February autograph pickups

[esiason14]

Let's get the party started.

http://www.autographaddict.com/pics/greg_maddux88peoria.jpg
http://www.autographaddict.com/pics/barry_bonds86dr.jpg
http://www.autographaddict.com/pics/harmon_killebrew55t.jpg
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[David Atkatz]

Picked up this George Eastman ADS (signed three times.)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/eastmanads_zps28620a9d.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/eastmanads_zps28620a9d.jpg.html)

It goes with my 1888 original "The Kodak" camera--the black one. (The first Kodak manufactured by Eastman.)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/DSC02424_zpsafbff64c.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/DSC02424_zpsafbff64c.jpg.html)

[thenavarro]

Cool camera

[jgmp123]

Thanks to Mr. Stinson....Herb Pennock, Earle Combs, and Bill Dickey signed album page...also, an original George Brace photo of Herb Pennock (lines on photo are from scanner).

[tazdmb]

Nice piece, I saw that and Jim's list at a great price.

[gregr2]

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[esiason14]

Not in the best shape, but I thought it was cool

http://www.autographaddict.com/pics/hank_aaron_letter.jpg

[bender07]

Not in the best shape, but I thought it was cool



Agreed, that is cool especially considering the immense pressure he was under.

[esiason14]

http://www.autographaddict.com/pics/big_hurt88cc.jpg

[mschwade]

http://www.autographaddict.com/pics/big_hurt88cc.jpg

Sweet card! Did Frank win that hat out of the claw machine or get it at a truck stop? :D

[itjclarke]

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[r2678]

I really like the Brown. Early childhood hero of mine while growing up in northern Ohio. What you need now is a Milt Plum. :)

[itjclarke]

I really like the Brown. Early childhood hero of mine while growing up in northern Ohio. What you need now is a Milt Plum. :)

Thanks, it is a really clean sig (arrived today) on a pretty clean card. Not sure why the MC, since it's got distinct borders on all 4 sides front and back?

I have a bro in law who coached with the Browns this year. He got to know Jim Brown and by the end of the season they'd apparently formed a loose friendship. He said he's a great guy, which is nice to hear because I know he's gotten a lot of flack for various things over the years. I'm pretty sure before the season ended, got a really cool photo of the two of them hanging out at the facility signed (last I saw he'd had it enlarged and was all ready to ask). Very curious to see it next time I visit.

[esiason14]

I love the '48 leaf set

http://imageshack.com/a/img607/7822/vqtg.jpg

[Rays & Mariners]

This was a project from last and this year. I need to get Coach Carroll on here somehow but most everyone else is on it. 45 signatures the last time I counted.

Eric

[esiason14]

Just completed another '63T Perry card

http://www.autographaddict.com/pics/63t_rs_perry.jpg

[39special]

I got this from a board member.

[esiason14]

http://www.autographaddict.com/pics/stan_musial48b.jpg
From a site member
http://www.autographaddict.com/pics/derek_jeter92udm.jpg

[esiason14]

http://www.autographaddict.com/pics/bobby_cox69t.jpg

[gregr2]

Nothing too special, but I had to have one ( 8 X 10).

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[GoCubsGo32]

I added some snapshot to my "HOF snapshot collection":

Probably one of my favorite and best hauls! I got this from a guy's who's mother went to baseball games and took pictures of her favorite players. Then the next day she would get the film developed to have the picture signed by the player for the next time they were in town. Here's some of the pictures I got. She lived in Pitt,PA.

Jackie Robinson signed on Aug 3, 1949 turns out it's fainted autograph, really nice pen indentation. Jackie went 1/5 that game.:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/scamehorn32/IMG_0896_zpsa271c252.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/scamehorn32/IMG_0906_zpseb576387.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/scamehorn32/IMG_0905_zps61dcf810.jpg

Duke Snider Aug 3, 1949 Again, great indentation on photo hard to see with hardly any ink. Says, "Best wishes" in the corner. Snider went 5/5 with 5 RBIs and a HR.:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/scamehorn32/IMG_0902_zpsd780de83.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/scamehorn32/IMG_0904_zps3ef477e3.jpg

Forbes Field 1957 against Dodgers:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/scamehorn32/IMG_0897_zps14392088.jpg

Robin Roberts- Looks like he signed it once and didn't work so he signed it again, did a better job.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/scamehorn32/IMG_0892_zps6dc8878d.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/scamehorn32/IMG_0891_zps02447a88.jpg

Richie Ashburn-Not signed, but still a cool picture.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/scamehorn32/IMG_0899_zpsf2804abb.jpg

Robin Roberts-Sept 1951 signed nicely.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/scamehorn32/537403f4-2825-4cab-bf0b-659afb5ce5a6_zps1683518c.jpg

[daves_resale_shop]

Got the Mantle from a board member & got this back from my framer today... Mantle auto'ed Silver sharpie restaurant card with a stub from his second to last game (last time getting on base-Walk)

THanks again James

[jgmp123]

Wow Dave!!! What a turnaround. That's a beauty!!!

[packs]

Picked up this neat photo and signature of Charlie Root from 1929. Thought it was a great piece.


http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/Root_zpsf0ae3077.jpg

[r2678]

I'm surprised no one has commented on Robert's tie. You don't see ties like that any longer!

[esiason14]

Nothing vintage, but some interesting early career cards and autos.

http://imageshack.com/a/img593/5499/tltk.jpg

[Big Six]

I had just about given up on getting this one back as rumor had it that Mr. Harvey was pretty sick and no longer signing. Have to assume he has recovered enough and glad to add this one to my collection...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/BigSix/perez-steele-post-cards/15545/harvey-doug

[HRBAKER]

Was able to get the third signature on this 1982 WS wirephoto this past weekend:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/AUTOS/82WSwirephoto001_zps227a1cbc.jpg

[gregr2]

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[Michael B]

Was able to get the third signature on this 1982 WS wirephoto this past weekend:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/AUTOS/82WSwirephoto001_zps227a1cbc.jpg

Jeff,

Be careful with those laser/fax press photos. They are very sensative to light and will degrade easily. This is one you will probably want to put in an archival sleeve and put in a binder rather than displaying it.

[HRBAKER]

Jeff,

Be careful with those laser/fax press photos. They are very sensative to light and will degrade easily. This is one you will probably want to put in an archival sleeve and put in a binder rather than displaying it.


That's where it is as I type.

[yanks12025]

Joe DiMaggio and Duke Snider signed photo. Looks like Joe did a very rushed auto.

[GrayGhost]

Not sports, but another signed book found today at a thrift store. Sebastian Junger signed PERFECT STORM book. For sale soon..

[Zan]

Got this for a great deal on eBay

http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/mm370/broth6/Hank%20Greenberg%20collection/Autographs/_57.jpg (http://s317.photobucket.com/user/broth6/media/Hank%20Greenberg%20collection/Autographs/_57.jpg.html)

[GrayGhost]

Really nice Greenberg. Congrats sir

[tazdmb]

Some great pickups this month all-around.

