Sept 2011 Pick-up thread

[thekingofclout]

One of the earliest known images of Gehrig in a Yankees uniform. This vintage original TYPE 1 photo is dated 3/14/24 at Spring Training in New Orleans. The slug has his name typed "Paul" Gehrig and corrected with a pencil to say "Lou". I guess he really hadn't yet made a name for himself at that time. ;)

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[GKreindler]

Well, look who it is!! :)

Amazing pick-up, bruddah. Look at how young and skinny he is...just wow. Those shoulders!! He looks like a little kid. And I suppose he was only about 20 when this was taken, so he IS a kid. Let's see some more!!

[Scott Garner]

One of the earliest know images of Gehrig in a Yankees uniform. This vintage original TYPE 1 photo is dated 3/14/24 at Spring Training in New Orleans. The slug has his name typed "Paul" Gehrig and corrected with a pencil to say "Lou". I guess he really hadn't made a name for himself at that time. ;)

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Awesome early Gehrig photo Jimmy-congrats! :D

[perezfan]

My favorite post this month :)

OK... August included as well. Great to see you back Jimmy! Hope it's just the start of a whole "new wave". We missed you mucho!

Oh yeah... nice pic, too. Glad you mentioned it's Lou, or I may not have recognized that young String Bean... Welcome back!

[GKreindler]

Alright, I finally gave in.

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

This is the first piece of memorabilia that I've ever bought, I think. Actually, it might be one of my first contributions to a thread that had nothing to do with a painting. Well, it'll make a good start to a collection of signatures from the '36 Yanks and Giants. It's something I've been toying with for a few years now (as many of you know), and I just couldn't see myself ever jumping into the deep pool, especially considering how much some of these cost (especially with the Gehrigs and Otts out there). And, I suppose I was just never really into memorabilia to begin with, so I didn't really see myself ever actually going through with it.

So, here I am, tip-toeing in with a flashlight and having a look around. I imagine I'll build the set VERY slowly, as I'd love the signatures to be vintage, and of course, I'd like to be as comprehensive with all of the players/managers/coaches/owners/batboys as I can be (thanks, Phil).

A big shout-out goes to Scott Garner for pointing this out a few days ago in the first place - there's no way I would have seen it otherwise. I understand that Hubbell isn't as sexy a name as Gehrig, DiMaggio or any of the other big guys, but the fact that I was able to get this period cut - at a PSA 10 no less - for a tad over $50 boggles my mind.

Alright, shoot me now - I'm done.

Graig

[slidekellyslide]

1913 Superior team postcard with Dazzy Vance...I found a 1912 Superior postcard a few months back with Dazzy also...amazing that these tow postcards pop up from different sellers in that short timespan...neither were known in the hobby prior to this. Thanks to Phil G for pointing this one out to me.

[Scott Garner]

Alright, I finally gave in.

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

This is the first piece of memorabilia that I've ever bought, I think. Actually, it might be one of my first contributions to a thread that had nothing to do with a painting. Well, it'll make a good start to a collection of signatures from the '36 Yanks and Giants. It's something I've been toying with for a few years now (as many of you know), and I just couldn't see myself ever jumping into the deep pool, especially considering how much some of these cost (especially with the Gehrigs and Otts out there). And, I suppose I was just never really into memorabilia to begin with, so I didn't really see myself ever actually going through with it.

So, here I am, tip-toeing in with a flashlight and having a look around. I imagine I'll build the set VERY slowly, as I'd love the signatures to be vintage, and of course, I'd like to be as comprehensive with all of the players/managers/coaches/owners/batboys as I can be (thanks, Phil).

A big shout-out goes to Scott Garner for pointing this out a few days ago in the first place - there's no way I would have seen it otherwise. I understand that Hubbell isn't as sexy a name as Gehrig, DiMaggio or any of the other big guys, but the fact that I was able to get this period cut - at a PSA 10 no less - for a tad over $50 boggles my mind.

Alright, shoot me now - I'm done.

Graig

Graig,

Alright!! I'm glad that you pulled the trigger on this Hubbell vintage signed album page. Congrats on crossing over to the dark side, my friend!

As the "World's most interesting man" on the Dos Equis commercials says:
"Stay thirsty my friends!". I don't know why, but that commercial makes me laugh every single time...

BTW, you are right, this cut is OUTRAGEOUS for $50!! Good job for a first pickup. Consider your cherry busted...

I'm out!

[David Atkatz]

Nice pickup, Graig. But it's not a cut. It's a signed album leaf.
(If there had been two different signatures on the leaf, and you cut them apart, so that, looking at either, you could no longer tell it had been an album page, then each would be a "cut.")

[perezfan]

Wonderful pickup Graig... That early Hubbell signature style is so interesting (and so under-valued). Will you be pairing it up and framing it with a photo of King Carl? I would imagine you have some nice ones, if that's your intention!

Here are a couple of sweet pickups to start off my September...

[Lordstan]

Wow, Some great stuff to start off September right.

Jimmy,
Only the best, as usual! Hope your going to stay around for a bit.

Graig,
Way to jump in with both feet. That is one beautiful Hubbell!

Dan,
Great early Vance postcard.

Mark,
That fan is superb. Is that the one Carlton has pictures of you haggling for at the National?

Mark

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot for the kind words, guys!

Scott - I always thought I'd see Vader on the dark side. Wait a minute, I did have New Hope and Empire on today while I was painting. Sh*t.

David - Thanks for the clarification. I feel like I've always interchanged 'cut' with 'flats' for some reason, but obviously there's a big difference. I still have tons to learn!

