September pickups

[Scott Garner]

Here are 3 new ones to kick off September:

1934 Brooklyn Dodgers banquet menu signed by 21 including 1903 no-hit pitcher Chic Fraser, HOF'ers Hack Wilson and Al Lopez. Fraser is an extremely tough name that is seldom seen. He's been on my early no-hit pitcher bucket list forever.

Ernie Shore signed RPPC. Shore combined with Boston Red Sox LHP Babe Ruth in 1917 to pitch one of the most unusual of games. Ruth was the starting pitcher in the game, but got into an argument with home plate umpire Brick Owens arguing balls and strikes with the first batter. Ruth walked the 1st batter Morgan and then proceeded to punch Owens and was immediately ejected from the game.

Ernie Shore came into the game in relief. The baserunner Morgan tried to steal 2nd, but was thrown out immediately. Shore and the BoSox proceeded to shut down the next 26 batters without allowing a hit, walk or error.

Although this game is not presently viewed as an official perfect game, it was until 1991 when MLB changed the rules surrounding no-hitters and perfect games.

Debs Garms signed 3.5" x 5.5" photo. Garms was the hitter that ended up breaking up Johnny "Double No-Hit" Vander Meer's consecutive no-hit innings streak at 21 in 1938 in Boston.

[7nohitter]

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[jgmp123]

Here are 3 new ones to kick off September:

1934 Brooklyn Dodgers banquet menu signed by 21 including 1903 no-hit pitcher Chic Fraser, HOF'ers Hack Wilson and Al Lopez. Fraser is an extremely tough name that is seldom seen. He's been on my early no-hit pitcher bucket list forever.

Ernie Shore signed RPPC. Shore combined with Boston Red Sox LHP Babe Ruth in 1917 to pitch one of the most unusual of games. Ruth was the starting pitcher in the game, but got into an argument with home plate umpire Brick Owens arguing balls and strikes with the first batter. Ruth walked the 1st batter Morgan and than proceeded to punch Owens and was immediately ejected from the game.

Ernie Shore came into the game in relief. The base runner Morgan tried to steal 2nd, but was thrown out immediately. Shore and the BoSox proceeded to shut down the next 26 batters without allowing a hit, walk or error.

Although this game is not presently viewed as an official perfect game, it was until 1991 when MLB changed the rules surrounding no-hitters and perfect games.

Debs Garms signed 3.5" x 5.5" photo. Garms was hitter that ended up breaking up Johnny "Double No-Hit" Vander Meer's consecutive no-hit innings streak in 1938 in Boston.

Beautiful Scott!!

[GrayGhost]

Not in the best shape, but kinda like this. May end up keeping it for a while, instead of resale. He was such a legendary force in baseball

[thetruthisoutthere]

I finally was able to acquire one of these with an inscription.

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[GrayGhost]

Nice Chris. Great pickups so far. Love the menu

[39special]

I finally was able to acquire one of these with an inscription.

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Great Tresh Chris!!

[thetruthisoutthere]

Thank you, Scott and Steve. I don't usually post my pick-ups here, but this is one I've waited for on his 1962 rookie card.

[Scott Garner]

Thank you, Scott and Steve. I don't usually post my pick-ups here, but this is one I've waited for on his 1962 rookie card.

Sweet pickup, Chris. Perfect fit for your collection. Congrats!

[thetruthisoutthere]

Back at you, Scott, and your pickup.

[Scott Garner]

Thanks James and Scott!

[thenavarro]

Picked up a Mickey Mantle authentic variant version of his autograph and address. The Mick was writing down where he wanted a guy to send some photos that Mickey wanted.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/thenavarro/Mantleaddress_zpsc84af5ab.jpg

[David Atkatz]

Cool!

[bender07]

Picked up a Mickey Mantle authentic variant version of his autograph and address. The Mick was writing down where he wanted a guy to send some photos that Mickey wanted.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/thenavarro/Mantleaddress_zpsc84af5ab.jpg

Cool piece but it brings up a good question that may need its own thread; when is an autograph an autograph? IMO, I don't feel that an address is an autograph. Mickeys intention was to write out his name so it was clear to receiver of the address. I'm interested in others thoughts.

[GrayGhost]

I don't consider that an autograph, but yes, it is his "printed name" Exceptions would be someone like Helen Keller, who as most know, could only "print her name" in block letters, due to her blindness. In that case, since she didn't sign in cursive script, that would be considered her "autograph"

[thetruthisoutthere]

Picked up a Mickey Mantle authentic variant version of his autograph and address. The Mick was writing down where he wanted a guy to send some photos that Mickey wanted.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/thenavarro/Mantleaddress_zpsc84af5ab.jpg

That I like!!!

[David Atkatz]

How many times did Neil Armstrong sign this document?

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/armstrongins.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/armstrongins.jpg.html)

[GrayGhost]

How many times did Neil Armstrong sign this document?

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/armstrongins.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/armstrongins.jpg.html)

none

[David Atkatz]

There may be more than one "right" answer. But "none" is wrong.

[GrayGhost]

one on bottom right is his, I guess, but Im used to the one u see on photos. are those in the "text" partials?

[David Atkatz]

That insurance form was filled out by him in 1953--when he still took a bit of time signing.
But is his printed name an autograph?

