August Pickups

[parker1b2]

Picked up this Mantle Hartland today.

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[khkco4bls]

Super early belt ball. And a wonderful early figure 8 ball with very small stitching.

[tony]

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[tony]

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[71buc]

I have been looking for one of these 1971 Pirates World Series bats forever. Although I have seen a couple of Oriole examples, this is actually the very first one belonging to a Pirate that I have ever seen. It is a U-1 model, has bat rack marks, a clear tacky substance on the handle, and a few cleat indentations otherwise the use is very light as one would expect. Pagan's double won game 7 when he drove in Stargell. I have tried to photo match the bat with video from that moment but the video is so poor it is fruitless to try. Nonetheless I am thrilled add it to my 1971 Pirates collection.

[UnVme7]

Nice, rare bat, Mike.

[71buc]

Nice, rare bat, Mike.

Thanks I am very excited to add it to my collection. I now have three game used bats in my collection... only 797 away from catching you:p

[Bumpus Jones]

Congrats Mike!

[UnVme7]

Thanks I am very excited to add it to my collection. I now have three game used bats in my collection... only 797 away from catching you:p


Ha, stop it! I always say, it's not the quantity, it's the quality. And you've got a good one there.

[mjkm90]

One of the eBay bargain pick-ups of my life :D

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/imagejpg1_zps51855cc8.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/user/mjkm90/media/imagejpg1_zps51855cc8.jpg.html)

[71buc]

One of the eBay bargain pick-ups of my life :D

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/imagejpg1_zps51855cc8.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/user/mjkm90/media/imagejpg1_zps51855cc8.jpg.html)

Awesome Kiner pin a great price and free shipping you can't beat that congrats!

[Nashvol]

Needed one to complete my set, glad to have Mr. Williams join the family!

[UnVme7]

Nice card, Skip. Tough one.

[UnVme7]

1971-75 Reggie Jackson game used bat

[UnVme7]

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[DeafSports]

I picked two things on ebay yesterday and Im very HAPPY with the prices.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291211680421?_trksid=p2059210.m2748.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390897568439?_trksid=p2059210.m2748.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Gallaudet University is only deaf college in the world in case you all don't know.

Would love to hear your thoughts.

Best,
Danny

[39special]

Got these in the mail today.I think they are pretty cool.

[UnVme7]

Cool plate, Steve

[39special]

Thanks Nate!

[GrayGhost]

Nice stuff Steve. someone has been buying from Tony Q again...:)

[bcbgcbrcb]

Picked up this 1929-30 Almendares team photo at the National in Cleveland. Pictured are Martin Dihigo in a fairly early image along with Dick Lundy and several other minor stars..........

[almostdone]

Got these in the mail today.I think they are pretty cool.

Nice pick up Steve. Wonder if Santo won a bet with Banks and that check was payment. Got to be a cool story behind it.
Drew

[39special]

Nice pick up Steve. Wonder if Santo won a bet with Banks and that check was payment. Got to be a cool story behind it.
Drew

Thanks Drew.Yeah I wish I knew the story behind it.

[parker1b2]

Just picked up this 1874 Harper's Weekly Philadelphia Athletics woodcut over the weekend. Officially the oldest item in my collection.
Photo I took is a little blurry, can't seem to get a good shot with the iPad

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[Cfern023]

Got these in the mail today.I think they are pretty cool.



Ernie banks really made out a check for 1 dollar to ron santo?

[Cfern023]

Thanks Drew.Yeah I wish I knew the story behind it.

I'm sure you could probably write him a letter and ask him.

[Runscott]

Trophy Tankard - 1877 James Dixon & Sons

Out of my area of expertise on this one, but it was (silver plate I believe), nice so picked it up at the National. About 6" tall, bottom reads 'James Dixon & sons Sheffield'. Engraving reads 'Ch.Ch. Athletic Sports 1877 A.A.Orr' (best I can tell-could be 'Oh.Oh.').

Turns out to be a cup presented at Christ Church (Oxford), probably for a footrace, possibly by future British Prime Minister Lord Rosebery (Archibald Primrose). Probably presented to A.A. Orr, but possibly presented by him instead. Googled documents now attached.