Mark S. - I'm not really sure how I'm gonna display it, to be honest. In my head, I have this grand presentation of all of the cuts together in one large matted thingy. But if that doesn't work out, maybe a photo will be the way to go. I do have a lovely one that Jimmy got for me a few years back...

Mark V. - Thanks, buddy. But now I'm real scared!

Graig

[BrandonG]

For the baseball collector, this is an amazing find. Locked up in a chest in a house since 1913. One ball is sealed in the box, the other ball was opened 25 years ago and put on display, and it still looks mint! There was a box with the opened ball too (not pictured). I can only image how nice the ball inside the box is if the opened ball looks that nice!

[Scott Garner]

For the baseball collector, this is an amazing find. Locked up in a chest in a house since 1913. One ball is sealed in the box, the other ball was opened 25 years ago and put on display, and it still looks mint! There was a box with the opened ball too (not pictured). I can only image how nice the ball inside the box is if the opened ball looks that nice!

Terrific pickup Brandon!!

It always amazes me that someting like this could remain perfectly intact for almost 100 years. You would think that if there were boys around, that baby would definately have been tossed around the yard.....

[Scott Garner]

Wonderful pickup Graig... That early Hubbell signature style is so interesting (and so under-valued). Will you be pairing it up and framing it with a photo of King Carl? I would imagine you have some nice ones, if that's your intention!

Here are a couple of sweet pickups to start off my September...

Mark,

These are two exceptional pieces to add to your amazing collection. The fan is really a neat piece. Congrats!

[mjkm90]

Mark...I love the fan more now than when I first saw it. The detail and color is stunning! The Cubs pennant is beyond amazing up close. The condition is fantastic and I love the vertical design. I'm veeeery pleased YOU were the purchaser my friend.

Brandon...those balls are a find of a lifetime. I love stories of raw material hitting the hobby. There is a lot still out there fellas...lets find it.

[mschwade]

My pickup comes tomorrow and I cannot WAIT! Will post a pic when it arrives!

[aquarius31]

Very nice pickups everyone! I was excited to say the least to finally be able to add the woodcut of woodcuts to my collection.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Great pick-up, George! I have one of those too and love it.

[mr2686]

Picked up a nice 3x5 of Bob Rice. Rice played briefly for the 1926 Phillies, but for my collection he is going along with the 1960 Pirates as their traveling secretary.

[aquarius31]

Great pick-up, George! I have one of those too and love it.

Thanks Phil! The Harper's and Leslie's woodcuts are underrated but guess that's a good thing for us collectors :)

[BrandonG]

Thanks guys, I actually went to the guy for the sealed ball only, when I told him it was tough to buy a sealed ball because of the possibility of poor condition he said "no, the other ball I opened is in great shape", I was like you have 2!?! Then of course had to buy both! Pricey but obviously well worth it.

[scmavl]

Thanks to Mark for this one, it's in transit as we speak. My first Conlon!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/HornsbyFront.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/Hornsbyback.jpg

[GKreindler]

And a BEAUT at that, Jarrod. Congrats!

[scmavl]

And a BEAUT at that, Jarrod. Congrats!

Thanks, Graig! By the way, I got stuck for about an hour and a half last week going through your "On the Easel..." thread and WOW... Your work is just amazing.

[Ladder7]

hey Jimmy, Awesome Iron Pony!

Just unpacked these these and right into the scanner. 1909 Opening Day @ Dixieland Park Jax, Fla RPPC's

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Sports%20Postcards/1.png
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Sports%20Postcards/2.png
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Sports%20Postcards/3.png


1929, Sudbury Mass
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Vintage%20BB%20memorabilia/babehelensudburymass1181929.jpg

[ruth-gehrig]

Absolutely stunning stuff so far! I too am a fan of the fresh raw material hitting the market (or collector's shelves). That unopened baseball in neat!!:)

[DixieBaseball]

Sept Pickup : My first Pennant...

[Lordstan]

Jarrod,
You are most welcome. I hope you enjoy it very much.
The money, of course, will be spent on more stuff to clutter my house.:D
Best,
Mark




Thanks to Mark for this one, it's in transit as we speak. My first Conlon!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/HornsbyFront.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/Hornsbyback.jpg

[mjkm90]

Jeremy that is a terrific pennant and one I've not seen before. As the resident expert on Southern League, can you tell us how scarce it is?

Thanks for posting it.

[thekingofclout]

I must say that is seems like everyone has stepped up their game since I've been away, WoW! :eek:

Dan; That team shot is one of the finest I've ever seen. I mean, just look at the kids tippy-toeing their hardest to get their mug in the photo. And with Vance leading the way, every single guy is looking smack in the lens. Congrats on a great pick-up.

Jarrod; Good for you. Oh how I know the feeling. My very first Conlon photograph was also a Hornsby. You better start thinking of ways to explain to the Mrs as you continue to add another Conlon here and there. Good luck with that!

Paisano; A terrific peek into "A Day at the Ballpark" from more than a century ago. Talk about the old line "A picture's worth a thousand words". Those are keepers. ;)

Mark & Graig, killer pick-ups for the both of you, as well as everyone else that has added to their collection this month... well done.

As for me, I've been full speed ahead collecting Beatles memorabilia and am really enjoying myself. My pal Mark V. dragged me back into Baseball with the subtle hint of a possible trade for a Ruth/Thompson photo he had acquired.

So after I got my hands on that, I started sending feelers out regarding some Gehrig and Ruth TYPE 1 photos and was able to close the Gehrig photo that I then started this thread with.