[Zan]

Really nice Greenberg. Congrats sir

Thank you sir!

[gregr2]

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[esiason14]

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http://www.autographaddict.com/pics/miguel_cabrera00tt.jpg
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[GrayGhost]

One o f three Super Red Sox payroll checks I just got. For sale soon too. :)

[packs]

It's been a pretty good week so far for me at spring training in Arizona. Survived the crush to get Koufax to lead things off

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6dd6cce5.jpg

Donnie Baseball was great and signed this 1995 ALDS ticket for me. His first playoff game.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/23B177DC-E9F4-42DE-8516-E84BC526E086_zpso8hjszlx.jpg

Mariners camp was great. I got King Felix and Cano. Both were great signers which surprised me. Also got Taijuan Walker not pictured.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/7A828268-714B-4DFD-870A-377B426AAC70_zpsthxaon3h.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/CB377E49-EB56-4777-B9BC-E379B96AD2EE_zpsvv3xr42o.jpg

Went to Angels camp today. Trout signed a lot but only for small children. Albert and Weaver both ignored everyone but I was able to get MVP Josh Hamilton.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/9D4E2DFE-4762-44C5-BD4A-859E77C47C1D_zpsifpzxojk.jpg

[Lordstan]

Nice work at Spring Training. The Koufax is great. Congrats.

[David Atkatz]

Except for the Koufax, those are the most absurd "signatures" I have ever seen.

Someone ought to publish a picture book of modern ballplayer "signatures" so that, a month or so after obtaining them, people will be able to identify the autographs in their collections.

[theshleps]

I did AZ spring training for 10 years but have retired. Congrats on Koufax. Never saw that sloppy a one. I know the crowds were horrendous but with the rope there did he feel so rushed or was he pushed? Just wondering why it came out as it did- or are 78 years catching up with his handwriting. Great job!

[Scott Garner]

Except for the Koufax, those are the most absurd "signatures" I have ever seen.

Someone ought to publish a picture book of modern ballplayer "signatures" so that, a month or so after obtaining them, people will be able to identify the autographs in their collections.

David,
I mostly concur with what you stated with the exception of "King" Felix Hernandez. I think his sig is somewhat distinctive and has style.

BTW, I must say that if the poster didn't say that he got Sandy Koufax in person that I wouldn't have thought that this sig was real. His IP autograph has really significantly changed recently.

Packs, nice job on running down some particularly big names at spring training!

[7nohitter]

BTW, I must say that if the poster didn't say that he got Sandy Koufax in person that I wouldn't have thought that this sig was real. His IP autograph has really significantly changed recently.

Packs, nice job on running down some particularly big names at spring training!

Scott-
Completely agree about the Koufax...if it had been posted in one of those "Is this real" threads I'll bet the consensus would be 'no'.

Great graphs though!

[packs]

The crowds for Koufax are intense. There were a few hundred people trying for him and he sort of just picks and chooses what he signs and moves on down the line and moves very quickly. As soon as he stops crowds come charging so I don't blame him. I got him Monday and have only heard hard luck stories from other guys at the other camps who couldn't get to him. Him being out here is the talk of the town.

Today is Rangers camp. Hoping for more luck.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Greg - That Doerr really pops.


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[gregr2]

Greg - That Doerr really pops.


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Thanks! Got it for cheap too! Made me happy!

[khkco4bls]

Dont know why people collect autos these days there a joke. I would never be able to guess who these people are.

[packs]

Well can't speak for you but I see plenty of purpose picking up a Cy Young, MVPs and an MVP candidate. Doesn't bother me at all what it looks like and I'm enjoying spending the days with my dad. I bet cursive gave the print folks hell when it came around too.

[7nohitter]

Well can't speak for you but I see plenty of purpose picking up a Cy Young, MVPs and an MVP candidate. Doesn't bother me at all what it looks like and I'm enjoying spending the days with my dad. I bet cursive gave the print folks hell when it came around too.

There ya go! Couldn't have said it better my self! Such a rush when your *idol* grabs the ball, poster, whatever and signs it...I remember '91 at Fenway...I was able to get a TON of autos....best rush of my life!!

[packs]

Rangers camp was really nice. The most accessible camp I've ever been to in Arizona or Florida. The players walk side by side with the fans between fields. We got Yu Darvish and Shin Soo Choo. I also got super prospect Rougned Odor. I'll spare you the horror of Choo and Odor but can't resist posting the Darvish.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/A338FC74-717A-41EB-B341-C3344E79CC60_zpsndwv5l3p.jpg

[GrayGhost]

Not a very easy signature. Former Yankee President, short time co owner w George, CIA agent and much more. Michael Burke cool signed note to a friend....

[esiason14]

Picked this up from another member.

http://imageshack.com/a/img138/4464/s547.jpg

[gregr2]

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[Big Six]

In Arizona for work and took today and tomorrow to hit Spring Training...Koufax got hit in the head with me about 20th in line for an autograph...but did get two Lasordas...very happy!!!http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/22/ry5ehaze.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/22/ataqa4e2.jpg


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[packs]

I was back at Dodger camp today too. Did pretty well. I got another nice Donnie.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/1829973F-7AFC-419E-A3BC-ED486CCAC7DF_zpsyia6sfnw.jpg

Hanley Ramirez

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/0C089ED3-69C0-46AF-A100-B48B191D4304_zps6wuqaaky.jpg

Adrian Gonzalez was mad at me about something so he side paneled and sharpied me.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/C57784F6-E723-4FBF-92A1-E05F961B63C3_zpsm4ryhq9a.jpg

Then I walked over to White Sox camp and got young gun Chris Sale

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/0F2E29D0-F342-469B-AF34-9CD804EC988E_zpsueuzfq6g.jpg


Tomorrow is our last day. We're going to be at Reds camp hoping for Joey Votto.

[Mr. Zipper]

I was back at Dodger camp today too. Did pretty well. I got another nice Donnie.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/1829973F-7AFC-419E-A3BC-ED486CCAC7DF_zpsyia6sfnw.jpg


Mattingly's signature has really deteriorated.

Oh, and you should do something about those cuticles. :D

[packs]

Well he's only spending 3 seconds signing something for about a hundred people so it's not going to look like it does at the shows.

You know a good nail man in Phoenix?

[Runscott]

Well he's only spending 3 seconds signing something for about a hundred people so it's not going to look like it does at the shows.

You know a good nail man in Phoenix?

I have a really nice 'Mike Rogodzinski' autograph - I have to admit, it was irritating to watch so many stars walk by while Mr. Rogodzinski slowly and meticulously signed his frigging gargantuanormous last name.

[David Atkatz]

Adrian Gonzalez was mad at me about something so he side paneled and sharpied me.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/C57784F6-E723-4FBF-92A1-E05F961B63C3_zpsm4ryhq9a.jpg

Then I walked over to White Sox camp and got young gun Chris Sale

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/0F2E29D0-F342-469B-AF34-9CD804EC988E_zpsueuzfq6g.jpg


Jesus Christ! What the hell are those supposed to be?