[bender07]

That insurance form was filled out by him in 1953--when he still took a bit of time signing.
But is his printed name an autograph?

IMO, it's not. It's his name printed. It's used for clarity in case his signature isn't legible.

[GrayGhost]

IMO, it's not. It's his name printed. It's used for clarity in case his signature isn't legible.

:)

[thenavarro]

David

That's a sweet Armstrong piece. I used to have a couple of those that I bought from Richard way back in the day. One of only a small handful of items that I now wish I hadn't sold as I'm sure it would be cost prohibitive to pick one back up, and I liked the novelty of his middle name on them.

Mike

[David Atkatz]

Wow, Mike. I didn't know there were others. It's the earliest signature I've seen, and the only Armstrong I own. I'd certainly rather have it than a signed WSS litho.

[tazdmb]

#186-Arky Vaughan-curtosy of Tom (btcarfagno)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x25/tazdmb/Autographs/Baseball%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Autographs/vaughan_zps3799d48f.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/tazdmb/media/Autographs/Baseball%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Autographs/vaughan_zps3799d48f.jpg.html)

[stat192]

Started off the month nicely. Picked up a 1969 Topps Curt Flood for my 1969 Topps collection. Picked up a 1926 Spalding Champions Max Carey. A 1934 Diamond Stars Al Lopez and a 1933 Goudey Fred Fitsimmons

[bender07]

Started off the month nicely. Picked up a 1969 Topps Curt Flood for my 1969 Topps collection. Picked up a 1926 Spalding Champions Max Carey. A 1934 Diamond Stars Al Lopez and a 1933 Goudey Fred Fitsimmons

All great, but that Carey is really neat. Nice pickup!

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Finally got my Greenberg, and the others are dupes

[kdixon]

Really like the Grimes.

[Runscott]

Dog-chewed '56 Yankees ball should be arriving in a few days. The only good autographs remaining are Mantle, Berra, Howard and Slaughter. The ball cannot be repaired. Given that the dog-chewed panel appears as shown below, and the Martin is clubhouse, I might do something like this:

[jgmp123]

Dog-chewed '56 Yankees ball should be arriving in a few days. The only good autographs remaining are Mantle, Berra, Howard and Slaughter. The ball cannot be repaired. Given that the dog-chewed panel appears as shown below, and the Martin is clubhouse, I might do something like this:

Scott,

That framing job looks great! Great way to preserve a potential nightmare scenario. Be sure to post pics if you decide to get it done.

[Runscott]

Thanks James, I will. I had this mock-up created before the auction ended, so it was the plan all alone. If there is some way to put it back together to where it resembles a displayable baseball, then I will do so - I even studied how to re-stitch a baseball - but I think that in this case it would end up looking real bad.

[Scott Garner]

Thanks James, I will. I had this mock-up created before the auction ended, so it was the plan all alone. If there is some way to put it back together to where it resembles a displayable baseball, then I will do so - I even studied how to re-stitch a baseball - but I think that in this case it would end up looking real bad.

Awesome!!

[mr2686]

That will have great eye appeal. What a great way to salvage that chewed ball.

[HexsHeroes]

Scott, the layout looks good but (IMO) you are going to be alittle challenged to get those end panels to lay nice and flat. I have a couple of panel "cuts" I purchased and those darn things just will not flatten nicely so as to display through a postcard size top-loader. Perhaps framing with glass would do the trick. Best of luck to you. Lood forward to seeing your end result.

[Runscott]

Vincent, I see what you are saying. My plan was to find a good leather-repair person and ask their opinion - if they can't do it, I won't mess with it.

[ATP]

Must be Neil Armstrong month. I picked up this signed 3x5 from the original owner who met him at Langley Air Force base in the early 1970's. Unfortunately, an errant spill from a glass of water long ago left a large stain on it, but other than that the signature is very nice and large. I like that he added the Apollo Inscription as well.

[dgo71]

Spent 7 years of my life living on LAFB, that Armstrong is especially cool to me because of that connection. What a great, bold sig, even with the stain, it really pops!

[ATP]

Thanks, it was interesting to talk with the original owner, and hear her tell of how she had cherished meeting Armstrong. At first I want sure about the stain effecting it, but like you mentioned the boldness, size, and inscription impressed me. I have actually noticed that since Armstrongs passing, his autographs have become easier and slightly less expensive to find. I think it might have brought a lot of never before seen by the hobby ones out of the woodwork. I feel right now is actually a really great time to find them.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Here's another Tom Tresh beauty I picked up.

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[David Atkatz]

Someone ought to explain to those people that the Polo Grounds was in Manhattan.

[jimjim]

Picked up a Mickey Mantle authentic variant version of his autograph and address. The Mick was writing down where he wanted a guy to send some photos that Mickey wanted.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/thenavarro/Mantleaddress_zpsc84af5ab.jpg


Love this. I grew up in Dallas, and I knew this house well. I knew Mick lived or used to live there but never had the cajones to knock on the door.

