hey kunkstyle
i don't wash anything that's been signed... even with a sharpie.
i have a white 80's jersey that mike vernon signed (i think in '89). i wore it tons and washed it lots. the autograph is really faded now... mind you, he signed the jersey as i didn't have any numbers on it... it might be different if the twill number is signed??
you've just gotta take your wife out for a nice dinner with flowers and everything and then bring up the 'i need another jersey' conversation! mind you, the 'it's easier to ask for forgivness than premission' talk is also a good route to go! ha! ha!
cheers