[packs]

I believe they are the signatures of players. But it could be a coded message too.

[Michael B]

I believe he went to the local elementary school where he passed out baseballs and asked the children to draw pictures of the things they love.

Picture one was done by Melissa - 'This is my family, Daddy, Mommy and my brother Jimmy'.

Picture two was done by Tommy - 'This is my dog Petey. We do everything together'.

Did I win? Did I win?!!!!

Oh, I'm so sorry, I thought this was a contest: Guess what is on these baseballs..........

[itjclarke]

I believe they are the signatures of players. But it could be a coded message too.

Great sigs Packs, ugly or not, it's great to get them in person and for free. Takes me back to my 2 childhood spring training trips.. still have the 15-20 sigs I got there. Agree, with others though, moderns sigs have gone downhill... people just don't hand write anymore.

My most recent signed card just arrived today..

[johnmh71]

I believe they are the signatures of players. But it could be a coded message too.

It is amazing how bad the signatures of current players are. I'll stick to vintage.

[7nohitter]

Why do you think Adrian Gonzalez was angry with you? Were you heckling him?

[packs]

No what happened was I was walking around and he happened to start making his way over to sign so I stopped and walked over. Apparently he thought I cut a line, which I guess theoretically I did but there are always people standing around and who knows if they're waiting for anything.

You guys really crack me up though. I'm collecting perennial all stars, Cy Youngs and MVP players and you're focused on aesthetics. If I cared about aesthetics I'd never buy anything with Honus Wagner's mug on it. Not to mention these players are signing right in front of me on the ballfield. Which is an experience you can't get at a show or collecting the deceased.

[7nohitter]

You guys really crack me up though. I'm collecting perennial all stars, Cy Youngs and MVP players and you're focused on aesthetics. If I cared about aesthetics I'd never buy anything with Honus Wagner's mug on it.

Now THAT is funny!
Thanks for clearing up the AGone thing...I'm surprised he didn't just refuse if he thought you had cut a line.

You're right, you are amassing some incredible auto's...such a rush getting them in person (for me, not for the current guys cuz most of them are younger than me, but the guys from the 80's)

[David Atkatz]

You guys really crack me up though. I'm collecting perennial all stars, Cy Youngs and MVP players and you're focused on aesthetics. If I cared about aesthetics I'd never buy anything with Honus Wagner's mug on it. Not to mention these players are signing right in front of me on the ballfield. Which is an experience you can't get at a show or collecting the deceased.Then have your picture taken with them. Because in a few years you won't have the slightest idea which autograph is which. (Honus may not have been pretty, but he is recognizable. And he knew how to write his name.)

[packs]

I don't know what it is you're trying to prove but think about how many times you've posted something you collect and I asked why bother.

Besides you get to know autographs the same way you get to know card sets. No T206 says T206.

[thetruthisoutthere]

My Tom Tresh and Jim Gentile.


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[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Chris Sale has an ugly autograph.

[thetruthisoutthere]

I was looking at some Joe DiMaggio items and ran across this.

I couldn't resist.


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[Lordstan]

I was looking at some Joe DiMaggio items and ran across this.

I couldn't resist.


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You gotta love when you come across something inscribed to you like this. Congrats Chris. Nice pick up.

[thetruthisoutthere]

You gotta love when you come across something inscribed to you like this. Congrats Chris. Nice pick up.

Thank you, Mark.

I simply could not resist.

[sebie43]

Maybe this is only for baseball but,here it is anyways Being from Detroit Im a huge Red wings fan. last month I got this hat signed by Chris Chelios, Mark Howe, Darren McCarty , Joey Kocur and Doug Brown alot of our 97 cup team http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/23/2upegy5u.jpg

[Shoeless Moe]

Maybe this is only for baseball but,here it is anyways Being from Detroit Im a huge Red wings fan. last month I got this hat signed by Chris Chelios, Mark Howe, Darren McCarty , Joey Kocur and Doug Brown alot of our 97 cup team http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/23/2upegy5u.jpg

You must somehow get Konstantinov's name added.

There were no better, nor will there ever be any better games then when the Red Wings played the Avalanche in the mid to late 90's. Better than any sports rivalry EVER!!!!!

[sebie43]

Thanks Paul, I would really like to collect all of those signatures. And I agree that rivalry was amazing, every game was electric and anything could happen.
In my opinion best rivalry ever ,Im glad its not just a hometown bias.:cool:
Sebie

[packs]

Finished up the week at Reds camp today and did very well. Reds
camp was really tough and not the most fan friendly.

Here's speedster Billy Hamilton. Hope he steals 200 bases this year.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/2F92F151-4483-410C-B89D-C7EE3FB38C03_zpsbqd3daqh.jpg

All Star Brandon Phillips

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/8A54F4F8-A76B-4C55-89D9-BD832A96D719_zpss5n053wc.jpg

And 2010 NL MVP Joey Votto

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/31FFF9A6-A085-4B9A-B40D-7DA4620E70BF_zpskyjmyvtc.jpg


All in all over the past week I got 1 HOFer (Koufax!), 2 Cy Youngs, 4 MVPs, 12 All Stars, the number 1 second base prospect in Rougned Odor and 3 more top prospects in Taijuan Walker, Hamilton and Joc Pederson.

[Shoeless Moe]

Thanks Paul, I would really like to collect all of those signatures. And I agree that rivalry was amazing, every game was electric and anything could happen.
In my opinion best rivalry ever ,Im glad its not just a hometown bias.:cool:
Sebie

I've always been a Penguins fan since Battleship Kelly in the 70's, who played for both (best nickname ever by the way). And my son was named after Jagr. The wife wouldn't let me do Jaromir, which was fine, but I had a workaround in mind and the boy's first 2 letters are JA and 1st two of the last name GR, so I got it in there.

Anyhow......I hated the Red Wings, still do. I didn't care for Colorado either, but loved Patrick Roy. So leaned toward Colorado very very slightly, but rooted for Detroit in the playoffs who ever they played against just so they could beat them and eventually face Colorado.

Just the most intense games ever, amazing talent on both sides, and the fights and bad blood were things of beauty.

Not to mention Bob "Probation" Probert playing on both the Wings and the Hawks.

Ah, those were the days.

[johnmh71]

I was looking at some Joe DiMaggio items and ran across this.

I couldn't resist.


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Wow. An autograph that you can actually read. The inscription thing has worked out for me as well. You can't go wrong with having John for a first name.

[clutch]

Here is one I bet nobody else has. Tiger great Denny Mclain had gastric bypass surgery and has lost over 100 pounds. He was signing at a local card show that had a charity auction afterwards. Denny signed and donated his fat clothes to the auction. This included a shirt, pants and underwear. I walked away with the pants, but got outbid on the true gem of the auction.

[esiason14]

Haha. That's pretty cool.

[Scott Garner]

Eric,
That's awesome!