[thenavarro]

Here's another Mantle I picked up from Stinson today. I like any authentic Mantles that don't look like the typical 80's and 90's show signature. This one is presumed to be from 1953.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/thenavarro/mantlepremier2_zpsb650a7a2.jpg

[stat192]

Just got Miguel Cabrera first minor league card autographed and a 1948 Bowman Bob Feller

[tazdmb]

Added 188-190 ( I am starting to realize that the climb to 200 will be tough/expensive)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x25/tazdmb/Autographs/Baseball%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Autographs/waner_zps115a110e.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/tazdmb/media/Autographs/Baseball%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Autographs/waner_zps115a110e.jpg.html)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x25/tazdmb/Autographs/Baseball%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Autographs/3CA06FDD-D898-454D-B713-24553E08ECAA-478-000000415A1FFFF9_zps07e43fc8.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/tazdmb/media/Autographs/Baseball%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Autographs/3CA06FDD-D898-454D-B713-24553E08ECAA-478-000000415A1FFFF9_zps07e43fc8.jpg.html)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x25/tazdmb/Autographs/Baseball%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Autographs/yawkey_zps5e75b405.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/tazdmb/media/Autographs/Baseball%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Autographs/yawkey_zps5e75b405.jpg.html)

[stat192]

Some neat 1922 E121's and a W575 I picked up

[HOF Yankees]

Hall of Fame Autograph #36

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q244/Raycroft1/newhouserplaque_zps4904da36.jpg (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/Raycroft1/media/newhouserplaque_zps4904da36.jpg.html)

[HOF Auto Rookies]

He truly is a spectacle to watch. I'm sorry it's not pre-war, but having seen this kid play about 7+ games in person, he's the real deal. My generation's Mantle (no, I am not saying he's as good or ever will be as good as Mantle, but has VERY similar tools and playing style), and I am hoping he stays healthy and has a long successful career, he's a young exciting player with a hell of a future.

Got these Monday night at Target Field, believe he signed about 10 cards for me, and have about close to 50 in-person auto's of Trout now. I have to thank his uncle for living in MN and standing by him :)

[David Atkatz]

And, don't forget, Mantle could sign his name so that you could read it.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

And, don't forget, Mantle could sign his name so that you could read it.

Not arguing that, but when grown men are literally climbing over people (specifically kids) to get his autograph, I can see why there is a rush for him to sign a few and get out of there.

[David Atkatz]

And you don't think that was happening with Mantle, too?

[HOF Auto Rookies]

And you don't think that was happening with Mantle, too?

No I don't. Was a different time then. I highly doubt autograph hounds were shoving kids around to get his autograph, so no.

I wasn't around in the 50's or 60's, but that's my opinion.

[Runscott]

I don't think that major league baseball players quit signing legibly because of volume. I think it has more to do with looking 'cool'.

David, please correct me or elaborate, but my understanding is that while Mantle's signature was always nice and legible, it changed a lot over the years as he tried to come up with something that had more flare to it. Perhaps 'cool' in Mantle's day still required readability, but it no longer does.

[David Atkatz]

It did change a lot, but it was basically only the "Ms" that he played with. I agree with your idea of "coolness." (That, and the fact that kids aren't taught to write anymore. And very little of anything else, for that matter.)

[chaddurbin]

i don't think anyone associate "cool" with having a chicken scratch signature. they're just lazy and don't put in the effort.

felix hernandez has a "cool" auto:

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/quannimir/For%20Sale/felix_zpsc1cd8038.jpg

[Scott Garner]

It did change a lot, but it was basically only the "Ms" that he played with. I agree with your idea of "coolness." (That, and the fact that kids aren't taught to write anymore. And very little of anything else, for that matter.)

I would add that the domination of the tech world (computers, tablets, smartphones) has eliminated the repetition of actually having to physically "write" anything.

I've often mused over how bad my own penmanship has become over time. I believe that the decay in quality is due to not actually "writing" anything anymore.

If you're a young athlete born in the computer age, to David's point, they probably have never been taught, or ever practiced, writing with good penmanship. Both of my kids are academically smart, but both share poor penmanship, IMHO.

[Scott Garner]

i don't think anyone associate "cool" with having a chicken scratch signature. they're just lazy and don't put in the effort.

felix hernandez has a "cool" auto:

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/quannimir/For%20Sale/felix_zpsc1cd8038.jpg

Quan,
I agree with you completely. King Felix has one of the cooler signatures of the younger baseball superstars.

[Runscott]

I would add that the domination of the tech world (computers, tablets, smartphones) has eliminated the repetition of actually having to physically "write" anything.

I've often mused over how bad my own penmanship has become over time. I believe that the decay in quality is due to not actually "writing" anything anymore.

If you're a young athlete born in the computer age, to David's point, they probably have never been taught, or ever practiced, writing with good penmanship. Both of my kids are academically smart, but both share poor penmanship, IMHO.

You are right about penmanship, but there are (and always have been) people who could write very well, but who had illegible crap signatures.

But my guess would be that Derek Jeter can't write anything that's readable.

[mr2686]

You are right about penmanship, but there are (and always have been) people who could write very well, but who had illegible crap signatures.

But my guess would be that Derek Jeter can't write anything that's readable.

I think he could if the price was right! ;)

[Scott Garner]

I think he could if the price was right! ;)

Mike,
We don't have that much money! :D

[Michael B]

i don't think anyone associate "cool" with having a chicken scratch signature. they're just lazy and don't put in the effort.

felix hernandez has a "cool" auto:

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/quannimir/For%20Sale/felix_zpsc1cd8038.jpg

It is an interesting signature. I have a question about the card. What is the word under 'Gallery"? Is it supposed to be penmanship? It looks more like Pennian to me. If it is in fact penmanship the font is horrendous.

