June Pickups

[bat_master]

I didn't see a thread started for June pickups so I figured I would start this one off not with a bang...more of an explosion.

1932 H&B Jimmie Foxx

Heavily used Jimmie Foxx bat from the 1932 season. Bat was returned to the H&B factory for duplication as evidenced by the side writing on the left barrel. Thankfully for me (financially) it wasn't returned by Foxx, but was returned by his teammate, backup catcher Johnny Heving, on June 9, 1932.

That year (1932) was significant to Foxx as it was one of his best seasons statistically (151 runs scored, 213 hits, 33 doubles, 9 triples, 58 HRs, 169 RBI, and .364 average). He won his first of three American League MVP Awards and missed winning the TRIPLE CROWN by a mere 3 points. The player who won the batting title (Dale Alexander of the Red Sox) hit .367, but in 454 plate appearances. Under current rules he would not have won the batting title and the TC would have belonged to Foxx, who did win it the following season in 1933 (.356/48/163) and also repeated as AL MVP.

http://www.hofbats.com/vault/foxx/JFoxxBrl.jpg
http://www.hofbats.com/vault/foxx/JFoxxFull.jpg

[UnVme7]

Really nice bat, Tim! His bats aren't easy to get your hands on, and if you are lucky enough to, it will cost ya! It being sidewritten is a nice touch as well. Great eye appeal overall.

Good to see a post of some gamers around here too! Mine were starting to get a little lonely the last few months!

[MGHPro]

Great looking bat - congrats .

[GKreindler]

KILLER bat, Tim. Bravo!

Graig

[doug.goodman]

I don't collect bats, but THAT is a cool bat.

Congrats.

Doug

[daves_resale_shop]

A Beast of a pickup!!!

congratulations!

[Bugsy]

Just BEAUTIFUL, Tim! One of the nicest bats I've ever seen.

[perezfan]

Gorgeous Foxx Gamer..... man, that's a tight grain on that beauty.

Congrats!

[sayhey24]

Tim --

I especially like the small signature!

Greg

[perezfan]

I haven't see anyone post winnings from Heritage, esecially with regard to the LeRoy Neiman Ball collection that was recently offered. So guess I will be the first. Couldn't resist this one, as it has a great image of the famous Femlin (in a Batting pose, no less). Signed and dated on adjacent panels... a nifty original Neiman!

Second is a gorgeous and heavy St. Louis Browns Jacket, circa 1940s.

Last is a pretty cool Jim Coates mid-1960s Angels Jacket. Another stunner....

[bobfreedman]

I just got this in the mail last week and it looks better in real life and that is hard to believe. Thanks Greg, you do awesome work and I am proud to own this. I also own the photo and card, not sure if I want to do a combo of the three but it is neat to own all three of them

[UnVme7]

Great painting, Bob. He does some amazing work.

[Runscott]

I haven't see anyone post winnings from Heritage, esecially with regard to the LeRoy Neiman Ball collection that was recently offered. So guess I will be the first. Couldn't resist this one, as it has a great image of the famous Femlin (in a Batting pose, no less). Signed and dated on adjacent panels... a nifty original Neiman!

Second is a gorgeous and heavy St. Louis Browns Jacket, circa 1940s.

Last is a pretty cool Jim Coates mid-1960s Angels Jacket. Another stunner....

Nice pick-ups, Mark. I was thinking one of those Neiman balls would have looked great in my ball case - especially an example such as yours. That Browns jacket is also very nice.

[Runscott]

I just got this in the mail last week and it looks better in real life and that is hard to believe. Thanks Greg, you do awesome work and I am proud to own this. I also on the photo and card, not sure if I want to do a combo of the three but it is neat to own all three of them

Beautiful choice, Bob.

[bat_master]

Thanks everyone for the kind words about the Foxx bat. I'm just glad it is finally home! You see, this bat has a bit of a back story to it. Get ready for a soul baring tale with details so fuzzy with the passage of time that I had to go back through emails just to get the timeline correct.

This story starts in July of 2009 with a completely random phone call that I received from the owner of the bat. I was still living in Minnesota and was still married to who is now my ex-wife. A lot has changed since then.

The owner called me and said that he had a bat that said 'Jimmie Foxx' on it. Being somewhat skeptical due to the rare nature of Foxx bats, I asked him what was in the center label; whether it was 125 or something else, like 40JF. He responded that it had a 125. I next asked him if there was anything stamped into the knob. He said no...not that he could see. He also mentioned that there was some writing on the barrel that looked like possibly crayon.

