Show your Boston Americans/Red Sox memorabilia

[BoSox1908]

I know some members have some great Americans/Red Sox memorabilia out there......I am really just starting out, Picked this up recently from a board member.

Thanks,
Ron

[MGHPro]

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r193/mghproductions/IMG_0324.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r193/mghproductions/IMG_06362.jpg

[Ladder7]

IFS press photo. World's Champions, June, 5 1916;

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/1916front-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/1916BVG3bBostonRedSoxTeam.jpg

[thekingofclout]

This original vintage photo is from a rain-out during the 1915 World Series. These Sox players spent the afternoon at a newspaper's photo dept going through photographs of themselves. What a thrill that must have been!

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[Kawika]

Just posted recently but here it is again.
http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersko/kawika/baseballpickups/large/DSC00575.JPG

[batsballsbases]

I will start with this one.

[thekingofclout]

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[batsballsbases]

From a photo Archive I aquired from a relative of Joe Cronin

[batsballsbases]

Joe Cronin And President Kennedy

[Kawika]

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/miscellanybaseball/large/DMcD369.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/miscellanybaseball/large/DMcD370.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/miscellanybaseball/large/DMcD375.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/miscellanybaseball/large/DMcD374.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/miscellanybaseball/large/DMcD371.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/miscellanybaseball/large/DMcD372.jpg

[Jacklitsch]

The boycotted 1904 American League Champions Red Sox.

Burr McIntosh 1904

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Paper%20and%20Supplements/Champions.jpg

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

The Red Sox have had some really tragic deaths. Most of us are familiar with The Golden Greek.

Then there was the tragic death of Ed Morris, who was stabbed to death at a picnic held in his honor.

Finally, poor Gordon McNaughton, who might still be with us if not for a violation of the seventh commandment:

[sox1903wschamp]

Maybe my favorite thread ever:

[David Atkatz]

This should go over big with Sox fans. (He even writes about "No, No, Nanette.")

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/frazeetlss.jpg

Of course, this is as much a Boston Americans piece as it is a NY Americans--scorecard for Chesbro's "wild pitch" game:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/1904program.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/1904score.jpg

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

David,

It's even more irritating that the confounded letter is dated 1927. Please burn it immediately. ;-)

[Ladder7]

Nice Burr Mac, M101-2 team, the Herald pc and absolute favorite, Harry taking it in the keister letter. I'll have to burn a copy for the boys at work.

[thekingofclout]

A George Burke original vintage photograph of Jimmie Foxx.

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And "Double X" receiving his All-American Award from Babe Ruth.

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[baseballart]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/43/108198959_de539980bf.jpg

Max

[BoSox1908]

Smoky Joe Wood.....

[BoSox1908]

and another pick up from a board member.....

[ksfarmboy]

Joe Wood around the age of 10 and 16. He's the kid standing on the right in the 1st photo and seated on the bottom right in the 2nd photo. The 3rd photo is of Carl Mays.

[sox1903wschamp]

Tough for me to stay away from this thread. Great stuff by all. Here is a salute to some of the the dead ball era Championships:

[BrockJacob]

Fred Kail Red Sox ashtray

[carrigansghost]

This thread is calling me back every hour. I'll see what I can contribute at the end of the week. Great stuff guys!!

Rawn

[baseballart]

old crib, filled with old gloves, with an old pennant

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/35/89771844_cf9e47bc92.jpg

Max

[David Atkatz]

Formerly of the Halper Collection:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/mcgreevy.jpg

[Jacklitsch]

From my scan collection. My interest in the piece is that Deacon McGuire was the manager:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Odds%20and%20Ends/Z2.jpg

[David Atkatz]

A Deacon McGuire draft ALS written on the back of a fan's letter to him.

(Thanks, Rhys.)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/mcguireals-1.jpg

[thekingofclout]

This 1938 card was bought as a companion piece to display with the exceedingly rare '38 "heads up" wrapper. I decided on Foxx because I felt he gave me the biggest bang for my buck. And. it didn't hurt that he became the first three-time winner of the MVP in that year as well.

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[sox1903wschamp]

I can't wait to see Rawn's items. I am sure there will be some "Rough" items. This is one of my favorite items, a tribute to Duffy Lewis in 1947. He started the left field tradition (Duffy's Cliff) in Red Sox lore before the Kid and Yaz and Rice.

[carrigansghost]

Nice Duffy's Mike. How about letting me see that Ramley one more time.

Rawn

[Kawika]

Really neat Duffy Lewis tribute.
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/E135%20Duffy%20Lewis.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/Lewis%20bk.jpg

Edited to add: One of the downsides of being a Yankees fan (which I am not, in particular) is that you are compelled to hate the Red Sox. How could anybody hate the Red Sox? It's like hating Thomas Jefferson or chocolate chip cookies or Miss September. It's un-American.

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/miscellanybaseball/large/exBosoxCollage.jpg

[sports-rings]

Bill Buckner's 1986 World Series Ring and note that came with the ring.

[sports-rings]

world series ring. (front office)

[sox1903wschamp]

Here you go Rawn. It's helping me towards the Boston AL Subset but I have a feeling it will be back at your house (where it belongs) sometime in the future. Down to needing 4 of the 15. Arrelanes, Niles, Stahl and Lindaman left.

David: Nice C-M Duffy. If you ever feel the need to part with it, look me up.

Also had to throw in the 67 Red Sox stickers. My favorite set as a 6-7 year old kid just getting into cards. Who knew it would be a life long habit. :eek:

[BrockJacob]

Red Sox straight razor.
And this Ted Williams piece is one of my favorites. Its big and heavy and has a really cool "deco" look to it.

[thekingofclout]

An original vintage 1937 All-Star game photo featuring seven HOF greats with Cronin & Foxx representing the Bo Sox...

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The Splendid Splinter in his rookie year, and a Baseball Centennial Major League Patch similar to the one on Williams' left sleeve worn only in 1939. (note: I acquired the patch a year or two ago from fellow board member perezfan)

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[carrigansghost]

Thank Mike, I really miss that, but I'm in the Arizona desert and I miss a lot of things. I'll be looking for a replacement at the end of July and I'll make someone a very healthy profit.

Rawn

[Ladder7]

Man, that Greenberg fella was a monster! Great pic Jimmy

Rawn, Glad things are going well out there.

[HiNeighbor]

Nice thread. Love the McGreevy autograph.

You guys have seen all of my stuff posted elsewhere so no need to post again.

Greg

[HRBAKER]

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/BST/bosox1.jpg

[thekingofclout]

With just a couple of weeks left in the 1956 season, Ted Williams was leading Mickey Mantle for the batting title. The Mick got hot, the Splinter went cold, and the "Commerce Comet" won the Triple Crown! As they say, the rest is history. Vintage Original TYPE I photograph...

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[Ladder7]

Havent seen the original Third Base Saloon in a long while. Anyone?

