September Pickups

[ruth-gehrig]

The ball is being delivered midair to the batter!

[batsballsbases]

Love the 2 cows in the outfield!:eek:

[UnVme7]

Love the 2 cows in the outfield!:eek:

First thing I noticed too. And maybe 2 horses further out towards the left? 1 big and 1 small.

[gnaz01]

Love the umpires garb behind the pitcher!! Neat piece Michael.

[ruth-gehrig]

Thanks guys! Dont forget the guy in left center who has himself propped up against the fence (barb wire?):eek: and the outhouse past right field.

[GrayGhost]

Picked up, and for sale in BST section. Great First year Baltimore Orioles Pennant. ;)

[UnVme7]

1973 Felipe Alou game worn Yankees jersey...

[UnVme7]

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[UnVme7]

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[UnVme7]

1991 Gary Thurman game worn Royals jersey...

[UnVme7]

Pic 2....

[bobfreedman]

I just picked this up and I cannot find any information on it anywhere. It is 100% legit. The size is 9" x 12"

[Runscott]

That's pretty cool, Bob - a 90 year old advertising piece in NM condition, that no one has heard of. That's amazing luck!

[murphusa]

that the bat end is still on this piece is unbelievable. Great item

[khkco4bls]

Bob post the picture of the back of it please

[bobfreedman]

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[Scott Garner]

I recently picked up a neat item for my no-hitter collection.

Here is a game used ball from CWS pitcher Wilson Alvarez's no-hitter on August 11, 1991 @ Baltimore.

My real interest in this ball stems from the fact that Alvarez was the youngest pitcher to ever hurl a no-hitter in the modern era (post 1903). He pitched the no-hitter at age 21 and 5 months and it occurred in only his 2nd career ML start (and his 1st start with the Chicago White Sox after being traded by the Texas Rangers).

The ball originated directly from Jeff Torborg's personal collection and originally was in the July 15th, 2014 All Star auction. Jeff Torborg was the White Sox skipper in 1991. The ball has been signed by Alvarez on the sweet spot and Torborg added the notation "No-hitter vs. Baltimore" on the side panel.

I don't own the original lineup card that was filled out in Torborg's hand but it's cool to look at. Recent HOF'er Frank Thomas also hit a early career HR in this game to provide some of the offense in support of young Alvarez's gem.

[ksfarmboy]

Bob that Speaker sign is incredible.

Here's a couple of items my dad picked up for me antique hunting. The D&M bat is 35" and weighs over 40 0z.

[Scott Garner]

I just picked this up and I cannot find any information on it anywhere. It is 100% legit. The size is 9" x 12"

Bob,
That's a beauty!! Amazing condition!

[Lordstan]

Haven't posted pickups in a while, but here is my newest Type 1 photo.
1932 WS of Lou and Babe. condition isn't great, but I've never seen the image before and thought it was cool.
(Before anyone says anything. I am starting to watermark my photos because I am tired of seeing copies of them being sold on ebay. Maybe not all came from me, but I know some did. If someone wants a clean copy for themselves, shoot me a PM.)

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[parker1b2]

Picked up this presentation clock given to Phil Niekro from th Braves 400 Club for being their Pitcher of the Year in 1969. Not really a fan of the modern autograph on it, but guy I got it from had Phil sign it.

Side view of the clock:

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[parker1b2]

Front view

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[UnVme7]

2 early 90's Frank Thomas game used bats
Tim Raines game used bat

[UnVme7]

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[Bobmc]

During my youth in the mid '60's I loyally pulled for the White Sox and became a big fan of their outstanding pitchers (Horlen, Peters, John, Buzhardt, Pizarro etc); a favorite player was Joe Horlen.

The '67 A.L. pennant race captured many fans' attention like nothing else had before in baseball. Each new day's boxscores intensified the previous day's excitement. When Horlen tossed a no-hitter vs the Tigers on September 10th during the heated four team pennant chase, I became euphoric. Despite the fact the White Sox faltered the last week of the season and the cinderalla Bosox won the pennant, Horlen's no-hit performance stands out for me as an alltime baseball highlight. *Horlen finished that 1967 season with the A.L.'s lowest ERA...the last time a WSox pitcher won that title...Chris Sale has a chance to end that streak this year.*

The final out of Joe Horlen's no-hitter: Shortstop Ron Hansen grabbed the high bouncing ball off the bat of Detroit Tigers Dick McAuliffe and fired to firstbaseman Cotton Nash for the 3rd out in the ninth inning. Umpire Johnny Stevens made the out call at first base. Cotton Nash handed the ball to Joe moments later.

