Show what you have of the Mackmen...

[thekingofclout]

I only have a handful of these great ballplayers and it's mostly of the Beast, but I would love to see what the board has to offer. So, pull out your Collins, Plank, Waddell, Baker, Joost, Bender, Meyers, Barry, McInnis, Grove, Cochrane, Foxx, Dykes, Simmons and so on. You get the gist... If they played for Mack, let's see them! And of course Mack himself.

Original vintage TYPE I photograph by George Burke. The heart & soul of back to back World Champs.

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And a pair of sweet autographs from the legendary Mackmen...

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[D. Broughman]

Connie Mack

[Brian Campf]

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[Jacklitsch]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Postcards/Athletic1905.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/M101-2/mack.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/SGC%20Postcards/PhillyByrnes.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/SGC%20Postcards/PhillyByrnesBack.jpg

[Jacklitsch]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Paper%20and%20Supplements/1943AthleticsFlag.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Paper%20and%20Supplements/1943Athletics.jpg

[HRBAKER]

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/as.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/DSC02717.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/DSC02719.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/wanna.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/BakerSilk.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/WP1.jpg

[GrayGhost]

Jeff, those are awesome looking displays. Thanks for sharing.

[David Atkatz]

Game ball, Philadelphia Athletics (Chief Bender) v. NY Highlanders (Russ Ford), Hilltop Park, April 25, 1912.
(Inscription in Bender's hand; from his personal collection.)

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

[Vintagecatcher]

Here is one of my favorite items: a Paul Thompson photo of Connie Mack and Ira Thomas in the dug-out during the 1911 World Series. The photo is autographed by Ira Thomas.


Patrick

[HRBAKER]

A few more odds and ends:
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/paddy.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/PC756Plank.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/PET.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/HRBT5.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/BST/rubeE125.jpg

[thekingofclout]

Original vintage TYPE I photograph.

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[BrockJacob]

Connie Mack wall plaque

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I have many A's autographs from this time period. Who do you guys want to see? Throw out some oddball requests!

[Oldtix]

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

[Jacklitsch]

I imagine Waddell would be a toughie. Show one please.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I would love to, but everything I have on Rube is off-limits to public posting. There aren't too many genuine examples out there, that's for sure. Even the example in a well-known HOF autograph guide published in the early 1990's isn't authentic.

Sorry I can't help out with Waddell, but here's a copy of the only full-name version of Eddie Plank's signature that I've ever encountered. Notice how much less flamboyant this example is as compared to other versions.

[Leon]

here is a great pose of Mack and a very tough Worch Cigar card...

[batsballsbases]

1910 pocket mirror schedule for the As.

[batsballsbases]

1900s team pin athletics.

[thekingofclout]

Terrific stuff from all, especially from HRBAKER, Boy Jeff, you really know how to put a presentation piece together...just fantastic!



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[HRBAKER]

Terrific stuff from all, especially from HRBAKER, Boy, you really know how to put a presentation piece together...just fantastic!



49544955

Thanks. The Oldring and Coombs are interesting. They are actually colored pencil drawings that are dated to 1911. I bought them at the first National I went to in 2001. I passed on a Mack and Baker which I wish I would not of now. On the Collins and Baker the piece gave me something to do with my T3s that had a corner chipped off. (I know the Baker is actually Barry, details...).

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

[thekingofclout]

Again Jeff, really very sweet stuff.

And Leon is correct about the great pose of Mack. Wish I had the TYPE I.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I was the underbidder the last two times the similar artwork of Plank came up for bids. Easily the best Plank item out there (as if there is a plethora of signed items to choose from!).

[HRBAKER]

I was the underbidder the last two times the similar artwork of Plank came up for bids. Easily the best Plank item out there (as if there is a plethora of signed items to choose from!).

Jodi,
Do you have any idea who did these?
Jeff

i.e., Who is/was M. McGillin?

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

No. You might want to check Hunt's completed auctions archive. I think these were once offered by Hunt. Perhaps there is more to be found in their descriptions. I think they said that the artist was a woman.

[HRBAKER]

No. You might want to check Hunt's completed auctions archive. I think these were once offered by Hunt. Perhaps there is more to be found in their descriptions. I think they said that the artist was a woman.

Thanks Jodi! I'll check it out.
Jeff

[bobw]

Picked these up at the last Philly Show.

Mack w/ Eddie Joost

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o186/bobw_photos/img096.jpg

Mack w/ Bob Dillinger

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o186/bobw_photos/img096a.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o186/bobw_photos/img096b.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o186/bobw_photos/img096c.jpg


A 1940 Menu from Shibe Park

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o186/bobw_photos/img097-1.jpg

[Mark]

Wonderful, wonderful stuff. What a game ball! In Bender's own writing, to boot.