All good things, Jimmy

P.S. And Graig... there's no going back!

[DixieBaseball]

Jeremy that is a terrific pennant and one I've not seen before. As the resident expert on Southern League, can you tell us how scarce it is?

Thanks for posting it.


Hi Mike,

Thanks for kind words ! I believe the pennant is very scarce and it is either the only one or possibly the 2nd one I have seen in the last 10 years. Does that make it rare ? Not sure, but it is at the very least, extremely scarce. I was floored with the condition of it, and to top it off, I have been trying to acquire a Nashville pennant for my Nashville collection for a decade. Perhaps there are a few more lying dormant, but a tough pennant to find.

Thanks again - JJ

[mschwade]

I got it today's mail! The backlog is I had to sell my 1935 Ohio State-Michigan autographed program by 48 total players, coaches, and athletic director. It really was one of a kind that was tough to let go.. But it allowed me to add my ultimate........... Purchased from original owner:

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1080/1132791.jpg

I couldn't be any happier! I couldn't sleep all night because of the excitement :)

[perezfan]

Wow... super-sweet Babe! They don't come any nicer... congrats!

Mark,
That fan is superb. Is that the one Carlton has pictures of you haggling for at the National?

Mark V...

It's actually a different Fan. The one from the National was sepia-toned and had many players of the day lining the perimeter. This colored one is perhaps even earlier, and depicts a generic baseball game in progress. I loved the artwork and muted colors (and was under-bidder in the Mastro Auction last year). When it recently re-surfaced on ebay, I snagged it.

These Fans are tough, because they are usually found beaten to hell (if found at all). Just another cool and obscure niche of this wonderful hobby!

Thanks, Mark

[mschwade]

Wow... super-sweet Babe! They don't come any nicer... congrats!

Mark,
That fan is superb. Is that the one Carlton has pictures of you haggling for at the National?

Mark V...

It's actually a different Fan. The one from the National was sepia-toned and had many players of the day lining the perimeter. This colored one is perhaps even earlier, and depicts a generic baseball game in progress. I loved the artwork and muted colors (and was under-bidder in the Mastro Auction last year). When it recently re-surfaced on ebay, I snagged it.

These Fans are tough, because they are usually found beaten to hell (if found at all). Just another cool and obscure niche of this wonderful hobby!

Thanks, Mark

Thank you! I'm a little kid in a candy store right now :) The original owner even wrote up a two-page letter about his experience meeting the Babe that he included with my purchase.

[ksfarmboy]

Wow, outstanding pick-ups everybody. Here's my latest addition.

[slidekellyslide]

Clint, you got it! Great pick up!

[CarltonHendricks]

Thank you! I'm a little kid in a candy store right now :) The original owner even wrote up a two-page letter about his experience meeting the Babe that he included with my purchase.

mschwade, That is quite a Ruth sig and I'm not even an autograph guy...Did the owner get the auto the same time while meeting the Babe? Can you scan and post the letter?

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[ksfarmboy]

Clint, you got it! Great pick up!

Thanks Dan. I'm very happy to add this jersey to my collection.

[mschwade]

mschwade, That is quite a Ruth sig and I'm not even an autograph guy...Did the owner get the auto the same time while meeting the Babe? Can you scan and post the letter?

Thank you! I don't have the letter yet, that's coming separate (It was either wait for all of it to come together next week or send them separate and I wanted to get the auto before the holiday weekend to show my grandma-- a HUGE Yankees fan). From what I know right now, the owner met the Babe and got his autograph when he was an 11 year old boy in mid-1947.

[slidekellyslide]

Carlton, is that Cap Anson?

[ksfarmboy]

Carlton, is that Cap Anson?

Carlton that is awesome I love it check out my bowler. They are extremely similar but do have differences.

Dan, I always thought it resembled Anson too.

[slidekellyslide]

It would certainly make sense as he was a big reason for bowling's early popularity.

http://www.bowlersjournal.com/?p=442

[CarltonHendricks]

Carlton, is that Cap Anson?

I don't know...I see on wiki where he owned a billiard hall and bowling alley in Chicago in 1899 and was an accomplished bowler and apparently was on a National championship team in 1904...I haven't gotten it yet to examine but from the photos there's just something special about it, I can't put my finger on it...It's coming out of Maryland...

Some of Anson's few successful ventures were a combination billiards hall and a bowling alley he opened in downtown Chicago in 1899.
Anson was named vice-president of the American Bowling Congress in 1903, and led a team to the five-man national championship in 1904

Clint, Hey that's a great inkwell...darn you just never know what you're gonna see on here...keep me posted if you want to move that!....I had another bowling inkwell once, see below with some of my other bowling pieces

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=fullshot-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/fullshot-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

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[Scott Garner]

Today I picked up a pretty cool original press photo of Johnny Vander Meer (The Dutch Master) dated April, 1938. From the John Rogers photo archive (Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, Detroit News and Sport Magazine).

Two months before Vander Meer threw no-hitters in consecutive starts for the only time in ML history. I picked this up for less than $15- I'll take it!! :)

[Deadball]

For the baseball collector, this is an amazing find. Locked up in a chest in a house since 1913. One ball is sealed in the box, the other ball was opened 25 years ago and put on display, and it still looks mint! There was a box with the opened ball too (not pictured). I can only image how nice the ball inside the box is if the opened ball looks that nice!

Brandon,

What makes you think this ball is from 1913? Do you have any more information on the person who saved it?

[BrandonG]

Brandon,

What makes you think this ball is from 1913? Do you have any more information on the person who saved it?