The markings applied to the ball in 1967 have faded a bit, reading simply:
Sept. 10, 1967 No HItter Chicago 6 Detroit 0 Chicago, Ill. The b&w image below of the postgame celebration shows Joe holding the ball that Cotton Nash (foreground) had handed to him seconds earlier.

[GaryPassamonte]

Rough condition. Nonetheless a Union of Morrisania trophy ball.

[Runscott]

Rough condition. Nonetheless a Union of Morrisania trophy ball.

Congrats, Gary - had my eye on that one, but my eye and my wallet aren't a good match at the moment.

[71buc]

After seeing the pickups this month I’m almost embarrassed to post this. I picked this “16 Ruth Souvenir bat at a local antique store today. While conducting an on line search I came across a number of such 125 bats but could not find one with the 40 center brand. I’m fairly sure it is worth the $15.00 I paid for it but was hoping that someone could help me date it.

[Runscott]

Interesting find, Mike - probably can't go wrong at $15.

Today was Christmas in September for me - the postman brought two 1905-15 gloves, one of which I have been working on all evening and will post pics in the morning - it turned out great :). The UPS lady brought my Cano gamer and 1947 Sam Crawford handwritten letter. On the debit side, spent the afternoon working on my 1956 Yankees ball display, chopping up leather and pressing. So far....not so good :( Will post pics of disaster after I recover.

'Before' pics of gloves,etc., below. I'm really happy with the Cano gamer - I paid too much, but it was exactly what I was looking for: trademark taped handle, lots of pine-tar, no cracks, old-school wood look. I suspect it's actually a 2006 or 2007 bat that he took one or two hacks with in 2008 for Mr. Steiner, but that's cool with me. I have a Cano baseball he hit a double with, to display with it. I'm banking on him being the all-time doubles leader in ten years.

[Runscott]

Bob - that's a fabulous pick-up. I grew up in the '60s, listening to the Astros on the radio. Had to use an earplug and pull the sheets way over my head so my brother wouldn't narc me out to my parents. On nights when the Astros weren't playing, I listened to the White Sox games - they naturally became a favorite team of mine, but I still have no idea why I could pick up a Chicago station in East Texas. Weird how I can remember those nights as if it was yesterday. Walt 'no neck' Williams, etc.

During my youth in the mid '60's I loyally pulled for the White Sox and became a big fan of their outstanding pitchers (Horlen, Peters, John, Buzhardt, Pizarro etc); a favorite player was Joe Horlen.

The '67 A.L. pennant race captured many fans' attention like nothing else had before in baseball. Each new day's boxscores intensified the previous day's excitement. When Horlen tossed a no-hitter vs the Tigers on September 10th during the heated four team pennant chase, I became euphoric. Despite the fact the White Sox faltered the last week of the season and the cinderalla Bosox won the pennant, Horlen's no-hit performance stands out for me as an alltime baseball highlight. *Horlen finished that 1967 season with the A.L.'s lowest ERA...the last time a WSox pitcher won that title...Chris Sale has a chance to end that streak this year.*

The final out of Joe Horlen's no-hitter: Shortstop Ron Hansen grabbed the high bouncing ball off the bat of Detroit Tigers Dick McAuliffe and fired to firstbaseman Cotton Nash for the 3rd out in the ninth inning. Umpire Johnny Stevens made the out call at first base. Cotton Nash handed the ball to Joe moments later.

The markings applied to the ball in 1967 have faded a bit, reading simply:
Sept. 10, 1967 No HItter Chicago 6 Detroit 0 Chicago, Ill. The b&w image below of the postgame celebration shows Joe holding the ball that Cotton Nash (foreground) had handed to him seconds earlier.

[71buc]

Scott, the Cano and Crawford pieces are very nice.

[baseball tourist]

Rough condition. Nonetheless a Union of Morrisania trophy ball.

Wow! Awesome ball.

[Runscott]

Thanks Mike. I had planned to remove the letter from its frame and re-frame with other Crawford items, but instead will just prop up in the man-cave.

The Cano bat is very dry and has wood separation on the barrel - seems kind of weird for a 6-year old bat, but maybe these days players are too lazy to properly bone their bats (not a euphemism). Makes me believe even more that this one is an older bat that was laying around doing nothing for a few years.