At that point, if I remember right I told him that this was potentially a pretty valuable bat that and that I would really like to have him send me some photos. He did, and after examining the pictures I was able to tell that this was a 1932 Jimmie Foxx made of hickory wood which was correct for the majority of his orders that year. Unfortunately, while the side written date and team name were visible the name was not. However, the date was not listed in Foxx's records so I was pretty confident that it was most likely not returned to the factory by Foxx. At the time, I was in no position to buy it or even make an offer and even though he isn't in the hobby, he was content to enjoy it for awhile. In retrospect this was a good thing as just a month later I was in the middle of a divorce.

Looking back through my emails I see we exchanged 8 messages in 2009 and just 3 in 2010. The first of those messages in 2010 was a patient inquiry to see if he still had it and to let him know that if he was ready to sell at some point...I was interested in buying.

Fast forward to January 2011...I contacted him again with another patient inquiry and this time he informed me that he was expecting the birth of his first child and that, as life changes happen, this might be a good time to sell. We discussed the bat at length and eventually I made him an offer. It wasn't cheap, but for what it was, I thought it was pretty reasonable. I sent him a down payment on it that September.

Fast forward to 2013...2 years of just the occasional email letting him know that I was still around. During that time, I bought a house and was married again. Both costly endeavors.

Fast forward to February 2014...I found out that I'm going to be a father. I had a good friend of mine (who has kids already) stress to me the importance of getting this deal done. I'm glad he did. It's ironic that the life changing event that caused the owner to finally sell was the same event that caused me to buy.

Throughout the spring of 2014 I made some deals and was able to raise the majority of the remaining balance. He agreed that after that was paid he would send me the bat for examination and I could pay off the last couple thousand dollars over time. Well worth it and I'm glad he had the patience to stick with me.

My daughter will be here in October. If we can't come up with a middle name I may slyly suggest "Foxx".

[RelicSports]

Awesome story and a GREAT bat! Congratulations on the bat and your impending arrival!

[Bugsy]

Thanks everyone for the kind words about the Foxx bat. I'm just glad it is finally home! You see, this bat has a bit of a back story to it. Get ready for a soul baring tale with details so fuzzy with the passage of time that I had to go back through emails just to get the timeline correct.

This story starts in July of 2009 with a completely random phone call that I received from the owner of the bat. I was still living in Minnesota and was still married to who is now my ex-wife. A lot has changed since then.

The owner called me and said that he had a bat that said 'Jimmie Foxx' on it. Being somewhat skeptical due to the rare nature of Foxx bats, I asked him what was in the center label; whether it was 125 or something else, like 40JF. He responded that it had a 125. I next asked him if there was anything stamped into the knob. He said no...not that he could see. He also mentioned that there was some writing on the barrel that looked like possibly crayon.

At that point, if I remember right I told him that this was potentially a pretty valuable bat that and that I would really like to have him send me some photos. He did, and after examining the pictures I was able to tell that this was a 1932 Jimmie Foxx made of hickory wood which was correct for the majority of his orders that year. Unfortunately, while the side written date and team name were visible the name was not. However, the date was not listed in Foxx's records so I was pretty confident that it was most likely not returned to the factory by Foxx. At the time, I was in no position to buy it or even make an offer and even though he isn't in the hobby, he was content to enjoy it for awhile. In retrospect this was a good thing as just a month later I was in the middle of a divorce.

Looking back through my emails I see we exchanged 8 messages in 2009 and just 3 in 2010. The first of those messages in 2010 was a patient inquiry to see if he still had it and to let him know that if he was ready to sell at some point...I was interested in buying.

Fast forward to January 2011...I contacted him again with another patient inquiry and this time he informed me that he was expecting the birth of his first child and that, as life changes happen, this might be a good time to sell. We discussed the bat at length and eventually I made him an offer. It wasn't cheap, but for what it was, I thought it was pretty reasonable. I sent him a down payment on it that September.

Fast forward to 2013...2 years of just the occasional email letting him know that I was still around. During that time, I bought a house and was married again. Both costly endeavors.

Fast forward to February 2014...I found out that I'm going to be a father. I had a good friend of mine (who has kids already) stress to me the importance of getting this deal done. I'm glad he did. It's ironic that the life changing event that caused the owner to finally sell was the same event that caused me to buy.