Well the older gentlemen I bought it from said it belonged to his Dad who was given the 2 baseballs at a game when he was a kid. I cannot obviously be certain that the baseballs were locked in the chest since that day, but the guy said that he's had the chest forever and that's where the 2 balls have sat until he opened one about 25 years ago, putting the open one on a shelf and leaving the sealed box in the chest. And obviously this particular model Ban Johnson ball was used from the 1912-1924 range so that nails down a timeframe. I went to this guys house to get the baseballs, he isn't a collector, didn't know anything about baseball, just happen to have them from his dad.

[scmavl]

Jarrod; Good for you. Oh how I know the feeling. My very first Conlon photograph was also a Hornsby. You better start thinking of ways to explain to the Mrs as you continue to add another Conlon here and there. Good luck with that!



Ha! Luckily, she was the one that got me into Conlon as she bought me his photo book for Christmas. So I can blame it all on her. :D

[Shoeless Moe]

Not entirely sure what these are so if anyone could help, much obliged. They appear to be betting cards/slips. The "War Tax" on these helps me date them. I've seen that on 1919 Ticket Stubs. I just found this on Wiki regarding the War Tax: "While this Act is referred to as the Revenue Act of 1918, it was not passed until early in 1919. The tax continued until it was repealed in 1924." So I now can date them to 1919 to 1923.

But there is no column for Sunday and by the 20's they were playing Sunday games. A last clue is the no "H" at the end of Pittsburg, any idea when that was added? I want these
to be 1919 but think it will remain a mystery and at best put them at 1919-1923.

Each slip on the back is intact, but if u unfold them they list all the teams as well as minor league teams as well.

Anyhow I think its a neat accent piece to my Black Sox collection, a nice gambling tie in item.

[Shoeless Moe]

here:

[mjkm90]

I've been after this piece for years and was thrilled to have an opportunity to purchase this off ebay last night:D

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/KGrHqQOKjIE5W6Zg9J1BOZiLbY5Q60_3.jpg

[John V]

Interesting clock, Mike.
On Monday, I saw one just like it in a Charleston, SC antique store. The price was $595.

[mjkm90]

That is a pretty hefty price tag for this piece John. My max bid was $385, so I was very happy with the $289 hammer price.

[GKreindler]

Crap. I did it again.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/36Yanks.jpg

It wasn't too expensive, after all. And since I don't mind having multiple signatures on an album page, I figured it would be a nice piece, especially with it being from '36 and all. ANNNDD, the trainer Doc Painter and pitcher Ted Kleinhans aren't necessarily the easiest names to find from the group.

Either way, my wallet's hurtin'. I'm done for a little while.

Sh*t.

Graig

[mschwade]

Crap. I did it again.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/36Yanks.jpg

It wasn't too expensive, after all. And since I don't mind having multiple signatures on an album page, I figured it would be a nice piece, especially with it being from '36 and all. ANNNDD, the trainer Doc Painter and pitcher Ted Kleinhans aren't necessarily the easiest names to find from the group.

Either way, my wallet's hurtin'. I'm done for a little while.

Sh*t.

Graig

I'm guessing it cost you a single brush stroke ;) You really do awesome work!

[GKreindler]

Haha, I wish!! But thank you for the nice compliment. :)

[scmavl]

Graig,
I almost bought that piece here on Net54 last year. Great early DiMaggio auto and a lot of excellent other sigs. Congrats!

[JLange]

***Thrilled*** with this pickup. Its an 11x14 poster from of Rapid Robert Feller. The photo is by van Oeyen, and has a copyright of 1941. It's a little beat up (overall vg), but will frame and display nicely. The auto and inscription are facimile.

[Scott Garner]

***Thrilled*** with this pickup. Its an 11x14 poster from of Rapid Robert Feller. The photo is by van Oeyen, and has a copyright of 1941. It's a little beat up (overall vg), but will frame and display nicely. The auto and inscription are facimile.

Beautiful Feller piece Jason!! Congrats!!

[thekingofclout]

I picked up this original TYPE 1 photo in Henry Yee's last auction. The Beatles & Ed Sullivan at rehearsal prior to their FIRST appearance on February 9th which is considered a milestone in American Pop Culture and the beginning of the British Invasion.

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[Ladder7]

people have said, my back is my best side too Jimmy ;)


#3 retired and the Stadiums' 25th anniversary, June 13, 1941

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Vintage%20BB%20memorabilia/Ruthretires6-13-48.jpg

[thekingofclout]

Also bought from Henry's last auction is this original sequential photo of Mr & Mrs DiMaggio's famous First-Kiss!

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[Jcfowler6]

I wanted this for a while and picked it up.

[deebro041]

Picked up this Roger Bresnahan at an Antique Show here in Canada. Seller had a few listed as commons, but to me Roger was not a common. Bought it for $25, is this a decent deal?

[scmavl]

Also bought from Henry's last auction is this original sequential photo of Mr & Mrs DiMaggio's famous First-Kiss!

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Joe, you're a great ballplayer but she was waaaay better looking than you!

[slidekellyslide]

people have said, my back is my best side too Jimmy ;)


#3 retired and the Stadiums' 25th anniversary, June 13, 1941

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Vintage%20BB%20memorabilia/Ruthretires6-13-48.jpg

Are you sure the date of that photo isn't 1948? That's Bob Feller's bat that Ruth is leaning on..it now resides in the Feller Museum in Iowa.

[jester]

Not vintage and not really baseball. Had Jimmy Page sign this yesterday on one of his yearly visits to Thailand.