[nolemmings]

Pardon my weakness in spatial relations Scott, but give me some information I can understand--about how many ounces does it hold? :) (nice pick up)

[Runscott]

Pardon my weakness in spatial relations Scott, but give me some information I can understand--about how many ounces does it hold? :) (nice pick up)

Hey Todd. When I say 6", like most men I probably mean a little less :eek:

I guess it holds about a pint.

[nolemmings]

Great, so it's both ornamental and functional. Well played indeed.

[39special]

Added this to my Furillo collection

[Runscott]

71buc (mike) - emIl me. I cannot send pm via tapatalk and do not have your email on my phone.

Sent from my SM-G730V using Tapatalk

[GKreindler]

AWESOME photo, Steve!

Graig

[39special]

AWESOME photo, Steve!

Graig

Thanks Graig!

[Lordstan]

Added this to my Furillo collection

Nice photo.
I could be mistaken, but it looks like a Barney Stein photo.
Very similar composition to this one(not mine)
http://www.legendaryauctions.com/ItemImages/000114/118153a-copy_lg.jpeg

[39special]

Nice photo.
I could be mistaken, but it looks like a Barney Stein photo.
Very similar composition to this one(not mine)
http://www.legendaryauctions.com/ItemImages/000114/118153a-copy_lg.jpeg

Thanks Mark.I'm hoping to find out some info about it.

[CobbvLajoie1910]

One of the eBay bargain pick-ups of my life :D

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/imagejpg1_zps51855cc8.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/user/mjkm90/media/imagejpg1_zps51855cc8.jpg.html)


Congrats, Mike! What a steal!

Im sure your heart was pumping pretty good as you hit the BIN button. :D

[UnVme7]

1926-30 Danny "Dan" Taylor game used bat. Played for the Cubs from 1929-32, and for the Dodgers from 1932-36.

[UnVme7]

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[71buc]

I have been looking to add a Hartnett photo from his MVP season of 1935 to my photo collection. Although I have come across many this is the first I liked aesthetically.

[Bumpus Jones]

Beautiful photo Mike! Nice bat Nate!

[cockrellcollection]

14th Maine Team 5 x 7 glass negative. I liked the connections between military, baseball and photography in this one as well as the sign that says "don't hitch horses here". Positive image shown.

[UnVme7]

Beautiful photo Mike! Nice bat Nate!


Thanks!

[UnVme7]

1991 Turner Ward game used playoff bat. Pounded with use and custom tape job. These aren't easy to get.

[UnVme7]

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[UnVme7]

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[UnVme7]

2013 Adrian Beltre game worn jersey. Just picked this one up today. Authenticated to 6/15/13 where he went 2-4. Probably worn for other games, just haven't researched it yet.

[UnVme7]

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[UnVme7]

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[39special]

2013 Adrian Beltre game worn jersey. Just picked this one up today. Authenticated to 6/15/13 where he went 2-4. Probably worn for other games, just haven't researched it yet.

Great looking jersey Nate!

[UnVme7]

Thanks Steve.

2004 Pudge Rodriguez game used bat
1993-94 Dave Winfield game used bat

[UnVme7]

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[Mountaineer]

First time checking this side of the forum out and I must say, you guys have some very beautiful pieces!!!!!

[BradH]

I'm not generally an autograph collector, but I thought I'd post this for Braves fans who might like to see it.

This poster was given out to fans at Turner Field on Hall of Fame induction Sunday (July 27). Fans who entered the park early received the poster and were able to watch the Hall of Fame ceremony on the jumbo video board.

About 30 of the posters were later signed in the clubhouse by the three inductees when they came to Turner Field for a special event two weeks after the Cooperstown weekend. I was fortunate to get one and will now get it framed for my office. It measures 19-1/2 x 26-3/4 inches.

[Scott Garner]

I'm not generally an autograph collector, but I thought I'd post this for Braves fans who might like to see it.