[earlywynnfan]

He truly is a spectacle to watch. I'm sorry it's not pre-war, but having seen this kid play about 7+ games in person, he's the real deal. My generation's Mantle (no, I am not saying he's as good or ever will be as good as Mantle, but has VERY similar tools and playing style), and I am hoping he stays healthy and has a long successful career, he's a young exciting player with a hell of a future.

Got these Monday night at Target Field, believe he signed about 10 cards for me, and have about close to 50 in-person auto's of Trout now. I have to thank his uncle for living in MN and standing by him :)

Someone honestly tell me that both of those cards are going to be graded authentic. (Not saying they aren't, not saying they need to be authenticated.) They are totally different!

[isaac2004]

It is an interesting signature. I have a question about the card. What is the word under 'Gallery"? Is it supposed to be penmanship? It looks more like Pennian to me. If it is in fact penmanship the font is horrendous.

That is the cleanest I have ever seen his signature

here is an in-person auto from 2.5 years ago

[Scott Garner]

I recently picked up this vintage signed photo of no-hit pitcher Claude Hendrix. Hendrix is another challenging name I have been looking for forever.
Note: The inscription and sig has been enhanced at some point along the way, but I'm still happy to own it due to its scarcity regardless...

Claude Hendrix made history on May 15, 1915 when he no-hit the Pittsburgh Rebels (Federal League) 5-0 while he was pitching for the Chicago Whales (Feds).

The photo is an early image of Hendrix when he was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Love the image!

[bender07]

Wow great pickup Scott. Where do you find those wonderful sigs? (Channeling my inner Joker)

[earlywynnfan]

That's a fantastic pic, Scott!

[Michael B]

I just picked up this autograph album. It belonged to a woman who ran the dining hall used by the U.S. team during the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. Not only is it filled with about 75 signatures of U.S. athletes including several nice full page signatures with nothing on the back. The book itself is one of the nicest I have seen or owned. The cover is made of kid glove leather, still nice and soft with no cracks for over 55 years old.

1) Paul Anderson (1932-94), considered by many to be the strongest man that ever lived. Gold medalist in 1956 and also world champ that year. He went into powerlifting. He did a 3 rep squat of 900lbs and did a back lift off of trestles of 6,270 lbs. the greatest weight ever lifted by a human.

2) Jim Boyd (1930-97) - gold medal in boxing. Had a short pro career. The first one I have seen of his.

3) Jesse Owens - everyone knows about him. Very similar to the signature he was still signing when he died, but fancier than his signature in the 1930's.

4) James Smith - not a big name, but one of 6 Olympians born in my hometown. Five are still living, but he would be the toughest to find due to the common name.

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6) The gold medal baskeball team. Includes Hall of Famers Bill Russell, K.C. Jones and Bruce Drake. All of the signatures on the first page are legitimate. The second page includes at least 3 non-malicious 'signed by others' signatures. The Gib Ford on the second page is not his signature, 1st page is. I have a letter out to Ron Tomsic (2nd signature) asking if that is his writing. The Bob "Jeanjerard" is misspelled. His last name is Jeangerard, but pronounced like it is signed. The second Bill Evans is not his signature and is signed 'Bll'. The Jim Walsh signature is rarer than a vintage Bill Russell as he died in 1976. The second page also includes two of the three amatuer male double gold medalists in basketball Burdette Haldorson (1956 & 1960) and Bill Hougland (1952 & 1956) though I suspect the Hougland may be signed by another as his name appears to be misspelled.

[Maddog]

It did change a lot, but it was basically only the "Ms" that he played with. I agree with your idea of "coolness." (That, and the fact that kids aren't taught to write anymore. And very little of anything else, for that matter.)

Except playing video games and programing our electronic devices:D
I know I bother my son at least twice a week about my damn phone:o

[Scott Garner]

I just picked up this autograph album. It belonged to a woman who ran the dining hall used by the U.S. team during the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. Not only is it filled with about 75 signatures of U.S. athletes including several nice full page signatures with nothing on the back. The book itself is one of the nicest I have seen or owned. The cover is made of kid glove leather, still nice and soft with no cracks for over 55 years old.

1) Paul Anderson (1932-94), considered by many to be the strongest man that ever lived. Gold medalist in 1956 and also world champ that year. He went into powerlifting. He did a 3 rep squat of 900lbs and did a back lift off of trestles of 6,270 lbs. the greatest weight ever lifted by a human.

2) Jim Boyd (1930-97) - gold medal in boxing. Had a short pro career. The first one I have seen of his.

3) Jesse Owens - everyone knows about him. Very similar to the signature he was still signing when he died, but fancier than his signature in the 1930's.

4) James Smith - not a big name, but one of 6 Olympians born in my hometown. Five are still living, but he would be the toughest to find due to the common name.