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k542/jeffjester/Jimmy.jpg

[mschwade]

Are you sure the date of that photo isn't 1948? That's Bob Feller's bat that Ruth is leaning on..it now resides in the Feller Museum in Iowa.

Ruth's #3 was retired on June 13, 1948.

[Exhibitman]

Not vintage and not really baseball. Had Jimmy Page sign this yesterday on one of his yearly visits to Thailand.

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k542/jeffjester/Jimmy.jpg

Awesome, totally awesome!

[thekingofclout]

I got it today's mail! The backlog is I had to sell my 1935 Ohio State-Michigan autographed program by 48 total players, coaches, and athletic director. It really was one of a kind that was tough to let go.. But it allowed me to add my ultimate........... Purchased from original owner:

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1080/1132791.jpg

I couldn't be any happier! I couldn't sleep all night because of the excitement :)

Thank you! I'm a little kid in a candy store right now :) The original owner even wrote up a two-page letter about his experience meeting the Babe that he included with my purchase.

I concur with Mark/perezfan's remark of "Wow... super-sweet Babe! They don't come any nicer... congrats!"

The Bambino's autograph is a cornerstone of collecting Baseball Memorabilia. It'll look even more terrific if you mat it with a vintage photo and/or advertising piece. Yours is a honeymoon that shall last a long, long time. ;)

[mschwade]

I concur with Mark/perezfan's remark of "Wow... super-sweet Babe! They don't come any nicer... congrats!"

The Bambino's autograph is a cornerstone of collecting Baseball Memorabilia. It'll look even more terrific if you mat it with a vintage photo and/or advertising piece. Yours is a honeymoon that shall last a long, long time. ;)

Thank you!!! I'm definitely still bubbly.. My father in law (huge baseball fan) is flying in from Arizona in a couple of weeks to stay with us, I can't wait to show him!

[GrayGhost]

TERRIFIC RUTH. When I hit the lottery, after paying off everyone I owe, Nice Ruth and Gehrig sigs would be my first hobby purchase

[mschwade]

TERRIFIC RUTH. When I hit the lottery, after paying off everyone I owe, Nice Ruth and Gehrig sigs would be my first hobby purchase

Thanks GrayGhost. It didn't take the lottery for me to get the Ruth, but it took selling one of my favorite pieces I owned.

Gehrig is on my want list too :)

[Lordstan]

Very Nice Ruth. Man, he knew how to give an autograph!
Congrats

[mr2686]

Great pickup Matt. That is one sweet Babe Ruth and I think well worth the program you had to sell.

[mschwade]

Great pickup Matt. That is one sweet Babe Ruth and I think well worth the program you had to sell.

The hardest part was coming to grips with the fact that I'll never find another program like that. It truly was one of a kind. I'm happy though that it helped me add the most sought after piece in my collection. Thanks guys for the kind words, it makes me feel more and more like I did the right thing. :)

[ScottR81]

just pick this up yesterday, very happy with it! My first Type 1 photo of Ruth in a Red Sox uniform, now if I could find one of him pitching from 1915 or in a Baltimore uniform.

[mschwade]

just pick this up yesterday, very happy with it! My first Type 1 photo of Ruth in a Red Sox uniform, now if I could find one of him pitching from 1915 or in a Baltimore uniform.

Nice pic (minus the Red Sox uniform)!

[bcbgcbrcb]

Nice pick-up, Scott. Too bad I sold my 1915 Ruth (BOS) pitching RPPC in REA this past spring.

Good luck in your search!

[ScottR81]

Nice pic (minus the Red Sox uniform)!

You must be a yankee fan....The way I feel about the yankees is kinda like the Devil. The only way for there to be good is to have a balance of evil.....oh yeah.

[ScottR81]

Nice pick-up, Scott. Too bad I sold my 1915 Ruth (BOS) pitching RPPC in REA this past spring.

Good luck in your search!

thats awesome, what did it sell for? (if you dont mind me asking)

[mschwade]

You must be a yankee fan....The way I feel about the yankees is kinda like the Devil. The only way for there to be good is to have a balance of evil.....oh yeah.

:) Yes, I'm a Yankee fan. I have a couple Red Sox buddies so I've learned to tolerate most Red Sox fans-- except the ones that kicked me and spit on me at Fenway for wearing my Mariano Rivera jersey back in 2005.

[deebro041]

I went to Fenway to watch the Red Sox vs the Blue Jays back in 2008 and i wore a Jays jersey and hat and nobody said a word to me. I took my young daughter and young cousin, so maybe out of respect nothing was voiced our way. Great game the Jays won 3-2.

[ScottR81]

I went to Fenway this summer for the Cubs Red sox game and the fans were too nice, think its because we havent won a world series in 103 years.

[Lordstan]

A couple of new Gehrig type 1's

1939 Studying up for his job on the parole board.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1939Parolestudying.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1939Parolestudyingbk.jpg


1936 at Yankee Stadium with the cadets from the Japanese Naval Academy. It seems weird to me that in 5 short years from this picture, likely some of these same cadets would be involved in the Japanese bombing Pearl Harbor. I looked the Lt. up and could find no information. Who knows, maybe he was on one of the carriers.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1936withjapaneseNavalAcademy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1936withjapaneseNavalAcademybk.jpg

[doug.goodman]

Picked this up on ebay. It's 22 X 17. I feel like framing it, but not sure where I would hang it.

Doug

[mschwade]

I went to Fenway this summer for the Cubs Red sox game and the fans were too nice, think its because we havent won a world series in 103 years.

It might have had something to do with the fact it was the last regular season series of the season and the Yankees held a 1-game lead in the AL East. I swear all of Boston took the day off of work that Friday and drank all day.

