered Tamper-Evident Security Hologram & Matching Certificate of Authenticity (COA Card)
- Athlete / Personality: Anthony Thomas (2001 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year / Chicago Bears Star Running Back / "A-Train" / Michigan Wolverines Legend)
- Special Inscription: "ROY '01" (Rookie of the Year 2001)
- Item / Jersey Type: Custom Navy Adult Size XL Football Jersey (Sewn Name & Numbers)
- Sport / Theme: National Football League (NFL) / Chicago Bears Franchise History / NFL Rookie of the Year Honors
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident hologram sticker affixed directly to the item or back of the physical COA card for instant digital database verification.
How to Verify Your Security Hologram & COA
Your authentic Anthony Thomas autographed jersey includes digital verification backed by the official Schwartz Sports Authentication Database.
- Locate Security Serial Code: Find the unique alphanumeric serial number printed on the tamper-evident hologram sticker located on the jersey or back of your Certificate of Authenticity card.
- Navigate to Verification Portal: Visit the official Schwartz Sports lookup portal (schwartzsportsauthentics.com/verify-authenticity).
- Input Certification Code: Type the unique serial number into the online verification search tool.
- Review Verified Details: Instantly confirm the matching athlete record, signed item description, inscription details, and official authentication record.
Risk-Free Shopping & Premium Protective Shipping
- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed custom jersey is carefully folded, poly-bagged, and packed flat in a heavy-duty shipping box to ensure it arrives completely clean, wrinkle-free, and ready for immediate framing or display. Standard ground shipping is completely free.
- Free 30-Day Returns: Shop with total confidence. If you are not completely satisfied with the item's condition or signature clarity upon arrival, return it within 30 days for a full refund—we cover all return shipping costs.
Product Specifications & Details
- Athlete: Anthony Thomas (#35)
- Team Style: Chicago Bears (Navy & Orange)
- Inscription: "ROY '01"
- Jersey Style: Custom Collectible Jersey (Tackle Twill Stitched Nameplate & Numbers)
- Signature Ink: Bold Silver Paint Pen
- Authentication: Serialized Schwartz Sports Hologram & Matching COA Card
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ideal for custom framing, sports offices, or fan caves