[thekingofclout]

Original vintage TYPE I photograph.

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[Ladder7]

1908, Lg Notebook cover (Plank, bottom right),
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/notebook1.jpg

earlier M114 of the Beast,
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/m114foxx.jpg

ca1951, Toots Shors' B-day party. Features former A's; Cobb, Speaker, Cochrane and Foxx. (Kid Nichols, Phila Nats)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Ephemera/tootsteam.jpg

[slidekellyslide]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/1947-1961%20Lincoln%20Baseball/ticket1948-1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Vintage%20Baseball%20Memorabilia/collins2.jpg

[T206Collector]

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[Oldtix]

I think this is probably just a page from an old book, but information would be appreciated...who is it and can anyone identify the source? Back is blank; the paper is slick. Thanks in advance!

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/1966.jpg

[thekingofclout]

Featuring Connie Mack & Eddie Collins representing the A's.

The other old-timers were no slouches either. Vintage original TYPE I photograph.

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[Ladder7]

Boy, Eddie had quite a musical sig. Nice photo too.

[Jay Wolt]

As a collector of Eddie Plank, who was born, scouted, lived & died locally in Gettysburg PA.
For my birthday (yesterday) my wife took me today to a new resturant in Gettysburg
commemorating Eddie Plank, called "Gettysburg Eddies"
Very cool place w/ a ton of photos of Eddies (no cards) Ironically it is Eddie Plank's birthday today.
No one at the resturant knew that.:mad:
I picked up some take out menu's, only have a few, so if anyone wants one
let me know, 1st come 1st served

http://www.qualitycards.com/pictures/gettysyburgeddies.jpg

[Jantz]

Oldtix - I sent you an email about the picture that you posted.

I don't get to post much on this board, but here is my contribution. A 1932 photo of Rube Walberg & Chief Bender.

The paper caption reads - "They still have that old control. On the left is Rube Walberg, southpaw of the Mackmen, who yesterday broke 46 clays out of 50 in a shoot for baseball stars at Bustleton. At the side of the Nordic southpaw is Chief Bender, once a great money pitcher for the Athletics, who finished just one "bird" behind the paleface."

Another aspect about this photo. At one point it appears as though someone cut the photo into two pieces, then put it back together for the newspaper photo. The cut line is to the right of Rube's head and goes all the way down his left arm, around Bender's gun barrel and follows Rube's leg & shoe to the bottom of the photo. I don't know much about these types of photos, but I found this kind of interesting.

Jantz

[thekingofclout]

"The Beast" had just won the Triple Crown and his second consecutive MVP.

Vintage original TYPE I photograph.

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[tkd7]

Topsy Hartsel's lifetime pass and social security card

http://photos.imageevent.com/tkd7/sportscards/topsyhartsel/websize/img667.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/tkd7/sportscards/topsyhartsel/websize/img666.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/tkd7/sportscards/topsyhartsel/websize/img698.jpg

[baseballart]

I think this is probably just a page from an old book, but information would be appreciated...who is it and can anyone identify the source? Back is blank; the paper is slick. Thanks in advance!

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/1966.jpg

Rick

This illustration is from the encyclopedia "Our Wonder World".

Max

[baseballart]

Mickey Cochrane's book

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3895188650_0708fa0c55.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/3895187948_2918f831f4.jpg

Max

[Oldtix]

Rick

This illustration is from the encyclopedia "Our Wonder World".

Max

Thanks, Max! When was that published?

Rick

[baseballart]

My edition says "Copyright 1914, 1918".

Max

[Oldtix]

My edition says "Copyright 1914, 1918".

Max

Is the player identified in the book? Thanks again!

Rick

[baseballart]

Rick

I couldn't see anything which identified the player.

Max

[perezfan]

Can't let this magnificent thread die, as I have been wanting to contribute forever. 3 straight weeks of business travel are finally behind me, so lots of images are on the way...

1920s Pennant
1930s Oversized Pennant
Early A's Composite Pinback
1930s D & M Easel-back Ad Sign featuring Al Simmons

[perezfan]

Here's more...

* 1929 Athletics World Champions Lamp (just acquired!)
* A terrific 1911 Panorama Composite of Connie Mack's A's
* The Chein Bank, which is always found in dreadful condition (it took me over 6 years to find one that was free of dents and abraisions)

[perezfan]

Still more (perhaps my favorite A's item...) This White Elephant Statue was given to attendees of a 1911 Banquet in conjuction the Athletics and the BBWAA. The ceremony was held to celebrate the Athletics World's Championship of 1911.