5)
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6) The gold medal baskeball team. Includes Hall of Famers Bill Russell, K.C. Jones and Bruce Drake. All of the signatures on the first page are legitimate. The second page includes at least 3 non-malicious 'signed by others' signatures. The Gib Ford on the second page is not his signature, 1st page is. I have a letter out to Ron Tomsic (2nd signature) asking if that is his writing. The Bob "Jeanjerard" is misspelled. His last name is Jeangerard, but pronounced like it is signed. The second Bill Evans is not his signature and is signed 'Bll'. The Jim Walsh signature is rarer than a vintage Bill Russell as he died in 1976. The second page also includes two of the three amatuer male double gold medalists in basketball Burdette Haldorson (1956 & 1960) and Bill Hougland (1952 & 1956) though I suspect the Hougland may be signed by another as his name appears to be misspelled.

Michael,
I agree with you that this is quite an exceptional autograph album. Wow!
The Jesse Owens sig is beautiful. The poem by the boxer is a classic.
Congrats on your pickup. :)

[Scott Garner]

Wow great pickup Scott. Where do you find those wonderful sigs? (Channeling my inner Joker)

Thanks Mark! I suppose tenacious networking and good timing are allowing me to have a great 2013 for finding rare early no-hit pitcher sigs. ;)

It's funny though, but when it rains it definitely pours. It's very unusual for me to find 3 exceptionally hard names off of my list in such short order. I haven't even chosen to share my most amazing find of the year thanks to this year's National... :cool:

[Scott Garner]

That's a fantastic pic, Scott!

Thanks Ken!

[mr2686]

Thanks Mark! I suppose tenacious networking and good timing are allowing me to have a great 2013 for finding rare early no-hit pitcher sigs. ;)

It's funny though, but when it rains it definitely pours. It's very unusual for me to find 3 exceptionally hard names off of my list in such short order. I haven't even chosen to share my most amazing find of the year thanks to this year's National... :cool:

Great pickup Scott. Well?...are you gonna leave us hanging? What's the amazing pickup from the National? C'mon, you can tell us! :D

[Scott Garner]

Great pickup Scott. Well?...are you gonna leave us hanging? What's the amazing pickup from the National? C'mon, you can tell us! :D

Well Mike, since you asked... ;)

At the National I picked up a true Holy Grail item for my collection.
The only known example of no-hit pitcher George W. Bradley's signature.

"Grin" Bradley is credited with throwing the first ever National League (and ML) no-hitter in 1867. It's important to note that Bradley threw the no-hitter from the initial mound distance of 50', not the current standard of 60' 6" that was adopted in 1893.

Bradley also is credited with being the 1st pitcher in either the NL or AL (established in 1901) to throw a shutout. Bradley's 1876 season was also special for the fact that he actually threw 16 shutouts, which is a ML record that he still shares with HOF'er Grover Cleveland Alexander. Bradley pitched approximately 65 times in 1876 and actually won 45 of those games, leading the NL with an ERA of about 1.23. :cool:

[mr2686]

Holy guacamole Batman, that's incredible!!! Is that Bradley from a letter, or legal document? Were you actually looking for it, or did you just happen to see it and freak out?

[Scott Garner]

Holy guacamole Batman, that's incredible!!! Is that Bradley from a letter, or legal document? Were you actually looking for it, or did you just happen to see it and freak out?

Mike,
Thanks! It's from an entire letter. Provenance is exceptional.

BTW, the person that sold it to me knows exactly what I collect and asked that stop by to see him at the National.

It's truly an amazing piece that's absolutely right up my alley!

[bender07]

Mike,
Thanks! It's from an entire letter. Provenance is exceptional.

BTW, the person that sold it to me knows exactly what I collect and asked that stop by to see him at the National.

It's truly an amazing piece that's absolutely right up my alley!

Wow, really amazing. According to B-R.com, he actually had 16 shutouts in 1876. The year of the Centennial of the US...hard to fathom that.

[Scott Garner]

Wow, really amazing. According to B-R.com, he actually had 16 shutouts in 1876. The year of the Centennial of the US...hard to fathom that.

Mark, thanks for correcting me on how many shutouts Bradley had in 1876. I made the change in my 1st post.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Someone honestly tell me that both of those cards are going to be graded authentic. (Not saying they aren't, not saying they need to be authenticated.) They are totally different!

They most likely wouldn't pass any authentication, but I don't care, I witnessed them being signed in front of my eyes and didn't plan on selling them, but yes, way different.

[Runscott]

Well Mike, since you asked... ;)

At the National I picked up a true Holy Grail item for my collection.
The only known example of no-hit pitcher George W. Bradley's signature.

"Grin" Bradley is credited with throwing the first ever National League no-hitter in 1867. It's important to note that Bradley threw the no-hitter from the initial mound distance of 50', not the current standard of 60' 6" that was adopted in 1893.

Bradley also is credited with being the 1st pitcher in either the NL or AL (established in 1901) to throw a shutout. Bradley's 1876 season was also special for the fact that he actually threw 16 shutouts, which is a ML record that he still shares with HOF'er Grover Cleveland Alexander. Bradley pitched approximately 65 times in 1876 and actually won 45 of those games, leading the NL with an ERA of about 1.23. :cool:

That's great - congratulations.

Do you have a publicly-viewable list of your no-hitter autographs? or better still, pics?

[Scott Garner]

That's great - congratulations.

Do you have a publicly-viewable list of your no-hitter autographs? or better still, pics?

Thanks Scott! Not at this time on either.
This is one of several larger projects I would like to tackle at some point...

[Runscott]

Thanks Scott! Not at this time on either.
This is one of several larger projects I would like to tackle at some point...