Random thought: What the hell do you do with the Denny McLain underwear anyway?
There is no way you would ever display that bad boy, shizzstains and all... :eek:

To be honest, if you hadn't told me that that picture was Denny McLain, I never would have guessed. What a change in his appearance!

The last time I saw him was at a paid signing five years ago. Denny was sweating profusely just sitting there, and it wasn't even hot. I remember thinking at the time that his health was in such a bad place that he likely wouldn't live much longer. It's good that he has taken a positive step in turning his weight issue around.
I wonder if he still guzzles pop by the gallon?

[clutch]

Eric,
That's awesome!

Random thought: What the hell do you do with the Denny McLain underwear anyway?
There is no way you would ever display that bad boy, shizzstains and all... :eek:

To be honest, if you hadn't told me that that picture was Denny McLain, I never would have guessed. What a change in his appearance!

The last time I saw him was at a paid signing five years ago. Denny was sweating profusely just sitting there, and it wasn't even hot. I remember thinking at the time that his health was in such a bad place that he likely wouldn't live much longer. It's good that he has taken a positive step in turning his weight issue around.
I wonder if he still guzzles pop by the gallon?

I was bidding on the underwear to make them a gag gift for my father-in-law's birthday. I didn't ask him personally, but I read that he has stopped drinking pop.

[Mr. Zipper]

Well, it will be hard to outdo the Denny McLain tighty whities... :eek:

Somewhat baseball related... happy to add this Jimmy Stewart signed ball to my collection.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/zipper68/Autographs/StewartJimmy-signedbaseball-web_zps2637e789.jpg~original (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/zipper68/media/Autographs/StewartJimmy-signedbaseball-web_zps2637e789.jpg.html)

Also Richard Dreyfus signed Jaws pose.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/zipper68/Autographs/DreyfusRichard-2-2014-web_zpsbd43e6aa.jpg~original (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/zipper68/media/Autographs/DreyfusRichard-2-2014-web_zpsbd43e6aa.jpg.html)

[7nohitter]

how old was Stewart when he signed that ball?

[Scott Garner]

how old was Stewart when he signed that ball?

Probably 27 or so... :p

[Scott Garner]

I was bidding on the underwear to make them a gag gift for my father-in-law's birthday. I didn't ask him personally, but I read that he has stopped drinking pop.

That will help. Good to hear!

[earlywynnfan]

Bought a 1939 Bisons team-signed ball, not really sure why, but was very happy to find out it contained an auto of Hank Nowak. Nowak never made the majors, he was killed in the Battle of the Bulge in 1945.
Also on the ball is Jim Oglesby, who committed suicide in 1950.

Ken

[Mr. Zipper]

how old was Stewart when he signed that ball?

Seller claims early 1990s, which matches signature style and Bobby Brown ball. So Stewart would have been about 80.

I typically take seller claims with a grain of salt, but all of his offerings -- which included a number of baseball player and entertainment celebrity signed baseballs -- looked legit, so I would take him at his word.

[earlywynnfan]

Seller claims early 1990s, which matches signature style and Bobby Brown ball. So Stewart would have been about 80.

I typically take seller claims with a grain of salt, but all of his offerings -- which included a number of baseball player and entertainment celebrity signed baseballs -- looked legit, so I would take him at his word.

if you ever want to get rid of it, let me know!

ken

[esiason14]

http://imageshack.com/a/img35/9194/cjd1.jpg

[7nohitter]

Seller claims early 1990s, which matches signature style and Bobby Brown ball. So Stewart would have been about 80.

I typically take seller claims with a grain of salt, but all of his offerings -- which included a number of baseball player and entertainment celebrity signed baseballs -- looked legit, so I would take him at his word.

Thanks, Steve! One of my favorite actors...Rear Window, for me, is like the Shawshank Redemption. No matter what point I catch the movie I watch it until the end.

[esiason14]

Stoked about these that I got from a fellow member!

http://imageshack.com/a/img822/9087/9zfs.jpg

[itjclarke]

Stoked about these that I got from a fellow member!

http://imageshack.com/a/img822/9087/9zfs.jpg

Sweet pick ups!!

Does he have any more??? Would be definitely be interested to see list.

[thenavarro]

Does he have any more??? Would be definitely be interested to see list.

Yes, I have a ton more, not of those 4, but a ton of others. My most recent list is on CU Forums in the B/S/T section, just do a search for threads by thenavarro and you'll find it. I haven't updated it yet to reflect sales from the last couple of weeks, but it's relatively current. If you send me a message, I'll eventually get back to you, I'm not the fastest to return messages these days due to both a full time job and law school, however, I'll eventually get around to it. Had a class cancelled tonight, so I'm spending some rare midweek time on here, but about to go do a 90 minute practice exam for the hell of it.

Esiason is a good buyer. Good communication, fast payment, and nice guy. Esiason, your cards will go out tomorrow. Enjoy my friend.

Mike

[itjclarke]

... and law school, however, I'll eventually get around to it. Had a class cancelled tonight, so I'm spending some rare midweek time on here, but about to go do a 90 minute practice exam for the hell of it.


My wife is a lawyer and all 3 of my bro in laws and my only sister have JDs.. knowing what I know from them, I feel for ya. No worries on slow response, I can be pretty bad myself. I'll take a look over on CU and shoot you a message if anything peaks my interest.

[Runscott]

Man, that photo of Denny McLain makes me feel really old!

Here's my latest autograph pick-up. When I was 8 or 9 I went to a charity golf event, hoping to meet my favorite player - Don Meredith. Oddly, Meredith was a no-show (but Lee Roy Jordan, another of my favorites, was there, so it was still great). Won this Meredith-signed baseball, and I'm hoping to some day get Lee Roy Jordan to sign it as well - they were roommates while with the Cowboys.

http://www.huntauctions.com/Live/img44/425.jpg

[gregr2]

Bryce Harper from a fellow board member:

134924

[gregr2]

1939 Play Ball Art Jorgens

134925

134926

[bender07]

Love the black pen on the B&W card/image

[eastonfalcon19]

Just picked my photos up at my framers today.

[gregr2]

Nice^^^^

[tazdmb]

#208 (I was looking at his stats-how did this guy get in the HOF? wasn't cronyism)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x25/tazdmb/Autographs/Baseball%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Autographs/wallace_zps044fdb46.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/tazdmb/media/Autographs/Baseball%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Autographs/wallace_zps044fdb46.jpg.html)

[gashouse34]

#208 (I was looking at his stats-how did this guy get in the HOF? wasn't cronyism)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x25/tazdmb/Autographs/Baseball%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Autographs/wallace_zps044fdb46.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/tazdmb/media/Autographs/Baseball%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Autographs/wallace_zps044fdb46.jpg.html)

Sweet Wallace Taz. Did you pick that up from Jim Stinson? I was considering the Wallace myself but went with the Kid Nichols instead (thanks Jim). My number also sits around #207 or #208 although its been slow going for me lately.

