The Travels of "Large Ass" Herzog (photo log)

[abothebear]

The Great Trade Chain continues. Herzog was sent in the mail today to the first trade partner.

Original Thread: "Feelin' The T206 Magic" (http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=135418)
Link to the Rules: "Chain Trade..." (http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=135445)

Keep a lookout for your next chance to get in the game. Here we are in front of the Iowa State Capitol Building (photo by my 9-year-old daughter).

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f27b7_1fa18f194bbf4a15a1f446a995f7f517~mv2.jpg

[milkit1]

ol bucky cant wait to come to the land of lincoln :)

[margoaepi]

I'm just gonna put it out there and say that I will be in the Maldives and Sri Lanka in a few weeks . . . so if anyone wants Buck to really travel, feel free to contact me!

[milkit1]

Sweet! Im pretty sure I have it next. Ill email ya this weekend

[bbcard1]

I hope to get in line to take Bucky to Marshall University v. Virginia Tech at the Joan.

[milkit1]

OK, I am the lucky first trader of the great BIG ASS bucky. The pictures will explain his adventure thus far:

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Bucky arrived this Easter weekend and was treated to a rousing welcome by Yo Gabba Gabba (Don't ask)

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Bucky's trip started off hairy as Baby Sean tried to immediatly eat him

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Bucky then participated in an Easter egg hunt with my son maxwell (Bucky got a laffy taffy and a dragon sticker)

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Then it was on to Lincolns tomb (I wonder how big Bucky's tomb is?)

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Bucky rubbed Honest Abe's nose for good luck (i didn't as its a breeding ground for disease)

[milkit1]

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Maxwell and Bucky share a poignant moment at the Korean War Memorial (Maxwell isnt saluting, he's actually hit breaking point on this whole "Take a picture with an old card" game)

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Maxwell and Bucky at the Illinois State Capital (I now know how Tiger Woods and Michael Jackson felt about their dads)


ok, Lets get some trading going. There is an offer for Bucky to go to SRI LANKA but its still a few weeks off so lets get a trade in between then. email me with what you got and make it good as Buckys value just skyrocketed! Its now worth ....something??

[slidekellyslide]

I wonder how plausible it is to get a photo of Bucky in front of all 50 state capitol buildings. I'd gladly take him on a tour of the Nebraska State Capitol.

[milkit1]

we must make that happen! We got 48 to go :)

[bh3443]

Hello my friends,
I just wanted to express my happiness over this fun thread!
I look forward to spending my days trying to feel better by participating in our hobby via this wonderful site. I am completely into this thread!
I look forward to seeing all the fun places and things that Buck Herzog is/will be doing! My grand-daughter (as well as the rest of the family) loved seeing the Easter egg hunt and the welcome party with those figures that my lil' grand-daughter quickly told me what and who they were!

PLEASE keep this thread going! I, for one, am very into this fun thread!

You have really hit a winner with this thread!

Thanks to all,

Bill Hedin:eek:

[Abravefan11]

The Herzog is my favorite card in the T206 set and I would be more than happy to give the "Large Ass" example a tour of the Virginia state capitol.

[mdschulze]

I live 20 minutes from Austin... let me know.

[milkit1]

awesome, glad your enjoying it Bill! Bucky is on the way to Todd and then Im pretty sure Josh is bringing old bucky to Sri Lank which will officially make this the farthest traveled t206 EVER! The goal is get Bucky into orbit after that!
Also, Don't forget as George mentioned, there is a cool little book that comes with it for you to put in your information to be saved for posterity!

[ullmandds]

if u get me bucky by may 26 I can take him to ecuador and the galapagos islands...and I can get St Paul, MN...the capitol!

[milkit1]

holy crap peter that would be awesome! I'll find out from Josh if this is doable with him but it might be conflicting schedules :(

[HRBAKER]

I can handle the GA Capitol.

[margoaepi]

Sorry folks, tough decisions to be made. We are going to have to make a choice between Sri Lanka/Maldives or Ecuador/Galapagos. I leave on May 17th and won't be back for a few weeks . . . I'd love to take Buck to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, but I'll leave it up to the group. If only we had had this thread up when I was in India last year . . . so sad.

On a related note, I have been to the Galapagos and had an amazing time. There is some really great diving down there! I am going diving in the Maldives and with any luck I will be seeing this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLyMpR0D-ac&feature=related

[slidekellyslide]

Okay...Bucky vs a Galapagos Dragon in a fight, who wins?

[ullmandds]

Take him to the maldives!!! if he's available I'll take him to turkey late summer!

[abothebear]

I believe it comes down to whoever (or is it whomever?) offers the best trade in the eyes of the current owner. :)

[teetwoohsix]

Man,,,,,large ass Bucky's got it goin' on right now !!!!! He's getting to do what I want to be doing when I can eventually retire :p Lucky dog........:D

[milkit1]

haha we can all live vicariously through big ass bucky :)

Josh is getting Bucky this week so it'll be his call where Bucky goes. Im very excited to see for myself :)

[Gradedcardman]

I live in Raleigh. NC capital can be covered if the trade is right. Looking also to hit Belize later this year...

[Leon]

Bucky sent me a letter saying that eventually he wants to make it to the thriving metropolis of Lucas, TX. I can take him to the city hall and maybe even speak in front of the council with him in hand. Regardless, I would like him to make his way here to Lucas in the future. Just put me in line in for a future showing. regards

[milkit1]

Awesome. Glad to see we have a waiting list now. :)
Probably would be easiest for future bucky travel agents to look on this thread for who to contact next. Anyone know a celebrity?

[dstraate]

We're climbing a few 14ers this summer. Maybe Bucky will tour Santa Fe and then become the first T206 above treeline.

[t206hound]

I think good ol' Bucky should try to make it to every MLB stadium this year...

[carrigansghost]

It's only about 5,000' around here, but we do have the world's worst weather and highest recorded wind speed. I'll give him a ride up Mt. Washington, NH.

[cmoore330]

How about this one? I will be happy to take Buck to the Oklahoma State Capitol and snap a picture of him reuniting with his old teammate Jim Thorpe (painting).

It may not be as exotic as (anywhere else), but there might be a few tears shed! :)

[milkit1]

Wow buck is going to be busy this year. I wonder if there is scubagear for a tobacco card......

[margoaepi]

It'll just be like a nice long soaking.

[scooter729]

Bucky can come along to a Red Sox game and the MA State House with me if he would like - he's got an open ticket with me (kinda like Jerry Glanville used to do for Elvis)....

[Pup6913]

Wow buck is going to be busy this year. I wonder if there is scubagear for a tobacco card......