The White Elephant Statue is accompanied by an exceedingly rare original invitation to the event, addressed to a Mr. Malcolm McLean. The invitation is printed on thick cardboard stock, with a gorgeous White Elephant Gold Seal embossed at the top...

[thekingofclout]

Man oh Man Mark ! Talk about jaw-dropping pieces. Just fantastic, especially the lamp!

Thanks so much for posting. Best, Jimmy

[Oldtix]

Boy, Mark, I have to agree with Jimmy...that's some incredible stuff! That 1911 Elephant is simply phenomenal.

[perezfan]

Thanks so much, Jimmy and Rick... the lamp came from the National (in which I couldn't attend, and fortunately it did not sell...)

I must thank Carlton Hendricks for his coverage of the National... It was within his awesome photo spread that I noticed the lamp. Thanks also to Net54 "forum gurus" Mike and Ryan, who identified it as being in Bryan Dec's Booth.

I am such a sucker for any of the early figural stuff, that I couldn't resist going after it. Here's a better close-up of the lamp's ornate Elephant Base...

[perezfan]

Some Athletics' HOF autos...

[perezfan]

A few more....

[perezfan]

Al Simmons Noritake Vase from the 1934 Tour of Japan. They only made these vases for Simmons, Lefty Grove and Lou Gehrig...

[thekingofclout]

I just picked up these wonderful treasures from the "Grand Old Man's" 50th Anniversary Game & Dinner.

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[lutherlafy]

One of my favorite autographed cards.....

[Oldtix]

Thanks for sharing all this fantastic stuff, guys! Very inspiring...

Here are souvenir mini-bats from the 1930 and 1931 World Series (plus a bonus 1932 bat signed by Joe Sewell), a diecut souvenir scorekeeper put out by the Cleveland paper for the 1929 Series, and a ticket for the A's 4-3 victory over the Tigers on June 7, 1911.

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/1930-31-32WORLDSERIESMINIBATS.jpg

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/1929WORLDSERIESSCORER.jpghttp://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/1911PHILADELPHIAASTICKET.jpg

[thekingofclout]

One of my favorite autographed cards.....

You should certainly post it one of my old threads entitled:

"Let's see those autographed cards"

Best, Jimmy

[perezfan]

Forgot to post this one of The Beast...

A ridiculous amount of wall space to devote to a signed ball, but I cant bring myself to dismantle it...

[GKreindler]

Wonderful Foxx autograph, Mark. I LOVE that photo too - it would make a killer painting.

[perezfan]

Yeah... the photo really makes the piece. He must have been a real "bad ass" in his day. Very handsome guy when dressed in street clothes, though. I think he would have had some great endorsements if he played today...

BTW, Graig... your "Beast Bangs Gomez" work of art is one of my very favorites!

[GKreindler]

Thanks, Mark!! That was one of my oldest pieces on the site, so it makes me happy that people dig it.

I tell ya, he's a lot of fun to paint - he's got such a great look to him. At some point, I'll have to make an image of him hitting the homer off of Lefty Gomez at Yankee Stadium, the one that supposedly landed in the left field upper deck and broke a seat back. It's generally thought that he did so in 1937, though I have yet to research it.

I think Lefty's quote about it was, "I don't know how far it went, but it took someone 45 minutes to go up there and retrieve the ball". Or something to that effect.

[jpop43]

Some Al Simmons memorabilia...

See you at Dugout Treasures

[thekingofclout]

The 1931 World Series was a rematch of the '30 Fall Classic. But this time the Gashouse Gang turned the tables on the Mackmen beating the A's in seven games. This section of Shibe Park happened to be across the street!

Vintage original TYPE I photograph.

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[Heritage Sports]

Some great stuff here! I've always been impressed with Philadelphia Athletics collectors, who rank up there with Brooklyn Dodgers collectors in their passion and knowledge of the subject. Here's the coolest Philly A's piece that we've handled here at Heritage (in my opinion):

First is the 1910 Championship trophy awarded to Topsy Hartsel. Second is a 1913 celebratory dinner program signed on the back cover by the whole team, including the ultra-tough Eddie Plank. Here are the links:

http://sports.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=709&Lot_No=19602&src=pr

http://sports.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=705&Lot_No=19085&src=pr

[GrayGhost]

Now, THOSE ARE AWESOME. Great to see a legit Plank too, not like the CC Morales fake before. Amazing stuff.