Throughout the spring of 2014 I made some deals and was able to raise the majority of the remaining balance. He agreed that after that was paid he would send me the bat for examination and I could pay off the last couple thousand dollars over time. Well worth it and I'm glad he had the patience to stick with me.

My daughter will be here in October. If we can't come up with a middle name I may slyly suggest "Foxx".


Fantastic story, Tim! The bat certainly ended up with the right person. It will always be a particularly special bat for you. Most importantly, of course, congratulations on the baby! I'm really happy for you. Come this fall, you will probably be on here more often since you won't be able to get out of the house as much :-)

Chris

[ksfarmboy]

Great bat and story Tim!

[WillowGrove]

I don't collect bats, but THAT is a cool bat.

Congrats.

Doug

+1. Congrats on your pick up. What a piece of lumber!

[CarltonHendricks]

<img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/PICT9322_zps2fc952e0.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo PICT9322_zps2fc952e0.jpg"/>
Jim Plunkett photo, framed 18 1/2" tall

<img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/PICT9321_zpsf4349666.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo PICT9321_zpsf4349666.jpg"/>
c1930 Pulvex Dog Products die cut easel back sign, 17 1/2" tall

Picked up these two pieces Sunday at Alameda...I don't know if Autograph collectors would or wouldn't like such a personalized photo of Plunkett but I really like it...wouldn't mind keeping it but no room so will probably go on eBay...At work I once gave him and his wife a ride to his room...real genuine and pleasant...

The bulldog sign had to have been a blessing from the Lord...I got there 2 hours before closing and no one had bought it....FOR $20.00!!!...Has a few issues but the easel looked like it had never been opened...I sort of thought I might put it on eBay when I got it....but it may be a keeper now!

<img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/PICT9334_zps8ded2061.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo PICT9334_zps8ded2061.jpg"/>

<img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/PICT9335_zps234e94c9.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo PICT9335_zps234e94c9.jpg"/>

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[UnVme7]

1961-63 Bob Will game used bat
1991-93 Omar Vizquel game used bat
1996 Dave Hollins game used bat
1987ish Gary Ward game used Yankees bat
2010ish Adrian Beltre game used bat

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[scooter729]

1916 World Series program (Boston variety) - a very tough program to find in any sort of condition.

Plus, this is scored from the 14-inning complete game performance by Babe Ruth!

[Scott Garner]

1916 World Series program (Boston variety) - a very tough program to find in any sort of condition.

Plus, this is scored from the 14-inning complete game performance by Babe Ruth!

Scott,
That is a CRAZY great pickup! Wow! :eek:
Is there any chance you could show the scorepage?
Thanks!

[scooter729]

Scott,
That is a CRAZY great pickup! Wow! :eek:
Is there any chance you could show the scorepage?
Thanks!

Thanks Scott - appreciate it! Here is the scorepage from that game - nicely scored by the lucky person in attendance:

[Scott Garner]

Thanks Scott! Beautiful scorebook and it's in great shape. Congrats!

[YankeeFan]

1916 World Series program (Boston variety) - a very tough program to find in any sort of condition.

Plus, this is scored from the 14-inning complete game performance by Babe Ruth!

WOW! That is an awesome piece. Congratulations on acquiring it.

[scooter729]

WOW! That is an awesome piece. Congratulations on acquiring it.

Thanks guys - appreciate the comments. I was quite happy to get it, though I might have to skip a few lunches in the near future to pay for it!

[Runscott]

+1 Did you by any chance pick up the 1915 Boston W.S. program in Verkman's auction the other night? (I was the underbidder)

[scooter729]

+1 Did you by any chance pick up the 1915 Boston W.S. program in Verkman's auction the other night? (I was the underbidder)

It wasn't me, Scott - I already have a '15 program which is why I wanted the '16 one as a nice companion piece.

I was watching the Clean Sweep one and it would've been a nice price at your bid, but you probably made the right call not to go higher than the final price for the shape it was in. Hope another one pops up soon for you!

[Runscott]

It wasn't me, Scott - I already have a '15 program which is why I wanted the '16 one as a nice companion piece.

I was watching the Clean Sweep one and it would've been a nice price at your bid, but you probably made the right call not to go higher than the final price for the shape it was in. Hope another one pops up soon for you!

Thanks, Scott. I wasn't really dying to get it. I have a mini-collection of signatures from players on the 1915 Red Sox team, so threw a bid at it. Luckily it did not stick, as I won other things.