Ziplocs or you can use what I do for my PSA cards-"Trash Bags"

[bbcard1]

Large Ass has found his way to the Old Dominion. I plan to keep company with him for the next couple of weeks. This hits along side a good run of business travel (local) so we'll see where he goes before he gets passed to the next carrier of the torch.

[bbcard1]

Mr. Herzog and I did some traveling today:

We visited:

The West Virginia State Capitol

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/bbcard1/herzog/WVcap.jpg

The tribute to the West Virginia Miner

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/bbcard1/herzog/miner.jpg

And Marshall University

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/bbcard1/herzog/WAM.jpg

I figure he'll hang with me another week or so so I can show him around my hometown of Roanoke, VA....but he'll be looking for a new home soon.

[milkit1]

AWESOME! I miss ol bucky already :( Great trade btw :)

[bbcard1]

I do advertising and marketing. One of my clients is the Salem Red Sox. IMO they play in one of the most beautiful minor league ballparks in America. I had a meeting and then Large Ass an I headed out to watch a little BP.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/bbcard1/herzog/photo1-1.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/bbcard1/herzog/photo3.jpg

One of the cool features of Lewis-Gale Field is a mini Fenway whiffleball park...I would love to see Leon and Ted Z square off in a home run derby.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/bbcard1/herzog/photo-1.jpg

SPECIAL OFFER TO NET 54 MEMBERS. If you get near Salem, VA and want to take in a game, just drop me a PM or email and i will send you four tickets.

[Vol]

Great pictures! What a beautiful minor league park.

[milkit1]

yeah would love to play wiffle ball there!

[bbcard1]

Not a lot to report today...Mr. Herzog took in my son's high school baseball game. My son's team won 5-4 in the 7th. The most interesting part would be that they hit into a 6-4-3 TRIPLE play...not sure that isn't the first one i have ever seen live that wasn't of the rec-ball variety.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/bbcard1/herzog/photo-2.jpg

This weekend will probably be the last in Casa BBCARD1 as arrangements for travels of a more exotic variety are coming his way. But we'll get him to a couple more Roanoke Valley icons before he wings his way to his next home.

[milkit1]

a triple play?!?!?! wow ol bucky is living the high life :)

[bbcard1]

As it is the last weekend Buck will be visiting us, I stopped off for a couple of pictures on my way in to work a little...

The Mill Mountain Star is the iconic Roanoke "thing." Constructed in 1949, it is the world's largest freestanding illuminated star. I know an old guy who worked on the installation when he was a college student. The star is 88 feet tall. When illuminated at night, you can see it from pretty much all of the valley.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/bbcard1/herzog/star.jpg

Opposite the star is an overlook. The picture does not do it justice, but old Buck enjoyed the view.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/bbcard1/herzog/millmt.jpg

I was hoping to take Buck on a short hike on the AT, but it is not looking promising as he has to leave tomorrow. Tomorrow I will post some more personal pictures so you can see what his host family in Southwest Virginia looks like.

[baseball tourist]

Not as exotic as the Maldives etc but perhaps when Bucky finishes touring a few State capitols he would enjoy seeing the Olympic flame in Vancouver?

[wonkaticket]

Star of the South...been a long time since I was there.

[bbcard1]

Last day in VA....

My hound dog Bo contemplates his large assedness. Bo is a Redbone, an unusual choice for a suburban home, but enjoys it.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/bbcard1/herzog/bo.jpg

The BBCARD family enjoyed Mr. Herzog's visit.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/bbcard1/herzog/fam.jpg

[milkit1]

nice! Bucky enjoying some fun holidays! Love it! Wheres bucky going to next?

[gnaz01]

I think Buck needs to travel to Miami and see South Beach in all the splendor it has to offer, neon lights, bikini contests, etc.

Send him my way when it is feasible and I will post some pics (maybe Leon will need to edit them if anyone has ever been to SoBe before!! :D

[milkit1]

greg, Bucky will need his shots first ;)

[bbcard1]

Last night in VA, I asked Buck what he wanted to do and he said he'd like to play a ballgame. So I dusted off the old APBA game and played the 1911 Giants vs. the 1911 As. Buck went 1-4 with an RBI and Matty got the win 4-0.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/bbcard1/herzog/photo-4.jpg

Next stop for Herzog, the Big Apple and points beyond.

[milkit1]

awesome! Im currently doing the ENTIRE 1910 Stratomatic season. It will take about about 3 years but I love it. Bucky is on the Doves and playing quite well 25 games into the season :)

[margoaepi]

I am happy to report that myself, my wife and of course, the Big Ass Buck had a wonderful time on our trip to The Maldives and Sri Lanka. During his time with us Buck communed with the Buddha, tried some traditional Sri Lankan cuisine (Chicken Cheese Kottu pictured in photo), spent some time on the beach, and in perhaps a first for any T206, went on a scuba dive in a makeshift "wet suit". I can't say that it was the most secure apparatus ever constructed, but after a few hours in the Maldivian sun he was as good as new. Sadly, now that our journey has come to an end it is time for him to move on . . . so shoot me an email (joshmargolin@gmail.com) if you want him and I'm sure we can work out a trade!

- Josh

[margoaepi]

and last but not least . . .


sorry I can't rotate these to get a better angle for everyone, but I'm sure you all get the idea.

[milkit1]

wow! Bucky went scuba diving!!@!!!!!! Holy crap! I love it!!!!!!!!! and that food looks good too! This card has officially traveled farther then I have!

[gnaz01]

Time to send him to Miami so Bucky can live in South Beach Style :D

[tiger8mush]

lol, that is awesome! thanks for sharing :)

[bbcard1]

That is a quality trip for buck! He's living Large Ass!

[milkit1]

the scuba diving photo is going to be PRETTY HARD TO BEAT!

[celoknob]

the scuba diving photo is going to be PRETTY HARD TO BEAT!

Maybe a skydive?

[abothebear]

I was just wondering aloud to my wife just the other day what LAH was up too. Great pictures!

[dstraate]

I'm a big fan of the Buddha pic. One hell of a way to display a card.

[t206hound]

There's one space shuttle mission left :D... anyone have connections at NASA?
the scuba diving photo is going to be PRETTY HARD TO BEAT!

[lharri3600]

would love to take him to niagara falls some day:D

[milkit1]

space shuttle would be the best! We need to get em with a celebrity too!

[margoaepi]

Thanks Dave, took some time and patience as it was a bit of a delicate photo to take.

[bbcard1]

Anybody heard from Buck lately?

[gnaz01]

He will be going with me in about 10 days to an Alaska cruise for 10 days, through the mountains and along the seas :D

Pics will come

[milkit1]

awesome!