[thekingofclout]

9998

999910000

[GoldenAge50s]

My closest connection to Connie Mack & his Phil. A's--My cousin Moritz Herman ("Dutch" or "Morts") Flohr was signed off the Duke Unv. campus by Mr Mack in 1934 to pitch for the MackMen.

"Morts' had no known baseball cards from his 1 season in the big leagues, but I have 2 known PC's signed by him.



I also have 2 index cards he signed for me in the late '80's, the last time I saw him before he died in 1994.

If anyone has anything else of Mort I would love to see it!

[D. Broughman]

Connie Mack did a lot for baseball of all ages.

[sayhey24]

A nice and very large framed piece featuring Connie's son.

Greg

[thekingofclout]

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[thekingofclout]

Sorry. Wrong spot.

[thekingofclout]

Mack's 1929 A's...
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[mr2686]

keeping the thread alive with Al Simmons

[Forever Young]

GEORGE BURKE TYPE 1 8X10 OF "THE BEAST"

http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/weino23/Type%201%20photos/foxx_810_burke.jpg

[cbcbcb]

Even though I am an avid Phila A's collector, I have yet to get a Mack autographed item because I am holding out for a good 1929-31 team signed piece yet to be determined, but I do have this Mack souveneir bank. Also some of my A's programs featuring Mack.
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt311/cbcbcb_photos/IMG_1016.jpg

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt311/cbcbcb_photos/IMG_1015.jpg

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt311/cbcbcb_photos/IMG_1018.jpg

[cbcbcb]

Here are some non-Mack A's items. Bobby Shantz board game, one of my favorite board games because of the pieces and the playing cards, also on the shelf is a brick from Connie Mack Stadium.
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt311/cbcbcb_photos/IMG_1021.jpg

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt311/cbcbcb_photos/IMG_1020.jpg

[FourStrikes]

2"x2" figural / diecut cardboard (press badge?) from the 1929 World Series, when Mack's Athletics beat the Cubs, 4 games to 1.

[thekingofclout]

Vintage original TYPE I photograph from 1934.

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[mr2686]

Matted and framed back in the 80's. Is now part of my renovation project to update certain items with new matting, photos and framing. This was prior to ease of access to the internet and access to great photos, etc.

[thekingofclout]

Matted and framed back in the 80's. Is now part of my renovation project to update certain items with new matting, photos and framing. This was prior to ease of access to the internet and access to great photos, etc.

Hey Mike.

Is that an original Dick Perez painting?

[mr2686]

I wish. No, it's just a Perez Steele card.

[sb1]

Probably a one of a kind mock up for the 1903 W601. This is an actual photograph of the piece, not a paper printed item, on the back in fountain pen is 1902 A's and each player and position listed. All that is missing from the W601 is the center ring text. It measures approx 8 1/2" x 11"

[perezfan]

Here's one of my best pickups for 2009. It is the prototype for the "Mr. Baseball" Statue from the renowned/deceased artist, Harry Rosin. The "finished product" sits outside Citizens Bank Park, and was moved there from the old Veterans Stadium (and Connie Mack Stadium prior to that). See Internet blurbs below...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/2544253088/

http://www.philadelphiaathletics.org/history/conniemackstatue.htm

http://www.philart.net/artist.php?id=201

This is considered Rosin's greatest work, and this smaller prototype Statue is pretty captivating. I was lucky to get (from ebay of all places) and think a lot of other collectors must have simply missed it...

[thekingofclout]

and just pulled the trigger on this circa 1930's-1940's Coffee Cup from Shibe Park.

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[Oldtix]

This Philly pennant is part of an American League set...probably c. 1950? Pennants measure about 11 1/2" long (excluding streamers)...

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/Baseball%20Memorabilia/001-5.jpghttp://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/Baseball%20Memorabilia/003.jpg

[perezfan]

Jimmy:
LOVE the Coffee Cup! I was looking at that one for some time as well.

Rick:
Very neat Pennant set. Definitely early '50s vintage... great pickups!

[cbcbcb]

Love the coffee cup too. I was keeping an eye on that.

[thekingofclout]

1930 World Series Ghost/Sports Writers for Christy Walsh. Vintage original TYPE I photo.

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[jah268]

44 long vertical pennant with applied lettering and elephant mascot along with all three blue tassels. Has a few tiny moth holes otherwise very clean. I'm told these pennants were believed to have been given to the players after their World Series triumph in 1910.

Jack

[thekingofclout]

44 long vertical pennant with applied lettering and elephant mascot along with all three blue tassels. Has a few tiny moth holes otherwise very clean. I'm told these pennants were believed to have been given to the players after their World Series triumph in 1910.

Jack

Wow! That is absolutely spectacular Jack. Fantastic pick-up.