[HiNeighbor]

For Steve

<a href="http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z192/HiNeighbor_2007/?action=view&current=untitled.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z192/HiNeighbor_2007/untitled.jpg" border="0" alt="3rd Base Saloon Photo Nuf Ced"></a>

[carrigansghost]

I always appreciate another look also Greg.

Greg

[thekingofclout]

Amazing posts by all. Well done everybody.

[thekingofclout]

circa 1970-71 Manager Ted Williams used BAT before games as skipper of the Senators, un-cracked and shows tremendous use. Exact model ordered by Williams during the time period. PSA/DNA Authentic. Graded GU-9.

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[J.McMurry]

Not as nice as what others have posted,but I love this program. I have two,this one was scored for the July 30th game against Minn. and I have another scored against the Yankees.

[BoSox1908]

Wow...some really awesome stuff by all, keep em coming!

Ron

[Kawika]

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/miscellanybaseball/TedWilliams.jpg
April 10, 1950 Time
Cooperstown statue
1950 Bowman

[jim]

Worth the ride to Ft Washington card show to bag this oversize Baseball Magazine Premium. Ruth top right as you look at it.

[sox1903wschamp]

Just trying to keep em coming. Nice job everyone. Red Sox rule. Dutch, Hoop and Black Sox Eddie.

[mushroomnob]

more red sox items:

Hooper and Lewis

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/100_2979-1.jpg


Tris Speaker bat

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/100_2981.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/100_2982-1.jpg

sorry for the blurry photos best I can do with my camera.

[thekingofclout]

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[Ladder7]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/1910SGC30FAGeorgeRedSox.jpg?

[bat_master]

1935 H&B Joe Cronin
http://www.hofbats.com/vault/cronin/JCroninFull.jpg
http://www.hofbats.com/vault/cronin/JCroninBrl.jpg

1940-43 H&B Bob Doerr
http://www.hofbats.com/vault/doerr/BDoerrFull.jpg
http://www.hofbats.com/vault/doerr/BDoerrBrl.jpg

[thekingofclout]

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[william_9]

1949 season pass that belonged to John Dooley, founding member of the Royal Rooters and the man who put the Red Sox on Huntington Ave. He attended every Boston home opener from 1894 until his death in 1970. I'm happy just to get tickets.

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt332/william_peebles/DooleyPass.jpg

[thekingofclout]

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[Ladder7]

1918 Sudbury, Mass,
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/picture-1.jpg

[perezfan]

Here are a couple of pretty cool BoSox Pennants....

The first features their nifty "Batting Sock" Mascot from the '50s... this little guy appeared on cards and programs quite a bit, but is surprisingly tough to find on vintage pennants.

Second is an oversized Red Sox Pennant from the early teens - a true work of art...

[Oldtix]

Jack McCallister managed the 1927 Cleveland Indians and was a scout for the Red Sox in the early 1930s.

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/EDDIECOLLINSLETTER1933.jpg

[Oldtix]

Uncommon 1939 magazine

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/JIMMIEFOXXMAGAZINE1939.jpg

[thekingofclout]

Original vintage TYPE I photograph...

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[carrigansghost]

I should have my computer shipped down by the end of next week, stay tuned.

Rawn

[Leon]

I have quite a few but here are some.....This is 1 of 2 Ferguson Bakery D381 with Coupon cards I have ever seen....and the only Red Sox team card with this "Taver" back that I have ever seen......

[Kawika]

This is not my picture. Found it on the Web. It's a Library of Congress photo, I believe. Thought it would be apropos for this thread. Shown are: Cy Young, Jake Stahl, Bill Carrigan and one Mr. Michael T. McGreevey at Red Sox spring training in 1912.

[Ladder7]

Crisp shot. From the looks of things.,The boys really needed the change to Sarasota. Brrrr

[carrigansghost]

Hot Springs is supposed to be very nice, Steve.

Rawn

[Ladder7]

Great bathhouses, pretty town and very warm people. But it does have a change of seasons and gets snow, which means cccold to this wimp. Heck, even Jacksonville, Fla hits 32* and snows albeit rarely.
Tough for a hardcore Mainer to understand my whining though ;)

Glad your back posting.

[carrigansghost]

It's 106 today and I'll take 32 over this anytime my friend.

Rawn

[flop]

Here's a couple things that I haven't shared since the old board.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/flop4/Flagstead/caricature.jpg

Ira Flagstead caricature from Flaggy Day

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/flop4/Flagstead/page7_boston_card.jpg

Scorecard from 1925 vs. Yankees

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/flop4/Flagstead/Photos/Bosox_Wire.jpg

Russell Rollings, Denny Williams, Kenneth Williard and Ira Flagstead

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/flop4/BoSox.jpg

Pennock, Daly, Cronin, Duffy.

-Tom

[T206Collector]

<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xymOVTlwaE85Tm0i5L6L6Q?authkey=Gv1sRgCNHhgMuiptWNc g&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ys7fw31kTDs/RnNFVvP5F6I/AAAAAAAAAS4/UNbkO_-hmgk/s800/Carrigan%20Auto%20SGC%2010.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/pmifsud3d/AutographedT206?authkey=Gv1sRgCNHhgMuiptWNcg&feat=embedwebsite">Autographed T206</a></td></tr></table>

[carrigansghost]

I never get tired of seeing it. Hope to have it with the other's on the wall someday.

Rawn

[HiNeighbor]

In lieu of today's recent report in the New York Times, here is a pre-2003 shot of David Ortiz. Quite frankly, I'm disgusted. :mad:

<a href="http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z192/HiNeighbor_2007/?action=view&current=mimmie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z192/HiNeighbor_2007/mimmie.jpg" border="0" alt="Mimmie Burke"></a>

[carrigansghost]

<a href="http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii300/carrigansghost/?action=view&current=LHS_1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii300/carrigansghost/LHS_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Carrigan LHS baseball"></a>

He never took any Steroids.

Rawn

[carrigansghost]

<a href="http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii300/carrigansghost/?action=view&current=1912_1-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii300/carrigansghost/1912_1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="1912 Spring training PC"></a>
<a href="http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii300/carrigansghost/?action=view&current=backofpost_1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii300/carrigansghost/backofpost_1.jpg" border="0" alt="1912 WS PC from Carrigan"></a>

Sent by Bill to his brother-in-law. Damn stamp collectors.

Rawn

[sports-rings]

Just sold it, I will mis it....

[Ladder7]

Sans postage and corner. It's still one of the prettiest bosox things here rawn.

[HiNeighbor]

Rawn,

Nice postcard.

Here is a photo I have that was supposed to be owned by Harry Hooper

<a href="http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z192/HiNeighbor_2007/?action=view&current=1911redsox.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z192/HiNeighbor_2007/1911redsox.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[Ladder7]

Gansett, that is stunning!

