December 2011 Pick-Ups

[thekingofclout]

I was able to trade for another original photograph of the '27 Yanks to replace the one I traded to my good friend Mark/lordstan as part of our epic Ruth & Gehrig trade of last summer. I intend to hang on to this one, but you just never know... ;)

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[bcbgcbrcb]

Very nice, Jimmy. Congrats!

[Scott Garner]

I was able to trade for another original photograph of the '27 Yanks to replace the one I traded to my good friend Mark/lordstan as part of our epic Ruth & Gehrig trade of last summer. I intend to hang on to this one, but you just never know... ;)

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Great photo Jimmy- congrats! ;)

[Runscott]

+1 Jimmy - great 'hats off' shot. Wonder if Babe stuck his chewing gum right in his hair prior to the photo?

[thekingofclout]

Good Call Scott. Underwood & Underwood did the hats off version. I was once the underbidder on that famous Ruth/Conlon photo with the Babe's wad of gum right on top of the button! And what's really great about that image is that the Bambino looked as serious as you'll ever see him. :D

[GrayGhost]

Anybody else got any>?

[GKreindler]

I have a few photos that are in transit right now, including a very nice shot of a super young Mel Ott, so I'll have to hold off on posting those until they're in hand.

But, as per Jimmy's Conlon claim, this is an in-progress for a fellow board member:

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

If you didn't win that original, I can't even imagine what it really went for!!

Graig

[thekingofclout]

PERFECT Brudah... as always! The Gum looks much better in Kreindlercolor. (Kreindlercolor Trademarked by DMD)

If I had won that photo, I would have had to sell many terrific pieces in order to raise the funds, that is certain.

[Runscott]

I have a few photos that are in transit right now, including a very nice shot of a super young Mel Ott, so I'll have to hold off on posting those until they're in hand.

But, as per Jimmy's Conlon claim, this is an in-progress for a fellow board member:

If you didn't win that original, I can't even imagine what it really went for!!

Graig

Wow - another amazing piece. It's tough not being a Yankees fan sometimes!

I have a couple of Ott photos arriving as well, 1933 and 1934. His camera pose was so classic - every shot looks like it could have been used for a card.

[Bugsy]

One of my coolest St. Paul Saints items. Their 1920 American Association Championship Trophy.

Chris

[Bugsy]

I also bought St. Paul Saints' manager Mike Kelley's presentation watch fob. The front reads, "A.A. Champions: 1919, '20, '22" and the back is inscribed "M. J. Kelley."

[Scott Garner]

I also bought St. Paul Saints' manager Mike Kelley's presentation watch fob. The front reads, "A.A. Champions: 1919, '20, '22" and the back is inscribed "M. J. Kelley."

Nice pickup Chris. It's beautiful!!

[Scott Garner]

I just found one of my ticket collecting holy grails today.

In 1968 (the year of the pitcher), a very rare occurance happened at historic Candlestick Park in SF. On September 17, 1968 HOF'ers Gaylord Perry and Bob Gibson matched up in a true pitching duel for the ages. On this day Perry was up to the challenge as he bested a pitcher Gibson that was enjoying one of the greatest season's ever (1.12 ERA en route to the pitcher's triple crown). Perry no-hit the World Champion Cardinals 1-0.

Not to be outdone, the Cards' Ray Washburn returned the favor by no-hitting the SF Giants 2-0 less than 16 hours later the following day! A miniscule 4700 fans attended the Washburn no-hitter at "The Stick". :eek:

Amazingly, I actually acquired the ticket for the lucky fan that was witness to baseball history in the making. The patron was a die hard SF Giants season ticket holder named Lena Pontier. She became a season ticket holder when the NY Giants relocated to San Francisco in 1958 and attended almost every game through the Bay Bridge World Series in 1989.

Note that Lena had an unbeliveable seat to witness all this baseball history- Section 1, Box 1. Here is a look at her tickets and dated complimentary parking passes to Perry's and Washburn's back-to-back no-hitters in 1968. :cool:

[Scott Garner]

I just found one of my ticket collecting holy grails today.

In 1968 (the year of the pitcher), a very rare occurance happened at historic Candlestick Park in SF. On September 17, 1968 HOF'ers Gaylord Perry and Bob Gibson matched up in a true pitching duel for the ages. On this day Perry was up to the challenge as he bested a pitcher Gibson that was enjoying one of the greatest season's ever (1.12 ERA en route to the pitcher's triple crown. Perry no-hit the World Champion Cardinals 1-0.

Not to be outdone, the Cards' Ray Washburn returned the favor by no-hitting the SF Giants 2-0 less than 16 hours later the following day! A miniscule 4700 fans attended the Washburn no-hitter at "The Stick". :eek:

Amazingly, I actually acquired the ticket for the lucky fan that was witness to baseball history in the making. The patron was a die hard SF Giants season ticket holder named Lena Pontier. She became a season ticket holder when the NY Giants relocated to San Franciso in 1958 and attended almost every game through the Bay Bridge World Series in 1989.

Note that Lena had an unbeliveable seat to witness all this baseball history- Section 1, Box 1. Here is a look at her tickets and dated complimentary passes to Perry's and Washburn's back-to-back no-hitters in 1968. :cool:

Here is the photo. For some reason it didn't make it on the 1st post! Doh!!

[mr2686]

Wow Scott, way to end the year on a high note. Of course, you still have 30 days left :eek:

[Rickyy]

Here is the photo. For some reason it didn't make it on the 1st post! Doh!!

That is sweet! As a Giants Fan...I'm glad to have seen this item! Makes me recall the time as I was a kid sitting in the swirling winds..when the stadium was still not enclosed.... :D

Ricky Y

[sayhey24]

Those are some very cool tickets Scott -- what a no hitter collection you've built!
Being a Giants fan, I remember those back to back no hitters very well. Amazingly, if I recall correctly without looking it up, the very same thing happened again the next year, I think right around the same time as the moon landing.

Greg

[Scott Garner]

That is sweet! As a Giants Fan...I'm glad to have seen this item! Makes me recall the time as I was a kid sitting in the swirling winds..when the stadium was still not enclosed.... :D

Ricky Y

Hey Ricky and Greg,

Here is a big shout out to all Giants fans. I thought you might like seeing a 1968 signed Gaylord Perry no-hitter program from his big day on Sept. 17th.- the 1st of the back-to-back no-hitters. :D

[perezfan]

Scott:

If I recall correctly, Jim Maloney (Reds) and Don Wilson (Astros) also pitched back to back no-hitters in the late '60s. I was just a little kid, but that's how I think I remember it. I attended the Maloney no-no, and then I believe Wilson came right back and pitched his the following evening.

Both games were at Crosley Field... at least that's how I am remembering it from 40+ years ago.