I just can't get over how many incredible pennants I've seen posted on this board. Makes for wonderful viewing.

[perezfan]

Jack-

I agree with Jimmy... that's a holy grail piece! Just a beautiful, majestic and historic pennant. Can you share how you acquired it? I believe Mastro had one about a decade ago, and that's the only one I've ever seen. It was even accompanied by a photo of an early automobile with people aboard, celebrating the A's Win, with this identical pennant draped for all to see (if I'm remembering correctly).

Great post!

[jah268]

44 long vertical pennant with applied lettering and elephant mascot along with all three blue tassels. Has a few tiny moth holes otherwise very clean. I'm told these pennants were believed to have been given to the players after their World Series triumph in 1910.

Jack

It is one of my favoite pieces. I got it at Hunt's auction about 7 or 8 years ago. I'd love to see that picture.

[perezfan]

Here you go, Jack....

An unreal companion piece to your magnificent pennant. I found it in the Halper Catalogue (Lot 1838).

Not only is your style of pennant pictured in this photo, but Connie Mack and Eddie Plank are in the Car (among others...) Another intriguing aspect of this photo is the Oakland Pennant also visible in the photo. A look into the future, perhaps??

[bmarlowe1]

I don't have my Halper catalogue handy at the moment for a higher res look - but it looks like the somewhat rotated out of line H in Jack's pennant is very simlar to the one in the old photo.

[Bumpus Jones]

In honor of spring training...

[Tigerden]

Jimmy - That A's coffee mug was a real nice pickup. I was watching it and hoped a collector would recognize its rarity and value. Great odd ball souvenir. Heck, I would have to resist the urge to drink an occasional cup of coffee out of it. This metal liscense plate is from the same era.

[perezfan]

Mark:

That's a great catch on the "H" being tilted to the same side, and differing in relation to the other vertical letters. Since these letters were embroidered on (and not screened/painted) this would certainly increase the chances of it being the same pennant. If the graphics were screened instead, the letter H would be like that on all of them....

Pretty chilling to think it could conceivably be the same one pictured, nearly 100 years later. Of course the year on the Pennant pre-dates the photo (dated 1913), but it's very possible that the pennant was simply retained for a couple of years. That could also explain why the 1910 year portion of the pennant is folded under, and out of view inside the car :rolleyes:

[mighty bombjack]

Here are my "Mackmen" autos.

This is my first post here. Seems like a nice place.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff105/mighty-bombjack/HOF%20autos%20NFT/Baker.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff105/mighty-bombjack/HOF%20autos%20NFT/Bender.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff105/mighty-bombjack/HOF%20autos%20NFT/Cochrane.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff105/mighty-bombjack/HOF%20autos%20NFT/CollinsE.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff105/mighty-bombjack/HOF%20autos%20NFT/Foxx.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff105/mighty-bombjack/HOF%20autos%20NFT/Mack.jpg

[perezfan]

That's a heckuva first post.... welcome!

That Eddie Collins signed Cover is a killer piece. Perfect bold example... I love his autograph. Great HOF collection as well... the Rabbit Maranville Signed Playball Card is another beauty that really caught my eye. And the McKechnie Cover too... Great stuff!

[Lordstan]

Mighty Bombjack,
That is one heck of a first post!:D
Great sigs. You don't see a lot of Collahan signed cards, relative to oother issues. I love the cleaness of the Baker and Bender.
The Collins is a beaut. He definitely needs to be in any of the "nicest looking autograph" discussions.
Thanks for posting and welcome to the board. It is a nice place.
Mark

[Lordstan]

Mighty bombjack,
Just took a look at your photobucket site.
Very nice collection you got there.
I really like the Stearnes, Vance, and Connolly.
The Evers is a spectacular example. Sooo clean and neat.
I do love the Faber card though. His sig isn't that hard, but it's a great pic on the card.
Also, if you ever want to trade or sell the Rice postcard LMK. It is one I need for my set. You can use the link in my sig to the the rest of them.

Mark

[mighty bombjack]

Thanks for all of the kind words guys.

There is so much incredible stuff being shown on this site!

Mighty bombjack,
Just took a look at your photobucket site.
The Evers is a spectacular example. Sooo clean and neat.


The Evers is one of my favorites. It is in his book "Baseball in the Big Leagues"

[GKreindler]

I agree with Mark's sentiments - welcome to the board, and man, that Collins signature is amazing. I feel like so many players of that era had a great look to their autographs, but I think Collins had the most graceful one I've ever seen!

[Forever Young]

Classic Type 1 Bain Image

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