[carrigansghost]

Loved the 1912 photo the last time I saw it, Greg. It just keeps looking better. I think the angle is a bit different than the PC.

Rawn

[HiNeighbor]

Rawn,

I've seen a few slightly different views of this photo. You really have to do a double take to notice the differences.

Best,
Greg

[blrrauction]

We just picked this up and I wanted to add it to this awesome thread.

http://www.rrauction.com/RedSoxImmortals.jpg

[GKreindler]

Here's one to revive this thread too. The same caveat applies: I'm a HORRIBLE photographer, and my basement studio doesn't lend itself nicely to shooting. With that in mind, please understand that it's not a good representation of the painting. Once I get it photographed, I'll post the professionally-done photo.

Another Conlon shot. Those of you who were at the National may have seen me working on it, and perhaps even threw a tomato or two. It's finally done, and after a varnish is being shipped out to its owner.

Oh, and for those of you who are curious, in the late 30s and early 40s, the Yankees would cover the tops of their home and away dugouts with a huge red tarp during special events. In this case, it's Opening Day at the Stadium in 1939, and with the Sox in town, this young man is about to start a brilliant career.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ted-2.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ted2.jpg

[thekingofclout]

That red background is a direct result of the dozen tomatoes I hurled at the artist, but missed. He's a slippery little guy, but he sure can paint!

[Ladder7]

Some of a group of deckle edged fan snapshots featuring the Splinter -Sox vs Indians. I believe 1947, the first year of the lights. Also, the year the first Hancock Tower was built (missing, off right field) and a very prominent structure in the early Beantown skyline. I don't have these in hand yet and can't date with certainty and any related comments are appreciated.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/1947fenway3.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/1947fenway2.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/1947fenway1213.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/1947fenway6.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/1947fenway4.jpg

[carrigansghost]

Steve, my only related comment is "Friggin' Awesome!!"

Rawn

[bijoem]

I don't have any Red Sox memorabilia.

But this link belongs in this thread.

One of the coolest and most enjoyable photo collections I have ever seen -
I am grateful that the time was taken to put this together.....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/boston_public_library/sets/72157604192772559/show/

[Kawika]

Very funny, Joe. The link is for a North Korean gay dating service. Sheesh!
All kidding aside, everyone stop what you are doing and check out Joe's link. There is a fantastic bunch of deadball era BoSox pictures, most of which I've never seen before. Be prepared to spend some time. Thx for the link, Joe D.

[Ladder7]

Appreciate the 'Nuf ced link Joe.

The Boston Pub. Library site was being retooled for a many, many months -
it was a brutal wait... Ive pilfered many images from this site over the years.
http://www.bpl.org/online/sportstemples/

[sox1903wschamp]

Steve F: Very nice pics of Fenway. And Ditto to Joe for the link on "nuf ced. I spent a good 1/2 hour grazing!

[GKreindler]

Hey all, here's the professionally photographed portrait of Ted...and still, the reproduction leaves a little to be desired. Argh.

Anyways, hope y'all like it!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ted_Williams_1939_Portrait.jpg

[thekingofclout]

in remarkable Mint condition.

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[GrayGhost]

Wow, Jimmy, that ring is a beauty. Ive heard that often the little wire piece is broken, due to being fragile. Continued great stuff on this thread.

[Oldtix]

I've always loved the 1939 Baseball Magazine cover featuring Ted's swing. The 1946 Liberty Magazine isn't as familiar.

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/1939TEDWILLIAMSBASEBALLMAGAZINE.jpg


http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/1946TEDWILLIAMSLIBERTYAUTOGRAPHED.jpg

[Kawika]

Finally figured out why they were all laughing.
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/family/miscellany/125166194906094952495132.jpg

[carrigansghost]

I really have to get that back from Steve. Calling Steve...................

Rawn

[jboosted92]

1955 Ted Williams Game Used bat and Upper Deck .406 signed ball

[sox1903wschamp]

Jboosted92: Very nice display. I am guessing that is a nice framed photo of Ted right above the display. And David, thanks for the best laugh I had all weekend :)!

[lutherlafy]

When I was a kid George and I were friends before he passed away.
He was quite a pitcher in his short time with the Red Sox.
Anyone interested in his accomplishments just e-mail me.

[lutherlafy]

George and Babe

[Ladder7]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/ted5x7.jpg

And David, We all know the real reason for the nyuk nyuks;

[jboosted92]

Jboosted92: Very nice display. I am guessing that is a nice framed photo of Ted right above the display. And David, thanks for the best laugh I had all weekend :)!

Thanks! I go a bit crazy with displays...i think displays make the item.. Im creating a whole wall in my house dedicated to the 1912 World Series... I'll post some "stage 1" pics, when i have em :)

[Ladder7]

Next door to the Boston Americans...

1907 South End Grounds. Ginger Beaumont;
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/ginger.jpg

[blrrauction]

http://www.rrauction.com/content/images/larger/3065/3065344.jpg


Saw this and thought of this thread.

Bobby

[GrayGhost]

I just picked this up on ebay, just cause it looked cool. Its like 6x9, and the guy knows nothing bout it. I think its newspaper art. Im trying to determine the significance of the date of the artwork.

10-11-34

[thekingofclout]

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[jboosted92]

Jboosted92: Very nice display. I am guessing that is a nice framed photo of Ted right above the display. And David, thanks for the best laugh I had all weekend :)!

updated photo of my 1912 World Series display wall...this photo is about 3 weeks old...

got the Buck Herzog bat up know, and a few display graphic items

[thekingofclout]

updated photo of my 1912 World Series display wall...this photo is about 3 weeks old...

got the Buck Herzog bat up know, and a few display graphic items

That's a terrific looking display you've got there, Well done!

Best, Jimmy

[jboosted92]

That's a terrific looking display you've got there, Well done!

Best, Jimmy

Thanks....

I enjoy collecting Themes. It allows for a wide range of items, while still acquiring my love of GU bats. Obviously capturing a Game Used Jersey from a HOF'er from that era would be in the 50k to 150k, area ( out of my current range) I was able to acquire a pair of John Mcgraw's Pants! (in larger display box)

[sayhey24]

Hey Boosted,

Great looking display -- what are the two bats in the case?

Greg

[jboosted92]

Hey Boosted,

Great looking display -- what are the two bats in the case?

Greg


A Josh Devore game used bat

and a Duffy Lewis Game used bat

in the upper right hand corner is the pick of Buck Herzog (which i found out had a house 10 min from me i Maryland....now a historical site...)

I have a sidewritten GU bat of his on display now as well

[jpop43]

We're here in Yankee land, and fancy ourselves big NYY fans and collectors, but even we can appreciate some of the awesome Red Sox memorabilia posted here on the forum...here is some of ours...

www.dugouttreasures.com

[sox1903wschamp]

Couple new items

[carrigansghost]

Nice Mike, I've never seen that before and Xmas is just around the corner.

