Franco Baresi Autograph – Vintage Nike Shin Guard – COA Included

A rare and unusual item: Franco Baresi's autograph on a vintage Nike shin guard

A vintage Nike shin guard, presumably dating from the 1980s or 1990s, made of molded fiberglass with the famous black Swoosh printed in the center and the internal Fiberglass Technology OSFA label, confirming the construction technology of the time. A game accessory that is difficult to find in these conditions today, distinguished by its rarity compared to more common photographic supports or collector's jerseys. It is important to note that this shin guard never belonged to or was worn by Franco Baresi in a match, but was acquired as a vintage accessory and subsequently autographed by the champion. The original autograph is affixed with a red marker pen in the upper part, in a large and clearly legible manner. Excellent condition, material intact despite the age of the item.

The captain: Franco Baresi

Franco Baresi (Travagliato, May 8, 1960 – Milan, July 31, 2026), captain of AC Milan from 1982 until his retirement in 1997, is considered one of the strongest defenders in the history of world football. With AC Milan, he won six Scudetti, three European Cups, and two Intercontinental Cups, establishing himself as an absolute symbol of loyalty and leadership for an entire generation of Rossoneri fans. His number 6 was retired by the club at the end of his career, a tribute reserved for very few captains in the history of Italian football. A game accessory like the shin guard, although not directly attributable to his on-field career, concretely recalls the typical equipment of a defender of his era, making this autograph a curious and original piece for football memorabilia enthusiasts.

COA Certificate of Authenticity

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

What is an autographed vintage sports accessory?

An autographed vintage sports accessory is a vintage object related to game equipment, such as a shin guard or a piece of technical clothing, on which a champion affixes his original signature without the object actually having been used in a match. These are particularly sought-after pieces precisely because of their rarity on the market compared to photographs or jerseys, which are much more common in sports collecting. The value of the autograph is nevertheless guaranteed through the same verification criteria applied to any other support: the pressure of the stroke, the naturalness of the graphic gesture, and third-party certification.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

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