Does "Old Timer's Day" game = "game worn"?

A few weeks back, I picked up this card:

It's a Moose Skowron jersey card from 2015 Panini National Treasures.

The back of the card simply states that it is guaranteed authentic by Panini. I'm not sure what that means exactly.

However, Skowron played for the Yankees from 1952-1962, and I think we can all agree that this jersey piece is too modern looking to be from his playing days. He did participate in Old Timer's Day many times, the last of which was in June, 2011. He passed away in April, 2012.

I actually think a set of "game-used" jersey set from Old Timer's Day would be a cool set, but as long as you call it that and are transparent where the relics are from. With today being Old Timer's Day at Yankee Stadium, I would be all over a set celebrating the day. I know it's not that fun for non-Yankee fans, so perhaps it would be some sort of boxed set sold separately. Or maybe Topps NOW will make a card to celebrate today's festivities. I might consider buying that. Let's hope Bubba Crosby goes deep and Topps immortalizes the moment.

The Moose is still a cool card, it's just kind of an odd fit, knowing that it is a relic from long, long after his playing days.

TTM Blast from the Past: Moose Skowron aka John C Reilly

Yesterday, Commishbob did a post about his 1959 Topps All Star Bill "Moose" Skowron card and how he looks like John C. Reilly. I couldn't agree more, and it inspired me to dig out a few Skowron cards that I own and giggle a little about the thought of the Talladega Nights and Step Brothers star looking like a Yankee great.

Anyhow, years ago I got this beautiful Fleer Greats of the Game card signed TTM by Moose. I think he charges money now, but I was able to score this card for free. This is perhaps my favorite set that features players from the past. It's not a new concept, and I don't think it really was at the time either, but these cards were awesome. The card stock and the finish was great for signatures. My only real complaint is that the borders chipped very easily.

It was great to see Moose don the Pinstripes again at Old Timer's Day this past Sunday. He is a mainstay at Old Timer's Day and it's always fun to see him run out there with guys I watched growing up.