Rawn

[Ladder7]

Very nice Beantown stuff.

A couple of low-val fan shots. 1948 Muni., Cleve vs Boston -Teddy at Bat;
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/DSCN4001.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/DSCN4002.jpg

[Heritage Sports]

I'm a fourth generation Yankees fan and thus genetically predisposed to despise all things Red Sox, but even I had to admit that this was pretty sweet. It's a photographic composite by Carl Horner (his photographs were the basis for a lot of the early 20th century tobacco cards, including the famous Honus Wagner) featuring the team that won the first World Series in 1903. There was some writing (player identifications) on the photo which made it a bit more affordable than it might otherwise have been, but it still sold for over $11,000.

http://sports.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=716&Lot_No=81950&src=pr

[Ladder7]

Well Jonathan, You just gave your collection the touch of class it was lacking all these years. ;) Terrific item.

[Heritage Sports]

Oh, no, I don't own it! I'm the lead cataloger for Heritage Auctions, and it's a piece that impressed me when it crossed my desk. I don't think my father would ever speak to me again if he came to visit and saw that hanging on my wall!

[HiNeighbor]

Looks like the only thing worth looking at these days now that there's nothing worthwhile watching on tv:D

sweet piece

[bijoem]

I posted this on the main forum....

but it belongs here too.


The final game of the 1912 World Series, enjoyed by a crowd on Main Street in Colorado.

No television, no radio - - - the score is updated on a box-score chalkboard.

Unfortunately - the Red Sox win this one, and with that win the 1912 World Series. :)

http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/1912_worldSeriesCombo.jpg

[HiNeighbor]

It's only been 11 months since I got anything new...

These were your Boston Red Sox and Braves announcers in 1948 (slightly post-war, sorry). Of course, what made me buy this, for those who know me, is the mike stand...

<a href="http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z192/HiNeighbor_2007/?action=view&current=10-23-2009052957PM.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z192/HiNeighbor_2007/10-23-2009052957PM.jpg" border="0" alt="britt"></a>

[Ladder7]

1938 Millers (Sox farm team) with a 19yo Teddy,
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/1938Millers-1.jpg

[jacksons]

1915 Boston Red Sox World Series Press Pin

And

Joe Wood warming in Fenway on September 6, 1912, before his famous duel against Walter Johnson.

[jboosted92]

Updated photo

[bigfish]

Poor photo. Looks alot nicer out of the old frame and in person. Not for sale and I no longer own it.

[Ladder7]

More Sox plz, http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/IMG_0031.jpg

[thekingofclout]

by Ted Williams...
1000310004

[Forever Young]

http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/weino23/tickets/ted_williams_last_hr_ticket.jpg

[Ladder7]

More please!.. It's a long winter.

Scraping the bottom of the peanut butter jar over here. Trimmed, taped and framed beater.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/m114Ted.jpg

[Ladder7]

Defibrillating this thread.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Programs%20and%20tickets/1912SoxProgram-1.jpg

[Forever Young]

Early Speaker Type 1 Bain Photo


http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/weino23/Type%201%20photos/speaker.jpg

[thekingofclout]

Early Speaker Type 1 Bain Photo

http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/weino23/speaker.jpg

Absolutely KILLER image of Speaker!

[sox1903wschamp]

Really like this Type I photo (Conlon) of Everett Scott.

[GrayGhost]

Just picked this pen and Ink up..Kinda nice IMO.

[carrigansghost]

This is from a friend whom is Harold Buckwalters' grandson,

[aelefson]

Hi-
Incredible stuff from everyone! Here are some odd ball Red Sox items I have been meaning to post. There is a lamp, a ceramic glove, a Frazee Theater pamphlet (ca 1924), two World's Champions bats (which I have been told were made to comemmorate the 1912 World Seris but I do not know if that is definitely true), and a Boy Scout merit badge pamphlet showing a Sox player (this piece combines my baseball and boy scout memorabilia collecting passions).
Yours in collecting,
Alan Elefson
aelefson@hotmail.com

[Ladder7]

Love that lamp Alan!

[sox1903wschamp]

Nice stuff Alan and I also like that lamp. I wonder who that player is in the Boy Scout photo? I would say early 70's with the uniform and sideburn. Also Nice Speaker photo and nice display Rawn. Here's one for you. Type I Thompson photo.

[carrigansghost]

Very nice Mike. The display belongs to Harold's grandson and I will pass along the message to him.

Rawn

[Ladder7]

1910 Huntington Avenue Grounds. Michael, stellar shot of the Rough.

L field fence and the old Boston Opry, 1910 (no longer mine);

[aelefson]

Hi-
Thanks guys! I love the lamp as well although I have no idea if it was homemade (I think so) or when it was made. The Merit Badge pamphlet is from 1973, and it does not mention who the player is.
Below are two more oddball items to keep this thread alive a little longer. The first is a Red Sox doll (circa 1960s?) and the second is a spring training hat of similar vintage.
Please post more if you have it. The items posted thus far are incredible!
Yours in collecting,
Alan Elefson
aelefson@hotmail.com

[vintagesportflips]

Hello Alan, Nice lamp. I believe (I could be wrong) that it is a circa 1950s Stanford Pottery lamp. If you search baseball lamp, some others have been shown on the memoribilia board.

[Scott Garner]

I thought that all of you Red Sox fans may enjoy this post. Here are photos of a (partially) scored program and ticket from the very first no-hitter ever thrown at the original historic Fenway Park. On June 21, 1916 the Red Sox' own George "Rube" Foster no-hit their arch-rival the NY Yankees 2-0 in front of crowd of 4,528 faithful fans. The ticket and scored program resided in a fan's scrapbook for over 80 years before in was liberated and made it into my waiting hands last year. Just for grins, I'm also including a picture postcard of Foster to show you what he looked like in his heyday. Enjoy!

[perezfan]

Keith is correct. Stanford Pottery did these lamps for at least 6-7 teams, that I have seen. Athletics, Pirates, Phillies, Reds, Indians and Braves are among those that I've seen.

Nice Piece... are you going to seek out a vintage shade for it? You will find tons of options on Ebay. If so, please post... would love to see the end result.

[aelefson]

Thanks Mark and Keith! I had no idea it was a Stanford Pottery lamp! I paid less than 5.00 for it at an antique shop in New Bedford MA a few months ago. I figured it was homemade. I am not sure what I will do with it now. Are the shades for these lamps specific to the teams (do they even show baseball graphics at all?)?
Thanks again for the help,
Alan

[perezfan]

I've seen lots of different shades with these. A replacement shade is not a big deal (oe even a detractor). I would go with a plain beige or off-white shade, and let the base speak for itself.

I am not sure whether these lamps originally came with a team graphic or logo on the shade, but I doubt it. Perhaps someone else here might know?