[Gorilla777]

Roberto Clemente '65-'68 bat:

The use on this bat is phenomenal and after I saw it in person, just had to go after it in the SCP Auction and the price ending up being pretty good too.

Ben

[Gorilla777]

2000 Derek Jeter road jersey:

Ben

[UnVme7]

Good ones, Ben.

[Scott Garner]

Roberto Clemente '65-'68 bat:

The use on this bat is phenomenal and after I saw it in person, just had to go after it in the SCP Auction and the price ending up being pretty good too.

Ben

Beautiful Clemente bat, Ben!

[Scott Garner]

I suppose that I could have posted this in the autograph section just as easily, but I think it fits this thread the best.

I'm glad to add this vintage signed HOF Gaylord Perry no-hitter ticket stub from September 17th, 1968. I purchased it from net54 newer member Scott Murphy in the BST. FYI, Scott is a nice guy and a pleasure to deal with.

The ticket arrived today and there was an added surprise. Here is the 1969 SF Giants letter that accompanied the ticket when it was returned signed and personalized to the lucky patron named "Mike" that attended the game. Apparently Mike had sent his ticket stub from the game to the Giants and asked if it would be possible to get Gaylord Perry to sign it.

Perry's no-hitter was noteworthy in that he was one of the few pitchers in 1968 that bested fellow HOF pitcher Bob Gibson. 1968 was dubbed the "year of the pitcher" by many in baseball and Gibson's amazing 1.12 ERA in '68 was one of the major reasons that the mound height was lowered beginning in 1969, again returning some of the balance of power to the hitter.

Many thanks to Scott for allowing me to add this to my no-hit ticket collection. :)

[bender07]

I suppose that I could have posted this in the autograph section just as easily, but I think it fits this thread the best.

I'm glad to add this vintage signed HOF Gaylord Perry no-hitter ticket stub from September 17th, 1968. I purchased it from net54 newer member Scott Murphy in the BST. FYI, Scott is a nice guy and a pleasure to deal with.

The ticket arrived today and there was an added surprise. Here is the 1969 SF Giants letter that accompanied the ticket when it was returned signed and personalized to the lucky patron named "Mike" that attended the game. Apparently Mike had sent his ticket stub from the game to the Giants and asked if it would be possible to get Gaylord Perry to sign it.

Perry's no-hitter was noteworthy in that he was one of the few pitchers in 1968 that bested fellow HOF pitcher Bob Gibson. 1968 was dubbed the "year of the pitcher" by many in baseball and Gibson's amazing 1.12 ERA in '68 was one of the major reasons that the mound height was lowered beginning in 1969, again returning some of the balance of power to the hitter.

Many thanks to Scott for allowing me to add this to my no-hit ticket collection. :)

Very cool Scott. Did he sign it "Gay"? I've never seen that before.

[sox1903wschamp]

1916 World Series program (Boston variety) - a very tough program to find in any sort of condition.

Plus, this is scored from the 14-inning complete game performance by Babe Ruth!

Congrats Scott. Awesome pickup.

[Scott Garner]

Very cool Scott. Did he sign it "Gay"? I've never seen that before.

Mark,
Thanks to both you and Ben. Perry did sign it "Gay". This was something that was typical for Perry in the earlier part of his career. I have a scored program from this game that was signed one week after the no-hitter and he signed it "Gay" as well, FWIW.

[Forever Young]

Love the pickup Scotty and looking forward to seeing you at the National again this year?!

I have picked up this 8x10 shot of Ruth used for his 1928 candy card. It is from the Christy Walsh estate. Clearly I love photos(for many reasons). I do love when they are used for cards. I had some quick "paint fun" with the third pic.

[BBSD]

That Foxx bat has some serious patina. Nice piece Master!

[thecatspajamas]

I have picked up this 8x10 shot of Ruth used for his 1928 candy card. It is from the Christy Walsh estate. Clearly I love photos(for many reasons). I do love when they are used for cards. I had some quick "paint fun" with the third pic.

Sweet! So is that "wood added" painted onto the surface of the photo? Guess they didn't want the kid in the image for the card. I'm not usually a fan of "edited" photos, but in this case, with it clearly showing that this is THE photo used for the card, I'll make an exception ;) Very cool!

[Forever Young]

Sweet! So is that "wood added" painted onto the surface of the photo? Guess they didn't want the kid in the image for the card. I'm not usually a fan of "edited" photos, but in this case, with it clearly showing that this is THE photo used for the card, I'll make an exception ;) Very cool!