[mschwade]

A couple of new Gehrig type 1's

1939 Studying up for his job on the parole board.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1939Parolestudying.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1939Parolestudyingbk.jpg


1936 at Yankee Stadium with the cadets from the Japanese Naval Academy. It seems weird to me that in 5 short years from this picture, likely some of these same cadets would be involved in the Japanese bombing Pearl Harbor. I looked the Lt. up and could find no information. Who knows, maybe he was on one of the carriers.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1936withjapaneseNavalAcademy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1936withjapaneseNavalAcademybk.jpg

Is that George Costanza in the naval uniform? Seriously though, that is one of my favorite pictures I've ever seen! Nick pickup!

[Tigerden]

I went to Fenway this summer for the Cubs Red sox game and the fans were too nice, think its because we havent won a world series in 103 years.

I went to Fenway this year to see my Tigers play the Red Sox and the fans were also very nice. My girlfriend surprised me for Valentine's Day. She is so awesome. The Tigers lost the game but we had a great time and were treated to a match-up between Beckett and Verlander. We plan on visiting a different park every year and imagine the reception would be different if we visit a bitter rival's park.

[ScottR81]

I got to see Marlon Byrd get hit in the face, was one of the worst things to see at the game. Cubs did win that Saturday game though. I try to hit about 2-3 diffrent ballparks a year. this year I did Fenway and Coors field. Fenway is def. one of my new fav's.

[slidekellyslide]

My brother just moved back from Washington this week and I was sifting through some of the stuff he brought back with him and ran across this beautiful poster and counter display for the Castle Films World Series films...unused with the original shipping envelope.

[MGHPro]

Dan
Great poster and display piece!
Matt

[Big Six]

Just picked up this gorgeous shot of Lefty O'Doul from Prewarsports...wondering why he isn't in the Hall of Fame by now...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/BigSix/miscellaneous/3153/1934-associated-press

[bcbgcbrcb]

Unfortunately, Lefty does not meet the 10 season requirement for the Hall.

[sayhey24]

Unfortunately, Lefty does not meet the 10 season requirement for the Hall.

Actually, Lefty played 11 seasons. If he were to ever make the Hall, it would most likely be for his work developing baseball on the west coast and in Japan, combined with his rather short but productive hitting career.

Greg

[bcbgcbrcb]

7 seasons for Lefty which are at least somewhat complete, the other 4 years he barely played at all. Personally, I don't think that those should count towards the HOF 10 year requirement.

[GKreindler]

GREAT shot, Matt. Congrats!

[Big Six]

GREAT shot, Matt. Congrats!

Thanks! If you ever want a scan, let me know...would be happy to share for all the help you gave me with the Henrich photos...Matt

[CarltonHendricks]

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=tennisplayer30s.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/tennisplayer30s.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

12" tall
Picked up this c1930 statue of a tennis player yesterday...the plate on the front of base reads "Springfield Inter-Church Tennis League 1930 Won By Federated"....having the date engraved on a trophy is always a nice feature...That blueish green patina is classic 30's

[perezfan]

Great figural piece, Carlton! I just love the teal colored patina of that one. Wish I could find some vintage baseball pieces with that type of finish. Very nice!

[Ladder7]

The old USN had no height requirement.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Vintage%20BB%20memorabilia/1935ruthbravescoffeepotparkStPete.jpg

[CarltonHendricks]

c1880's - 11 1/2" wide x 9" tall unopened
Picked this up on eBay today....for a whopping $25.00....Was asking $34.99 BIN, made offer of $25.00...seller took it....It's a two page pamplet...best roller skate illustration I've ever seen...I'll photocopy the two inside pages and frame them flanked each side of the front

excerpt from seller's discription
9" by 23" (when fully opened) advertising brochure for the MADISON SQUARE roller skate manufactured by Merwin, Hulbert & Co of NYC. Although there is not an exact date of the printing of this piece, I date it to 1886-87 based on the skate's patent date of 1883 and the testimonials from satisfied customers all dated 1885. Familiar to firearms collectors, Merwin Hulbert produced other items and saw an opportunity with the 1880's craze for roller skating.

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=Front-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/Front-7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

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

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

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=InsideLeft.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/InsideLeft.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Inside Page 1

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=InsideRight.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/InsideRight.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Inside Page 2

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=Price5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/Price5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

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

[mschwade]

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

That's very neat! $5 seems like a lot of dough back then.

[WWGjohn]

Here's a couple of recent bat additions to the collection. First is a spline bat made of 4 separate strips. Its design leads me to believe that it is some type of display or presentation bat. It's 35 inches long and about 45 ounces. The other is a Fred Clarke model Wright-Ditson-Victor model from the teens.

John

[Big Six]

I grew up a Don Mattingly fan and have always tried to pick up things related to his career as a player, and now, as a manager. I think I did pretty well grabbing this for $40 off the Bay...his signature is $80 or more at shows...this one is MLB authenticated, too.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/BigSix/miscellaneous/3220/july-25-2011-line-up-card

[Scott Garner]

Recently I picked up a trio of very nice items related to Johnny Vander Meer's two consecutive no-hitters in 1938.

The first item is a press photo of Vander Meer at his home in Midland Park, NJ displaying some of the memorabilia related to his ML record two consecutive no-hitters in 1938. The photo shows him holding both of the final game balls from his no-hitter on June 11 and June 15th. The photo caption mentions that Vander Meer is working in the off-season selling cars at a local car dealership.