[LOUCARDFAN]

Hey Guys.

I am proud to add my just authenticated 1975 Carlton Fisk home white post season game used jersey to the mix. It appears that this is quite possibly the same jersey that Carlton Fisk was wearing when he hit the famous homerun in game #6 of the 1975 World Series.

You can read all about it at the following link:

http://www.mearsonline.com/news/newsDetail.asp?id=733

[baseballart]

Somewhat ironic, given Ted's public relationship with the Boston press

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4433065084_6882bd66bd_o.jpg

Max

[carrigansghost]

If anyone has any Harold Buckwalter memorabilia, I would be very interested for purchasing it for my friend.

Rawn

[Bicem]

great Teddy piece Max!

[Ladder7]

Sadly, these are still in mint condition...

http://www.baseballreliquary.org/images/condom_67.jpg

[perezfan]

I've heard Williams quoted as saying he didn't receive a penny for that "endorsement". I guess the condoms were obviously unauthorized. Can you imagine that today... an image of A-Rod or Jeter (perhaps just a smidge different), and with no actual endorsement. A great example of how times have changed!

[carrigansghost]

Damn Steve, you think they come with the Splendid Splinters?

Rawn

[Heritage Sports]

Here's a pretty little pin from Heritage's April auction which just went live for Internet bidding:

http://sports.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=717&Lot_No=82150

[Ladder7]

Earl can't be happy about that :(

[Heritage Sports]

Here's another cool Red Sox piece in the current Heritage auction (though I'll always think of The Rocket as a Yankee! :D) The mourning band is for Tony Conigliaro.

http://sports.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=717&Lot_No=82188

PS: Just kidding about the Clemens is a Yankee thing--just a fun little jab. I know it's years played that counts, not World Championships won.

[Ladder7]

Bosox fans would rather he be considered a Yankee. Feel free to delete that jersey

[BoSox1908]

Picked up this 1939 Red Sox ticket stub from a fellow board member, is there a way I can find out what game it was?

[Ladder7]

1909 p/c; Newly paved Huntington Ave, the Green Line tracks and Boston Opera House. Also, showing the HAG's centerfield wall.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/_KGrHqN_hME2e_tocblBNw_YQZ8lw__12.jpg

http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/american/huntin01.jpg

[docpatlv]

Don't think this has been shown yet...


http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/1935R309-2RedSoxMJP.jpg

[sox1903wschamp]

Since we revived this thread, here is a 10' Scorecard that I had recently won in a battle of hand to hand combat.

[sox1903wschamp]

Also, picked up a Yaz lot that included a run of his cards. Was pleasantly surprised at the condition of the cards. Here are most of the regular issue sixties.

But the best thing I liked in the lot and maybe the most worthless was this patch which I think is cool.

Also included an autograph photo personalized to me right after 1967 when I was 7. Then as a rebel 8 year old, I tore it in half in a fit of anger at my parents :o. This photo is now priceless to me :)

[Ladder7]

Gettin itchy for April?.. Thanx Toby

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/1912BurkeAtwellRedSoxapprox45x65.jpg

[thekingofclout]

and since I don't have any new Red Sox pieces to share, I'd thought I'd post Ben's (ForeverYoung) incredible "Teddy" Williams childhood portrait he won in the Bill Mastro auction.

How sweet is this!

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[Ladder7]

Now I know where the Beatles got that hairdoo from.

Some new Hub stuff;

Yawkey Way
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/FenwayParkexterior.jpg

sec 60
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/FenwayGrandstand1912-1.jpg

Jake
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/2Stahl.jpg

[Lou Criscione]

We have a few oddball 60's pieces of theBoston Red Sox in our upcoming auction ending Friday January 21, 2011. Two are souvenir hats from the 1967 World Series. and the other is a display poster/schedule from the 1966 season(see pictures below). You can view them at our auction site at: www.insidetheparkcollectibles.com

[Scott Garner]

Cool hats!!

[thekingofclout]

Just picked up this neat 1940 TYPE 1 snapshot (4 x 5) of Teddy Ballgame...

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[Ladder7]

May 12, 1928, Rare image that shows the fire damaged LF bleachers since 1928. Cash strapped ownership just couldn't afford to rebuild.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/1925Fenwaysnapshot.jpg

[Ladder7]

1912 Magic Lantern slide., World Series at Fenway, Red Sox v Giants;
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/2011-01-20_12-12-07_573.jpg

[Lordstan]

Steve,
I have seen similar.
Last year I posted some of Gehrig looking for some help to ID them. The border is different but has similar overall styling.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=120188

Stellar, Fan shots r the best... Terrific shot of a less than enthused Kid and monster too!

Never seen snapshots developed on ornate developers paper. Anyone else?
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/1925Fenwaysnapshot.jpg

[DanD048]

I am doing this mostly to keep the thread alive and see what other people have. I haven't really been doing this for too long but do love old pennants, this is the extent of my collection, so far. On a related note I would consider trading for or buying some older red sox or patriots pennants if anyone has any available. (1946 red sox, batting sock)

[BoSox1908]

Just picked this up from another board member, wondering if any of the
collectors here can help me out with any info on it?

Thanks....

[Ladder7]

Nice. I think the double socks came out in the late 50's. before that it was a single sock. Is there a tiny union bug along the edge? Anything on the back?

Just learned something new. In the 1931 season, they had a sock logo on the cap. Just '31. Gotta get me one of these!
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/attachments/ootp-mods-rosters-photos-quick-starts/170978d1256922129-gambo-t_wil1-photopack-george-stumpf-1931-red-sox-.jpg

[TheSquire]

1939 Rookie in civilians. Was given to a personal friend of Ted and the only one in existence.

33698

[edtiques]

Great stuff guys.Here's something I own that I haven't seen posted yet.This inflatable ball is from around 1970 or so.

[TheSquire]

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1939 Type I shot of The Beast.

[Ladder7]

Beware of gifts from Indians... That shot is a howl!

[Joe Hunter]

Bosox 1908: That looks like an American Nut and Chocolate pin from the late '40's/early '50's.

[Ladder7]

October 10, 1912 First WSC game at Fenway.

Jersey St., Now Yawkey Way:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/1.jpg

Idiots with B's on their caps atop the Monster.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/7.jpg

Home plate ump, up to 3rd base.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/6.jpg

Bullhorn guy must have been hoarse for a week;
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/4.jpg

Photog trying to track the speeding auto, blurs the shot. Slow down Spoke:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/5.jpg

Matty takes bp. Nat'ls need to adopt the DH rule:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/2.jpg

Hadn't noticed the ornate finish carpentry on the press box facade in prior images.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/3.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/img003.jpg

[sox1903wschamp]

Great pickup Steve. Those are awesome shots of Fenway.