[tazdmb]

Yes, it was a Jim pickup (of course!). The Nichols is nice as well. Nearly every pickup now is a three digit investment, minimum.

You should post pictures of your collection, would love to see.

[Klrdds]

You say now it is a 3 digit investment minimum.....wait until it becomes a 4 and 5 digit ( not counting decimal points) investment. Separate checking accounts and a fellow collector as your banker will help!!!
Good luck with your collecting. I am down to needing 16 signatures to complete the HoF collection. I started 25 years ago and it has gotten harder and more expensive. And yes I also buy from Jim .

[bender07]

You say now it is a 3 digit investment minimum.....wait until it becomes a 4 and 5 digit ( not counting decimal points) investment. Separate checking accounts and a fellow collector as your banker will help!!!
Good luck with your collecting. I am down to needing 16 signatures to complete the HoF collection. I started 25 years ago and it has gotten harder and more expensive. And yes I also buy from Jim .

16? Holy cow! Who are your more recent pickups? Who's left?

[tazdmb]

You say now it is a 3 digit investment minimum.....wait until it becomes a 4 and 5 digit ( not counting decimal points) investment. Separate checking accounts and a fellow collector as your banker will help!!!
Good luck with your collecting. I am down to needing 16 signatures to complete the HoF collection. I started 25 years ago and it has gotten harder and more expensive. And yes I also buy from Jim .

I agree, I need to see pictures so I can get my monthly drooling in! Do you own the hotel ledger from Halper, what about the Ledger from Keefe? Which 16? What do you do for a living? Are you hiring? Seriously, I figured there had to be 20-50 guys off hand where it seems like-forget the amount of $$, they don't exist to the General Public.

[Michael B]

I agree, I need to see pictures so I can get my monthly drooling in! Do you own the hotel ledger from Halper, what about the Ledger from Keefe? Which 16? What do you do for a living? Are you hiring? Seriously, I figured there had to be 20-50 guys off hand where it seems like-forget the amount of $$, they don't exist to the General Public.

If I am interpreting it correctly, his screen name tells it all 'dds". 'Mrs. Smith all 6 of your children will need root canals I just found a Rube Foster signed contract and an Addie Joss signed check.'

Just joking, of course. Very impressive to build a collection like that. A good friend in Switzerland needs only 3 signatures to have a complete collection of every person who has won a World Cup ski event since it started. Another friend in Germany needs less than 40 signatures to have every Olympic gold medalist from 1896 to date, excluding the new ones from Sochi.

[esiason14]

16? Holy cow! Who are your more recent pickups? Who's left?

I bet Coaches Corner has all 16 for $100!

Seriously though. I would be interested in hearing who else you need. That's awesome

[GoCubsGo32]

Bryce Harper from a fellow board member:

134924

Sweet card! ;)

[gregr2]

Sweet card! ;)

LOL it is!! And thanks for selling it!

[Klrdds]

Yes.. It is true I am a DDS, but I was lucky enough to grow up in FL and go to spring training games. I began with lots of letters with a SASE, and bought some stuff from Bill Zekus. I began with Doug Averitt in the 80's and have bought some from Jim Stinson, whose opinion I value a lot. I also got some autos from Richard Simon 20+ years ago . I got some negro league stuff 15-25 years ago as I could. Additionally I partnered and bought a Napoleon Lajoie autograph book with Doug Averitt and picked up Hulbert and a Joss, in fact it is the Joss in Ron K's book....Jim knows about this item!!!
A member of this sight bought the Wilkinson envelope I was considering but I was a dollar short and a day late so to say.
Needless to say the economy and 2 boys have curtailed my " heavy" buying for the past few years. I need Willis,Davis, Selle, McPhee, O'Day, Cooper, Sol White, Mendez, Torriente, Suttles, Mackey,Grant, Hill, Rogan, Smokey Joe Williams, Santop, and Wilkinson...so it is 17 total.
Remember I started years ago and I believe that with the exception of Ruth and Gehrig ...most vintage autos were real . And even with the fakes of Mantle, Ted Williams, and Di Maggio, most autos were real until the 90's when eBay and fraudulent criminal dealers entered the market. There is no way that I would consider beginning that quest now to get every HoFer.
One thing that has helped tremendously was "gambling " on the Veterans and Negro committee selections. Many of these negro league and veterans committee selections I have had for 5-20 years before election... so my up side has been amazing.
Additionally I need only Lefty Williams and Fred McMullen to have all 8 Black Sox.....Shoeless Joe is on a document.
The last 5 years I have concentrated on players who died during the season only...and my only want on this is Miguel Fuentes; as well as umpires and execs from the 1800s forward, and also 19th century ball players. Jim Stinson and Bill Corcoran have helped me on this.
Enough pontificating I love this site and am glad I found it last month.
Happy collecting!!!
Any questions I will be happy to answer.
Who knows next I may talk about insurance, security systems, safes, and bank safe deposit boxes.

[tazdmb]

Wow, what a collection! I must see pictures one day. Do you own the Halper hotel ledger also? You must have one of the nicest collections, if not the nicest.

[Klrdds]

No I do not own the ledger from Halper or the ledger from Keefe...as always they would be great acquisitions.

[dgo71]

Whoa. If I had to pick just one autograph in your collection to see...I couldn't. Amazing.

[bender07]

Yes.. It is true I am a DDS, but I was lucky enough to grow up in FL and go to spring training games. I began with lots of letters with a SASE, and bought some stuff from Bill Zekus. I began with Doug Averitt in the 80's and have bought some from Jim Stinson, whose opinion I value a lot. I also got some autos from Richard Simon 20+ years ago . I got some negro league stuff 15-25 years ago as I could. Additionally I partnered and bought a Napoleon Lajoie autograph book with Doug Averitt and picked up Hulbert and a Joss, in fact it is the Joss in Ron K's book....Jim knows about this item!!!
A member of this sight bought the Wilkinson envelope I was considering but I was a dollar short and a day late so to say.
Needless to say the economy and 2 boys have curtailed my " heavy" buying for the past few years. I need Willis,Davis, Selle, McPhee, O'Day, Cooper, Sol White, Mendez, Torriente, Suttles, Mackey,Grant, Hill, Rogan, Smokey Joe Williams, Santop, and Wilkinson...so it is 17 total.
Remember I started years ago and I believe that with the exception of Ruth and Gehrig ...most vintage autos were real . And even with the fakes of Mantle, Ted Williams, and Di Maggio, most autos were real until the 90's when eBay and fraudulent criminal dealers entered the market. There is no way that I would consider beginning that quest now to get every HoFer.
One thing that has helped tremendously was "gambling " on the Veterans and Negro committee selections. Many of these negro league and veterans committee selections I have had for 5-20 years before election... so my up side has been amazing.
Additionally I need only Lefty Williams and Fred McMullen to have all 8 Black Sox.....Shoeless Joe is on a document.
The last 5 years I have concentrated on players who died during the season only...and my only want on this is Miguel Fuentes; as well as umpires and execs from the 1800s forward, and also 19th century ball players. Jim Stinson and Bill Corcoran have helped me on this.
Enough pontificating I love this site and am glad I found it last month.
Happy collecting!!!
Any questions I will be happy to answer.
Who knows next I may talk about insurance, security systems, safes, and bank safe deposit boxes.