[gnaz01]

Hey everyone,

Buck is back from a week long Alaska cruise!! Pictures to follow shortly.

Bigger question is: Who wants him next???

PM me with any trade bait :D

Greg

[benderbroeth]

this is a great thread!!!

[npa589]

Ok....

So, this may just be the greatest thread I've ever read...

Yes - that may be correct.

It makes me so happy that I'm not even necessarily able to laugh.



Well done gentleman....well done. That scuba diving pic is Grade-A meat.


I know there is a waiting list, but I'm probably going to be in Jamaica or the Bahamas for my honeymoon in November..................

[milkit1]

lets see those pics :)

[rdixon1208]

Bucky should have been on the Net54 T-Shirts!

[milkit1]

I second that. missed opportunity :( big ass bucky is the james bond of baseball cards!

[gnaz01]

Large Ass living large in Seattle and Alaska :D:D

1. Started in Seattle at World Famous Pike's Place Market
2. Boarded Carnival Spirit
3. Day 2 - Went to Tracy Arm Fjord and saw a huge glacier
4. Day 3 - Went to Skagway and rode the Yukon Pass train and a Salmon bake
5. Day 4 - Juneau - Mendenhall Glacier, whale watching, and ended up the day at the Red Onion Brothel :D
6. Day 5 - Ketchikan - Salmon capitol of the world
7. Day 6 - Victoria, BC (no pictures, didn't want Buck confiscated as contraband :D)
8. Day 7 HOME!!!

Enjoy

[milkit1]

way to go greg! whales and hookers in the same day for bucky! sounds like 1915 revisited :)

[abothebear]

Nice photos!

I am having a hard time not feeling a little bummed that LAH has travelled more in a few months than I have travelled in all my years.

Trade on!

[teetwoohsix]

This is a very enjoyable thread :D That ol' Bucky sure does get around :D
LAH RULES !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gnaz01]

This is a very enjoyable thread :D That ol' Bucky sure does get around :D
LAH RULES !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Clayton,

I agree! LAH rules!! Funny though, no one has contacted me about who wants him next :confused::confused::confused:

[abothebear]

I see from the thread that there are several in the passive trade partner line.

But don't worry if you have to hold on to him for a bit while waiting for the offers to arrive. They'll come in eventually.

Who can resist the opportunity to be a part of an international phenomenon like this? Years from now, we fortunate few will look back on year one of LAH's travels and say, "My name is in the first log book." and tears will well up in our eyes and in the eyes of those who hear us. And then one of the less fortunate will say, "I took my turn recently, it was an indescribable experience. But, man, shipping is outrageous these days!"

[gnaz01]

I'm gonna miss him, he's off with Peter Ullman to.........:confused:(I know but don't want to steal Peter's thunder) :D

[ullmandds]

Thanks Greg...for express mailing Large Ass to me...he'll be available for future adventures mid september. I was dissappointed he was unable to come with me to Ecuador last spring...he missed out on swimming with sea lions and chewing on coca leaves while climbing volcanoes...But it appears he had a butt load of fun in the indian ocean! Hopefully he'll enjoy this trip as well...we'll be heading to Turkey for 15 days on thursday...pics to follow!

Thanks again Greg!

[ullmandds]

Thanks Greg...Large Ass showed up at my office today...he seems a little haggard...we'll start packing...leave thurs! I think he's going to like the layover in Amsterdam!

[margoaepi]

I don't think the Indian Ocean did him any favors.

[Sterling Sports Auctions]

Take him to the red light district and try to make more Bucky's. :D

Don't forget to stop by for a smoke and some fine art.

Lee

[gnaz01]

Thanks Greg...Large Ass showed up at my office today...he seems a little haggard...we'll start packing...leave thurs! I think he's going to like the layover in Amsterdam!

No prob, Pete. After a bit in Amsterdam, Buck is going to say "the heck with the layover, let's just stay here!!! :D"

[bbcard1]

I concur that this thread is chock full of win.

[ullmandds]

Large Ass and I returned home to Saint Paul, MN this past saturday night. We're a little jet lagged...but had an incredible trip to Turkey. We had a connecting flight in Amsterdam so had the treat of an afternoon in one of my favorite cities...and apparently Buck's too!!!

We started the day with a live sex show...Buck had never seen one before...I think he liked it!
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i176/ullmandds/36a71137.jpg

I then told Buck about the red light district...and he was intrigued...he wanted to stop for a few provisions first!
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i176/ullmandds/e134e4d3.jpg

We cruised the red light district...but none of the ladies piqued Buck's interest...so we had a cup of coffee!
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i176/ullmandds/88caf21e.jpg

I think Buck liked Amsterdam...I know I did...Turkey in time!

[milkit1]

awesome! Does Bucky have his shots?

[milkit1]

Where's Bucky at? Its been TWO months people!

[Cardboard Junkie]

Yeah! Ibeen wondering about Bucky too. If he hasn't been to The Big Island I would put him up for a day or two. I want my name on the list! Aloha! Dave. PS What's Bucky "going for" these days?

[ullmandds]

Guys...I'm really sorry as I'm been negligent...here are a few pics from Buck and I's adventure in Turkey a few months ago...Buck is available for travel!

Buck in Cappadocia, at the ruined City of Ephysis...and visiting some salt flats in southeastern turkey.

[milkit1]

awesome shots peter! we need to create a bucky map to keep track of where buckys been.
I have a request for future bucky travelers. bucky is a soft breeze away from falling apart, I think we should keep em protected. jesus what would this world be like without bucky?!?!

[ullmandds]

maybe he should be laminated!!!!

[Cardboard Junkie]

Lets get Bucky graded!! Start a Grade "large Ass" fund! I'll chip in a buck! Aloha! Dave.

[Jantz]

Too bad Bucky isn't in Ohio. He could go into the tank with me on Wednesday and have his kidney stones busted up!



Jantz

[sycks22]

If you send me large ass I could take a pic of him in front of NC's state capitol in Raleigh as I'm about 15 mins from there. I could also take a pic in front of the dean dome (UNC) and Cameron indoor (piss on Duke). I enjoy seeing the travels. Does he need a passport to travel overseas or do customs just feel bad for him and let him through security?

[milkit1]

haha, my guess is his celebrity status now gets him through ;)

[bbcard1]

Great thread...love the new pics.

[ullmandds]

AGAIN...Large Ass is available for travelling...if there are no takers I will take him to Laos with me in late January. That would be a first...2 trips in a row with the same owner...surely someone is seeking his companionship!

[milkit1]

so who's taking Bucky?

[whitehse]

If nobody wants Bucky I will be taking our annual trip to downtown Chicago for the Christmas season and would be happy to show him the lights and shop windows on State street as well as the Christmas market they have set up in Daley Plaza. I wont be doing that intil mid December but if he doesnt get a better offer...well i will take him.