I picked up this 16 WS stub to go with the photo from the same game. Almost like I was there :)

[Ladder7]

Thankx Michael,

Those are terrific Braves items. Wish they were still playing here in beantown.

Also, my pc may be from your game as well,

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Sports%20Postcards/BravesFldjpg.jpg



From a drawer in Jersey, Now back home, where she belongs!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/oct09scan165small.jpg

[thegashousegang]

[QUOTE=Ladder7;886989]Been waiting for this seller to cave for a long time.

October 10, 1912 First WSC game at Fenway. (Lousy cell phone shots will be replaced soon.)


Nice pickup Steve, I was patiently waiting for those as well. Glad you got them - I would have been happy with just one of the lot.

[Bugsy]

Magic Lantern slide of Joe Wood and Tris Speaker, circa 1912.

Chris

[Ladder7]

Upgraded
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/FenwayParkexterior2.jpg

[Ladder7]

1910's skyline. Fenway, bottom R

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/1910saerial025.jpg

[Scott Garner]

Mostly because Steve brought this thread up to the top of the stack....

I posted this in the December pickups. This is a tough dated Boston Americans ticket from 1909. Boston's (P) Smoky Joe Wood vs. Detroit's (P) George Mullen. Smoky Joe beat Wabash George in his career year in which he won 29 games. In spite of Detroit losing, the Tigers clinched the AL on September 30, 1909 sending Ty Cobb and the Bengals to their 3rd straight World Series. This was Cobb's last trip to the World Series.

[edtiques]

This is a Red Sox award made by Balfour that I'm listing on eBay tonight

[71buc]

This is the first time I have come across this thread. Wow there are very impressive items here. Allow me to share my own two favorite Red Sox pieces. The first picture contains items that are of little significance in terms of value other than the memories they bring back to me. In 1970 at age seven my father took me to see my first game at Fenway. Needless to say I was hooked. When people ask me how long I have been collecting I always show them this picture of me with the pennant and pins that remain in my collection. He bought me those items that day and I will cherish them always. The fact that I managed to hold onto them for 41 years speaks volumes of the impact that my father and that day had on me. The other is a Fisk a payroll check. I realized early in life that my own meager baseball talents would never generate such a check with my own name on it.

[thekingofclout]

Here is a vintage 1919 TYPE 3 (photo printed of a dupe negative) Composite Photograph dated 9/9/19 entitled;

"Maker & Breaker of World's Home Run Record"

5102451025

And if the Babe looks familiar in that image, it's because it was made from this photo.

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[Scott Garner]

For all of you Boston Red Sox fans, here are tickets to early no-hitter games that the Bosox won:

George "Rube" Foster- June 21, 1916- 1st no-hitter at Fenway Park!

Mel Parnell- July 14, 1956

Earl Wilson- June 26, 1962

Bill Monbouquette- August 1, 1962 (at Chicago White Sox)

[Scott Garner]

More Boston Red Sox no-hitter tickets for you Bostons. These are all games that were pitched by the Red Sox in the last half century.

Trivia question: What catcher holds the record for most no-hitters caught in a career and how many?

Hideo Nomo (2nd) no-hitter- April 4, 2001 (At Baltimore)- Earliest date that a no-hitter was ever thrown in the season

Derek Lowe no-hitter- April 27, 2002

Devern Hansack- Unofficial 5-inning no-hitter- October 2, 2006*

Clay Buchholz no-hitter- September 1, 2007

Jon Lester no-hitter- May 19, 2008

[perezfan]

Scott:

Amazing array of No-Hit Tickets... you must have the best collection in existence! I don't mean to hijack the BoSox thread, but a quick diversion...

Do you have the Armando Galarraga Ticket from when he was "jobbed" a couple of years ago? I've been meaning to ask about this, and the Harvey Haddix game as well. Even though neither qualifies as a No-Hitter, it seems like they'd make interesting additions to your incredible collection.

Then again, if you tried to collect every "near" No-Hit stub, you'd probably go nuts. :eek:

Thanks!
Mark

[Scott Garner]

Scott:

Amazing array of No-Hit Tickets... you must have the best collection in existence! I don't mean to hijack the BoSox thread, but a quick diversion...

Do you have the Armando Galarraga Ticket from when he was "jobbed" a couple of years ago? I've been meaning to ask about this, and the Harvey Haddix game as well. Even though neither qualifies as a No-Hitter, it seems like they'd make interesting additions to your incredible collection.

Then again, if you tried to collect every "near" No-Hit stub, you'd probably go nuts. :eek:

Thanks!
Mark

Thanks Mark!

Yes, I actually do have both Harvey Haddix and Armando Galarraga's near perfect game. I'm sure that you're not shocked by this revelation. :rolleyes:

BTW, I view what defines a no-hitter game differently than what the current philosophy is by MLB. I started collecting no-hitter tickets in 1972. What defined what was a no-hitter game when I began collecting was much different than the current parameters that went into effect in 1991. I collect tickets to any official ML game where a hit was not allowed. I have games that are shortened, unofficial no-hitters that the game ran less than 9 innings as well as no-hit games that the no-hitter was broken up in extra innings, ala Harvey Haddix, Mark Gardner, Pedro Martinez et al.

I actually do have the largest no-hitter ticket collection going by perhaps 40%. I know mostly all of the top collectors of this theme. I'm fortunate because many years of networking with other collectors has given me a great opportunity to add tickets that are scarce and new to the hobby.

You might be surprised that a have a smaller collection of tickets to no-hitter games that were lost in the 9th inning. The ultimate pitching frustration! What can I say, I'm a sick puppy! :p

Rather than post pictures of the Haddix and Galarraga near perfect game tickets here, I'll do it in another separate post so as to not clutter up the Boston thread. This will also give me an opportunity to post a few related items that I have not shown before to the Galarraga near perfect game.

As always, thanks for your interest!

[perezfan]

Thanks Scott! Looking forward to seeing your new thread. And I am absolutely shocked that you have those two! Well, not really...

[Tigerden]

This is the first time I have come across this thread. Wow there are very impressive items here. Allow me to share my own two favorite Red Sox pieces. The first picture contains items that are of little significance in terms of value other than the memories they bring back to me. In 1970 at age seven my father took me to see my first game at Fenway. Needless to say I was hooked. When people ask me how long I have been collecting I always show them this picture of me with the pennant and pins that remain in my collection. He bought me those items that day and I will cherish them always. The fact that I managed to hold onto them for 41 years speaks volumes of the impact that my father and that day had on me. The other is a Fisk a payroll check. I realized early in life that my own meager baseball talents would never generate such a check with my own name on it.

Mike- Many of the things I collect, such as souvenir pins and pennants, are related to the fan and their cherished memories of a trip to the ballpark. I think it is great that you have a picture holding that pennant. I am sure you can't put a value on that.

[Tigerden]

Thanks Mark!