This poster was given out to fans at Turner Field on Hall of Fame induction Sunday (July 27). Fans who enetered the park early received the poster and were able to watch the Hall of Fame ceremony on the jumbo video board.

About 30 of the posters were later signed in the clubhouse by the three inductees when they came to Turner Field for a special event two weeks after the Cooperstown weekend. I was fortunate to get one and will now get it framed for my office. It measures 19-1/2 x 26-3/4 inches.

Sweet!

[Drift]

Well my collecting activity has really slowed down this summer.
But opportunity knocked on the door as I was blessed with my second September 9, 1965 Koufax perfect game ticket this year.

This example came from a card shop in the LA area who acquired it from the original owner. I'm partial to this example because it has writing - notating the event much like a fan who fills out a scorecard.

I can tell the person who attended this game was excited and cherished the fact they got to witness Koufax's perfect game. Ticket was loved and that's what collecting is all about.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/akuracy503/DodgersTickets_zpscce88835.jpg

[Drift]

This one was like pulling teeth as I had it on my radar for over a year while it sat in Andy Imperato's stash. Patience paid off for me.
A 1 of 1 according to any population reports.
Attendance was in the 9,000 range according to the Baseball Encyclopedia making this a fairly rare stub.

May 22, 1963 represents one of Mickey Mantle's most talked about home runs of his career. On his own account it was the "hardest hit ball" he's ever felt. Many websites and news articles put this in the top 10 farthest hit HR's in MLB history. Folklore says the ball could have gone 734ft if it had not hit the facade at Yankee Stadium. ;) The only man to hit the facade (Mantle did it twice).

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/akuracy503/MantleFacadeHR63_zps7c5283b1.jpg

[ruth-gehrig]

Great image with period equipment. Player on far left middle row has "Chicago" across chest while player center front has "K.C." on chest. Any explanation as to why 2 different teams would be photographed together? Perhaps an "All-Star like" team??

[Jaybird]

Great image with period equipment. Player on far left middle row has "Chicago" across chest while player center front has "K.C." on chest. Any explanation as to why 2 different teams would be photographed together? Perhaps an "All-Star like" team??

Likely a town team with hand-me-down jerseys. Many times they would play in whatever baseball gear they could get their hands on.

[ruth-gehrig]

Likely a town team with hand-me-down jerseys. Many times they would play in whatever baseball gear they could get their hands on.

That makes sense as the other players dont necessarily match either.:)

[71buc]

Here is another bit of silliness for my 1971 Pirate collection. I don't know if its the Cancun sun, too many Cuba Libres, or their combined 4,437 career hits and 422 HRs but I saw this MLB début stub of Richie Hebner and Al Oliver on eBay and had to have it.

[yanks12025]

2014 Giancarlo Stanton game worn pair of pants. Pants show TONS of use, ripped on back from sliding, several team repairs. Only the second pair of pants so far this year. Probably worn for many home runs.

[UnVme7]

1995 Ed Vosberg game worn Rangers jersey

[UnVme7]

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[UnVme7]

1985 Julio Cruz game used bat

[UnVme7]

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[Scott Garner]

I just added a terrific pickup to my Armando Galarraga "Almost Perfect" ensemble. Here is Galarraga's actual 2010 locker tag to compliment umpire Jim Joyce's signed game-used locker tag that I own from Galarraga's near brush with greatness on 6/2/2010.

I have previously shared the story of how I e-mailed Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig following this game. The shocking part is that he took the time to write me a letter back that I subsequently had Galarraga, Jim Joyce and Jim Leland sign at different times.

[mcgwirecom]

Great collection of the "almost perfect game" Scott

[Runscott]

Sometimes no one gives you credit for being perfect :)

[mcgwirecom]

Just picked this up from a long time friend of Mark's. His minor league Modesto A's jersey.

[aelefson]

Great items! I especially like the Almendares photo and the early baseballs.

The White Plains show was really good for my hall of fame collection as I needed both Carey and Robinson. The Carrigan/Stahl and Carrigan/Lannin were too nice to pass up.