[ullmandds]

FYI...large ass is currently at sgc getting entombed for safe keeping.

I'm a little shocked no-one has expressed interest in taking him on a trip...I will be going to costa rica jan 20th...and will take him with me there...so he will be again available for travel in early feb.

[bbcard1]

I have already enjoyed his company once, but we may be going somewhere in Feb. I'd love to have him along. BTW, you will enjoy Costa Rica. We enjoyed everything, but the Zipline with my daughter was one of those things that will always make me smile. it is an amazing time to go to Costa Rica. Cheap, safe, very Americanized.

[bbcard1]

One other idea. Leon, would you be willing to display Bucky with some pics ov some of the members at your table your table at the national? That would be kind of cool.

[Cardboard Junkie]

I would love for bucky to come to Hawaii. I can show him the volcano and take him to the top of Mauna kea!! Howz it work? Do I offer a trade? Aloha, Dave.

[Leon]

One other idea. Leon, would you be willing to display Bucky with some pics ov some of the members at your table your table at the national? That would be kind of cool.

Great idea and would be proud to display him at our table. The Net54baseball dinner is still being decided on but if we have one again (we probably will) maybe Bucky can join us for food and drinks?

[ullmandds]

I'm sure buck would love hawaii...the way this dealio was started was a trade situation...any reasonable trade will be considered...as Buck is no prize...but is good company.

pete

ps...I never realized how tough buck herzog with an old mill back was/is!!!

[sycks22]

This is the greatest thread. I'm excited to see him in the SGC case.

[gnaz01]

This is the greatest thread. I'm excited to see him in the SGC case.

Wonder what the grade will come back as??? :D:D

[ullmandds]

"1/2 assed?"

[sycks22]

"1/2 assed?"

Well played.

It takes the fun out of it not knowing if the card will fall a part when someone takes it out of the case now.

[abothebear]

Too bad we can't get something like "Net54 Large Ass Herzog Chain Trade" on it for posterity. 50 years from now that card might have accrued a significant historical value within the hobby. Look out Wagner, LAH's stock is rising.

But I don't suppose he needs a label, he is immediately recognizable without it. The one and only.

[rp12367]

Bucky, can come to Savannah when he gets a chance. I work in a Hotel will give him a Suite for the night and then take him on a tour of the town. Just LMK when he's up to the trip.

[Cardboard Junkie]

I will trade 2 uncut sheets of t-205 reprint set, suitable for framing!! Aloha, Dave.

[slidekellyslide]

Did we abandon the quest for all 50 state capitol buildings? I'd still like to take him up to the tower of the Nebraska State Capitol...could be a very quick trip as there's not much to see in Nebraska.

[milkit1]

yay! I'm nominating myself for the big ass hall of fame!

[bbcard1]

Did we abandon the quest for all 50 state capitol buildings? I'd still like to take him up to the tower of the Nebraska State Capitol...could be a very quick trip as there's not much to see in Nebraska.

I think it's still on.

[ullmandds]

I think the 50 states is a great idea...but he will be accompanying me to Costa Rica in a few weeks...he told me he wants to go to the jungle...so we're going!!!!

Again...he will be available when I get back feb 4 for a new adventure.

pete

[milkit1]

cant wait to see slabbed bucky. no more cringing at pictures of a raw,
uncovered, oh so delicate bucky in tornado like weather 5 feet from the ocean.

[sycks22]

When Bucky gets slabbed, does that mean he's now ready to swim with the sharks?

[ullmandds]

I definitely lost a few fragments of Buck in Turkey...he is a frail MO FO!!!! I am a little surprised SGC is able to slab him...I'm still awaiting his return...didn't he already swim with the sharks...in the Indian Ocean? I wanna go!!!!

Whoever gets a photo of him in a shark cage swimming with great whites...will be my hero!!!!!

[rc4157]

I'll have to pass on the shark cage but I'd be willing to get him to Ireland in July and also the statehouse in Columbus, OH.
RC

[milkit1]

these are all great ideas. don't forget we need a celebrity too!

[ullmandds]

Buck lives!

[MacDice]

I am coaching in the Midnight Sun game this year...would be willing to take him along

[ullmandds]

i'm taking buck to costa rica next week for a few weeks...he'll be available on feb 4 for travel...send trade bait to ullmandds@gmail.com please...

[milkit1]

SGC CAN handle the big ass! very nice!

[margoaepi]

Where is he at?

[abothebear]

I was just going to ask the same thing. weird.

[ullmandds]

guys...large ass is now a part of my collection as noone has come forward with a trade!!!! I got him graded...took him to costa rica last february...and sadly the sgc holder makes him a lot harder to photograph! I don't think I got one good pic of him on my trip.

He is available...trade offers are welcome!!! ullmandds@gmail.com

[Cardboard Junkie]

guys...large ass is now a part of my collection as noone has come forward with a trade!!!! I got him graded...took him to costa rica last february...and sadly the sgc holder makes him a lot harder to photograph! I don't think I got one good pic of him on my trip.

He is available...trade offers are welcome!!! ullmandds@gmail.com

I offered a trade!:confused: See a few posts above (#114). Trade offer was turned down. Aloha, Dave.

[abothebear]

i offered one too but never got a response. it was during the time when the site was screwing up badly so maybe you never received it.

[milkit1]

lets get bucky traveling again!

[ullmandds]

Buck was traded for vintage card(s) and is no longer in my posession.

[Cardboard Junkie]

Aloha! Is he still "with the forum" or are his travelling days over?:(

[ullmandds]

i traded him to a board member...so I'd assume he's still travelling...I hope!

[rainier2004]

Peter - Are we allowed the know where he is going and to whom? I would like Large-Ass up to Spartan country at some point.

[ullmandds]

my apologies...but I can't remember who I sent Buck to!!!!! Hopefully the new owner will come forward...soon!!!!!! Most of my messages on here are now gone since using a new server.

[MacDice]

http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=177&pictureid=6756

Today Herzog went to Safeco Field to watch the Mariners play the Angels in a Turn Back The Clock Night (1955 PCL uniforms). He was able to see Albert Pujlos hit career HR #451.

[frankbmd]

Haven't read the whole thread, but if large ass hasn't been to Wisconsin, I could show him a thing or two. I currently have a squirrel trapped, who could be responsible for the right border of the card. Let me know.

The squirrel is currently being held in solitary confinement and may not survive until the trial, because I haven't been able to find an attorney to defend the squirrel. Most of my neighbors in Northern Wisconsin have four legs or fins, accoutrements not shared by any of our attorneys.