[cpbronco]

Picked up this LA Angels PCL pennant recently. Its the only one I've seen that has this particular LA logo. Most examples I've seen of this pennant have the interlocking LA logo (you know, the one the Dodgers "borrowed"). I'm guessing early to mid-1950s because of its similarity to the other pennants, but the logo does look similar to the 1942 Angels logo.

[perezfan]

Great pickup on the Angels PCL Pennant!

I picked up 3 rare ones myself, all via ebay (which seems to have picked up lately). First time in an eternity that I've seen this Boston Bees Pennant...

Lions and Tigers and Bees - Oh my! :rolleyes:

[HRBAKER]

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[Bumpus Jones]

Great pennants Mark. Congrats!

[UnVme7]

1980 Leon Roberts Game used bat
1984-85 Dann Bilardello game used bat
1986-89 Mike Davis game used bat
1985 Jerry Narron game used bat
1988-89 Dan Pasqua game used bat
1977-79 Larry Cox game used bat

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[UnVme7]

2014 Adrian Beltre game used bat. Bat was cracked on 7/6 and I believe was used for HR's on 7/4 and 7/5. Bat is pounded.

[UnVme7]

Pic #2

[UnVme7]

Crap, forgot one more....

Ivan Rodriguez game used bat

[UnVme7]

Pic #2 of Pudge....

[Scott Garner]

This pickup sincerely ranks up there with one of my favorites of all-time.
What more can be said of Cy Young: 511 career wins, 3 no-hitters including hurling the first "perfect game" from the current mound distance of 60' 6"?
He pitched a perfect game so early in baseball history (1904) that they didn't even have a name for it yet...
Heck, they named the freaking pitching award after the guy!!

Here is an unbelievably scarce ticket stub and newspaper clippings to Cy Young Day on August 13, 1908.
In 40+ years of collecting baseball tickets I do not ever recall ever seeing, or even hearing of another ticket existing to this historic game.
The second scan shows the back of the fan's scrapbook page that features clippings of Cy Young some 20 years later in 1927.

Note: It's hard to see, but printed in red, running lengthwise on the ticket it appears to say "Cy Young Day" in the facsimile handwriting of 'Ol Cy himself.
Neat!

Here is a brief write up of the Cy Young Day game:

"On August 13, 1908 the Boston Americans (Red Sox) organized "Cy Young Day."
The American League offered its support for the unprecedented celebration by ensuring that no games were scheduled on August 13th so that a select group of "All-Star" players, including "Wee" Willie Keeler, Hal Chase, and Jack Chesbro, could travel to Boston and take part in an exhibition game versus the Red Sox. It is reported that over 20,000 fans filled the stands to offer their adulation to the legendary hurler and another 10,000 were turned away at the gate. Naturally, Young was the starter for Boston, and he pleased the capacity crowd by pitching two innings in the contest. During the game, play was interrupted several times in order to make special presentations to Young, who was so moved by the ceremony that he became too choked up to speak. The ten-page program (five inches in diameter) features a portrait photo of Young on the cover set against a larger photo of countless cheering fans in the grandstand." The most exceptional gesture of all was by given Boston American owner John Taylor: he gave the entire gate of $7,500 to Cy, which was more than Cy's annual contract for the year!

BTW, I don't own this scorebook for the Cy Young Day game, but a few of these have surfaced in the hobby through the years.
I am including photos of the scorebook as well as a photo of a trophy Cy received during the ceremony for those that are interested.

[Bumpus Jones]

Great stuff Scott!

[CarltonHendricks]

Rough condition. Nonetheless a Union of Morrisania trophy ball.

Gary, Congrats...quite a ball....year appears to be 1865...almost looks like 1855...but the June eliminates that since the Union's started July 17th 1855...

How'd you land that?...can you give the who what where?...as balls like that don't grow on trees...looks like an auction piece...

So is it a candidate for restoration or is that out of the question?...Have you seen other Union of Morrisania trophy balls?...nice catch!

[CarltonHendricks]

This pickup sincerely ranks up there with one of my favorites of all-time.

Here is an unbelievably scarce ticket stub and newspaper clippings to Cy Young Day on August 13, 1908.
In 40+ years of collecting baseball tickets I do not ever recall ever seeing, or even hearing of another ticket existing to this historic game.
The second scan shows the back of the fan's scrapbook page that features clippings of Cy Young some 20 years later in 1927.