The second item is letter that Vander Meer sent to a fan thanking him for sending him a nice article from his local hometown newspaper in CT about his historic season. The letter was written in early January, 1939 and is on the letterhead of the Buick car dealership in Patterson, NJ that Vander Meer was working at as described in the photo that accompanies this post. Pretty cool complimentary piece!! :D

The last item is a vintage signed 1934-1936 Diamond Stars baseball card of HOF catcher Ernie Lombardi who caught both of Vander Meer's consecutive no-hitters in 1938. I bagged this card tonight on eBay. My apologies to any board members that I may have bidded against in winning this. Believe me, I am an absolute lurker in the vintage card market. It just seemed to be a natural fit for the Vander Meer double no-hit collection that I am putting together. Trust me, you won't see me in any more of this type auction anytime soon. ;)

[CarltonHendricks]

Picked this up tonight on eBay from our own Rhys Yeakley/prewarsports (http://www.ebay.com/sch/prewarsports/m.html?item=220840175446&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&_trksid=p4340.l2562)...it's a little small for my taste 10" x 9" but I just had to buy it...the graphics at the top of the scrimmage and the fonts were just too cool for me to pass up. I googled the address 374 Commonwealth Ave and learned the Harvard Club of Boston (http://www.harvardclub.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp)..is still there. When I was on my 10 day Brimfield/New England trip (http://sportsantiques.com/brimfieldmay2011storypg1.htm) last May I got lost in Boston and drove down this one street that was incredible...essentially a small strip park in the center lined with classy immaculate brownstones each side...I didn't know where I was but I knew it was the high rent district...turned out to be Commonwealth Ave.

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=HarvYale1913HarvClub.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/HarvYale1913HarvClub.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

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

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

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

[mjkm90]

Great stuff Carlton! I love the mix and variety you collect and share. Keep up the great work...we all appreciate it:D

Hey...did you ever do a Michigan/Penn road trip after the National?

[CarltonHendricks]

Great stuff Carlton! I love the mix and variety you collect and share. Keep up the great work...we all appreciate it:D

Hey...did you ever do a Michigan/Penn road trip after the National?

Thanks Mike glad you enjoyed the posts...Re: the Michigan/Penn road trip, no I didn't go...I hope to another time

[John V]

Not game used. ;)

[Vintage Yankee]

A couple of new Gehrig type 1's

1939 Studying up for his job on the parole board.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1939Parolestudying.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1939Parolestudyingbk.jpg


Hey Mark,

Nice pickup. There was a TLS by Lou when he was a member of the NYC Parole Board on ebay recently. You didn't happen to pick that up as a companion piece, did you?

R.J.

[thekingofclout]

I've been after this piece for years and was thrilled to have an opportunity to purchase this off ebay last night:D

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/KGrHqQOKjIE5W6Zg9J1BOZiLbY5Q60_3.jpg

Boy, that's a terrific piece Mike. Well done. Who says you can't get great stuff on ebay... about 80% of my entire collection was done so via ebay!

My best, Jimmy

[slidekellyslide]

Another Lincoln postcard for my collection.

<a href="http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/1878-1946%20Lincoln%20Baseball/?action=view&amp;current=lincolnkoc.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/1878-1946%20Lincoln%20Baseball/lincolnkoc.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[perezfan]

Quack Quack...

[ksfarmboy]

Awesome postcard Dan. Congrats.

Super nice glove Perez, you got a good one there.

[mjkm90]

I am very excited about this baseball inkwell. It is dated 1913. The ball is about the size of a regulation sized ball and it is made of pot metal and tin. I need to buy a glass reservoir for it.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/505613131_o.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/505613143_o.jpg

[CarltonHendricks]

Mike, You dog you....I was the underbidder on that baseball inkwell!....I was already measuring out a 4 1/2" square spot for it.....I think I even recall the passing thought you might bid on it....I've kind of gotten into inkwells and needed a baseball one. Having the 1913 date stamped underneath is very cool....I'd have thought it was 1920's otherwise....Intuition says it looks better in person than the photo....Congrats Mike, nice shoot'n...below two of my best inkwells...the sculler is around c1900 I think.....the weightlifter is likely French very c1880's.

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=InkwellFullShot1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/InkwellFullShot1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
More about this sculler inkwell
http://sportsantiques.com/scullerinkwell.htm

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=weightliftercrop.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/weightliftercrop.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
More about this weightlifter inkwell
http://www.sportsantiques.com/and_more.htm

[mjkm90]

Sorry about that Carlton. I had my max bid at $350, so I was pleased with the hammer price on this one. The last example I saw at auction exceeded $400 with the juice in Hunts. You will find another before long buddy...you always do;)

[Tigerden]

I am very excited about this baseball inkwell. It is dated 1913. The ball is about the size of a regulation sized ball and it is made of pot metal and tin. I need to buy a glass reservoir for it.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/505613131_o.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/505613143_o.jpg

Congrats Mike. That is a beauty.

[thekingofclout]

Picked up this KILLER Ryan photo from Lance (thecatspajamas99).

46445

[bcbgcbrcb]

Great Ryan photo!

[Scott Garner]

Nice Nolan Ryan photo there Jimmy!! :D Nolan demonstrating the 2 seam "Express"!!

BTW, this photo was obviously taken in 1969 because of the 100 year patch on his sleeve. It must have been taken prior to the World Series because they switched the patch to the other sleeve during the WS.

Is the photo dated? Just curious on when it was taken in '69?

[Tigerden]

Great Ryan photo!

Ditto Jimmy. Love these early photos of iconic players who would seemingly play forever. This Ryan image made me think of Carl Horner's photo of the youthful babyfaced Walter Johnson. Too cool.