Anyway... just curious as to whether you have either of those Tickets? I figured if anyone does, it would be you! I wish I had the knowledge way back then to save mine, but it is long-gone :(

[Scott Garner]

Those are some very cool tickets Scott -- what a no hitter collection you've built!
Being a Giants fan, I remember those back to back no hitters very well. Amazingly, if I recall correctly without looking it up, the very same thing happened again the next year, I think right around the same time as the moon landing.

Greg

Thanks Greg, Ricky, Mike amd Mark...

Greg and Mark, your memories are flawless!

The following year on April 30, 1969 Jim Maloney pitched his 2nd career no-hitter against the visiting Houston Astros, defeating them 10-0.

The very next day Astros fireballer Don Wilson duplicated the Perry Washburn back-to back no-hitter feat from a year earlier. Don Wilson also pitched his 2nd no-hitter against the hometown Reds 4-0 in front of another incredibly small crowd. Only 4,400 attended Wilson's masterpiece. After searching for this ticket for 39 years, I also finally found it in 2011. :D

NOTE: Wilson's life ended suddenly at age 31 in 1974 when he died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

BTW, the only other time that back-to-back no-hitters occured in ML history was in 1917 when Ernie Koob and Bob Groom did it in St. Louis.

Sorry, I don't have either of these to show! ;)

[thekingofclout]

Just returned from shopping and found this in the mail... Santa came early for me! :D

Iconic 1948 TYPE 1 Pulitzer Prize Winning Photograph by Nat Fein - "Babe Bows Out"

It has some condition issues as there is a lot of crazing and a sharp paper clip crease on the bottom edge, that does NOT break through. :D All in all, I'm thrilled beyond belief. In something as important as this photo is, content trumps condition every single time!

I never dreamed that I would have been fortunate enough to acquire the four Ruth photos that I have in the last few months. Someone's watching over me... :)

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[mr2686]

Great pick up Jimmy! I have always loved that photo although it brings a lot of sadness with it.

[Scott Garner]

Just returned from shopping and found this in the mail... Santa came early for me! :D

Iconic 1948 TYPE 1 Pulitzer Prize Winning Photograph by Nat Fein - "Babe Bows Out"

It has some condition issues as there is a lot of crazing and a sharp paper clip crease on the bottom edge, that does NOT break through. :D All in all, I'm thrilled beyond belief. In something as important as this photo is, content trumps condition every single time!

I never dreamed that I would have been fortunate enough to acquire the four Ruth photos that I have in the last few months. Someone's watching over me... :)

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Nice Jimmy!! That's Bob Feller's bat that Babe is carrying on to the field. BTW, that bat is on display at the Bob Feller museum in Van Meter, IA if you ever want to visit it....

[Bugsy]

Nice pickup Chris. It's beautiful!!

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

Chris

[Frozen in Time]

Spectacular find Jimmy - and the collection just gets bigger (and better)!!!

[thekingofclout]

Wow Scott, way to end the year on a high note. Of course, you still have 30 days left :eek:

Thanks for all the nice words guys! And Bugsy, that fob is sweet! It really pops. Great pick-up.

And Mike, 30 days for Scott is like a year or two for the rest of us! ;) Scott started 2011 on fire and he continues on his amazing streak! Week after week. Jeez Scott, don't you work? Man, I thought I was possessed, but you make me look like a little kid. I've never seen anyone run so good for so long. :confused: Keep it up Buddy! :)

And in case anyone hasn't noticed yet. The sheer madness & bliss that is Henry Yee auctions, went live yesterday and the photos start listing later today! :D

Here's a link. And good luck to all, unless your bidding against me! :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/hyee_auctions/m.html?_trkparms=65%253A3%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A 1&rt=nc&_sc=1&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_sop=1&_sc=1

[thekingofclout]

Thanks Greg, Ricky, Mike amd Mark...

Greg and Mark, your memories are flawless!

The following year on April 30, 1969 Jim Maloney pitched his 2nd career no-hitter against the visiting Houston Astros, defeating them 10-0.

The very next day Astro fireballer Don Wilson duplicated the Perry Washburn back-to back no-hitter feat from a year earlier. Don Wilson also pitched his 2nd no-hitter against the hometown Reds 4-0 in front of another incredibly small crowd. Only 4,400 attended Wilson's masterpiece. After searching for this ticket for 39 years, I also finally found it in 2011. :D

NOTE: Wilson's life ended suddenly at age 31 in 1974 when he died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

BTW, the only other time that back-to-back no-hitters occured in ML history was in 1917 when Ernie Koob and Bob Groom did it in St. Louis.

Sorry, I don't have either of these to show! ;)

Hey Scott. What are those cameo type photos of Maloney & Wilson. I've never seen anything like them. Do you have more?

[Lordstan]

Jimmy,
Once again you come up with the stuff. I saw what else you bought and am VERY jealous. Those are some sweet pics.

Scott,
Those back to back No hit tickets are sick. You pull stuff out of nowhere. Just wonderful.

best,
Mark (who is sad as he has nothing new to post:(:()

[Scott Garner]

Hey Scott. What are those cameo type photos of Maloney & Wilson. I've never seen anything like them. Do you have more?

Hey Jimmy,
Those cameo type photos I make myself. It's something that I came up with to better display my no-hit tickets.

I collect no-hit pitcher postcards (signed preferrably), some team issued, some Burke/Brace, some actual RPPC or 3 x 5 photos. Mostly I prefer B/W, but I do have some that are in color when I can't find one in B/W.

With tickets in my no-hitter collection, I manufacture these cameos by making color copies of these postcards and diminish or enlarge the image to custom "fit" the cameo portion. I make color copies of B/W to get better quality copies. Finally, I use a cameo shape template to cut out the image and mount it with glue stick to a white, unlined 3 x 5 index card.

When you look at my no-hitter ticket collection, I have the tickets in toploaders with a second top loader behind it with the photo cameo card in a toploader facing forward, with a signed 3 x 5 or GPC signature of the pitcher on the backside of the cameo. My no-hitter tickets are stored in albums in chronological order in 3 pocket pages. It makes for a great way to store them and look through them as a collection.

It takes a little time to do this when you are starting from scratch, but I have been working on these cameos as a project over the last 2-3 winters.

What can I say, winters are long around here, and a guy with too much time on his hands gets bored... :p

[Runscott]

Hey Jimmy,
Those cameo type photos I make myself. It's something that I came up with to better display my no-hit tickets.

I collect no-hit pitcher postcards (signed preferrably), some team issued, some Burke/Brace, some actual RPPC or 3 x 5 photos. Mostly I prefer B/W, but I do have some that are in color when I can't find one in B/W.

With tickets in my no-hitter collection, I manufacture these cameos by making color copies of these postcards and diminish or enlarge the image to custom "fit" the cameo portion. I make color copies of B/W to get better quality copies. Finally, I use a cameo shape template to cut out the image and mount it with glue stick to a white, unlined 3 x 5 index card.