Note: It's hard to see, but printed in red, running lengthwise on the ticket it appears to say "Cy Young Day" in the facsimile handwriting of 'Ol Cy himself.
Neat!

Here is a brief write up of the Cy Young Day game:

"On August 13, 1908 the Boston Americans (Red Sox) organized "Cy Young Day."
The American League offered its support for the unprecedented celebration by ensuring that no games were scheduled on August 13th so that a select group of "All-Star" players, including Willie Keeler, Hal Chase, and Jack Chesbro, could travel to Boston and take part in an exhibition game versus the Red Sox. It is reported that over 20,000 fans filled the stands to offer their adulation to the legendary hurler and another 10,000 were turned away at the gate. Naturally, Young was the starter for Boston, and he pleased the capacity crowd by pitching two innings in the contest. During the game, play was interrupted several times in order to make special presentations to Young, who was so moved by the ceremony that he became too choked up to speak. The ten-page program (five inches in diameter) features a portrait photo of Young on the cover set against a larger photo of countless cheering fans in the grandstand."

BTW, I don't own this scorebook for the Cy Young Day game, but a few of these have surfaced in the hobby through the years.
I am including these for the benefit of those that might be interested.

Scott, Wow what a great P/U congrats!!...the ticket plus the paraphernalia!...sounds like the high point of his career...20,000 in attendance 10,000 turned away...I can understand it ranking with your all time favorite pick ups...Now you're gonna have to get the score card to go with...and the cigar box...and the cigar tin.

[slidekellyslide]

Picked up some fantastic baseballs at a garage sale yesterday. A Rawlings baseball in box with advertising for Endicott-Johnson Hi-Kick athletic shoes...also a Goldsmith Red/Blue stitched ball, and a canvas Spalding ball.

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[bobfreedman]

Won this last night, I believe it is form 1925 and it has never been used as you can see

[GaryPassamonte]

Thanks for the likes.
Carlton-I got the ball in the recent Legendary auction. The condition of the ball is what it is and will stay that way. Restoration would be a no-no for a trophy ball. There apparently was a small group of these Union of Morrisania balls found some years back. They remain quite rare, as are all trophy baseballs. I'm happy to have this one.

[Scott Garner]

Scott, Wow what a great P/U congrats!!...the ticket plus the paraphernalia!...sounds like the high point of his career...20,000 in attendance 10,000 turned away...I can understand it ranking with your all time favorite pick ups...Now you're gonna have to get the score card to go with...and the cigar box...and the cigar tin.

Thanks Chris & Carlton! Carlton, those would be terrific complimentary pieces.
Hmmm.... :)

[71buc]

Scott, that's an awesome Cy Young pick up..Bravo:D

[Runscott]

Won this last night, I believe it is form 1925 and it has never been used as you can see

Beautiful ball, Bob. The 1927 Yankees are standing by with their green ink steel-point pens.

[GoCubsGo32]

Awesome pick up Scott!! Congrats!

[Scott Garner]

Awesome pick up Scott!! Congrats!

Thanks Mike and Gary!

[koufax1fan]

Bob:
Incredible baseball! The condition is amazing. Nice addition to your collection.
Phil

[UnVme7]

2002-04 Barry Larkin game used bat

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[Runscott]

Esoteric and boring, but only thing I've picked up lately:

[pencil1974]

Here is my pick up from last night.

[scooter729]

Great 1918 Sox team pic!!

Continuing the Red Sox theme, here's a program from the 1934 grand re-opening of the "new" Fenway Park, after a major construction overhaul thanks to a fire in the winter of '33-'34.

[ooo-ribay]

Esoteric and boring, but only thing I've picked up lately:

Pretty cool.

By "only thing lately," do you mean since the weekend? ;)

[sayhey24]

Haven't posted pickups in awhile -- here are a few from this month --

Items in the group photo that may be hard to see include a McCarthy/Lazzeri Type I photo, Jimmy Archer autograph, a Killebrew 500 HR mug and an early Mike Schmidt pencil.

Greg

[sayhey24]

Also thought I'd post Fred Clarke's original Hall of Fame plaque frame -- I've put a Clarke HOF postcard and M116 in it.

Greg

[Runscott]

Pretty cool.