I would post a photo of the prisoner, but I do not want to compromise the local jury pool with pretrial publicity. Nor do I want to draw attention to my Guantanamo of the North for obvious reasons.:)

[Leon]

Please....lets make sure Bucky gets to the National this year (I am happy to take him if need be). I want him proudly displayed on the podium next to the speakers at the Net54baseball Dinner...LL

[MacDice]

When is the National?

[rainier2004]

Aug 1 - 5

Been awhile since any pics of LAH have been posted....

[milkit1]

Yes!!!

[gnaz01]

Aug 1 - 5

Been awhile since any pics of LAH have been posted....

Man, August 1-5 I will be in Jamaica on vacation :p

[Vol]

Been awhile since some pics have been posted. I sure hope this thread goes on and on for a long time!!

[MacDice]

He will be traveling to Alaska on Sunday (17) and then to Pittsburgh on Friday. Will post pictures after I get back to Seattle the week of the 26th.

[MacDice]

http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=177&pictureid=7106
Here is "Large Ass" Herzog at the home of the Anchorage Bucs.

http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=177&pictureid=7107
He then traveled to Fairbanks to the home of the Alaska Goldpanners. This photo was taken just before BP prior to the 107th MidNight Sun Game.

http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=177&pictureid=7108
Herzog then made the trip across country to Pittsburgh, where I reunited him with Honus Wagner. He did not have much to say to Wagner, I think that he was a little jealous as to how much attention his T206 card gets.

[scmavl]

I'll be at Comic Con in San Diego around July 11-15... Does his current owner want to send him on a trip with me?

[MacDice]

Sure. Send me a PM. My only disclaimer is that we need to get him to Nationals this year

[rainier2004]

Where's the pic?

[Leon]

I would like to have him on a stand next to the microphone at the Net54baseball Dinner at the National, if possible. It would be appreciated. The Dinner is Friday night, Aug 3rd. Who knows maybe he will say a thing or two?

[MacDice]

Where's the pic?

Did the pictures not display?

[rainier2004]

Im not seeing any pics, maybe its my computer Im not see the "watch now" icon on ebay all of sudden either.....

[whitehse]

I dont see the picks either. I was going to say something yesterday but I thought it was just my computer.

[MacDice]

Lets try this again....

Here is "Large Ass" Herzog at the home of the Anchorage Bucs.
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=177&pictureid=7106

He then traveled to Fairbanks to the home of the Alaska Goldpanners. This photo was taken just before BP prior to the 107th MidNight Sun Game.
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=177&pictureid=7107

Herzog then made the trip across country to Pittsburgh, where I reunited him with Honus Wagner. He did not have much to say to Wagner, I think that he was a little jealous as to how much attention his T206 card gets.
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=177&pictureid=7108

[milkit1]

great pics! buckys back!

[MacDice]

http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=177&pictureid=6756

Today Herzog went to Safeco Field to watch the Mariners play the Angels in a Turn Back The Clock Night (1955 PCL uniforms). He was able to see Albert Pujlos hit career HR #451.

Another image that for some reason did not post. This picture was taken on 5-26
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=177&pictureid=6756

[bbcard1]

Great job guys! Lovin' the Buck back.

[Leon]

Large Ass is now in Lucas TX. He is packing for the national and will be assisting the speakers on the podium at the Net54baseball Dinner. He will also be on display at our booth if anyone wants to come by and just shoot the shi$ with him. He seems to be in a good mood lately.

[milkit1]

large ass is now in lucas tx. He is packing for the national and will be assisting the speakers on the podium at the net54baseball dinner. He will also be on display at our booth if anyone wants to come by and just shoot the shi$ with him. He seems to be in a good mood lately.

yes!

[bbcard1]

while my trip to the national is somewhat in question due to business obligations and the fact that much of my dry powder was used today, Buck may be the thing that tips the balance!

[bbcard1]

Can someone post a pic of Leon and Buck at the national?

[Leon]

Can someone post a pic of Leon and Buck at the national?

He will be set up on/at our table today as well as will be on the podium at the Dinner tomorrow night. I don't have camera abilities but I am sure someone will today.

[t206hound]

I did see Bucky after chatting with Leon. Prominently displayed on the corner of the table.

[abothebear]

Still waiting on pictures of Buck at the National... Anybody?

[Leon]

So Large Ass Herzog is back in Lucas TX after a grueling 2012 National Baltimore. He joined my table partners, Jay M., Scott B, Richard M, and myself at breakfast one morning (a very good buffet), attended each day of the National set up on my table (as many members and others saw) and finally ended up at the Net54baseball Dinner. As the pictures (thanks Brett and Lyman) show he was on the podium with the Speakers at the Dinner. His diary has been updated and he is ready to fly to his next board member adventure. I just need to know where to send him.....

AND for the record, NO ONE that came up to my table actually KNEW why he is called "Large Ass" Herzog. The reason is that he has an Old Mill back. Old Mill backs have the wording "Large Assortment" near the bottom of the ad. On this T206 there are paper remnants over the last half of the word "Assortment" so all you see is "Large Ass" on the card. That is why he is Large Ass Herzog. IF anyone wishes to take him on his next adventure you can post here about it, PM me or email me. He has a lot of energy and He is ready to go!!

[abothebear]

Great picture!

That is funny about no one knowing about his name. I suppose the bulk of his fame came after the link to the original thread was long buried on page 1 of this thread.

Here is a link to that original thread when Buck first came to Net54.
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=135418

[ullmandds]

that's good to know how Buck got his name...in the few months we spent together...he never shared that with me!!!!!!

There aren't many om bucks out there?!?!?!

[bbcard1]

I think this is one of the greatest things in the history of sports collecting...I do a monthly column in a local sports pub and the editor has promised me I could do a feature on the travels of buck at some point in the future.

[abothebear]

Whoops, photo links were broken. Fixed now.
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=135418

[Leon]

Large Ass has committed to going to Pittsburgh in the next few days. He is excited about visiting one, or some, major league parks. Hopefully his new keeper will take some pics for us as he continues his journey. Thanks to the other folks that inquired too. Buck will be back available soon I am sure. regards

[John V]

Has anyone seen or heard from Large Ass lately?

[SushiX37]

Ya, any word on his travels lately? I'd love to have a chance at him to visit the College World Series this summer in Omaha, NE.

Rich

[Leon]

Ya, any word on his travels lately? I'd love to have a chance at him to visit the College World Series this summer in Omaha, NE.

Rich

One of our members, who is affiliated with MLB, got him from me. That was a few months ago. If there is no response to this thread, as to his whereabouts, in the next few days I will put on my detective cap and try to find him. We can't have Large Ass missing in action. :o

[abothebear]

We are about two months away from the 2 year anniversary of the beginning of Buck's travels. He has been to many great sites the past two years, more than I could have imagined when we started.