Yes, I actually do have both Harvey Haddix and Armando Galarraga's near perfect game. I'm sure that you're not shocked by this revelation. :rolleyes:

BTW, I view what defines a no-hitter game differently than what the current philosophy is by MLB. I started collecting no-hitter tickets in 1972. What defined what was a no-hitter game when I began collecting was much different than the current parameters that went into effect in 1991. I collect tickets to any official ML game where a hit was not allowed. I have games that are shortened, unofficial no-hitters that the game ran less than 9 innings as well as no-hit games that the no-hitter was broken up in extra innings, ala Harvey Haddix, Mark Gardner, Pedro Martinez et al.

I actually do have the largest no-hitter ticket collection going by perhaps 40%. I know mostly all of the top collectors of this theme. I'm fortunate because many years of networking with other collectors has given me a great opportunity to add tickets that are scarce and new to the hobby.

You might be surprised that a have a smaller collection of tickets to no-hitter games that were lost in the 9th inning. The ultimate pitching frustration! What can I say, I'm a sick puppy! :p

Rather than post pictures of the Haddix and Galarraga near perfect game tickets here, I'll do it in another separate post so as to not clutter up the Boston thread. This will also give me an opportunity to post a few related items that I have not shown before to the Galarraga near perfect game.

As always, thanks for your interest!

Scott- Your no-hitter collection is amazing. I wondered if you have ever picked up any no-hit tickets that were not advertised as being no-hit games? I assume that some of these tickets were pulled out of scrap books and others might have been marked as no-hit games by the fan who was fortunate enough to attend the game.

[Scott Garner]

Scott- Your no-hitter collection is amazing. I wondered if you have ever picked up any no-hit tickets that were not advertised as being no-hit games? I assume that some of these tickets were pulled out of scrap books and others might have been marked as no-hit games by the fan who was fortunate enough to attend the game.

Hi Adam,

Thanks! Yes, actually both of these scenarios are true.

The thing to keep in mind about early baseball tickets is that that most patrons attending games did not have dated tickets. Many teams, Yankees, Indians, Tigers, St. L Browns, Cardinals etc., etc. did not have dated early vintage tickets. Unless a ticket accompanied a scored, dated program or the fan wrote info re: the game on it, a collector like me has a difficult time locating early vintage games that you can pinpoint to a specific date.

Also, it's important to note that even the teams that did have a dated version of a baseball ticket, these were rare and reserved these only for season ticket holders (there were very few) and special dignitaries. Attendance in early baseball was frequently very low because night baseball did not yet exist and people worked during the day. Night baseball did not even begin until 1934 and very few teams had it for many years.

It was not uncommon for early games to have attendance in the 500-2000 range, when attendance was even reported at all in the newspaper. BTW, attendance reporting was very inconsistent at the turn of the 20th century and before. O/T- I have a collection of early baseball newspapers (over 120 early no-hit games) and I have noted this when I have read through the articles surrounding no-hitters....

As far as scrapbooks go, I will tell you that if it were not for scrapbooks, many older vintage baseball tickets would exist today. Several of my rarest older vintage baseball tickets came from fans that kept a scrapbook. :cool:

[mr2686]

Trivia question: What catcher holds the record for most no-hitters caught in a career and how many?

Scott, I don't think anyone answered this so I'll take a stab. I think it's Jason Varitek and I believe he's caught 4 no hitters.

[Scott Garner]

Scott, I don't think anyone answered this so I'll take a stab. I think it's Jason Varitek and I believe he's caught 4 no hitters.

Hi Mike,
You are correct, with an asterisk after it. Varitek has actually caught 4 official no-hitters, plus the 5 inning, rain shortened, unofficial no-hitter pitched by Devern Hansack that I pictured in my thread. It's important to note that Varitek is the winner by a mile. The runners up, HOF'ers Ray Schalk and Yogi Berra, caught only 3 in their storied careers.

Does that mean that Varitek is one of the greatest receivers ever? I would argue that he certainly can call a great game. It also gives you a glimpse into the depth of Boston Red Sox pitching over a decade in time and a fair amount of luck mixed in. Pretty neat stuff! When Varitek hangs up his spikes at some point, I plan on getting him to sign a ball with an inscription of how many no-hitters he ends up catching. It's certainly an unusual statistic that I'm sure that he is very proud of as a backstop. A lot of great catchers with HOF long careers have not been so lucky. Case in point, Carlton Fisk never caught one. Amazing! He was the receiver when Tom Seaver pitched his 300th win though....

[Ladder7]

1912 Sox clinch!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/Sept1912RedSoxpaper.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/Sept221912RedSoxpaperclose-up.jpg

[thekingofclout]

That's a terrific newspaper Goombah! Nice pick-up.

And here's my contribution for your favorite thread!

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[Ladder7]

Babe vs the Evil Empire at Coogan's Bluff. Superb!

[Caseyatbat]

Vintage Ted William Single

[Donscards]

1915 Pennant

[Donscards]

Ted Williams Letters-Contract

[scooter729]

Wow, that 1915 pennant is fantastic!!

[ScottR81]

My favorite photo.

[william_9]

Don, did you have the bat inscribed by Williams to Feller at the Shriner's show maybe 5 years ago? It stopped me dead in my tracks. I wish I was born earlier so I could have heard his voice in Fenway longer.

[Donscards]

Yes---I do the Wilmington show every year---I have done everyone of the shows going way back--I believe 25 shows---and will be doing the next one in April--thanks, Don

[sox1903wschamp]

I can't even find that pennant in Egner's Pennant Guide. Sweet! And nice 1912 Paper Steve.

[thekingofclout]

Here's my other 1915 TYPE 1 photo of the Bambino. This time, Babe is flanked by his fellow members of Boston's stellar pitching staff.


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[ruth-gehrig]

I don't particularly like pennants but that 1915 is sweeeet!:D

[Ladder7]

I know, shiny crap. Jus' keepin it alive, 1947 Bond Bread;


http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/1947BondBreadWilliams.jpg

[7nohitter]

This is absolutely the best thread I've ever had the pleasure of reading. The amount of history contained here is incredible, thank you for sharing!

[Ladder7]

1936 R311, Sarasota
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/BostonRedSox1935001.jpg


1945, Due to travel restrictions, the mid-summer AL vs. NL match-up was cancelled and the leagues scheduled inter-league charity games in eight different cities to be played instead. Boston's United War Fund Game, an 8-1 Red Sox victory over the Braves on July 10;
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/1945CitySeries1.jpg

[sox1903wschamp]

Here is a 15 WS Program that I own from Game #4 that the Red Sox won 2-1. I put the back of the program up because the Sox look snazzy in those Stag Brand sweaters. Also, the stub pictured below is from the same game as the program. I wish I owned the stub but I was outbid for it in this past weeks Mile High Auction. It would have been a great companion piece to the program as I also have a nice type 1 action photo from the game. But I thought I would post the stub with the program because they really do belong togather :)

[Scott Garner]

Here is a 15 WS Program that I own from Game #4 that the Red Sox won 2-1. I put the back of the program up because the Sox look snazzy in those Stag Brand sweaters. Also, the stub pictured below is from the same game as the program. I wish I owned the stub but I was outbid for it in this past weeks Mile High Auction. It would have been a great companion piece to the program as I also have a nice type 1 action photo from the game. But I thought I would post the stub with the program because they really do belong togather :)

You are correct, at some point you have to add a ticket to this game to complete your collection. Nice WS program of the 1915 Sox!