By "only thing lately," do you mean since the weekend? ;)

Well, you have a point there. The Chickering coupon would probably be somewhat interesting to the card guys, as Chickering did a lot of late 1800's individual and team baseball cabinets. Thought this coupon might provide some insight into the costs of cabinet photos, but the guys over on this side are pretty much print collectors. In continuation of the theme of posting items that almost no one over here collects, I'll put up a couple of cabinets in a moment :)

[sayhey24]

Photo of Jesse Haines with the Phillipsburg Cardinals in October 1930.

Greg

[Bobmc]

Here are some major league scout business cards picked up recently. After researching, I believe these originate mid to late 1950's. To me, the team logos are very appealing to the eye.

[Bobmc]

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[Runscott]

I did NOT win this 1922 Olympic soccer team sweater - it sold in today's RR auction for around $2,500. I dropped out at $1,600

So nice, though, that I had to post it.

[Runscott]

I did win this 1960 Rome Olympics Athletes participant badge. Thought it looked cool and was undervalued.

[JeremyW]

Scott- I like that. It has the look of something much older than 1960. Very cool.

[yanksfan09]

Thrilled to receive my very first Kreindler work today in the mail! It's a 5x7 study. I can't believe all the detail in the piece. Looks fantastic! I've been admiring his work for years on the board and am thrilled to have one of my own!

[Runscott]

Thanks Jeremy. I have a 1910's BAA medal that is the same size and the same medal given to Boston Marathon finishers, so thought they might look good together. I guess I collect them now :)

I also picked up a Carl Lewis-signed 1996 USA Olympic team singlet. I spent almost every day at the track and field events that summer, so this was an overpriced 'must have'.

Also picked up a rag doll that belonged to FDR's family and 'lived' in the White House with them. Thought it would be an interesting Christmas gift someday for some as-yet-undetermined (or perhaps unborn) family member.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Just got this in the mail today. 1976-77 Saginaw Gears (IHL) Turner Cup Champions Photo Pennant. Can't imagine how few of these are still surviving today. I can't stop looking at it.

Thanks,

AndyH


.

[Huysmans]

Sweet pennant Andy!

Here's a nice pair of early 60's LA pennants I just picked up.

Thanks,

Brent

[71buc]

Finally after searching for seven years I obtained my long sought after game one stub from the 1971 NLCS. When I started this project seven years ago my goal was to obtain ticket stubs from all of the post season games played by the 1971 Pirates. I prefer stubs as I want to know that the ticket was at the actual game. Along the way I also added an unused 1971 opening day ticket, a 1971 Pirates Season Pass, a 1971 World Series hospitality Pass, 1971 media passes for the NCLS games at Three Rivers and Candlestick, and World Series Media passes for both Pittsburgh and Baltimore as well as press pins for the Pirates and the Orioles.

There were a few difficult items to find. I only have seen one stub for San Francisco NLCS game one and two stubs for game two. I have no idea why they are such a challenge. The 1971 Season Pass is the only one I have ever seen. The unused opening day ticket is one of a pair I found but unfortunately I could not obtain both. These items were also the most expensive to add to the collection. The only ticket I am still searching for is a stub for September 1, 1971 at Three Rivers. Until I stumble across one the season pass will have to cover that date.

[CarltonHendricks]

8" wide X 6" tall
Harpooned this on eBay last night...had a BIN of $45.00....Usually I like bigger things but it just looked so classy...and I liked the fact the Glee club supported the crew team...Plus it's mint!!

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[Mark70Z]

Mike,

That is such a cool idea to collect all the stubs along with the other items that coincide with the playoffs and series. I really like this idea, even though I'm an O's fan and we lost this particular series (we should have won!), it makes for such a cool display.

Oh, I don't see any parking passes in there; do you have any for the playoffs or series?

Mark

[Scott Garner]

Finally after searching for seven years I obtained my long sought after game one stub from the 1971 NLCS. When I started this project seven years ago my goal was to obtain ticket stubs from all of the post season games played by the 1971 Pirates. I prefer stubs as I want to know that the ticket was at the actual game. Along the way I also added an unused 1971 opening day ticket, a 1971 Pirates Season Pass, a 1971 World Series hospitality Pass, 1971 media passes for the NCLS games at Three Rivers and Candlestick, and World Series Media passes for both Pittsburgh and Baltimore as well as press pins for the Pirates and the Orioles.