It is added(it is in transit so that's all I got). :)

[UnVme7]

1985 Stan Clarke game worn Blue Jays jersey. Yep, he stunk, but these Blue Jays pullovers have real nice eye appeal.

[UnVme7]

Back

[UnVme7]

2010 Adrian Beltre game used bat. Cracked for a single on 4/22/10 against his current team, the Rangers

1984-85 Dave a Winfield game used bat. Tremendous use with his custom tape job mixed in with a nice coat of tar.

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[ruth-gehrig]

I'm pretty excited to add this advertising piece to my collection! There's a neat manufacturer's note on the back saying that "these signs cost us big money to produce and if displayed as intended they will increase sales. If not going to be used kindly return to us so they can be used elsewhere." The bats and player are embossed so they stand out a bit more than the rest of the sign for a more dynamic effect. Really neat piece of baseball advertising.

[MGHPro]

Awesome Sign ! Great pick up

[bobfreedman]

Michael, awesome sign, I had one and sold it a couple of years ago and I have regretted it since, In fact, yours has nicer graphics than mine did. I ended up doing a bit of restoration to it to remove the rust. Do you mind me asking where did you pick it up? Congrats

[khkco4bls]

that sign was on eBay. great pick up I love the graphics

[ruth-gehrig]

Thanks guys! Yes it really does exhibit nice graphics. Luckily most of the damage is confined to the bottom right hand border. My camera wasn't allowing me to post bigger or better pictures last night or I would have.

[Gorilla777]

1992 George Brett bat:

Heavy tar, killer overall use and great eye appeal, a favorite in the Brett collection for me.

Ben

[71buc]

1992 George Brett bat:

Heavy tar, killer overall use and great eye appeal, a favorite in the Brett collection for me.

Ben

Now that's what I call a war club.

[Scott Garner]

Now that's what I call a war club.

+1 Awesome! :cool:

[UnVme7]

1992 George Brett bat:

Heavy tar, killer overall use and great eye appeal, a favorite in the Brett collection for me.

Ben

Great bat, Ben. Big fan of Brett being from the KC area. But really, was this bat even legal? :)

[Gorilla777]

Great bat, Ben. Big fan of Brett being from the KC area. But really, was this bat even legal? :)
Thanks all...
Legal...Ha, it was 90s baseball and time for looking the other way, right?;)

Ben

[ruth-gehrig]

I've never seen this sign before. It measures about 11 inches by 21 inches. It's single sided and didn't ever have an easel backing. Story is a husband was taking a framed picture out of the frame that his wife had for over 40 years. This was being used as backing inside the frame for some reason. Excellent color as it was protected all these years. Much brighter than my camera is depicting. Anyone seen this one before?

[GrayGhost]

No, but super display

[UnVme7]

Not sure how many of these I have, but I've always been real fond of these 1950 Whiz Kids.

[Scott Garner]

Juan Marichal circa 1965- photographer Louis Requenna. A classic photo of "The Dominican Dandy"
Phil Niekro 1969- photographer Malcolm Emmons. Sporting News archive. Nice vintage photo of "Knucksie"

[whiteymet]

Nate:

Do any of your multiple Phillies Whiz Kids Panoramas have the rubber stamp autographs like is shown in the below?

[UnVme7]

Nate:

Do any of your multiple Phillies Whiz Kids Panoramas have the rubber stamp autographs like is shown in the below?

I think I have around 5 of these and none of them have the rubber stamp, I don't think.

I don't think these were distributed with the stamps like that, so maybe an individual did that themselves or perhaps it was a test version and it's really rare? I've seen lots and lots of these and just don't recall seeing the stamped names.

I'm really not sure. Do you have any idea?

Also, these look really nice framed if you haven't done that to yours yet. For a black and white, it has nice eye appeal.

[whiteymet]

I think I have around 5 of these and none of them have the rubber stamp, I don't think.

I don't think these were distributed with the stamps like that, so maybe an individual did that themselves or perhaps it was a test version and it's really rare? I've seen lots and lots of these and just don't recall seeing the stamped names.

I'm really not sure. Do you have any idea?

Also, these look really nice framed if you haven't done that to yours yet. For a black and white, it has nice eye appeal.

Nate:

The "signatures" are spot on, even though they clearly are stamps. I do not own this copy, have others. I am told it originated from Andy Seminick's collection.