After seeing your last two pick-ups, I figured there must be some real eye-openers in your collection. I'm not an autograph collector, but there are a few I keep my eyes open for.

[Lordstan]

Scott,
WOW. It really has been a banner year so far. Awesome stuff.
I'm with Scott. Hopefully you get a site posted to show all these beauties off.
Congrats on all of them.

[thenavarro]

Added this one to my Presidential collection today. A signed check from the 6th President of the United States, John Quincy Adams.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/thenavarro/johnquincyadamssignedcheck_zpsf4ee16aa.jpg

[David Atkatz]

Signed twice, no less!

[Scott Garner]

Added this one to my Presidential collection today. A signed check from the 6th President of the United States, John Quincy Adams.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/thenavarro/johnquincyadamssignedcheck_zpsf4ee16aa.jpg

Great check, Mike!

[milkit1]

Finally got the majority of my custom dawn of the dead set autographed. 114233

114234

[stat192]

1951 Willie Mays Bowman Rookie

[Runscott]

Scott, the layout looks good but (IMO) you are going to be alittle challenged to get those end panels to lay nice and flat. I have a couple of panel "cuts" I purchased and those darn things just will not flatten nicely so as to display through a postcard size top-loader. Perhaps framing with glass would do the trick. Best of luck to you. Lood forward to seeing your end result.

Got the '56 Yankees ball yesterday and unfortunately, I think Vincent is right - the leather isn't going to lay flat without some work, and there's no way I'm taking chances on messing up the Mantle/Berra panel.

[shelly]

Take it to a shoemaker and show him your planes. You might be surprised.

[Runscott]

Okay Shelly, but if he makes it into a shoe I am going to be pissed.

[Runscott]

Found a Mays autograph I can actually read, plus Stengel when he was managing the Yankees and an early Hoppe.

I like that Stengel and Hoppe each added dates. My best guess on the Mays is 1952. Thoughts?

[thenavarro]

That's a cool looking Mays.

Here's one I picked up tonight.

A signed gift tag from Prince Charles and Princess Diana

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/thenavarro/diana_zpsf735d999.jpg

[David Atkatz]

And I won these two:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/glenncurtiss_zpsfd5a73a8.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/glenncurtiss_zpsfd5a73a8.jpg.html)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/howardthurston_zps80f9d2b9.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/howardthurston_zps80f9d2b9.jpg.html)

[Runscott]

cool, David.

There was such a smorgasbord of autographs tonight - I had a hard time passing up some of them (Helen Keller, Amelia Earhart, great boxers, various Presidents) - but I'm happy with the few I got.

[Forever Young]

cool, David.

There was such a smorgasbord of autographs tonight - I had a hard time passing up some of them (Helen Keller, Amelia Earhart, great boxers, various Presidents) - but I'm happy with the few I got.

I was on them too.. Great collection. I forgot it ended tonight. Great pickups at great prices!

[kdixon]

Picked up this letter to Zach Wheat and letter back to the fan with envelope. Thanks James Graham.

[mschwade]

This is somewhat of a fantasy piece for me, glad to add it to my collection! Huge Yankees fan, grew up idolizing Don Mattingly. The reason I am a Yankees fan though is my grandma, who loved The Mick! I'll get this framed and matted and have it hanging in my Yankees den so it will always remind me of my grandma and I! :)

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1080/1453320.JPG

[isaac2004]

This is somewhat of a fantasy piece for me, glad to add it to my collection! Huge Yankees fan, grew up idolizing Don Mattingly. The reason I am a Yankees fan though is my grandma, who loved The Mick! I'll get this framed and matted and have it hanging in my Yankees den so it will always remind me of my grandma and I! :)

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1080/1453320.JPG

You should get the matting thick enough to cover that sticker... make the piece look better :)

great piece though!!!

[mr2686]

Not vintage, but I just picked up a signed 1969 topps Joe Niekro for my 69 Cubs project. It's a fun project that I work on when other projects come to a halt. This will be one of the first projects that I'll mat that will include some baseballs as well as cards, cuts and one of my favorite pictures of Ron Santo with the black cat going across the field.

[Scott Garner]

Not vintage, but I just picked up a signed 1969 topps Joe Niekro for my 69 Cubs project. It's a fun project that I work on when other projects come to a halt. This will be one of the first projects that I'll mat that will include some baseballs as well as cards, cuts and one of my favorite pictures of Ron Santo with the black cat going across the field.

Mike,
You need to find a ticket from the infamous "Black Cat game" for your framed Cubs project! ;)

[Runscott]

Now only one short of having handwritten letters/notes of the initial HOF class. I'm wishing 'Big 6' was actually the 6th.

http://www.goodwinandco.com/ItemImages/000025/236a_lg.jpeg

[Scott Garner]

Sweet letter, Scott!

[GrayGhost]

Sweet letter, Scott!

Agreed sir. Love it

[Forever Young]

Now only one short of having handwritten letters/notes of the initial HOF class. I'm wishing 'Big 6' was actually the 6th.

http://www.goodwinandco.com/ItemImages/000025/236a_lg.jpeg

HILARIOUS!! I bid on this too! I must say.. you have GREAT taste. :)

[Runscott]

Thanks guys. If it wasn't for Ben, I could be eating steak every now and then :)

[thetruthisoutthere]

Now only one short of having handwritten letters/notes of the initial HOF class. I'm wishing 'Big 6' was actually the 6th.

http://www.goodwinandco.com/ItemImages/000025/236a_lg.jpeg

That is a beautiful piece, Scott.