There were a few difficult items to find. I only have seen one stub for San Francisco NLCS game one and two stubs for game two. I have no idea why they are such a challenge. The 1971 Season Pass is the only one I have ever seen. The unused opening day ticket is one of a pair I found but unfortunately I could not obtain both. These items were also the most expensive to add to the collection. The only ticket I am still searching for is a stub for September 1, 1971 at Three Rivers. Until I stumble across one the season pass will have to cover that date.

Nice collection there, Mike! ;)

[Runscott]

Didn't pick up anything, but my Zack Wheat photo fell off its mount.

[71buc]

Thanks Mark and Scott. I didn't consider parking passes. The frustration caused by searching for the NLCS stubs just about did me in. I don't think I could handle such a maddening task for awhile. Those Oriole teams of the mid 60's through 1979 were fun to watch. It would be fun to see yet another Bucs vs. Orioles world series this year. Hopefully if the baseball Gods are smiling the result would be the same as the previous two;)

[Mark70Z]

I hope both teams make it again. It's been a while since the O's have done much of anything so it's nice to see them compete again after so many years, especially for a die hard O's fan. Yes; Pirates vs. Orioles; maybe we could play "another" seven game series...

[mjkm90]

Super excited to add this super tough Cub to my collection via ebay:D

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[ooo-ribay]

Super excited to add this super tough Cub to my collection via ebay:D

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If you don't mind me asking.....did you get it for a good price?

Pricewise, pins seem to be all over the place these days.

[mjkm90]

Hi Rob,

I paid $405 with shipping and am pleased with that hammer price. Not a bargain, but fair considering scarcity and the premium that seems to follow Cubs pieces.;)

[Lordstan]

My newest pickup.
Early to Mid 1930s Gehrig

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1930sGehrigswing.jpg

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[ooo-ribay]

Hi Rob,

I paid $405 with shipping and am pleased with that hammer price. Not a bargain, but fair considering scarcity and the premium that seems to follow Cubs pieces.;)

For you, I wish you could have gotten it cheaper.

For the future of my pin collection, I'm glad you didn't. ;)

[btcarfagno]

Just got nice group of vintage Steelers tickets. One of them is a ticket from the first game where they were known as the Steelers (before that they were the Pirates).

I will have this for sale within the next week or two.

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/collectiblesgains021/steelersticket_zps32c7112a.jpg

Tom C

[Runscott]

A few recent acquisitions:


Joe Wood in 1933, as a coach for Yale
Zach Wheat with Philadelphia
Ernie Shore
Wally Schang
Ed Reulbach - over 8 x 10
Lefty O'Doul - large marked-up piece
Dolph Luque
Mendelsonn pic used for a M101-6

[thetruthisoutthere]

My Tom Tresh autographed bat........


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[kdixon]

Nice photos Scott. Like the Wheat, have the same one but glad to see what it looks like not marked up.

[batsballsbases]

Super excited to add this super tough Cub to my collection via ebay:D

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Mike,
Nice addition to the collection! Dates the pin from 1951-1953. Now if you factor in the Kiner "Hearts" pin thats a cost of 200 each:D Now that I would consider a bargain;);) And remember adding a piece to a collection that brings you joy money sometimes isnt the main reason we do it!!;);)

[Runscott]

Nice photos Scott. Like the Wheat, have the same one but glad to see what it looks like not marked up.

I hope you are taking them seriously about removing the label. I've heard bad stories.

[kdixon]

I like the photos just the way they are with markings and writing on them. Would never mess with one.

[aabram23]

I picked both of these up yesterday. The first is my first type 1 photo. I emailed Ben to see if he knew much about the photo such as where it came from or who the other guy next to Ruth may be. He didn't know so if anyone out there has an idea it would appreciate it.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/24/2860636d36c04f669f6e9284d45e5113.jpg

The second thing I ran across was an old wooden Worch cigar box. Don't know if it's the right period as I haven't found another one on the internet yet. Just thought it was cool. Now if I could just find the ball cards.

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[Lordstan]

My newest pickup.
Early to Mid 1930s Gehrig

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1930sGehrigswing.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1930sGehrigswingr.jpg

In case anyone is interested, a very nice member told me he found the uncropped version of this image in the Corbis library dated May 10, 1935. He also seems to remember it being a Van Oeyen. In the larger version, it does appear to be taken in Cleveland so that would fit.