Great back story, thanks. How did you get some of the tougher ones (Plank, Waddell, Ewing, Galvin, etc)? Who did you roll the dice with and get right for their eventual HOF induction?

[David Atkatz]

Why no pictures?

[Klrdds]

It may sound paranoid but I do not want the possibility of the items photos becoming templates for reproduction or publication, as well as possibly for templates for forgeries.
Also I do not want to possibly get into a battle of " experts " or so-called
" experts " opinions on the items themselves... that is: this looks different from my item , or it doesn't match Ron K's books' photos, or I saw this item in an auction and they all look different. I know this may seem like a strange thing to do but it has been my decision.

[David Atkatz]

Doesn't seem strange at all. Since there is a very strong probability that a good number of signatures in your collection are forgeries, no one can blame you for trying to protect your own peace of mind. But if you are not willing to submit your rarities to scrutiny, you really shouldn't come on a board like this claiming to have what surely would be the most complete HoF collection this side of Cooperstown.

[Klrdds]

Very we'll then maybe I will stop coming on the site. Thank you

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

It may sound paranoid but I do not want the possibility of the items photos becoming templates for reproduction or publication, as well as possibly for templates for forgeries.
Also I do not want to possibly get into a battle of " experts " or so-called
" experts " opinions on the items themselves... that is: this looks different from my item , or it doesn't match Ron K's books' photos, or I saw this item in an auction and they all look different. I know this may seem like a strange thing to do but it has been my decision.

Put a watermark on your images.

[David Atkatz]

The possible reproduction of the images is not the real problem, Alex.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

The possible reproduction of the images is not the real problem, Alex.


Then what's the problem?

[David Atkatz]

The problem is he doesn't want to get involved in the controversy when some of his rarities turn out to be of questionable authenticity.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

The problem is he doesn't want to get involved in the controversy when some of his rarities turn out to be of questionable authenticity.

If someone doesn't want any opinions on their stuff then they shouldn't post pics and probably shouldn't discuss it on the board.

[sbfinley]

If someone doesn't want any opinions on their stuff then they shouldn't post pics and probably shouldn't discuss it on the board.

He listed a handful of reputable sources for some tough graphs he owns. If he was completely full of BS then one of the several he named, who are members, should pop up and call BS. I haven't seen Stinson, Simon, or Keurajian pop in and call his bluff. He could be 16 short or he could be 116 short, I don't know, but pissing on his parade in the open seems trifling to me. Honestly though, after selling out except for my Bridges material I'm starting anew in autographs so I'm just trying to inject myself with the piss and vinegar you guys rock over here. :cool: All's be good.

[HexsHeroes]

.

So Steven, I have to ask. Why Tommy Bridges ?

[tazdmb]

He listed a handful of reputable sources for some tough graphs he owns. If he was completely full of BS then one of the several he named, who are members, should pop up and call BS. I haven't seen Stinson, Simon, or Keurajian pop in and call his bluff. He could be 16 short or he could be 116 short, I don't know, but pissing on his parade in the open seems trifling to me. Honestly though, after selling out except for my Bridges material I'm starting anew in autographs so I'm just trying to inject myself with the piss and vinegar you guys rock over here. :cool: All's be good.

I have to agree with Steve here, innocent until proven guilty. He admitted to owning the one of the only Addie Joss signatures that is considered genuine. I would think this would be somewhat easy to disprove, plus only a true collector is going to own this, not someone who is trying to get every HOF signature and call it Little Cooperstown.

[Mr. Zipper]

It does seem a bit of a tease when someone discusses a collection of this potential magnitude and then doesn't share any pics. And I understand the thinking that there may be a bunch of fakes.

But in his defense, we often see knee jerk claims of "fake" from people who frankly don't have a clue. So I understand not wanting to open one's collection to doubts generated by people who have no business opining.

[sbfinley]

.

So Steven, I have to ask. Why Tommy Bridges ?

We both hail from the thriving metropolis that is Gordonsville, TN.

[David Atkatz]

"Innocent until proven guilty"? My ass. He claims to have autographs that no one has. No one. He might. But what are the chances?

"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."

"Trust, but verify."

[bender07]

"Innocent until proven guilty"? My ass. He claims to have autographs that no one has. No one. He might. But what are the chances?

"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."

"Trust, but verify."

And thanks to your handling of the discussion, we may never know. Well done.

[David Atkatz]

That's right, Mark. I forced him away by asking "why no pictures?"

And then, when he explained why he would not post pictures of his rare autographs (because he didn't want anyone questioning their authenticity), I agreed that that was a completely understandable position.

I sure hope his skin is a little thicker when he's practicing dentistry. It would be terrible if he quit in the middle of a procedure because a patient questioned him.

(I guess I just shoulda gone along with the others, heaping praise on his remarkable (but invisible) collection.)

[Runscott]

I miss these discussions. Does that make me a bad person?

Sent from my SM-G730V using Tapatalk

[Klrdds]

After viewing posts to this thread, after I said I would leave the site, I have found it rather humorous that I am still the "topic of conversation" and an obsession of David Atkatz. I am posting some pictures of my items to help settle this controversy concerning my collection. I do not feel that after this is done, I will post any more photos. This should satisfy the curiosity seekers and doubters. I do not care about authenticity opinions, because I have a few well-known vintage autograph dealers whose opinion I respect, but feel free to post your opinions provided you have the evidence to back them up; and I do not consider Ron K's book the end-all-and-be-all for authenticity opinions.

Please note the following for the posted pictures:
1. The Hulbert and Addie Joss are from the Lajoie scrapbook. And the Joss is the one in Ron K's book.
2. The Dean is his 1936 contract. Note: The Rare full name signature.
3. The Taylor is an HLS.
4. The White is a legal document.
5. The Ross Young's is a photo from the early '20's.
6. The Clarkson is a check endorsement. You can see the date on the scan. Did not load on this will post later
7. A final tidbit is Shoeless Joe Jackson's 1948 South Carolina Driver's License. This was purchased through the Sothebys auction in the late 90's.
Since I am a private person I do not go about posting/publishing pictures of my items. Close collector friends of mine have seen my collection and know what I have....they have never expressed any doubts.

I have never said that my collection rivaled the Baseball Hall of Fame's or was a "little Cooperstown"; this opinion appears to have come from this thread.

I appreciate everybody's interest and, again, hope this will put the issue to rest. Feel free to contact me through this thread if you would like.