When you look at my no-hitter ticket collection, I have the tickets in toploaders with a second top loader behind it with the photo cameo card in a toploader facing forward, with a signed 3 x 5 or GPC signature of the pitcher on the backside of the cameo. My no-hitter tickets are stored in albums in chronological order in 3 pocket pages. It makes for a great way to store them and look through them as a collection.

It takes a little time to do this when you are starting from scratch, but I have been working on these cameos as a project over the last 2-3 winters.

What can I say, winters are long around here, and I guy with too much time on his hands gets board... :p

Very interesting and creative.

I only have one no-hitter stub - from Ryan's 7th that I attended. I used to have it displayed with a signed no-hitter poster, but the poster overwhelmed it.

Recently I picked up a wire photo from the no-hitter that is much smaller - trying to come up with something creative to display the ticket along with a photo of my friends after the game. I guess the next thing to do would be to get a signature on a smaller item?

[mr2686]

What can I say, winters are long around here, and I guy with too much time on his hands gets board...


Funny, I've been retired now for 6 months and I never seem to have as much time on my hands as you do Scott :D Seems like my wife always makes sure I have something to do around the house. I'm starting to think she's breaking stuff just so I keep busy. :eek:

[thekingofclout]

Jimmy,
Once again you come up with the stuff. I saw what else you bought and am VERY jealous. Those are some sweet pics.

Scott,
Those back to back No hit tickets are sick. You pull stuff out of nowhere. Just wonderful.

best,
Mark (who is sad as he has nothing new to post:(:()

I was going to wait until it arrived to post it Mark but since you've got me under surveillance and undoubtedly on double secret probation, I'll go ahead and give it up. ;)

Just picked up this 1937 TYPE 1 Lou Gehrig photo yesterday that I've had my eye on for quite a long time now...

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[Scott Garner]

Very interesting and creative.

I only have one no-hitter stub - from Ryan's 7th that I attended. I used to have it displayed with a signed no-hitter poster, but the poster overwhelmed it.

Recently I picked up a wire photo from the no-hitter that is much smaller - trying to come up with something creative to display the ticket along with a photo of my friends after the game. I guess the next thing to do would be to get a signature on a smaller item?


Consider framing your photo of you and your buddies up with the 7th no-hitter "I was there" certificate of attendance and your ticket double matted w/ red and Ranger blue. It would look sharp!

Here is a scan of mine which is unframed. I got Ryan and his 7th no-hitter catcher to sign it quite a few years back. Both players occasionally do signings.

I may have an extra 7th no-hitter certificate around here that I might donate to your project if you like the idea.

PLMK

[Lordstan]

Jimmy,
No surveillance or probation for you dude. I was following that pic and asked/offered him trade including the Ruth scowl pic but he didn't want it. I just happened to notice who bought it because of the Fein.
You are soooooo lucky I didn't have the cash... or you might've had to pay more for it.:rolleyes::D
It is beautiful. Congrats on the great pick up.

I was going to wait until it arrived to post it Mark but since you've got me under surveillance and undoubtedly on double secret probation, I'll go ahead and give it up. ;)

Just picked up this 1937 TYPE 1 Lou Gehrig photo yesterday that I've had my eye on for quite a long time now...

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[Runscott]

Consider framing your photo of you and your buddies up with the 7th no-hitter "I was there" certificate of attendance and your ticket double matted w/ red and Ranger blue. It would look sharp!

Here is a scan of mine which is unframed. I got Ryan and his 7th no-hitter catcher to sign it quite a few years back. Both players occasionally do signings.

I may have an extra 7th no-hitter certificate around here that I might donate to your project if you like the idea.

PLMK

Scott, that is a great idea! I didn't even know that "I was there" certificates existed. At some point I'll scan the items and post - I'm not in the photo, as I was taking it :)

I always liked Mike Stanley - scary as a fielder, but a lot of enthusiasm and a decent clutch hitter.

Edited to add: I went on a free 'Winn Dixie' night ticket, so it doesn't look like a normal stub. The advantage to this was I picked up a few of extras that people had thrown on the ground during the game, and gave a nice one to my brother and other friends. I was quite sick that day and my buddies in the photo had to almost drag me there - it was the first game as an adult that I did not drink a beer at the game.

[sicollector1954]

With all due respect to my family and friends, this has to be the "nicest" Christmas card I have ever received in the mail. The card is signed in black ink on the front side and pencil on the back. I would be interested in any information anyone might be able to provide that can tie a person named "Mazie" to Lou Gehrig such as a friend, relative, etc. as I am always trying to find out the most I can about the items in my collection. Thanks much for any help.

Happy Holidays to all here and a safe and properous New Year and good luck in all of your future collecting.

[Kzoo]

First off, that's a nice Christmas card, Dave, but it's too bad someone named 'Lou' wrote all over it:D. And why did he have to sign it twice? Bummer:)

Guys....Here's my recent pickup from Craig's list, of all places. Supposedly this was in the wall of the guy's grandparents house and was found years ago while doing restoration. From my limited research, I believe this old ball is called a 'belt ball' and dates from the mid 19th century (please correct me if I'm wrong). It's 3 pieces and as seen in the photos, the one side came loose years ago with the rolled inner fabric strips exposed. I was disappointed to see the loose piece at first, but then decided it was kind of cool to see the 'inner workings' of this old ball.....kind of like one of those engine diagrams on display at auto shows (so, IMO, sort of like 'bad news, not so bad/slightly good news'). The ball measures almost 9" in circumference at it's widest girth, so it's a bit larger than some of the other ones I came across in my research.

Matt

[mjkm90]

That is a real HONEY Matt. Very tough ball and on par with lemon peels.

[Runscott]

First off, that's a nice Christmas card, Dave, but it's too bad someone named 'Lou' wrote all over it:D. And why did he have to sign it twice? Bummer:)

Guys....Here's my recent pickup from Craig's list, of all places. Supposedly this was in the wall of the guy's grandparents house and was found years ago while doing restoration. From my limited research, I believe this old ball is called a 'belt ball' and dates from the mid 19th century (please correct me if I'm wrong). It's 3 pieces and as seen in the photos, the one side came loose years ago with the rolled inner fabric strips exposed. I was disappointed to see the loose piece at first, but then decided it was kind of cool to see the 'inner workings' of this old ball.....kind of like one of those engine diagrams on display at auto shows (so, IMO, sort of like 'bad news, not so bad/slightly good news'). The ball measures almost 9" in circumference at it's widest girth, so it's a bit larger than some of the other ones I came across in my research.

Matt


Awesome Matt!!!

I think Pickles would like it.