Alan

[71buc]

Randall great addition to your already impressive big Mac collection. Do you have the Tacoma jersey as well? I spent a lot of time watching him there.

[Runscott]

Picked up these two PCL baseballs yesterday. They each have a small amount of writing on them - one has a printed name and the other possibly a signature, both illegible.

Kind of a boring pickup, but all I can boast about as of late.

[UnVme7]

Scott, I believe the printed name is Roy Jackson, who was Prez of the league between 1974-78. That at least dates the ball, if that's in fact what it says.

[mcgwirecom]

Randall great addition to your already impressive big Mac collection. Do you have the Tacoma jersey as well? I spent a lot of time watching him there.

Thanks Mike, I know you got a great rookie HR ball of his! This Modesto jersey is only the second jersey of his I own actually. I don't think I have ever seen his Tacoma jersey. I have seen his Huntsville one though. I recently made a great connection and hope to be adding some more really cool stuff to my collection in the future!

[Runscott]

Scott, I believe the printed name is Roy Jackson, who was Prez of the league between 1974-78. That at least dates the ball, if that's in fact what it says.

Thanks, Nate - I think you are right.

[Bumpus Jones]

Awesome pics Alan!

[Scott Garner]

Great collection of the "almost perfect game" Scott

Thanks Randall!

[Scott Garner]

Just picked this up from a long time friend of Mark's. His minor league Modesto A's jersey.

SWEET McGwire uni!! Congrats Randall! :cool:

[MVSNYC]

Scott- that Bud Selig letter is very cool! That's pretty amazing he took the time to write you.

[eastonfalcon19]

Nice set of Shibe Park ribbon end seats. Pretty excited to add them to my stadium seat collection.

[Bpm0014]

Awesome seats!

[eastonfalcon19]

Thanks Brendan..you know Forbes field seats would look really nice next to them :p

[Runscott]

Two cabinets I picked up at the National this year.

One is from Cuba, the other is from Celina, Ohio - a man named John Heidering is in the photo somewhere:

[yanks12025]

Excited for this piece.

[Runscott]

Spent too much at the Mariners game today.

Had a great time watching today's game with Luke and Mike, except for the part where the Rangers beat the living sh*t out of us.

Bought a game-used turn-back-the-clock Astros uni on the cheap, including the cap - everything fit perfect! Also stood in line for 3 innings to get the 1st shot at today's game-used balls, and picked up one that Cano hit for a double, Kendrys hit for a double, and they finally pulled it after a pitch to Seager in the dirt. Also got the line-up card from my birthday, and finally, a 1920's glove at my favorite antique shop prior to the game.

Here's me in full uni, fielding Cano's hit ball with the 1920's glove.

I realize that I look like a dork, but that's the point of wearing a 1970's Astros uniform!

[Runscott]

By the way, as fair warning, if any of you can't locate me at future card shows, you are BLIND!

[ruth-gehrig]

By the way, as fair warning, if any of you can't locate me at future card shows, you are BLIND!

Hopefully you wont be wearing the same uniform :D

[71buc]

Spent too much at the Mariners game today.

Had a great time watching today's game with Luke and Mike, except for the part where the Rangers beat the living sh*t out of us.

Bought a game-used turn-back-the-clock Astros uni on the cheap, including the cap - everything fit perfect! Also stood in line for 3 innings to get the 1st shot at today's game-used balls, and picked up one that Cano hit for a double, Kendrys hit for a double, and they finally pulled it after a pitch to Seager in the dirt. Also got the line-up card from my birthday, and finally, a 1920's glove at my favorite antique shop prior to the game.

Here's me in full uni, fielding Cano's hit ball with the 1920's glove.

I realize that I look like a dork, but that's the point of wearing a 1970's Astros uniform!

That's classic Scott! It was a great day despite the thumping handed to the M's. This post is the perfect ending to it. Thanks for making me laugh.

[Runscott]

....removed. I thought this was kind of interesting, but guess I was wrong.

[daves_resale_shop]

Derek Granger was kind enough to give Lou a new home earlier this week... Got it back from the framer today

[GrayGhost]

a BEAUTY