[Runscott]

Thanks Chris. I was thinking of it as a placeholder until I can find a full signature, but I guess realistically a full-signature handwritten Wagner letter would cost me.....

Honus Wagner Handwritten letter (http://www.goodwinandco.com/Incredible-1924-Honus-Wagner-Full-Page-Hand-Writte-LOT25375.aspx)

...over 5K? (and, while out of my 'budget', be well worth it).

[thenavarro]

That's a great Wagner!

I recently added a signed check of the 23rd President, Benjamin Harrison.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/thenavarro/T2eC16N0FIZPRcSs8BSL0ohQ60_3_zps0d6f98e0.jpg

[mr2686]

Mike,
You need to find a ticket from the infamous "Black Cat game" for your framed Cubs project! ;)

Yep...I've kinda been on the lookout for one, but it's not exactly a big/famous game in the grand scheme of things so I might just have to be real lucky to find one.

[HOF Yankees]

baseball hall of fame autograph #37

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q244/Raycroft1/yogiberra_zps287e35ca.jpg (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/Raycroft1/media/yogiberra_zps287e35ca.jpg.html)

[packs]

Picked up this really nice 62 Banks.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/Ernie_zps598d508f.png

[parker1b2]

Picked up this Tom Seaver auto three card sheet the other day.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Not a rookie, but earliest signed card I can get now until another surfaces.

This makes it my third signed E-AC card, I love this set. Great looking cards and great action shots as well.

[Michael B]

I created a thred just for this item, but it also fits here as a September pickup. This is a competitors number worn by an American Olympian at the 1948 Olympics. It is also signed by 44 U.S. track and field athletes who competed in London. It arrived in the mail, completely unsolicited and free from the gentleman who wore it. I have also included a photo of him wearing it.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Early Tom Tresh autograph.

116081

[daves_resale_shop]

Picked up the wonderful Ted Williams Circa 1940's album page from Jim Stinson... Got it framed and matted to add to the decor in my sons room...

Thanks again Jim!

[mschwade]

Got my autographed print!! It's ready for hanging in my Yankees den :)

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1080/1458915.jpg

[MacDice]

Got my autographed print!! It's ready for hanging in my Yankees den :)

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1080/1458915.jpg

It is a nice piece, don't get me wrong, the placement of the Mattingly signature is not the best. I wish sometimes athletes would take a second and look before signing items.

[mschwade]

It is a nice piece, don't get me wrong, the placement of the Mattingly signature is not the best. I wish sometimes athletes would take a second and look before signing items.

Don't worry, I 100% agree. The two of them together, though, I couldn't turn down.

[mighty bombjack]

Don't worry, I 100% agree. The two of them together, though, I couldn't turn down.

Great piece and, as Isaac recommended, fantastic job with the matting!

[Lordstan]

Another movie poster for the HT. This one is a new reprint that I cut out spaces for the Cooper and Wright signatures.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Mancave/POYfull.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Mancave/POYcoop.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Mancave/POYWright.jpg

[mr2686]

A few months ago I Sent off a 1955 topps card to Ed Roebuck to see if he would sign it. Kind of wrote it off until yesterday when I went to the mail box. Finding goodies in the mailbox always makes my day!

[thetruthisoutthere]

Another movie poster for the HT. This one is a new reprint that I cut out spaces for the Cooper and Wright signatures.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Mancave/POYfull.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Mancave/POYcoop.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Mancave/POYWright.jpg

Awesome piece, Mark.

My favorite actress of all-time is Teresa Wright. She was also wonderful in Shadow Of A Doubt with Joseph Cotton.

[Lordstan]

Thanks Chris.
I don't think I ever saw Shadow of a Doubt, but I'll put it on the radar.
I have one more Movie poster to do like this, but I need a reasonable Basil Rathbone cut or album page to complete it.

[JimStinson]

Awesome piece, Mark.

My favorite actress of all-time is Teresa Wright. She was also wonderful in Shadow Of A Doubt with Joseph Cotton.

"Shadow of a doubt" GREAT sleeper & was one of those movies that was horrible instance of poor casting and ended up being a classic !!!! TREMENDOUS movie ! Joseph Cotton and Peter Fonda probably the two most "underrated actors in history"

Actually the worst casting job in EVER was "Double Indemnity " with Fred MacMurray playing the heavy and he pulled it off to perfection !!!!!
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[thetruthisoutthere]

"Shadow of a doubt" GREAT sleeper & was one of those movies that was horrible instance of poor casting and ended up being a classic !!!! TREMENDOUS movie ! Joseph Cotton and Peter Fonda probably the two most "underrated actors in history"

Actually the worst casting job in EVER was "Double Indemnity " with Fred MacMurray playing the heavy and he pulled it off to perfection !!!!!
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As a matter of fact, Jim, Double Indemnity is on tonight....I loved Edward G. Robinson in that movie....

Not the usual character for him, but like Fred, he pulled it off to perfection.

As for Joesph Cotton, you are correct; very underrated actor. He was perfect as Uncle Charlie.