[yanks12025]

With all due respect to my family and friends, this has to be the "nicest" Christmas card I have ever received in the mail. The card is signed in black ink on the front side and pencil on the back. I would be interested in any information anyone might be able to provide that can tie a person named "Mazie" to Lou Gehrig such as a friend, relative, etc. as I am always trying to find out the most I can about the items in my collection. Thanks much for any help.

Happy Holidays to all here and a safe and properous New Year and good luck in all of your future collecting.

You sure that is real? Cause if it's the same auction I seen, it had nothing but fakes in the auction?

[roarfrom34]

You sure that is real? Cause if it's the same auction I seen, it had nothing but fakes in the auction?

You beat me to the punch; doesn't look good at all to me

[mcgwirecom]

Just picked up this sweet Bob Feller signed ball. I know, I know, how rare is a Bob Feller signed ball? Well I bought it because it is from his playing days and on a beautiful Ford Frick ball.

[Scott Garner]

Just picked up this sweet Bob Feller signed ball. I know, I know, how rare is a Bob Feller signed ball? Well I bought it because it is from his playing days and on a beautiful Ford Frick ball.

Beautiful vintage Feller Ball, Randall! Congrats! :D

[sicollector1954]

Thanks Matt for your "nice" comments. I like your ball as well. I was very pleased to get this for my collection. As far as a couple other members comments here, you are welcome to your opinions. I myself think the "L" is slightly smaller in size than the "G" in Gehrig with the o in Lou being closed since this is probably a 30's signed piece. If you look closely, there is a slight break after the G and the e in Gehrig and more so of the one on the pencil sig. The slant of the small g also looks to be similar with a variation of less than 10 degrees as well. I won't continue.... but I am "comfortable" with adding this signature to my collection and that is what matters. The card was acquired in a "Sunshine" state auction and I woud have bought a few more that I thought were good as well...a nice Wagner, Frank Baker letter, Bill Klem and even a double signed Cobb were fine but did not have more $$. I might add that there were "many" autographs in that auction that did not look good as well.
This Gehrig will not appear anywhere anytime soon so no worries guys.

My autographs seldom make an appearance but since there are "authenticators" out there who things don't look good at all to and might not be "real", will share a first timer........Would be interested in getting "opinions" on this one pictured below. Take your "BEST LOOKS" and then read the rest after.

Never been on the market--never on the internet--better get your data bases going here--rare rare rare--can't be GOOD...gotta be a fake....where is the slant--where is the flow--where is the "red" pen--never used pencil--you can almost read every letter--sort of like an early (MJ)--never signed that way--on the back of a movie promo for a Marx brothers film--what--------you say this person did a movie with them in 1949???? Oop!!!!!!! Oh, maybe this vintage cut Type I proof nonsense pencil signature grading perhaps a 6/7 is in fact really legit...lol--Well...I guess it would have to maybe be deemed "Likely Genuine" as it is in fact an--------- "IN PERSON" autograph...
Say it ain't so Joe!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Holidays everyone.

(My momma always said)..."if you don't have something nice to say about someone--don't say anything at all." Good night Jim-Bob.

[batsballsbases]

I would have the ink and the pencil graphite tested first! Look a little suspect to me!;););) Oh educated experts we could use a little help here.:D:D

[thxforthebp]

Picked this up on eBay to go with my Wilkes Barre/Scranton collection. Might have over paid slightly not really sure of the value but it was a have to have item. I recently picked up the matching Scranton program as well. Best part is the pictured player on the 3rd base position is a 19 year old future hall of famer Bob Lemon.

[yanks12025]

(My momma always said)..."if you don't have something nice to say about someone--don't say anything at all." Good night Jim-Bob.[/QUOTE]


I guess never mind that were trying to help you out from you wasting money. But I guess a better person couldn't have bought them then, I seen the auction and could tell right away none of them looked right. If alot are fakes, then 99.9 percent of the time they are all fakes. But as long as your happy thinking it's real that's what matters.

[yanks12025]

Here's the auction of fakes. Coaches corner of Florida..

http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getCatalogLots&catalogref=96NSN8H127&page=1&orderby=1&order=asc

[aquarius31]

Just arrived in the mail yesterday.

[71buc]

I picked this one up on ebay today. I love vintage advertising with a baseball theme. I thought this was a nice piece and a bit unusual. It's the first time I have ever come across one of these. I almost passed on it. However, it always seems that when I hesitate I wind up kicking myself for it later.

[vthobby]

Picked up a REALLY interesting collection with some oddball items in it this weekend. I was thinking this stuff doesn't exist much anymore but thank you Craigslist!

Just listed the attached cabinet photo on Ebay if anyone is interested. 1 penny min bid.

Item #270867065806

Baseball Cabinet Photo New York Military Academy Team Bats Gloves Balls 1890s


Thanks! mike

[Scott Garner]

I just picked up a ticket stub to Walter Johnson's 99th career shutout- Opening Day 1924. Johnson still is the ML's shutout leader by a mile. He ended his career with 110 shutouts. His next closest competitor is Grover Cleveland Alexander with 90. To put this in perspective, HOF'er Nolan Ryan threw a lot of shutouts, but only ended up with 61......

This was a World Championship year for the Washington Senators; the only one that The Big Train ever won. This is the game that launched the Senators' push towards their eventual championship...

[thekingofclout]

I just picked up a ticket stub to Walter Johnson's 99th career shutout- Opening Day 1924. Johnson still is the ML's shutout leader by a mile. He ended his career with 110 shutouts. His next closest competitor is Grover Cleveland Alexander with 90. To put this in perspective, HOF'er Nolan Ryan threw a lot of shutouts, but only ended up with 61......

This was a World Championship year for the Washington Senators; the only one that The Big Train ever won. This is the game that launched the Senators' push towards their eventual championship...

Jeez Scott. You're on a longer streak then DiMaggio ever had! ;) BTW... When in the hell did you get that Johnson/Bain Photo? :eek: IMO that is the finest of all Johnson images. And a helluva ticket as well!

I picked up this c. 1960's vintage original Elektra Records promotional photograph featuring Jim Morrison of The Doors. This 8 1/2" x 11 photo has a "Gloria Stavers Collection" stamp on the reverse and comes from her estate. Stavers was the former Editor of 16 Magazine, and a very early supporter of The Doors, as well as a former lover of Morrison... but then again, who wasn't. ;)

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[Mr. Zipper]

Mariano Rivera 2001 Game Used ball

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/zipper68/Autographs/RiveraMariano-01GameUsedball-1.jpg

MLB Game Used hologram
Session Product Description: GAME USED BALLS
Game: ORIOLES VS. YANKEES
Session Name: CAL RIPKEN FAREWELL TOUR
Session Date: September 21, 2001
Autographer:
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: GAME USED BASEBALL

[bcbgcbrcb]

Nice pick-up, JD

[Scott Garner]

Jeez Scott. You're on a longer streak then DiMaggio ever had! ;) BTW... When in the hell did you get that Johnson/Bain Photo? :eek: IMO that is the finest of all Johnson images. And a helluva ticket as well!