I am not sure where he is currently resting but I figured I'd bump the thread back up to the top and repost the trade guidelines in hopes of re-energizing his travels.

The guidelines for the trade are this:
- Large Ass Herzog must be made available for trade again upon receipt.
- He may be traded for multiples, but must not be traded with any other card.
- He travels with a log book (I hope it still exists) that must be updated with dates and traded for info.
- The traded for item(s) must remain confidential (except for those with current log book access) even to past owners. If you want to know of LAH's trade history you have to trade for him.
- You must take a picture of yourself with LAH and post it on the site (this guideline quickly morphed into pics of Buck with local landmarks).
- You must re-post these rules when you make it available for trade (this one has not ben strictly followed, but the guidelines are posted and available so no big deal).

Here is a slideshow-type-thing I put together of his journey thus far.
<a href="http://s1199.beta.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/story/9355" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/story/9355/thumb/large.png" border="0" alt="The Travels of "Large Ass Herzog""/></a>

[ullmandds]

Wheres buck??? Id love to take him to israel in april?!?!

[Leon]

I sent him to Brad H. after the National last year. I just emailed him and I will update here when I have one. regards

[Leon]

Large ass has been sighted. Here is a message from Brad today-

" I am traveling with my family to spring training today and will be in my office there this weekend. Thanks to your note I remembered to pack Mr. Herzog. I will get back on Net54 ASAP to get Large Ass back on his tour."




.

[Cardboard Junkie]

bump

[atx840]

I'd like to meet Mr Large Ass at the National...if possible. :)

[Leon]

I'd like to meet Mr Large Ass at the National...if possible. :)


I sent an email to Brad again yesterday to see where Large Ass is. I will see if we can coordinate him to be at our table again this year at the National. He was last year and was quite well received. He even got a complimentary admission pass each day, so he's a cheap date too. (that sounded kind of weird)

[Cardboard Junkie]

I'm just wondering where "Large Ass" is? Is my concern warranted? :)Dave.

[Leon]

I'm just wondering where "Large Ass" is? Is my concern warranted? :)Dave.

He is MIA right now. Yes, there is a concern. My last email(s) to the current owner have gone unanswered. Time to pick up the phone.....I will report back what I find out...(just now left a v-mail for him, at least he still has the same #)

[Batjac1]

I guess that makes two of them?

[teetwoohsix]

Nice Doug :D

That was funny-

Sincerely, Clayton

[Leon]

I guess that makes two of them?




My wife laughed out loud. She knew of Large Ass Herzog.

[deadballfreaK]

My wife laughed out loud. She knew of Large Ass Herzog.

I would never use the phrase "large ass" in front of my wife. She has spread a little after 32 years of marriage and she is sensitive about it. Still looks damn good to me.

[BradH]

Hello everyone –
First of all, I'm VERY SORRY for the lengthy delay in getting these pics posted from Buck’s latest tour. I had some unforeseen health issues last fall, and my work and travel gets extremely crazy beginning in January. Thankfully, Leon sent me a few reminders about Buck’s whereabouts, and I was finally able to track him down (I haven’t done anything with cards lately and quite frankly, I’d forgotten I had him!)

Anyway – here is what Buck “Large Ass” Herzog has been up to…

Since Buck is former Brave, I thought it would be interesting if he joined one of the most popular Braves of all time for the last few weeks of his playing career, so Buck and Chipper Jones spent some time together in September and October, as Chipper wound down his final weeks as an active player.

(I'm not sure how to separate the photos with text in between, so here's the full description of his travels, with pics below.)

Photo 1) On September 7, 2012, Buck went to Citi Field in New York and joined Chipper in the parking lot, at the location of the former Shea Stadium home plate. Chipper did a TV interview where he took the reporter and the viewers through his memories of his first career home run in 1995 at Shea. Buck recalled that reporters in his day were not nearly as attractive as they are today…

Photo 2) Buck enjoyed a three-game series at Philadelphia’s beautiful Citizens Bank Park in late September, including this beautiful day game in 9/23/12.

Photo 3) Buck concluded the regular season with a trip to Pittsburgh's PNC Park in October (Buck informed me he'd been here before with a fellow Net54 member, but was glad to be back). He enjoyed visiting the statue of his old friend Honus Wagner, and being on the field for batting practice and to see Photo 4) Chipper receive a gift from Andrew McCutchen and the Pirates.

Photo 5) Buck was passed around among several Braves players in the locker room at PNC Park. They were intrigued by his tour and his story. Fellow card enthusiast Tim Hudson spent a lot of time with Buck, and Photo 6) 2011 Rookie of the Year Craig Kimbrel was fascinated by the “Large Ass” line on Buck’s back.

Photo 7) On October 4, 2012, the Braves held a workout at Turner Field and Tim Hudson took Buck on the field for batting practice. Hudson (center) was joined by fellow card lovers (L-R) Cory Gearrin, Brandon Beachy, Craig Kimbrel and Freddie Freeman.

Photo 8) A day after being knocked out of the playoffs, Buck went to Turner Field on a quiet Saturday morning to help Chipper Jones clean out his locker for the final time.

Photo 9) Buck hangs out in Chipper's locker for a while before it's packed up...Can you find him (baseball card version of Where's Waldo)?

Photo 10) Buck says goodbye to a Chipper Jones jersey, before it is sent to the Hall of Fame. This is the jersey Chipper wore on 7/3/12, when he went 5-for-5 vs. the Cubs.

Photo 11) Buck hangs out with legendary manager Bobby Cox in spring training, March 2013.

Okay - so who's next? I'm taking requests for Buck's next home. Please let me know via PM if you'd like to have him and I'll pass him on...Before I forget him again!

[4815162342]

Incredible! :eek:

[t206hound]

It's gonna be tough for the next guy to beat those pictures. Fantastic!

[gnaz01]

Amazing!!!:D

[Cardboard Junkie]

Cool Cool Cool!!!! I think "LargeAss" will dethrone the psa8 wags if he ever goes on the block!:D Dave

[bn2cardz]

Incredible! :eek:

agreed. worth the wait. I have wanted to take part in this, but I don't have anything interesting to show Buck:(

[Gmrson]

Great pics! That guy really gets around.

[z28jd]

Very cool pics! I love the PNC pics

[milkit1]

Holy effing moly! Those are incredible! Not to be a spoil sport but we still need bucky:
Posed with a movie star
At the playboy mansion
In outer space
Being rescued from an oncoming locomotive (or doing the rescuing, I'm not picky)

[AMBST95]

Awesome photos. The gauntlet has been thrown!