[thekingofclout]

You are correct, at some point you have to add a ticket to this game to complete your collection. Nice WS program of the 1915 Sox!

I agree with Scott. That is one terrific program Michael, and at some point, you really have to add the ticket as well.

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This historic composite photo celebrates Babe Ruth as he broke Buck Freeman's single season record of 25 home runs, that he set 20 years earlier in 1899.

The slug tells the whole story and is dated 9/9/1919. One other comment regarding this photo, is both images of Babe & Buck are TYPE 3 photos. They were pictures of a picture, developed, pasted side by side, and photographed one more time to create the end result. Extremely rare for the era. I would say that regardless of what TYPE this photo is, the historic content trumps all, and the value wouldn't really be affected.

I've re-posted my 1915 Sox Pitchers TYPE 1 photo that was used for the Bambino's image, so you can compare the images of a TYPE 1 & TYPE 3 side by side.

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[Ladder7]

Hey gang, Thanks for all the great images. Did you know there is also a Boston Nationals thread in here as well *crickets*?


These are from Dr Leander Powers collection. From his bio, he was some kinda guy!
After graduating from medical school and serving his residencies, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and participated in the Invasion of Sicily with the 45th Infantry Division as a captain in the medical corps. He received several medals, including the Bronze Star and was mentioned by name in war correspondent Ernie Pyle's book, "Brave Men." As Pyle wrote, "These men lived a rough-and-tumble life. They slept on the ground, worked ghastly hours, were sometimes under fire, and handled a flow of wounded that would sicken and dishearten a person less immune to it.

1942 orig negs, Chicago Bears v the U.S. Army All-Stars for the war effort;
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/boston%20football/K.png

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/boston%20football/V.jpg

[carrigansghost]

Hey Steve, the mounts for the goalposts are still located under the third base line and could be used again if Fenway were to host a game. Not sure is the right field ones are still there.

Rawn

[Ladder7]

Lucchino gave them others to Billy Cundiff as a parting gift

[carrigansghost]

I think your view is a little to the left......oops no politics.

Rawn

[Ladder7]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/boston%20football/U.jpg

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/boston%20football/L.jpg

[Ladder7]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/fenwayinfieldadbackpcfb.jpg

[scooter729]

Who wants to go down to the Boston Theatre with me to watch the 1912 Series??

[carrigansghost]

Nice one used to own it, but glad it's in good hands.

Rawn

[Ladder7]

A sad amputee;

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Boston/1908BostonAmericanLeagueGroundspc.jpg

[vthobby]

Just picked this beauty up. Never even knew it existed but it is one of the earliest photos of Ruth in a magazine. Pretty neat. :o

[CarltonHendricks]

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=BB_3Bottles_75.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/BB_3Bottles_75.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[Runscott]

Not a Red Sox collector, but recently picked up this photo of their manager, Bill Carrigan, taken in June of 1928 - not the greatest time to be a Boston fan.

From the time Babe Ruth left, the Red Sox didn't finish .500 again until 1935, so Carrigan had very little to do with it - they were actually worse both before he began managing them, AND got even worse after he left. He was a player-manager for them during three of their best years, just prior to the fall: 1914-1916 and Babe Ruth called him the best manager he ever played for.

[vthobby]

Another Sox item from the early years. The only problem with this is that the receipt on the left was separated and it was glued back a little off from the perforation line.

[HexsHeroes]

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One of the handful of surprises found within a Chicago-area teenager's notebook
from 1932/1932, inwhich he kept a number of the autographs he obtained.


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[sox1903wschamp]

Here is an 03 Regular Season program played on 7/4/1903. Boston prevailed 4-1.

[scooter729]

GREAT program, Michael!!

The same place you got the 1903 program will have a 1904 one next time around - since you already have one, you'll let me go after the '04 one, right?? :D

[Splinte1941]

Part Red Sox, part JFK. Original Bob Coyne artwork that appeared in the Boston Herald some time in April 1964. It belonged to the late Red Sox GM, Dick O'Connell.

[sox1903wschamp]

GREAT program, Michael!!

The same place you got the 1903 program will have a 1904 one next time around - since you already have one, you'll let me go after the '04 one, right?? :D

Thanks Scott and no interference from me on the 04 :).

[Ladder7]

My bday gift... Memorabilia-to-be perhaps?

[thekingofclout]

My bday gift... Memorabilia-to-be perhaps?

like!

[Scott Garner]

My bday gift... Memorabilia-to-be perhaps?

Wow, Steve! Those are some great looking die cut tickets. Are the Red Sox season tickets all the same die cut style in 2012?

[Ladder7]

I think these are just for this game. We have standard tickets for other 2012 games. I'd prefer an empty ballpark for this date though. Don't need a bunch of polyester premadonna's trashing my turf at this special time. We're going in very early in hopes of catching the tour, as we always do (and recommend). Though, I have a sinking suspicion they may be cancelled.

[yanks12025]

I'll be at the Sunday game vs the Yankees. But thinking of picking up tickets to Fridays, what better way to see your first game at Fenway then it being the 100th ann. Go Yankees,

[scooter729]

Time for a bump here - pickup from REA for me - 1912 Red Sox hatband premium....

[thekingofclout]

Time for a bump here - pickup from REA for me - 1912 Red Sox hatband premium....

Good eye Scott! What a great piece that is! Best, Jimmy

[sox1903wschamp]

Killer Hatband Scott! I had my eye on that. You did well. I picked up a few unique new Sox Pennants. I will try and post them when in hand. In the meantime I picked up a nice 46 All Star program and a 61 All Star stub awhile back.

[scooter729]

OK, not a big dollar item or anything, but I thought it might be neat to have my ticket from the 100th anniversary signed by the oldest player in attendance.

So I took my ticket and mailed it last Friday from Boston to Bobby Doerr's residence in Oregon. Eight days (and two cross-country trips later), the ticket arrived back to me today, with a gorgeous signature from the 94 year old.

Most impressive, Mr. Doerr....

[GKreindler]

Nice piece, Scott!

Doerr's signature is still fluid and gorgeous. And I'm very glad it is.

Graig

[sporteq]

Striking.. 1915 Boston Red Sox with a very young Babe Ruth.

http://oi46.tinypic.com/33osnc7.jpg

Thanks for looking :)

AL