I picked up this c. 1960's vintage original Elektra Records promotional photograph featuring Jim Morrison of The Doors. This 8 1/2" x 11 photo has a "Gloria Stavers Collection" stamp on the reverse and comes from her estate. Stavers was the former Editor of 16 Magazine, and a very early supporter of The Doors, as well as a former lover of Morrison... but then again, who wasn't. ;)

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Thanks Jimmy! The ticket is a cool pickup & the significance relating to 1924 for Walter Johnson is perfect. Unfortunately I don't personally own the Bain photo of Walter Johnson. I'm with you in that I really think this is one of my favorites that I've seen on Johnson. That's why I saved the image.

BTW, I've always been a huge Doors fan. This is the music that I grew up on. I love this photo! Great pickup and the significance of where it came from is awesome. I used to work a sales territory in west LA. Sometimes I would purposely drive out of the way in the late 1980's to look at the abandoned Electra Records building. I wonder if it's still there?

[CarltonHendricks]

I actually got these very end end of last month....but November has come and gone so I'll post it here

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

Above is a pair of D&M baseball cleats from the turn of the century...I got them based on I know early high top cleats hardly exsist and the sellers claim they were the best he'd handled in his career...I beleive they're the first pair of early high tops I've seen for sale...They must have been stored in a well sealed trunk as I've never seen leather from the turn of the century so supple...it's like they're brand new!...though the soles appear to have very slight wear...and the tag is mint!...phew!

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

The same dealer said the same thing about this melon ball...best he'd ever handled...and that got my attention...hated to spend the money but I know melon footballs...and I knew the rounded shape was very early....Sure enough when I held it I was blown away....it's the oldest football I've ever seen in person...the patina screams 1880 even though the leather is supple....Plus another big bonus was it was found at Girard College in Philadelphia...so I know it's American!!!....at least played with in America...that's a whole lengthy subject of it's own as far as imported footballs in the late 19th century...I wish I had the time to do a deep research story on it...Anyway...took me twenty five years to find a ball this good!...It's filled with some kind of polly fill to hold it's shape. I was considering having a bladder put in but may leave it as is...I was told if I took the laces apart there might be a makers mark inside...but I hate to disturb it.

The only other melon football I've seen this good was one I saw last May in the Yale trophy room...which you can read about here (http://www.sportsantiques.com/pg13brimstory.htm)...that one would shut down north America!

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=5LacesClose.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/5LacesClose.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=4Back.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/4Back.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

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

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[GKreindler]

INCREDIBLE stuff so far, guys - what a way to end the year!!

Finally got this guy in the mail, and I'm pretty darn stoked:

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

Obviously, it looks like a dog got its teeth around it, but as per usual, for my purposes it's wonderful. And the price was VERY right. I'm hoping it'll make one hell of a painting.

Graig

[mr2686]

Christmas must have changed to the first part of the month. I received a wonderful gift from Jimmy (TheKingofclout) today. A beautiful 1942 Type 1 movie still from Pride of the Yankees. Pride of the Yankees is my all time favorite baseball movie and this will have a special place in my collection.
Jimmy is truly one of the good guys in the hobby. Thanks Jimmy!

[CarltonHendricks]

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=ILikeGiantsin58CRP75.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/ILikeGiantsin58CRP75.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Last Sunday I picked up the Giants pinback above at the monthly Alameda Point Antiques Fair...I researched Milton F. Kreis...turns out it was a waffle shop...smack dab in the middle of downtown San Francisco...right at Union Square...

The wording seems strange.." I like S.F. Giants in 58" "....Why did they include "in 58'"?...I speculate they may have given these pins out in anticipation of the Giants arriving from NY...I just don't know...Has anyone seen this pin before?

It was interesting to research...Milton F. Kreis had restaurants in S.F., Beverly Hills, L.A., Palm Springs, and Dayton Ohio...I beleive the one in Beverely Hills was renown...It was known as the "Milton F. Kreis drugstore and luncheonette"..and was located in the Beverley Wilshire Hotel....sounds like the kind of of lace Lana Turner was discovered.

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

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

Then researching it I came upon another interesting though quite distantly related aspect of the Milton F. Kreis San Francisco restaurant...the building it was in was the Elkan Gunst Building...The owner Mose Gunst named it after his son Elkan who died from a football injury in 1906 at the age of sixteen playing for San Mateo High....and his brother named...."Carlton" reportadley died at sixteen from the flu...

http://greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=003iYP
yes, the story is true. morgan arthur gunst (my grandfather) had two brothers, Elkan and Carlton. Both of them died at age sixteen, Elkan of a football injury, Carlton of influenza (I believe). Mose Gunst had the building built in Elkan's honor. my family maintained offices in the Gunst building for many years. I believe the architect was Willis Polk.

Also, regarding the second pin that says Los Angeles...I figure that has to be a UCLA pin...the bear is the state imblem...not Los Angeles' imblem...anyone seen it before?

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=Stnford74FBPost.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/Stnford74FBPost.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Also at Alameda l picked up some 70's Stanford sports posters...the best one above...on card stock....schedule poster...27x20.5 inch 1974...Guy Benjamin’s rookie year...went on the play back-up QB to Joe Montana with S.F....Bill Walsh was an assistant coach for Stanford in 74’...got that.plus three other basketall schedule posters...Everything pinbacks and posters...all for $50.00...lotta bang for the buck...Not my kind of stuff so it'll all go on eBay.

[Scott Garner]

I actually got these very end end of last month....but November has come and gone so I'll post it here

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

Above is a pair of D&M baseball cleats from the turn of the century...I got them based on I know early high top cleats hardly exsist and the sellers claim they were the best he'd handled in his career...I beleive they're the first pair of early high tops I've seen for sale...They must have been stored in a well sealed trunk as I've never seen leather from the turn of the century so supple...it's like they're brand new!...though the soles appear to have very slight wear...and the tag is mint!...phew!

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

The same dealer said the same thing about this melon ball...best he'd ever handled...and that got my attention...hated to spend the money but I know melon footballs...and I knew the rounded shape was very early....Sure enough when I held it I was blown away....it's the oldest football I've ever seen in person...the patina screams 1880 even though the leather is supple....Plus another big bonus was it was found at Girard College in Philadelphia...so I know it's American!!!....at least played with in America...that's a whole lengthy subject of it's own as far as imported footballs in the late 19th century...I wish I had the time to do a deep research story on it...Anyway...took me twenty five years to find a ball this good!...It's filled with some kind of polly fill to hold it's shape. I was considering having a bladder put in but may leave it as is...I was told if I took the laces apart there might be a makers mark inside...but I hate to disturb it.