[Runscott]

This is even better in person. It's a study that Graig did a larger painting of:

[btcarfagno]

Really cool Havana flag measures 17x28 inches. Most likely late 1940's or early 1950's. I think this may be the Havana Reds of the Cuban Winter League.

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/HavanaFlag_zps67276905.jpeg

Tom C

[UnVme7]

1989 Don Robinson Game Ready World Series bat. Since Robinson was a pitcher and never had an AB in the series, it was never used. Still, I think each player only received 2 of these.

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[UnVme7]

Barrel

[Forever Young]

This is even better in person. It's a study that Graig did a larger painting of:

Love it! Framing?!?

[39special]

Picked these up from a board member.

[baseball tourist]

1985 Stan Clarke game worn Blue Jays jersey. Yep, he stunk, but these Blue Jays pullovers have real nice eye appeal.

Love the jersey! Stan Clarke....I had forgotten about him. 3-6, 6.79 era and 36 Ks for his career....maybe that's why? Still light years better than me at ball.

[UnVme7]

Love the jersey! Stan Clarke....I had forgotten about him. 3-6, 6.79 era and 36 Ks for his career....maybe that's why? Still light years better than me at ball.

Thanks! I'm a big fan of the 80's pullovers.

[Scott Garner]

Good-guy board member Ken Sulik provide a big assist and had an artist friend of his hand paint a Vander Meer signed Leonard Coleman ball that I acquired recently for this purpose.

The image that I selected for her to paint was from a photo that was taken of the 1st time that Vandy met boyhood idol Babe Ruth. He met the Babe just prior to throwing his second consecutive no-hitter on June 15th, 1938- the first night game at Ebbets Field.

Many thanks to Ken for his help in getting this done.
I think it turned out great! :)

[ooo-ribay]

Good-guy board member Ken Sulik provide a big assist and had an artist friend of his hand paint a Vander Meer signed Leonard Coleman ball that I acquired recently for this purpose.

The image that I selected for her to paint was from a photo that was taken of the 1st time that Vandy met boyhood idol Babe Ruth. He met the Babe just prior to throwing his second consecutive no-hitter on June 15th, 1938- the first night game at Ebbets Field.

Many thanks to Ken for his help in getting this done.
I think it turned out great! :)

I concur! It turned out great!

[Runscott]

Love it! Framing?!?

Thanks Ben. It's being assembled, along with the Jackson. I'll post pics when it's done, but will bring both to Cleveland. Also waiting on the Burke Red Sox photos - all three in a single frame.

[Scott Garner]

I concur! It turned out great!

Thanks Rob!

[MVSNYC]

Scott- awesome Ruth study! i was actually about to pull the trigger on that very study a few months ago, but picked up a few other items instead...it is stunning, congrats.

I plan to get one of his very soon.

[Runscott]

Scott- awesome Ruth study! i was actually about to pull the trigger on that very study a few months ago, but picked up a few other items instead...it is stunning, congrats.

I plan to get one of his very soon.

Graig's studies are the perfect size to frame with autographs. I have most of the materials for creating these two displays, and looking forward to posting the results. I'll probably have them both completed tomorrow evening.

[earlywynnfan]

Only my second flannel, I thought it was a nice deal for a cult player.

[Exhibitman]

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1940s%20Blotter%20Robinson%20Dimaggio%20etc.jpg

[mjkm90]

I love this set and was pleased to add this example last night on the bay:D

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/imagejpg1_zpse81c2b04.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/user/mjkm90/media/imagejpg1_zpse81c2b04.jpg.html)

[btcarfagno]

Just added these:

1913 World Series image on paper stock. Measures 11x14. Anyone else seen one or know the origins?

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/1913series_zps55b437b9.jpg

Won in the Ninth book (not signed...although I do not believe the authenticity of the "signed" ones anyway) and Pitching in a Pinch pamphlet.

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/matty_zpsfcc44115.jpg

Tom C

[Runscott]

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1940s%20Blotter%20Robinson%20Dimaggio%20etc.jpg

Not just every race and religion, but every 'color' as well :confused:

Very interesting piece.

[ksfarmboy]

Added two items in the past couple weeks that were previously unknown to me.

First a 1957 Wichita Braves (Milwaukee Braves AAA farm club) American Association championship ring.

Next a 1909 Wichita RPPC. Been looking for a 1909 team postcard for several years. No big names and about 4 players made it to the majors. Features Ad Brennan, lower right, seated.