[isaac2004]

"Shadow of a doubt" GREAT sleeper & was one of those movies that was horrible instance of poor casting and ended up being a classic !!!! TREMENDOUS movie ! Joseph Cotton and Peter Fonda probably the two most "underrated actors in history"

Actually the worst casting job in EVER was "Double Indemnity " with Fred MacMurray playing the heavy and he pulled it off to perfection !!!!!
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Peter Fonda wasn't in Shadow of a Doubt, he would have been 3 if he was in it :)

[JimStinson]

Peter Fonda wasn't in Shadow of a Doubt, he would have been 3 if he was in it :)

I know that Isaac...I was comparing him to Joseph Cotton in terms of being under rated actors. Its a matter of taste but I think Joseph Cotton's BEST role was in "The Third Man" with Orson Welles.

I liked Fonda in all his movies except "On Golden Pond" ...ugh ! His best "Sleeper" movie was "The Wrong Man" ...anyway I got a little off topic sorry, but fun stuff anyway :)
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[JimStinson]

And I meant HENRY Fonda ..not Peter , Geez ....Thank goodness my "memory" (so far) is the first to "GO" as I am getting older. Or maybe its Altzimers ......Anyway "Who ARE you people and where is my Horse?"
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[isaac2004]

And I meant HENRY Fonda ..not Peter , Geez ....Thank goodness my "memory" (so far) is the first to "GO" as I am getting older. Or maybe its Altzimers ......Anyway "Who ARE you people and where is my Horse?"
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Your horse is off drinking water :)

Henry Fonda is great, 12 Angry Men might be one of the greatest movies ever made... period

[Lordstan]

Henry Fonda is great, 12 Angry Men might be one of the greatest movies ever made... period

It certainly is right up there. Great cast.

[JimStinson]

WAY...off topic now but .Not bad for a movie that was filmed almost ENTIRELY on one set , of the 96 minute film only 3 minutes are filmed outside of the jury room !!!! More from Wiki

The film is today viewed as a classic, highly regarded from both a critical and popular viewpoint: Roger Ebert listed it as one of his "Great Movies".The American Film Institute named Juror 8, played by Henry Fonda, 28th in a list of the 50 greatest movie heroes of the 20th century. AFI also named 12 Angry Men the 42nd most inspiring film, the 88th most heart-pounding film and the 87th best film of the past hundred years. The film was also nominated for the 100 movies list in 1998.[18] In June 2008, it revealed AFI's 10 Top 10—the best ten films in ten "classic" American film genres—after polling over 1,500 people from the creative community. 12 Angry Men was acknowledged as the second best film in the courtroom drama genre.
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[thetruthisoutthere]

WAY...off topic now but .Not bad for a movie that was filmed almost ENTIRELY on one set , of the 96 minute film only 3 minutes are filmed outside of the jury room !!!! More from Wiki

The film is today viewed as a classic, highly regarded from both a critical and popular viewpoint: Roger Ebert listed it as one of his "Great Movies".The American Film Institute named Juror 8, played by Henry Fonda, 28th in a list of the 50 greatest movie heroes of the 20th century. AFI also named 12 Angry Men the 42nd most inspiring film, the 88th most heart-pounding film and the 87th best film of the past hundred years. The film was also nominated for the 100 movies list in 1998.[18] In June 2008, it revealed AFI's 10 Top 10—the best ten films in ten "classic" American film genres—after polling over 1,500 people from the creative community. 12 Angry Men was acknowledged as the second best film in the courtroom drama genre.
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12 Angry Men.

Classic....what an awesome cast....

Edward Binns, who flew the bomber that got through....in what movie?

Another classic.......

[JimStinson]

12 Angry Men.

Classic....what an awesome cast....

Edward Binns, who flew the bomber that got through....in what movie?

Another classic.......

"FAIL SAFE" which also featured "President" Henry Fonda
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[JimStinson]

Hey Leon ......I think its time to start a "Vintage film forum" :D
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[thetruthisoutthere]

"FAIL SAFE" which also featured "President" Henry Fonda
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Correct.

Dom Deluise actually had a small part in Fail Safe.

[thetruthisoutthere]

And who remembers Seven Days In May with Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas.

[milkit1]

My favorite joseph cotten film is the magnificent ambersons. Anyone into turn of the century baseball will probably love this movie. No baseball in it but its mainly about the the change brought ti the world by the automobile.

[Lordstan]

Hey Leon ......I think its time to start a "Vintage film forum" :D


Cool. With all this movie talk, it reminds of the great quote..
"Damn. I went to the fights and a hockey game broke out!"

[smotan_02]

Not Sports, but a letter to my great great grandfather from Jimmie Davis, the gentleman that wrote "You are My Sunshine". Sept Pick-up as my Aunt just found it in a pile of my GGGFather's belongings.


https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GqL_1Q33Zuz3Y7-8UcE7q9MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink

[isaac2004]

Not Sports, but a letter to my great great grandfather from Jimmie Davis, the gentleman that wrote "You are My Sunshine". Sept Pick-up as my Aunt just found it in a pile of my GGGFather's belongings.


https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GqL_1Q33Zuz3Y7-8UcE7q9MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink

I have a question that has always interested me.

What are the royalties on extremely old songs as this one?