The only other melon football I've seen this good was one I saw last May in the Yale trophy room...which you can read about here (http://www.sportsantiques.com/pg13brimstory.htm)...that one would shut down north America!

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=5LacesClose.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/5LacesClose.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=4Back.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/4Back.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

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

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=3SideDown.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/3SideDown.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Awesome pickups, there Carlton!
My one question is how the hell did someone wear those early D & M high- topped baseball spikes and yet the original tag remains intact. That's pretty incredible in it's own right!

Beautiful football and baseball spikes- first rate pickups for your incredible collection!

[Scott Garner]

The wording seems strange.." I like S.F. Giants in 58" "....Why did they include "in 58'"?...I speculate they may have given these pins out in anticipation of the Giants arriving from NY...I just don't know...Has anyone seen this pin before?

Carlton,
I have not seen this '58 Giants pinback before, but I would suspect that you are absolutely correct. 1958 was obviously the year that baseball and the San Francisco Giants came to northern California. Neat 1st year SF Giants pickup.

The rest of your research is pretty amazing. Cool!

[thekingofclout]

Congrats Carlton on yet another stellar pick-up!

Just got home from work and was very pleased to see that I had won this terrific 1961 Maris & Mantle Baseball Cap...

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[CarltonHendricks]

See post below...Leon, Snafu, please delete this post

[CarltonHendricks]

Scott and Jimmy, thanks for kind words...And Jimmy that Maris Mantle hat is really something...First one I've seen...if I saw that at at a flea market I'd knock over tables getting to it!!...just don't wear it while you're gardening...

I'm still hoping someone can supply more info on the pinbacks....I've never collected or known much about pinbacks...just that they're huge in the hobby...Although I did just recently get outbid on the Yellow Kid Harvard one below on eBay...There was also another one for Princeton listed. I never really knew much about Yellow Kid either till I looked into him for that pin...

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=YKHarvStitch.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/YKHarvStitch.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Sold for $23.77 on eBay - 3 bids

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=YKPrinctStitch.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/YKPrinctStitch.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Sold for $26.00 on eBay - 3 bids

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

Yellow Kid was drawn by Richard F. Outcault for New York City newspapers from about 1895 to 1900, as the main charater of "Hogan's Alley" comic strip...I guess it was the first newspaper comic strip but the style used was based on political cartoons of the day...and from what I can tell it was quite odd...the Yellow Kid was based on a poor kid from the slums of New York City....and spoke in garbled urban Englsih writtten on his shirt...strange but charming from what I can tell....and quite cleaver at poking fun of current events of the day....Yellow Kid fits right in with my interest in the newspaper business.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Yellow_Kid
The Yellow Kid's head was drawn wholly shaved as if having been recently ridden of lice, a common sight among children in New York's tenement ghettos at the time. His nightshirt, a hand-me-down from an older sister, was white or pale blue in the first color strips

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

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=1897-10-10YellowKid.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/1897-10-10YellowKid.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Back to December P/U's...I forgot to include the Henry Armstrong poster below from last Sunday's Alameda Point show...so add another $20.00 to that $50.00 I spent!...Have never seen it before. Though not as renown as Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey, Henry Armstrong was a major fighter with a huge record....The seller told me it was a newspaper stand insert poster...and that The Mirror and Daily News was a Los Angeles newspaper...After a cursory search I learned from the website above that the "The Mirror and Daily News" was only named that for about one year 1954-55...and that it had preceeding and succeeding names....So that's cool I know aprox. what year it's from....The seller said he had three total and I got the last one...I think it will look real good with a black frame....little water stain but not bad.

Preceding Titles:
Daily news. (Los Angeles, Calif.) 1941-1954
The mirror. (Los Angeles, Calif.) 1948-1954
Succeeding Titles:
Mirror news. (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1955-1960

21 1/4" x 13 1/2"
<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=HenryArmstrongPostCRP75.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/HenryArmstrongPostCRP75.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[batsballsbases]

Hi Carlton,
Your pin is known as a welcome pin and you are right its about the Giants moving from New York to San Fran. It is listed in Pauls book and it does say that Milton F Kreis was a drug store on Powell and Geary Streets. Listed as pin C-5 has a value at between 75-150.

[batsballsbases]

Jimmy,
Love that mantle maris cap. I cant ever remember seeing that one. Nice to see the 1961 copyright. Here is a pin I picked up which I never saw before also. 3 1/4 inch in size. From the shell oil co. Very happy to get this one Jimmy1:eek:

[andypcl]

Nice pickup Carlton. There were a handful of businesses that participated in the welcoming with buttons in the same style. Here's another. There's a Lefty O'Doul's one that I just missed out on at a show once that I'd like to have.
<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z228/andypcl/welcomesfgiants-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[David Atkatz]

I missed this snap when Heritage sold it a while back. The winner slabbed it--wadda ya gonna do?
Anyway, happy to have it now.

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

[Scott Garner]

I missed this snap when Heritage sold it a while back. The winner slabbed it--wadda ya gonna do?
Anyway, happy to have it now.

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

David,
Awesome pickup!! :eek:

[David Atkatz]

Thanks, Scott. BTW, that no-hit ticket collection of yours is simply incredible!

[thekingofclout]

:eek: Separated at Birth? :eek:

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[Scott Garner]

:eek: Separated at birth? :eek:

5111051111

absolutely!! ;)

[GrayGhost]

LOVE THAT MOVIE and dueling Banjo's scene:)

[CarltonHendricks]

Hi Carlton,
Your pin is known as a welcome pin and you are right its about the Giants moving from New York to San Fran. It is listed in Pauls book and it does say that Milton F Kreis was a drug store on Powell and Geary Streets. Listed as pin C-5 has a value at between 75-150.

Al, Thanks for digging that out...you nailed that one....Those price guides always seem soft so that's a good thing. I emailed the honorable Mark Macrea and he didn't recall it so I knew for sure when Mark hadn't seen it it was rare. That Blast'um Bombers is great...This pinback has opened up another world for me...I've tradionally been into bigger stuff...posters, signs, statues etc.

Andy, thanks for posting another example...It doesn't get any earlier than before they got there...I like it when the date is right on something...a trophy, a poster, a pinback or what ever...it's huge.

[mjkm90]

I've been after one of these Connie Mack banks for a long time. This one is in fantastic condition. I had no idea they are as large as they are. I placed one of the common banks we have all seen many times as a size reference.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/IMG_2222.jpg

I was happy to add some new pinbacks as well. The Briggs Stadium pin is a tough one to find.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/12-09-2011064021PM.jpg

[Tigerden]

Mike- That Athletics bank is in real nice shape. More often than not these are found with condition issues such as scratches and dents. I am glad it went to you. Great pick-up, they don't surface too often. Adam

[slidekellyslide]

Picked up an interesting Nebraska Indians postcard...the seller did not know these players were from Green's Nebraska Indians..and I had to set my photobucket to private last week so nobody else would figure it out. :D

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Nebraska%20Indians%20Baseball%20Team/nebindians1.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Nebraska%20Indians%20Baseball%20Team/nebindians2.jpg

I knew as soon as I saw the auction that these guys played for the NI because I already had this postcard in my collection..same uniforms and same exact photo studio.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Nebraska%20Indians%20Baseball%20Team/greens1.jpg

[mr2686]

Not real vintage but I'm jazzed just the same. A signed 1962 Post Cereal card of Roger Maris.
Leaves just Del Webb to complete the entire 61 team.