[MGHPro]

Finally got a joe Jackson 40k -
Matt

[Bill Rayburn]

WOW !!! Great bat Matt, congrats.

[toyman55]

Just bought this off Ebay. Early 1960's kids shirt with Koufax, Clemente, Mays, Spahn and Groat. I am thinking of framing it either with baseball cards of each player from that era or with cut autographs.

[whiteymet]

Hi Guys:

I always like oddball stuff. Picked up this unusal publication that shows Callahan HOF cards artwork on the front and back covers. Some are somewhat cropped from the artwork on the cards. Wonder if they had "permission" to use the "cards"?

Inside has pages w/photos dedicated to Ruth, Cobb, Gehrig, Joe D., mentions and has photos of future HOFer's Musial, Mantle, Aaron, Williams, Mays, and J. Robinson.

Also shows The All Time All Star team, 58 All Star team, 58 World Series box scores, Team photos of the 58 Yanks and Braves, and photos of some of the 58 All Stars including Ashburn, Spahn, Mays, Banks, Williams, Mantle, Ford etc.

I will scan a few pages. If anyone wants to see more. LMK

[Dave Grob]

A bit rough, but still thrilled to have picked this one up. First year style and one that was fairly short lived (1931-1933).

Dave Grob
davegrob1@aol.com

[eastonfalcon19]

Got this back from my framer today.

[Lordstan]

Got this back from my framer today.

Nice Ron.
What size is it?

[eastonfalcon19]

Thanks Mark, I forget the size off the top of my head. Now I just have to find a spot for it!

[ruth-gehrig]

Got this back from my framer today.

One of the first baseball advertising pieces I fell in love with. Great piece!

[UnVme7]

Two 2002 Adrian Beltre game used bats:

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[CobbvLajoie1910]

Phenominal pieces, Dave & Ron. Congrats!

[eastonfalcon19]

Thank you Mike and Aaron..somebody actually used it as a backing for a picture. Thank god it wasn't cut and was saved.

[pariah1107]

No Pre-War Auto Racing Section to put this, my apologies. A 1936 Yakima Fairgrounds Speedway Time Trial pic with unknown driver in the Old Death Car. Hope people do not mind:

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w415/pariah1107/1936YakimaFairgroundsSpeedwayDriverUnknown_zps0582 e47b.jpg

[Jim F]

Scorecard fan with a 1911 copyright date. Back has an ad for a piano and phonograph store.


http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee135/jpvintagesports/scan0008_zps8038bcf6.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee135/jpvintagesports/scan0009_zps96326a41.jpg

[thecatspajamas]

No Pre-War Auto Racing Section to put this, my apologies. A 1936 Yakima Fairgrounds Speedway Time Trial pic with unknown driver in the Old Death Car. Hope people do not mind:


Cool photo, Ty! Is the "Old Death Car" something that should be instantly recognizable by that name, or just this gent's private nickname for his racer? (Forgive me if that question sounds ridiculous, keeping in mind that I am completely oblivious to the world of auto racing, modern or pre-war).

[pariah1107]

Thank you Lance. These 1930's outlaw/sprint cars were sometimes referred to as "Death Sleds". Safety was practically nonexistent; A lot of jalopies on the track, many drivers did not wear helmets or just wore skull caps (though this one seems to have acquired a US military issue), and most drivers did not wear seat-belts as it was thought to be safer if the driver was thrown from the vehicle as it wrecked (unfortunately this often left drivers on the track). A lot like the early history of football, auto racing had it's share of fatalities.

[71buc]

Okay I know this matters only to me and is neither pre-war or valuable. Nonetheless I am thrilled to add it to my collection. The 1971 World Series original newspapers show up periodically I have one of those as well. However, this is the first time I have ever seen the paper related to winning the 1971 pennant. I never knew that a $10 item could make me so happy. If anyone knows where I can pick up a stub to game one of the 1971 NLCS or game three of the 1971 ALCS I would be forever in your debt. Thanks for indulging me as no one else in my world understands my disease;)

[Scott Garner]

Okay I know this matters only to me and is neither pre-war or valuable. Nonetheless I am thrilled to add it to my collection. The 1971 World Series original newspapers show up periodically I have one of those as well. However, this is the first time I have ever seen the paper related to winning the 1971 pennant. I never knew that a $10 item could make me so happy. If anyone knows where I can pick up a stub to game one of the 1971 NLCS or game three of the 1971 ALCS I would be forever in your debt. Thanks for indulging me as no one else in my world understands my disease;)

SWEET! Nice paper, Mike!