Below is image from corbis

[Forever Young]

In case anyone is interested, a very nice member told me he found the uncropped version of this image in the Corbis library dated May 10, 1935. He also seems to remember it being a Van Oeyen. In the larger version, it does appear to be taken in Cleveland so that would fit.

Below is image from corbis

I KNEW THAT LOOKED FAMILIAR!!!

I LOVE TO TELL YOU THIS... I BELIEVE IT TO BE A TYPE 1 PHOTO BY VAN OEYEN. COMPARE TO MY ORIGINAL VAN OEYEN HANDWRITING. LOU GEHRIG SEEM PRETTY FAMILIAR:)

WHAT A FORTUITOUS FIND. JUST SPECTACULR! CONGRATS MARK!!! DEF YOUR MOST VALUABLE PHOTO INSTANTLY(AT LEAST MONEY WISE,IF THAT MATTERS TO YOU). HE ISN'T WITH KIDS OR SMILING SO MAYBE NOT EMOTIONALLY. QUITE THE FIND!!! I LOVE SEEING PHOTO STORY/FINDS LIKE THIS!!

Ben

[Lordstan]

My newest pickup.
Early to Mid 1930s Gehrig

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1930sGehrigswing.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1930sGehrigswingr.jpg

I KNEW THAT LOOKED FAMILIAR!!!

I LOVE TO TELL YOU THIS... I BELIEVE IT TO BE A TYPE 1 PHOTO BY VAN OEYEN. COMPARE TO MY ORIGINAL VAN OEYEN HANDWRITING. LOU GEHRIG SEEM PRETTY FAMILIAR:)

WHAT A FORTUITOUS FIND. JUST SPECTACULR! CONGRATS MARK!!! DEF YOUR MOST VALUABLE PHOTO INSTANTLY(AT LEAST MONEY WISE,IF THAT MATTERS TO YOU). HE ISN'T WITH KIDS OR SMILING SO MAYBE NOT EMOTIONALLY. QUITE THE FIND!!! I LOVE SEEING PHOTO STORY/FINDS LIKE THIS!!

Ben

Ben,
Thanks very much for that confirmation.
It's always nice when you get an unexpected surprise.
Even without kids or Lou smiling, I am still pretty psyched about getting it!

Thanks,
Mark

[71buc]

Mark that is a beautiful Van Oeyen Gehrig. On a lesser note... I finally managed to pick up the black version of the 1971 Pirates scroll pennant and a 1960 Bucs eye patch with the original string. The pennant has a few flaws bit I'll take it. I have been looking to add each of these for quite awhile. It's funny how you look for items for a long period of time and suddenly they all appear at once. I'm fortunate to love odd bargain basement Pirate trinkets that require little competition:p

[sayhey24]

Love the Pirates pennant and patch!

Picked up two large frames caked in dirt at an estate sale this weekend. When I cleaned them up, I found beautiful wood underneath. Used them to house two of my favorite pennants.

Greg

[71buc]

Those look great in the frames. I didn't know that Mike King Kelly was the subject of that film until I googled it. Me and my post war brain need to get out more:rolleyes:

[Scott Garner]

Those look great in the frames. I didn't know that Mike King Kelly was the subject of that film until I googled it. Me and my post war brain need to get out more:rolleyes:

I agree, nice Greg!

Mike, I love the Pirates eye patch. That's a keeper, for sure! ;)

[Runscott]

Wonderful frames, Greg. And very cool pennants.

[perezfan]

Beautiful frames/pennants, Greg.... What a stroke of luck, finding the perfect styles/sizes! Those two pennants are really unique!

And I LOVE that Pirates Eye Patch, Mike.... never seen one before... Gotta be one of very few remaining :confused:

Tying those two themes together (Pennants and that Eye Patch)... here's a pretty rare, circa 1960 Pirates Pennant with the same theme...

[Runscott]

MLB auctioned off the 'Marineros' jerseys last night, from Seattle's 'Latin American Beisbol' night this year.

I only wanted one, but didn't understand how the auction worked, and ended up with three. Got the main one I wanted - Paxton - plus Seager and Carson Smith. The Cano was awesome - pine tar all over it, and I was able to photo-match it. Unfortunately, it went for $2,800 so I got out of the bidding early.

One of these three will be the one I wear to the playoffs this year. yeah, right :(

[perezfan]

Very cool, Scott... and you never know.... 2 games out of the Wild Card with 3 to play. Stranger things have happened!