[thecatspajamas]

I'm still hoping someone can supply more info on the pinbacks....I've never collected or known much about pinbacks...just that they're huge in the hobby...Although I did just recently get outbid on the Yellow Kid Harvard one below on eBay...There was also another one for Princeton listed. I never really knew much about Yellow Kid either till I looked into him for that pin...

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=YKHarvStitch.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/YKHarvStitch.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Sold for $23.77 on eBay - 3 bids

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=YKPrinctStitch.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/YKPrinctStitch.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Sold for $26.00 on eBay - 3 bids

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


Yellow Kid is indeed widely considered to be the first "comic character" though his "strips" were typically single-panel gags. He was also one of the first characters to be licensed for product advertising, and you'll see his image in lots more places than just newspapers and buttons of the period. The buttons you saw on eBay look to be from a numbered series of 155 Yellow Kid buttons produced in 1896-98, though I can't make out the numbers in the photos due to the bad discoloration. The buttons are listed in Ted Hake's button books, and you could probably match them up to better-looking exemplars if you dig enough in the Hake's Americana completed auction listings. Most of the other buttons in the series have country flags or generic sayings, so ones referencing a specific university would likely carry a premium.

[ksfarmboy]

Awesome Dan, great find!

[CarltonHendricks]

Yellow Kid is indeed widely considered to be the first "comic character" though his "strips" were typically single-panel gags. He was also one of the first characters to be licensed for product advertising, and you'll see his image in lots more places than just newspapers and buttons of the period. The buttons you saw on eBay look to be from a numbered series of 155 Yellow Kid buttons produced in 1896-98, though I can't make out the numbers in the photos due to the bad discoloration. The buttons are listed in Ted Hake's button books, and you could probably match them up to better-looking exemplars if you dig enough in the Hake's Americana completed auction listings. Most of the other buttons in the series have country flags or generic sayings, so ones referencing a specific university would likely carry a premium.

Lance, Thanks for the info on Yellow Kid pins...good to know...Today I went out antique'n...didn't find much but my eyes are now tracking pinbacks as I comb the show....

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=PICT3256_1200x900.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/PICT3256_1200x900.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180773070828?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
By the way....plug plug...that 58' Giants welcome pin is now on eBay, link above...currently has 8 days left.

[Scott Garner]

From The Sporting News photo archive- 1938.
I purchased this from net54 member Rhys Yeakley.
Nice late 2011 pickup! :D

[celoknob]

Picked up an interesting Nebraska Indians postcard...the seller did not know these players were from Green's Nebraska Indians..and I had to set my photobucket to private last week so nobody else would figure it out. :D

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Nebraska%20Indians%20Baseball%20Team/nebindians1.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Nebraska%20Indians%20Baseball%20Team/nebindians2.jpg

I knew as soon as I saw the auction that these guys played for the NI because I already had this postcard in my collection..same uniforms and same exact photo studio.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Nebraska%20Indians%20Baseball%20Team/greens1.jpg

That's the kind of sleuthing I can really appreciate. This is the fun advantage for those of us that collect "obscure" memorabilia--but it does take some work.

[GKreindler]

WONDERFUL photo of Vandy, Scott! That bit of light slithering onto his foot and into the dugout is really something else. I know I say it again and again, but it would make a frikkin' cool painting!! :)

Graig

[71buc]

I picked up these photos this month Dean 1939, Aparicio 1956, Newhauser 1945, Huggins & McKechnie 1928, Kiner 1950, Irvin 1953, Lopez 1945, Duroucher 1947, Schoendinst 1955. Getting these took some of the sting out of not being a player in Henry Yee's auction this year. They were a obtained a whole lot cheaper as well.

[Lordstan]

I was happy to bounce back from the shellacking I took at the Henry Yee auction with a couple of nice lots.

Knot Hole League membership card with mailing envelope.

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=229&pictureid=5454


Group of Gehrig pins. Not high end but fill ins for now at a reasonable price

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=229&pictureid=5453

[carrigansghost]

Kendall picked this up today in a flea market. The stitching appears to be red and blue colored. heavily shellcked and weighted, really interesting mechanism on the lighter. A few of the sigs remain, but have no idea whom they might be, any help is appreciated.

Thanx, Rawn

Taking offers!

[perezfan]

Well... you've got Rabbit Maranville, Frank Frisch and Lefty Grove for starters... three pretty good HOFers. If you can post some more/clearer pics, perheps we can help you more. I am pretty close to identifying a couple of oothers, but my small cell phone screen and bad eyes are keeping me from making any definitive determination. I bet some others here (with a full monitor) can chime in with more...

Great pickup... I just love the oddball stuff from this golden era :)

[Bugsy]

Is that Beans Reardon on the ball too?

[carrigansghost]

Here's some more.

[Bugsy]

Lefty O'Doul?

[Bugsy]

I wonder if it was a ball signed by guys who went on the 1931 tour of Japan.

[Bugsy]

Tom Oliver, Bruce Cunningham...

http://www.lelands.com/Auction/AuctionDetail/66936/June-2011-Catalog/Sports/Baseball-Autographs/Lot191~1931-Tour-of-Japan-Team-Signed-Baseball

[carrigansghost]

No idea, the bottom says 1918. Doesn't seem to fit the players. Nice link, thx Chris.

Rawn

[Bugsy]

These are interesting too (lighters):

http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7037&lotIdNo=17004

http://www.huntauctions.com/online/imageviewer.cfm?auction_num=24&lot_num=173&lot_qual=

http://www.lelands.com/Auction/AuctionDetail/66984/June-2011-Catalog/Sports/Negro-League-Latin-Japan-and-International-Baseball/Lot596~1934-Tour-of-Japan-Autographed-Baseball-Lighter

[carrigansghost]

Same mechanism on the lighter.

Rawn

[Lordstan]

Rawn,
Maybe I didn't get enough sleep last night, but I can swear that 2 sigs below Lefty Grove reads Lou Gehrig.
Given the names on the ball so far, I think the 1918 date maybe was added later?

Mark

[carrigansghost]

I know a 14 year old boy that is going to be happy in a week. Love you guys.