[Tigerden]

I was excited to pick up this 1939 Baseball Centennial premium ring. This premium was issued by General Mills for the Jack Armstrong radio show which was sponsored by Wheaties.

[thekingofclout]

I was excited to pick up this 1939 Baseball Centennial premium ring. This premium was issued by General Mills for the Jack Armstrong radio show which was sponsored by Wheaties.

Thanks to Phil, Scott, and Adam for the kind words. I've been looking for another Ryan photo ever since my snapshot found a new home in Michigan. And no date Scott, just a UPI stamp on the back.

Adam. That ring is absolutely beautiful!:eek: What's the story? Also, I've got first dibs on it, if and when Adam ever decides to move it! :rolleyes:

[Scott Garner]

Thanks to Phil, Scott, and Adam for the kind words. I've been looking for another Ryan photo ever since my snapshot found a new home in Michigan. And no date Scott, just a UPI stamp on the back.

Adam. That ring is absolutely beautiful!:eek: What's the story? Also, I've got first dibs on it, if and when Adam ever decides to move it! :rolleyes:

Jimmy,
One of the best parts of your new Ryan photo is that it catches vintage Shea Stadium in the background which is a bonus. I think you picked the right shot to fill the gap in your collection.

Thanks again for allowing me to add the 1968 Ryan snapshot to my collection. It's one of my favorites!!

[Tigerden]

Thanks to Phil, Scott, and Adam for the kind words. I've been looking for another Ryan photo ever since my snapshot found a new home in Michigan. And no date Scott, just a UPI stamp on the back.

Adam. That ring is absolutely beautiful!:eek: What's the story? Also, I've got first dibs on it, if and when Adam ever decides to move it! :rolleyes:

Thanks Jimmy. Not a real exciting story, won it on Ebay and probably paid a premium. The seller is a well known dealer who had a group of premiums for sale including the Lou Gehrig Knothole Gang patch, the Dizzy Dean Winners Club Ring (round version) and the Jack Armstrong Centennial Ring. I promise will get first dibs on it.

[CarltonHendricks]

Last day of Sept...here's my last pick up for the month. A c1880 Vienna bronze of billiard players...Only example I've ever seen....Bottom photo, installed on coffee table.
3 1/8" tall men
4 1/4" tall to top of cue

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=ViennaBilliardClose_1200x900. jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/ViennaBilliardClose_1200x900.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=ViennaBilliardCT_1200x900.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/ViennaBilliardCT_1200x900.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[Scott Garner]

Last day of Sept...here's my last pick up for the month. A c1880 Vienna bronze of billiard players...Only example I've ever seen....Bottom photo, installed on coffee table.
3 1/8" tall men
4 1/4" tall to top of cue

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=ViennaBilliardClose_1200x900. jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/ViennaBilliardClose_1200x900.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=ViennaBilliardCT_1200x900.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/ViennaBilliardCT_1200x900.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Carlton,

Your collection of multi-sport vintage figural pireces is truly amazing. Wow!!
Congrats on your new pickup!

[Tigerden]

Great stuff Carlton. I don't know what is more impressive the figurals themselves or your ability to find these and add them to your amazing collection. That billiard piece has to be one of my favorites. Wow!!

[perezfan]

Really nice, Carlton... a gorgeous figural piece. Is there any sport you don't have represented? Swimming or diving, maybe... wrestling?

Great stuff... makes me want to branch out beyond baseball. The heart says yes ; the head (and wallet) say no!

[Scott Garner]

ksfarmboy Clint did something very nice this evening. He gave me a neat WWII Navy snapshot of Johnny Vander Meer in Guam. Vander Meer is crouching at the bottom left in the snap. This is an excellent compliment to my 1944 Army/Navy World Series ticket from a JVDM win.

Thanks Clint, that was a very nice surprise. I really appreciate it! :D

[thekingofclout]

ksfarmboy Clint did something very nice this evening. He gave me a very nice WWII Navy snapshot of Johnny Vander Meer in Guam. Vander Meer is crouching at the bottom left in the snap. This is an excellent compliment to my 1944 Army/Navy World Series ticket from a JVDM win.

Thanks Clint, that was a very nice surprise. I really appreciate it! :D

That's sweet Scott. Clint is a STUD.

[CarltonHendricks]

Really nice, Carlton... a gorgeous figural piece. Is there any sport you don't have represented? Swimming or diving, maybe... wrestling?

Great stuff... makes me want to branch out beyond baseball. The heart says yes ; the head (and wallet) say no!

Mark, Scott and Adam....thanks alot for your kind words I really appreiciate it....after what that seller held me up for I could use a pep talk LOL....Jimmy negotiated one month for those incredible Ruth photos...I got him beat.....9 months...antiques dealer/lawyer gal vs poor little Mexican boy...I suppose it was a draw....unfortunatly she knew what she had! I've been so exhausted when I come home from work this last week, today my day off was the first day I really had to examine closley...dusted it off with a cuetip swab...we're starting to bond

Mark, no wrestling but I do have a couple divers...see one below, it was hidden behind the Bruno Zack ice speed skater.

Tomorrow I pick up my first Oct piece...I paid part down last Alameda Point show and will pay off and p/u tomorrow....so I better get to bed.

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[thecatspajamas]

Picked up this KILLER Ryan photo from Lance (thecatspajamas99).

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Glad you like the photo! It had been languishing in my backlog of "stuff to list" for at least a year, and I'm glad to hear it's found an appreciative new home. Enjoy!

Lance