As for you, Mr. Atkatz, since you posted publicly your opinion of me, I shall now post publicly my opinion of your comments. You do not know me, nor will you ever know me well enough to state an opinion concerning my professional integrity, judgment or demeanor; or my personal integrity, judgment or demeanor. Please do not even insinuate that you can judge my collecting habits, judgment or demeanor. I do not deal with jerks in my office, personal life or collecting circles. I took your bait and posted pictures of some of my items, I am now cutting the line and hope that we will have no further contact with me via this thread.... let the matter end. I believe by the tone of your posts that you are a bitter, jealous and cynical collector. If you want to show me yours, I'll show you mine and I'll bet my collection is bigger. I hope that I never have the displeasure of meeting you in person.

[Klrdds]

Here is the Clarkson I promised....1883 check endorsement

[bender07]

These guys are way out of my comfort zone but I do appreciate you posting them.

[theshleps]

Thanks for posting. I am no expert on these impossibly rare signatures but congrats to getting them. I hope to add my Andy Cooper to your collection this summer.

[tazdmb]

Am I the only one drooling, I mean wow! I should have been a Dentist. Congrats on an amazing collection and best of luck trying to finish.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

I don't think I appreciate how rare some of those signatures are. Very cool Joe Jackson license.

[HOFautosChris]

Amazing thank you for allowing us to view these gems.

[Republicaninmass]

Just went back and read the whole thread. Way to go to one member trying alienate one of the best collections in the country. Great stuff, and I hope Doc will continue to be active on these boards

[Scott Garner]

Please note the following for the posted pictures:
1. The Hulbert and Addie Joss are from the Lajoie scrapbook. And the Joss is the one in Ron K's book.
2. The Dean is his 1936 contract. Note: The Rare full name signature.
3. The Taylor is an HLS.
4. The White is a legal document.
5. The Ross Young's is a photo from the early '20's.
6. The Clarkson is a check endorsement. You can see the date on the scan. Did not load on this will post later
7. A final tidbit is Shoeless Joe Jackson's 1948 South Carolina Driver's License. This was purchased through the Sothebys auction in the late 90's.
Since I am a private person I do not go about posting/publishing pictures of my items. Close collector friends of mine have seen my collection and know what I have....they have never expressed any doubts.

I appreciate everybody's interest and, again, hope this will put the issue to rest. Feel free to contact me through this thread if you would like.

Truly an impressive collection you have there, sir! :eek:

I especially like the Addie Joss. That was from when Addie was a sports writer for the Toledo Bee newspaper. Very cool!

Thanks for taking the time to share part of it with us and you are certainly welcome to weigh in any time that you would like. :cool:

[packs]

Glad those were posted. Truly weird way to go about askign to see a collection.

[parker1b2]

Awesome autos!!! Thank you for showing them to us.

[David Atkatz]

As for you, Mr. Atkatz, since you posted publicly your opinion of me, I shall now post publicly my opinion of your comments. You do not know me, nor will you ever know me well enough to state an opinion concerning my professional integrity, judgment or demeanor; or my personal integrity, judgment or demeanor. Please do not even insinuate that you can judge my collecting habits, judgment or demeanor. I do not deal with jerks in my office, personal life or collecting circles. I took your bait and posted pictures of some of my items, I am now cutting the line and hope that we will have no further contact with me via this thread.... let the matter end. I believe by the tone of your posts that you are a bitter, jealous and cynical collector. If you want to show me yours, I'll show you mine and I'll bet my collection is bigger. I hope that I never have the displeasure of meeting you in person.I did or said nothing to judge you, your collecting habits, or your integrity--professional or otherwise. I asked "Why no pictures?" You replied that, among other reasons you did not want your collection open to scrutiny. I replied that was totally understandable, but if you post here about your collection, folks are going to want to see pictures. Only natural, and it is what everybody here does. And, of course, extremely rare autographs will undergo much scrutiny, as they have a much higher possibility of being forged. You then turned-tail and ran.

Just think how much easier this all would have been if, when asked by those other HoF collectors (before my post) to see some of your collection, you, like the vast majority here, graciously complied. I'm no expert on the guys you show, but I'd question none of them.

As far as "showing you mine," I have, and have been for years. Look up my postings--you'll find images of a large number of my 1903-1927 Yankee pieces. And yes, there is a risk involved--anyone here in the autograph section can tell you how my most prized item (a 1927 Yankees signed ball) was determined by members here to be a forgery. (And with a Jimmy Spence CoA, too. Whoda thunk?) All due to my posting images. (The ball has been replaced with an authentic example BTW.) Perhaps that's why I have so little patience for those who refuse to post photos of their extremely rare and extremely valuable pieces.

I don't collect HoF autographs, but even if I did I'm sure your collection would be bigger and more valuable. You win.

PS On this board, the rule is that if you call another names--"bitter," "mean," "jealous," etc., you must use your own name in doing so. No hiding behind a username.

PPS If you are going to flaunt your degree, I'm just gonna hafta use mine.You can call me "Dr. Atkatz."

PPPS You've got a great collection. This started with my asking to see pics, and escalated. Why don't we chalk it up to misunderstanding, and temper on both sides, and start again? And then you can call me "David." ;)

[David Atkatz]

Glad those were posted. Truly weird way to go about asking to see a collection. Just what do you find odd about the question "Why no pics?"

[packs]

Nothing. There is more than one way to say things and I think we can agree you were a little more confrontational than you needed to be.

[David Atkatz]

Nothing. There is more than one way to say things and I think we can agree you were a little more confrontational than you needed to be.Yes, I agree.

[Republicaninmass]

Well now that we have a sort of apology, HOPEFULLY he'll come back


http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j46/teddytouch7239/For%20Sale%20or%20Trade/rubecj_zps0ba6e511.jpeg

[theshleps]

Now I know who outbid Paul and I. Congrats

[btcarfagno]

Now I know who outbid Paul and I. Congrats

And me...

Tom C

[markf31]

I see your Schwartz is as big as mine!

http://www.billpullman.org/film/spaceballs/S15.jpg

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

I see your Schwartz is as big as mine!



http://www.billpullman.org/film/spaceballs/S15.jpg


Great movie.

[Maddog]

Here is the Clarkson I promised....1883 check endorsement

At this point, am I the only one here embarrassed at their collection:(:eek:

[Baseball Fan]

At this point, am I the only one here embarrassed at their collection:(:eek:

Not really. I mean, a baseball fan walking into your autograph room would probably be more impressed with a Bryce Harper autographed ball than a Clarkson autograph.

Now, if it was a Net54 member walking into one of our rooms, then we all should be humiliated, yes.

[tazdmb]

Not really. I mean, a baseball fan walking into your autograph room would probably be more impressed with a Bryce Harper autographed ball than a Clarkson autograph.


This is so true, the fact that a Jeter autograph can go for more than a Cobb boggles my mind.