Rawn

[David Atkatz]

Rawn,
Maybe I didn't get enough sleep last night, but I can swear that 2 sigs below Lefty Grove reads Lou Gehrig.
Given the names on the ball so far, I think the 1918 date maybe was added later?

MarkYep. That's Gehrig. And you've got Frank (Lefty) O'Doul. That's a tour of Japan ball.
Nice going!

[yanks12025]

David,
Whats with the L in Lou. Looks like he said a shaky hand that day.

[matty39]

In 1924 charlie dressen played for the St Paul Saints. On july 24 of that year the fans had a dinner honoring Chas for a record tying 11 consecutive hits. I checked the current record and it is held (12 hits) by Walt Dropo of the 52 Tigers. I recently picked up this invitation.

[thekingofclout]

Just picked up this sweet Bob Feller signed ball. I know, I know, how rare is a Bob Feller signed ball? Well I bought it because it is from his playing days and on a beautiful Ford Frick ball.

Hey Randall. Now that's a Feller ball worthy of any collection! Congrats on a terrific pick-up.

[Lordstan]

Here we go.
1938 Type 1 of Lou Gehrig with bill Dickey. Great shot by Wm Greene. Very clear.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1938withDickey.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1938withDickeybk.jpg

Don't know what year. Knot Hole Club membership card with mailing envelope. Card is in perfect condition. I posted this before, but got it today am putting up a better scan.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-KnotholeClub.jpg

Happy Holidays to all.
Best,
Mark

[mr2686]

Mark, I found this link for an auction for similar Knot hole league card etc. Looks like it may be from 1935.
http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/Auction_Item.asp?Auction_ID=56171

[Scott Garner]

Here we go.
1938 Type 1 of Lou Gehrig with bill Dickey. Great shot by Wm Greene. Very clear.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1938withDickey.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1938withDickeybk.jpg

Don't know what year. Knot Hole Club membership card with mailing envelope. Card is in perfect condition. I posted this before, but got it today am putting up a better scan.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-KnotholeClub.jpg

Happy Holidays to all.
Best,
Mark

Mark,
Love the Gehrig- Dickey photo. It's awesome!! :)

[thekingofclout]

Mark,
Love the Gehrig- Dickey photo. It's awesome!! :)

Agreed. That is a terrific image of the two best friends. And the membership card /orig envelope are much tougher than the patch. Great pick-ups! BTW... The Card is from 1934.

Well Mark. I must say that you rebounded nicely from your thrashing at the hands of Henry Yee. ;) Don't feel so bad as I got humiliated on two Beatles Photos myself. :o

[matty39]

Very excited about two Federal league programs I just picked up.

[GrayGhost]

Awesome programs.:)

[DixieBaseball]

Anyone ever seen a Leather PC ? Snagged this last week...

[murphusa]

They were populer in the early 1900's, there is another baseball one on ebay now

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-1908-CIRCULATED-LEATHER-POSTCARD-BASE-BALL-HAZLETON-INDIANA-/120832467494?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c222d2226

[Scott Garner]

I was able to bag one last great pickup for 2011 under the wire, completing a spectacular year.

One of the things that I collect is the 300 K tickets of the ML pitchers that managed to reach this lofty plateau in a singular season.

BTW, the standard bearers for this category are Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson, which both reached this plateau 6 times in their great careers.

Dodger great Sandy Koufax is the only other player in MLB history to accomplish this pitching feat of excellence 3 times- 1963, 1965, and 1966. I just picked up this trio of 300 K tickets to Sandy's hat trick which helped me fill some big holes in my personal collection. The ticket stubs from 1963 and 1966 are especially tough to find.

Happy New Year to everyone on net54!

[GKreindler]

Scott,

And the post on the man's birthday no less!!

Graig

[Scott Garner]

Scott,

And the post on the man's birthday no less!!

Graig

Graig,
How coincidental is that? I had no idea!! :rolleyes:

[HRBAKER]

Was able to squeeze one more in on the least mail day of 2011.
Thanks Jon R.

(too big for scanner bed :()

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

[CarltonHendricks]

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=GolfClockNrthBrit3500.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/GolfClockNrthBrit3500.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Posting this the last day of 2011

10 1/2" width at back, chrome plated

This c1930 North British brand golf balls advertising clock is my finale’ pick up for 2011. After a week of negotiating I made the deal Christmas Eve and received it yesterday. The clock hung in the Ben Sayers Ltd. Golf Shop at 56 High Street in North Berwick Scotland. The shop was open between 1934 and 1965…although the Ben Sayers concern had operated since the late 19th century…The Ben Sayers Company continues to this day under different ownership and is believed to be the oldest golf company in the world. I can’t recall many if any sports related advertising clocks of this quality and vintage so I had to get it! It will go perfect with my golf stuff..plus it'll make a cool ticking sound in my collection

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=BenSayersOldTomMorris1894RedC ircle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/BenSayersOldTomMorris1894RedCircle.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Ben Sayers 1858-1924 was an early Scottish golf professional and contemporary of Old Tom Morris. He was one of the leading golf club makers of the late 19th- early 20th century, designed many golf courses in Scotland, and taught golf.

http://www.northberwick.org.uk/sayers.html
Sayers also gave lessons to Her Majesty Queen Alexandra over the nine hole course at Windsor Castle. He gave instruction to the Prince of Wales, Princess Victoria, Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia of Connaught. Princess Victoria was a very keen golfer, and Sayers partnered her in several foursome matches at Chatsworth, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. During this period Edward VII visited the seven-hole course at Chatsworth for a week in January. A.J. Balfour the prime minister was among the guests and invited professionals included Jack White, J.H. Taylor and Ben Sayers. Courtesy Douglas Seaton

Ben Sayers died in 1924. His son Ben Sayers Junior, himself a pro, was in charge of golf club production from the 1920’s and would have managed the shop where this clock hung.

This is my favorite pick up for 2011…I feel I’ve brought a wee bit’o Scottish golf environment into my living room and plan to do a story on it soon. I will post a photo of it installed in my collection when I get it hung and running…I’m told it will run five days before needing rewound.

Have a Happy New Year!

ADDENDA 1/4/12
Below is the clock installed with my golf stuff. I Just got it hung tonight...I was able to squeeze it in just barely...I left a gap under it so I can put a little plaque giving it's history

<a href="http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/?action=view&amp;current=NorthBritishInstalled_1200x90 0.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/NorthBritishInstalled_1200x900.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[mjkm90]

Carlton...I don't to golf, but LOVE your pick ups. That Clock is beyond amazing!!!:eek:

[HRBAKER]

Carlton...I don't to golf, but LOVE your pick ups. That Clock is beyond amazing!!!:eek:

Concurrage! That may be my favorite item of the year with the exception of the early 20th century A's pennant that was on ebay for a few minutes earlier this year.

Carlton I would be interested to hear how you came to even know of the clock.

Great score! Congrats!