[milkit1]

By the way when this winds down I was hoping I could be last (as I was the first) so I could get pics of Buck with my sons again who have already changed dramatically since I did this two years ago :) when george gets all this back he is going to have the most popular t206 ever!

[Ease]

Wow just wow! Absolutely incredible!

[abothebear]

worth the wait.

[RCMcKenzie]

Great stuff. Well done.

[KCRfan1]

That is so cool!

[T206Fan]

Those are some nice pics great job

[ullmandds]

I was very concerned about large ass...as we have spent time together and had become like family...but...WOW!!!!! Those pics are quite impressive...you must have quite the pull at the ol' ballpark!!!!!

In Large Ass's absense...I took his teammate...Bill Sweeney with me to Israel...we just returned yesterday!!

Here are a few pics of him visiting Qumran where the dead sea scrools were found and one of us hiking near the en gedi spring in the mountains above the dead sea. We had a great trip!!!!

[Ease]

Peter, those pics are fantastic!

[ullmandds]

thanks eric...got a few more just need to resize them...they're too large!!!!

[wonkaticket]

Amazing stuff! You know it’s a sports card forum when the hot brunette reporters lower half is chosen to be blocked by the graded card in the shot vs. Chipper Jones’s back side. :)

Great stuff Peter that last shot is really amazing.

Cheers,

John

[BradH]

The guidelines for the trade are this:
- Large Ass Herzog must be made available for trade again upon receipt.
- He may be traded for multiples, but must not be traded with any other card.
- He travels with a log book (I hope it still exists) that must be updated with dates and traded for info.
- The traded for item(s) must remain confidential (except for those with current log book access) even to past owners. If you want to know of LAH's trade history you have to trade for him.
- You must take a picture of yourself with LAH and post it on the site (this guideline quickly morphed into pics of Buck with local landmarks).
- You must re-post these rules when you make it available for trade (this one has not ben strictly followed, but the guidelines are posted and available so no big deal).
</a>

Just wanted to post a quick update - Buck has been passed on to a new (or old...) travel companion who has some great places for him to visit this summer.

In re-reading George's original guidelines this morning, I realized I had failed to
a) post a pic of myself with Buck;
b) re-post the guidelines to refresh everyone on the general rules.

This is a picture I took with my favorite little collector - son Jack (age 8) - who is holding Buck. I'm holding my favorite card in our entire collection - Jack's 2013 baseball card! (sorry for the poor quality - shot was taken a while back with my phone camera)

[abothebear]

I took Buck to Wrigley this week. The weather was great.
Unfortunately the Cubs won.
It was a good time nonetheless.
Pictures to follow.

[abothebear]

Here we are at the entrance to Wrigley. Assisted by my 6'5" brother.

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/media/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2026_zps70b9dbc4.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2026_zps70b9dbc4.jpg" border="0" alt="2013/07 Wrigley Field 2 photo IMG_2026_zps70b9dbc4.jpg"/></a>

Here he is with Ernie Banks. You'd think they'd have statues of their glory days HOFers, but they don't.

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/media/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2028_zps80738eb3.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2028_zps80738eb3.jpg" border="0" alt="2013/07 Ernie Banks, Wrigley Field photo IMG_2028_zps80738eb3.jpg"/></a>

With the ivy.

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/media/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2029_zpsc1aa83bf.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2029_zpsc1aa83bf.jpg" border="0" alt="2013/07 Ivy, Wrigley Field photo IMG_2029_zpsc1aa83bf.jpg"/></a>

With Harry Caray

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/media/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2031_zps79302a3a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2031_zps79302a3a.jpg" border="0" alt="2013/07 Harry Carey, Wrigley Field photo IMG_2031_zps79302a3a.jpg"/></a>

[abothebear]

Westbrook and Molina getting warmed up before the game.

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/media/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2037_zpse0fc5d1e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2037_zpse0fc5d1e.jpg" border="0" alt="2013/07 Westbrook and Molina, Wrigley Field photo IMG_2037_zpse0fc5d1e.jpg"/></a>

With some Cubs

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/media/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2042_zps9058f25a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2042_zps9058f25a.jpg" border="0" alt="2013/07 Cubs Players, Wrigley Field photo IMG_2042_zps9058f25a.jpg"/></a>

David Freese up to bat (he got out, I think)

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/media/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2044_zps8c640f29.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2044_zps8c640f29.jpg" border="0" alt="2013/07 Freese at the Plate, Wrigley Field photo IMG_2044_zps8c640f29.jpg"/></a>

Buck participating in the 7th inning stretch "Take Me Out to the Ball Game."

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/media/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/photo9_zpsc900ce09.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/photo9_zpsc900ce09.jpg" border="0" alt="2013/07 Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Wrigley Field photo photo9_zpsc900ce09.jpg"/></a>

Buck sitting in the Bartman Seat

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/media/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2047_zps18f9ca9b.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2047_zps18f9ca9b.jpg" border="0" alt="2013/07 photo IMG_2047_zps18f9ca9b.jpg"/></a>

Buck in the place of the ball in a poorly executed Bartman pose.

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/media/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2048_zps7b7295b3.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2048_zps7b7295b3.jpg" border="0" alt="2013/07 In the Bartman Seat 2, Wrigley Field photo IMG_2048_zps7b7295b3.jpg"/></a>

[Leon]

George, that is awesome. Thanks for the update with pictures and everything. Ya'll look like you had a great time!!
I was hoping to get Buck back to go to the National and join the Net54baseball dinner again this year. He had such a good time on the podium with the speakers last year I thought he would want to do it again. Last year he had his own stand on top of one of the cases at our table for the whole show, other than at the Dinner. A lot of people got to see him for the first time. LMK if he is spoken for, for the time of the National, which is Wed July 31 through August 4th....
I would need him at least a day before that. Thanks again for taking care of him.

And Sean, I think Buck still has some legs .......but certainly it would be only fitting if you ended up with him for a while near the end....

Although, it is yours George, so of course you have final say....and maybe he should eventually rest in your possession since you bought him :).

[abothebear]

I think he should definitely keep going. He can travel forever. I only got him back so I could bring him to this game... and to see the log book.

He is not yet spoken for, Leon, PM me an offer and your address and I'll get him in the mail. It would be great to get him back to the National.

[abothebear]

At the Bob Feller Museum in Van Meter, Iowa.

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/media/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2059_zps8061c954.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2059_zps8061c954.jpg" border="0" alt="2013/07 Bob Feller Museum 1 photo IMG_2059_zps8061c954.jpg"/></a>

With the last bat Babe Ruth ever held, which happened to be Feller's bat. Babe used it as a crutch to help him out on the field as he made his final public appearance before his death (according to the museum guy).