[gregr2]

Well for me, I just started my HOF collection a few months ago. I currently have only 40 autographs and they are of course all pretty easy ones. I will never achieve a collection of the magnitude displayed here but that was never my goal as I knew that finances would never permit it. That being said, I am enjoying the hunt and having fun doing it so I'm not embarrassed. :)

[Klrdds]

Never forget the hunt is what it is all about, it gets the adrenaline going (and occasionally empties the wallet) and renews our hope.....in essence it is the driving force. There have been a few times that there is a letdown when you finally find the one you want, and there is nothing on the horizon to look for.
Remember you have 40 now but after 40 comes 41 and so on ...it is the enjoyment, not the business that makes this fun.
Good luck

[gregr2]

Never forget the hunt is what it is all about, it gets the adrenaline going (and occasionally empties the wallet) and renews our hope.....in essence it is the driving force. There have been a few times that there is a letdown when you finally find the one you want, and there is nothing on the horizon to look for.
Remember you have 40 now but after 40 comes 41 and so on ...it is the enjoyment, not the business that makes this fun.
Good luck

You are correct, and thanks!!

[Big Six]

Never forget the hunt is what it is all about, it gets the adrenaline going (and occasionally empties the wallet) and renews our hope.....in essence it is the driving force. There have been a few times that there is a letdown when you finally find the one you want, and there is nothing on the horizon to look for.
Remember you have 40 now but after 40 comes 41 and so on ...it is the enjoyment, not the business that makes this fun.
Good luck

Glad to see you've come back...would be most appreciative if you could share more of your collection. I have a VERY modest collection of Hall of Famers...mostly Perez Steeles and Index Cards but a few balls and photos, too. Looking forward to any other information you can share relative to the building of your collection, too. All the best...Matt

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

At this point, am I the only one here embarrassed at their collection:(:eek:


Collecting stops being fun when it becomes a competition.

[GoCubsGo32]

collecting stops being fun when it becomes a competition.

+10,000

[bender07]

Collecting stops being fun when it becomes a competition.

I doubt he was trying to compete. Just admiring an incredible collection.

[Maddog]

Collecting stops being fun when it becomes a competition.

But where's the fun without the competition:D
I look at it as a personal competition. I am at 164 HOF'ers (once I open my box from Jim S. I'll be at 169) but I will eventually like to hit the magic 200:D

[jgmp123]

My goal was to hit 200 and now sitting at 205, It will be a while before I add the next...prices are not getting any lower!!

[Maddog]

I doubt he was trying to compete. Just admiring an incredible collection.

Very true.
I am very impressed by many of the collections I see here.
In no way was I indicating that I was competing for best in class:o
To put together a collection like that takes real dedication and determination and unfortunately I don't have the requisite time for that.
But I will still keep plugging towards 200:D

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Do you guys look for autos on specific items or just anything signed by a HOF?

[bender07]

Do you guys look for autos on specific items or just anything signed by a HOF?

Depends. The tough guys, you get what you can get. Most people are more picky when it comes to the easier guys, balls, GPC, index, etc.

[gregr2]

I'm still early in the hunt so right now I am focused on autographed cards. One of the reasons is my lack of room so cards are easier to display. I'm sure as I get into the tougher ones it will be whatever I can get.

[jgmp123]

Do you guys look for autos on specific items or just anything signed by a HOF?

I will go for just about anything on the tough ones with hopes of getting a nicer piece down the road and selling the first.

[Maddog]

Do you guys look for autos on specific items or just anything signed by a HOF?

I agree with Mark, it really depends on the player. I always said I would NEVER add cuts to my collection, guess what, I have 3 or 4 as fillers.
I have balls, bats, photos, index cards, sports cards, checks.... Whatever by budget allows:D

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

I'm still early in the hunt so right now I am focused on autographed cards. One of the reasons is my lack of room so cards are easier to display. I'm sure as I get into the tougher ones it will be whatever I can get.


I was thinking that flat items would be best.

[gregr2]

I was thinking that flat items would be best.

Exactly! I have one single signed baseball, a Stan Musial that I picked up from Jim Stinson and have it proudly displayed on my desk but besides that I am sticking to cards. Since I'm so early on and picking up the easy ones, as money allows, the hardest thing is picking out which one to get. For example, Brooks Robinson - there are so many signed card choices that is sometimes makes it difficult to make a choice. As things progress and my collection increases, my choices are going to be very limited.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Is there one HOFer who is regarded as the most difficult?

[tazdmb]

Is there one HOFer who is regarded as the most difficult?

I would go with Frank Grant, but it open to debate. Their are several considered either nonexistent or limited to items in government archives. You can do a search as this has been discussed before.

[Scott Garner]

I would go with Frank Grant, but it open to debate. Their are several considered either nonexistent or limited to items in government archives. You can do a search as this has been discussed before.

Addie Joss is way up there as well as difficulty goes...

[tazdmb]

Here is the old thread:

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=156413&highlight=toughest

Still a good read.

[gregr2]

I haven't gotten to the point of even thinking about the more difficult ones. I'm just having fun and it gives me some focus in my collecting.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Did the HOF auto book come out? If so, where can I buy one?

[Klrdds]

Ron's book has been out a little while. I purchased my copy several months ago on Amazon. Search under Ron's name or Baseball Hall of Fame autograph books.
I do not know if you know Kevin Keating published a Negro Leagues Autograph Guide several years ago, it is informative as well with many examples.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

What is Ron's name?

[gashouse34]

What is Ron's name?

His last name is Keurajian.

[earlywynnfan]

Jim Stinson has one on ebay right now.

[mighty bombjack]

Wow, I have not looked at this thread in a while. Funny how it turned into a HOF auto collecting thing. There are amazing collections here to be sure, always fun to look at and discuss.

I have 240 different HOF autos, and I am someone who likes diversity in my collection. I do have a few baseballs and love the aesthetics of them, but I prefer flats for various reasons. Within that category, I like everything. Letters and contracts are at the top, but cards, postcards, caches, photos, and everything else are more than welcome. My Hack Wilson is on sheet music for a short lived Cubs song. I have several cuts as well.

I am also a big book collector and have over 100 signed baseball books, with some overlap with the HOF collection. My Johnny Evers, Babe Ruth, Albert Spalding, Connie Mack, and Billy Evans autos are in their books.

Thanks for posting some of those toughies, kirdds. Post more whenever you can, please!

[gregr2]

Wow, I have not looked at this thread in a while. Funny how it turned into a HOF auto collecting thing. There are amazing collections here to be sure, always fun to look at and discuss.


Maybe we should start a thread dedicated to HOF autograph collections!

[bender07]

Maybe we should start a thread dedicated to HOF autograph collections!

There are a few out there. Use search.

[Klrdds]

Collecting autographed books never really entered my mind, but that seems like a great way to kill the proverbial two birds with one stone by getting the autograph of the player as a player and author as well as getting an antique and rare book dealing with the national pastime.
Do you know how many players authored books? Not counting maybe the modern era. I know every superstar from the 70s onward seems to have done a book.

[bgar3]

A number of the great early baseball books were done by hall of famers or ghost writers for them, including Chadwick, Evers, Ruth, Spalding, Cochrane, Harris, Mathewson, Ward, Comisky, Anson, White, and Cobb One of the best is Spalding's, America's National Game, which can be found inscribed, often to a person with significant baseball association. I totally agree with your reasoning.