[71buc]

SWEET! Nice paper, Mike!

Thanks Scott I'm a man of simple needs with equally modest means:D

[ooo-ribay]

Okay I know this matters only to me and is neither pre-war or valuable. Nonetheless I am thrilled to add it to my collection. The 1971 World Series original newspapers show up periodically I have one of those as well. However, this is the first time I have ever seen the paper related to winning the 1971 pennant. I never knew that a $10 item could make me so happy. If anyone knows where I can pick up a stub to game one of the 1971 NLCS or game three of the 1971 ALCS I would be forever in your debt. Thanks for indulging me as no one else in my world understands my disease;)

I understand your disease......but don't like the sub-headline. #!%€$&@ Bob Robertson! ;)

[pencil1974]

Love this photo! Have a 1970's postcard to match.

[kdixon]

Picked up this Wheat Notebook.

[eastonfalcon19]

I picked up this photo this morning, I'm not sure what game it is. It is definitely Dodgers b/c I see Roy Campanella catching and it is at Ebbets field. Does anybody know what game this might be? I think it's against the Yankees and looks like Joe Dimaggio batting. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

[almostdone]

I picked up this photo this morning, I'm not sure what game it is. It is definitely Dodgers b/c I see Roy Campanella catching and it is at Ebbets field. Does anybody know what game this might be? I think it's against the Yankees and looks like Joe Dimaggio batting. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Any way you can read some of the scoreboard with a magnifying glass? When I enlarge it it becomes to pixilated. You might be able to make out opposing team name from an original photo. Looks like the top of the first inning though since there isn't any individual innings scored yet.
Drew

[eastonfalcon19]

I looked at the scoreboard and the runner on first, they are playing the Yankees. Jackie Robinson is at 2nd. The batter looks like Joe D but I'm not 100% sure.

[almostdone]

I looked at the scoreboard and the runner on first, they are playing the Yankees. Jackie Robinson is at 2nd. The batter looks like Joe D but I'm not 100% sure.

In doing some quick research I discovered it had to be game 4 of the 1949 World Series assuming a few things. IF it's Joe D up at bat then this is the only World Series game where there is a runner only first in the top of the 1st with no runs yet. I do have my doubts though because that means the Brooklyn pitcher is Don Newcombe and the runner on first is Yogi Berra. In my opinion neither of the players in the picture reminds me of Newcombe or Berra. That being said, either this is a pre-season exhibition game (which I doubt with presence of the CBS camera in 1949) or it isn't Joe Dimmagio at bat. He only faced the Dodgers in one World Series with Campy on the team but the Yankees faced the Dodgers in 5 World Series in Brooklyn, 49, 52,53, 55, and 56 , all with Campy who is obviously catching in your photo.

I'll keep looking to come up with another game it could be but without Joe D at the plate.

Drew

*just noticed that it appears there was one out in the inning. Ebbets scoreboard listed at bat, strikes, balls and outs across the top with the amount of each above the word. Outs is the last one listed and seems to have a "1" above it. Also no balls or strikes listed in this at bat so the pitch being thrown is the first of the at bat.
Any way to make out the player number above the at bat sign? It's right below the work "fine" at the top and all the way to the left.

Drew

[eastonfalcon19]

Thanks Drew I appreciate all of the research...the scoreboard says 1 out. Yeah I agree the pitcher doesn't look like Don Newcombe. I just thought the batter looked like Joe D but I am probably wrong.

[almostdone]

Thanks Drew I appreciate all of the research...the scoreboard says 1 out. Yeah I agree the pitcher doesn't look like Don Newcombe. I just thought the batter looked like Joe D but I am probably wrong.

My pleasure. Any excuse to do some digging about the Brooklyn Dodgers is good enough for me. Sorry we couldn't come to a diffinitive answer but still fun looking.
Drew

[UnVme7]

Pudge Rodriguez game used Tigers bat

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[btcarfagno]

Just picked up these interesting Jimmie Foxx photos from some sort of hunting trip. All are either 7x9 or 8x10. Interesting in a weird sort of way.

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/Foxx2_zpsd9e18f4b.jpeg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/Foxx1_zps61009b67.jpeg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/Foxx4_zps75918844.jpeg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/Foxx3_zpscb3b4c93.jpeg

They will be available shortly in the BST for anyone who may be interested.

Tom C