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/abothebear/media/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2060_zpsc7bd83fe.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/The%20Travels%20of%20Buck%20Herzog/IMG_2060_zpsc7bd83fe.jpg" border="0" alt="2013/07 Bob Feller Museum 3 photo IMG_2060_zpsc7bd83fe.jpg"/></a>

He is now on his way to Leon's. If all goes well he'll be making new friends and meeting old ones at The National next weekend.

[milkit1]

great pictures brad and george!

[t206hound]

It's a three day weekend... What should we do?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/01/udume6ag.jpg

[milkit1]

parade!

[t206blogcom]

Nice to see him next to a Nationals hat!

[t206hound]

Maybe we should have stayed home; Nats lose again to the Mets 11-3. Stick a fork in them.

Well, Buck got to do a drive by the Capitol
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/01/e9u9egyh.jpg

And here's the start of the game:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/01/byne2y9u.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/01/y7e2e8ut.jpg

Hopefully the post-game concert is better than the game. Early flight tomorrow!

[t206hound]

One more pre-game shot with Teddy
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/01/ybajadeq.jpg

[rainier2004]

I love this thread...

[milkit1]

How many mlb parks has buck been to now? We gotta get him to all of them plus the field of dreams!

[t206hound]

If the rain holds off, he'll make it to Fenway today!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/01/y3u7y3em.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/02/ysy5uvyb.jpg

[milkit1]

wow! fenway looks great in the rain!

[Troy Kirk]

I always enjoy reading about Large Ass Herzog's travels. While recently looking through some of my cards, I noticed I had a Large Ass Red Cobb card, didn't even know I had it.

http://www.moviecard.com/aapics/cobb-det-red-t206.jpg

[t206hound]

Game on!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/02/ha9ehyru.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/02/nuqerasa.jpg

And he made it on the field with batting practice pitcher Mike Kashirsky:
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[jp1216]

Erick - thanks for the updates. Too bad the weather was bad for the trip north. Enjoy!

[t206hound]

Red Sox win 7-6. Umpiring was a little rough... Ventura got tossed. Flowers put one over the Monster.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/02/enaga3a6.jpg

Now on the way to NYC for White Sox-Yankees tomorrow.

[milkit1]

That cobb needs fo be buckys new traveling companion. They had a fistfight once!

[t206hound]

Times Square:

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Rockerfeller Center
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[t206hound]

A little site seeing before the game:
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[t206hound]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/03/avy7e2ur.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/03/y4ezyzur.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/03/e8yqavu9.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/03/ypuze3uj.jpg

[atx840]

Nice Erick!

Meeting LA Herzog was a day I shall not forget.

http://i.imgur.com/x5Q9dqE.jpg

[Texxxx]

Eric, Your not letting him get wet in the rain are you?

[t206hound]

Eric, Your not letting him get wet in the rain are you?

No. We ducked under cover and waited out the rain delay and saw the Yanks win 9-1. Konerko hit career homer #432.

Got to see (perhaps) the first game with four 400 home run guys in the starting lineups. And watched Ichiro foul off a case of balls before flying out.

Buck will likely sleep on the train to Baltimore. After a day or two of rest, he'll be ready for travels with a new board member. If you'd like ol' LAH, send me a PM.

[Texxxx]

Looks like he had a good time. I would like to have him in Dec. when I go to the Keys to go deep sea fishing and next Dec. when I go to Cairns Australia to go fishing for big black marlin. He would have fun there since we will be staying on the boat inside the GBR at night. I wander if he knows how to scuba dive? That's in the future though so others can show him the rest of the world in the mean time.

[rainier2004]

I wander if he knows how to scuba dive? That's in the future though so others can show him the rest of the world in the mean time.

Check post #51, Josh and LAH already did that!

[milkit1]

True scuba diving has already been done but australia would be amazing for buck to visit!

[abothebear]

Great set of pics, Erick!

[ZachS]

Has he been to Bourbon Street yet? I could take him but I'd probably need to pressure wash him after.

Things tend to get "dirty" in the Quarter.

[ullmandds]

I'd like to take Buck with me to Burma at the end of the year if he's available!

[t206hound]

If anyone wants Buck in the near term, send me a message. I can make him available as early as Monday. The way it looks now, he may have another busy weekend in store:
Friday - Kelly Clarkson/Maroon 5 concert
Saturday - coaching my son's 11U baseball team
Sunday - (potentially) Camden Yards

[t206hound]

How many mlb parks has buck been to now? We gotta get him to all of them plus the field of dreams!

I believe that good ol' Buck has been to 9 parks:

Safeco - Mariners
PNC Park (twice) - Pirates
Citifield - Mets
Citizens Bank Park - Phillies
Turner Field - Braves
Wrigley Field - Cubs
Nationals Stadium - Nationals
Fenway Park - Red Sox
Yankee Stadium - Yankees

Going to try to get him to his tenth this weekend; he'll be leaving the DC area on Monday for his next round of adventures...

[z28jd]

I plan on going to the Ty Cobb museum. I believe that will be in November, so if he wants to go there, I'd be glad to take him with me.

[milkit1]

but will the cobb museum bring back bad memories for ol bucky :(

http://blog.detroitathletic.com/2013/01/23/when-ty-cobb-fought-buck-herzog-of-the-new-york-giants/

[z28jd]

but will the cobb museum bring back bad memories for ol bucky :(

http://blog.detroitathletic.com/2013/01/23/when-ty-cobb-fought-buck-herzog-of-the-new-york-giants/

Let's hope so because I'll have the videotape rolling! If it helps, I'll bring cards of Cobb, Zimmerman and Stanage too!

[Prince Hal]

Sent it to me in Albany, I work in the Capitol building all the time.

[npa589]

This is going to be on ESPN someday...I can just feel it..., and we're going to be the guys pointing at the TV exclaiming "I know about that! I know about that! I knew about it years ago! Yea, it's on this thread called Net54, see --- it started as......." --- and right at "It started as...", the person we're talking to will checkout, only to return once we're done explaining. This person may, or may not be, our wife (should we be so blessed to have one).

:D

[BlueSky]

Hey Erick,

Buck is a local Maryland guy. If you don't make it to Camden Yards, do you think he would like to take a trip around his old town, B'more? He's part of the Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame, I don't recall if he has anything in the Sports Legend Museum at the Yard. Also I am headed out to the Eastern Shore next week and would be willing to take him by Ridgely when he grew up and spent his later years, too. Might even be able to get the guys at the Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation over in Salisbury to open up for a visit, before he hits the road again for his next destination.

Shoot me a PM and let's see if we can work out the details.

Marty