Revolutionary Center Mastery: Pittsburgh Steelers Dermontti Dawson Signed Black Custom Football Jersey w/ "HOF '12" Inscription
Celebrate an essential pillar of Black and Gold franchise history with this Pittsburgh Steelers Dermontti Dawson Signed Black Custom Football Jersey. Hand-signed in crisp silver paint marker across the back numbering by Pro Football Hall of Fame center and 6-time First-Team All-Pro Dermontti Dawson, this custom black jersey features his milestone career inscription: "HOF '12".
Drafted by Pittsburgh in 1988 out of Kentucky, "Dirt" Dawson completely revolutionized how the center position was played in the National Football League. Blessed with unprecedented explosive power, lateral mobility, and balance, Dawson became one of the rare centers in football history capable of pulling on sweep plays and handling massive nose tackles completely single-handedly. Anchor of the Steelers offensive line for 13 legendary seasons (1988–2000), Dawson earned 7 consecutive Pro Bowl selections, was named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, and was enshrined into Canton as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2012. Designed specifically for autograph display, this custom black jersey features sewn-in nameplate and numbers in iconic Pittsburgh home colors (Men's Size XL, non-branded). It serves as an extraordinary centerpiece for shadowbox frames, sports offices, fan caves, or Pittsburgh Steelers 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 authentication from Schwartz Sports Memorabilia, a trusted industry leader in third-party sports authentication.
- Authentication Firm: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia
- Certification Type: Serial-Numbered Tamper-Evident Security Hologram & Matching Certificate of Authenticity (COA Card)
- Athlete / Personality: Dermontti Dawson (Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2012 / 6x First-Team All-Pro / 7x Pro Bowler / NFL 1990s All-Decade Team)
- Special Inscription: "HOF '12" (Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Year)
- Item / Style: Custom Football Jersey (Sewn Nameplate & Numbers / Non-branded / Size XL)
- Sport / Theme: NFL Football / Pittsburgh Steelers Franchise History / Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident hologram sticker affixed to the back of the physical COA card for instant digital database verification.
How to Verify Your Security Hologram & COA
Your authentic Dermontti Dawson 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 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.
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- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed custom jersey is neatly folded inside a protective poly sleeve, securely boxed with cushioning materials, and handled with care to ensure it arrives ready for display or framing. 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: Dermontti Dawson
- Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
- Inscription: "HOF '12"
- Jersey Style: Custom Display Jersey (Sewn Name & Numbers)
- Jersey Color: Black
- Size: Men's Extra Large (XL)
- Authentication: Serialized Schwartz Sports Hologram & Matching COA Card
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ideal for shadowbox framing, offices, or fan caves
