Framed Legends Autographed – Marco Pantani, Gilberto Simoni, Stefano Garzelli – Giro d'Italia Pavia 2003 Event Jersey – 3 Autographs – COA Included

The 2003 Giro d'Italia signed event jersey: Pantani, Simoni and Garzelli in Salice Terme

An extraordinary and absolutely unrepeatable relic of Italian cycling: the promotional pink jersey created for the "Pavia for the Giro d'Italia" event, signed on May 28, 2003, in Salice Terme by three of the absolute protagonists of that edition — Marco Pantani, Gilberto Simoni, and Stefano Garzelli. The three original autographs are affixed directly to the fabric in pen, each accompanied by the full name written next to the signature, with the date and place indicated by hand at the bottom: an unequivocal sports document of authenticity. The piece is presented framed in a high-quality black frame, ready for display. Dimensions: 42 x 52 cm, frame included. May 28, 2003, corresponds to one of Pantani's last public appearances at the Giro d'Italia — he passed away on February 14, 2004 — making this autograph one of the very last signed by Il Pirata, of inestimable historical and collectible value.

The protagonists: Marco Pantani, Gilberto Simoni, Stefano Garzelli

Marco Pantani (Cesenatico, January 13, 1970 – Rimini, February 14, 2004) is the greatest climber in the history of Italian cycling, winner of the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in 1998 — a double that no other Italian has achieved since. Il Pirata embodied a unique sporting romanticism, transforming every climb into an unrepeatable spectacle. Gilberto Simoni (Palù di Giovo, August 22, 1971) won the Giro d'Italia in 2001 and 2003, the year of this autograph, confirming himself as one of the best climbers of his generation. Stefano Garzelli (Castiglione delle Stiviere, May 15, 1973) won the Giro d'Italia in 2000 and the Vuelta a España in 2003, a year in which he was at the peak of his competitive maturity. Three signatures, three champions, a single sports document of inestimable historical value for any collector of Italian and international cycling.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph comes with the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included free of charge and the Certificate of Authenticity COA issued exclusively by independent third-party certification bodies among the most authoritative in the world in the collecting sector (PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA or Associazione Autografia) — both included in the price.

What is a signed Frame Legends Artwork?

A Frame Legends Artwork is a unique collectible created by framing an original sports object personally signed by the protagonists. Unlike a simple relic stored in an envelope, the Frame Legends is ready for display: every element — the original support, the autographs, the frame — is part of a curated and definitive ensemble, designed to maximize the piece's value. When the support is an object linked to a historical event and the autographs belong to champions of the stature of Pantani, Simoni, and Garzelli, the Frame Legends becomes a sports document of museum value. The MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and the Certificate of Authenticity COA, both included in the price, certify the authenticity of the entire piece.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each piece is selected with rigorous quality and provenance criteria by our experts. The originality of the support is guaranteed directly by MTM, while the provenance and veracity of the autographs are declared by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included free of charge. Every shipment is made with rigid, shock-proof, and moisture-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours from payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.