Who else did you get (besides Paxton?)

[Runscott]

Very cool, Scott... and you never know.... 2 games out of the Wild Card with 3 to play. Stranger things have happened!

Who else did you get (besides Paxton?)

I got Seager and Carson Smith. Probably overpaid, especially after seeing this morning that they added tax :(, but my thinking is that they only used this design for one day, so probably more valuable than 'normal' game-used jerseys, so perhaps I can use them for trade bait if I get tired of them.

I really, really wish others hadn't been so interested in the Cano!

[bobfreedman]

One of the better conditioned Albums that I have ever seen. I posted this on the card side but I also thought that this is memorabilia piece as well. I am looking for ideas on how to display it and peoples thoughts on removing the string and or changing one of the pages for a better conditioned one if I were so inclined? Thanks

[ooo-ribay]

Mark that is a beautiful Van Oeyen Gehrig. On a lesser note... I finally managed to pick up the black version of the 1971 Pirates scroll pennant and a 1960 Bucs eye patch with the original string. The pennant has a few flaws bit I'll take it. I have been looking to add each of these for quite awhile. It's funny how you look for items for a long period of time and suddenly they all appear at once. I'm fortunate to love odd bargain basement Pirate trinkets that require little competition:p

Great stuff!! I love the "odd bargain basement trinkets" too......but I always seem to have competition :mad:. A friend and I constantly "cost each other money."

[71buc]

One of the better conditioned Albums that I have ever seen. I posted this on the card side but I also thought that this is memorabilia piece as well. I am looking for ideas on how to display it and peoples thoughts on removing the string and or changing one of the pages for a better conditioned one if I were so inclined? Thanks

Wow that's a beautiful item. I think it would be best for you to display it at my house;)

[UnVme7]

5 Adrian Beltre game used bats from 2014:

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[UnVme7]

2002ish Fred McGriff game used Cubs bat

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[39special]

Got this a couple days ago. '62 Cubs scored score card vs. the Mets,6/8/62
First game of a double header at Wrigley.Mets beat the Cubs 4-3 to end there 17 game losing streak.

[UnVme7]

1994 Stan Belinda game worn Royals jersey.

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[Horsehide Historian]

Here's a couple of items my dad picked up for me antique hunting. The D&M bat is 35" and weighs over 40 0z.

Wow, Clint! The Baxter Springs Wizz Kids stuff is amazing! How did your pop ever come across those jewels?

[eastonfalcon19]

Picked up this Warren Giles NL ball mint sealed in box. How much do these balls go for in mint condition?

[CW]

Gorgeous album, Bob! That's one of the coolest pieces of baseball memorabilia a collector can acquire, and you have it.

[ooo-ribay]

Very cool, Scott... and you never know.... 2 games out of the Wild Card with 3 to play. Stranger things have happened!


So close :(

[Runscott]

So close :(

Yep. The Rangers really wanted to knock out the A's, but it wasn't to be. GREAT season, and unexpected, for the Mariners. Picked up two baseballs over the last two nights: Paxton strikeout of Trout from last night, and foul ball by Trout off Hernandez during his first inning strikeout today. Can't go wrong with Cy Young vs AL MVP, right? (sit down, Kluber).

[71buc]

Yep. The Rangers really wanted to knock out the A's, but it wasn't to be. GREAT season, and unexpected, for the Mariners. Picked up two baseballs over the last two nights: Paxton strikeout of Trout from last night, and foul ball by Trout off Hernandez during his first inning strikeout today. Can't go wrong with Cy Young vs AL MVP, right? (sit down, Kluber).

Hi Scott, sorry I couldn't go to last nights game. I wasn't aware that you were at the game today. I know you jokingly refer to me as a hoarder. I am guilty as charged:o Nonetheless, I took a page from your book and also purchased a game used Mariners ball from today’s game. Coincidently I too picked up a ball pitched to potential 2014 AL MVP Mike Trout by potential 2014 AL Cy Young Winner Felix Hernandez. I thought it was cool that Felix clinched the ERA title today and this pitch was from Trout’s last at bat of the season in the top of the 4th inning.

[Runscott]

That must have been the pitch in the dirt. I was the 5th guy in line and I only saw two Hernandez/Trout balls. You must have been right behind me!

[sayhey24]

Have been looking for this Harry Coveleskie ad card for a couple of years -- very excited to finally add it to my memorabilia collection

Greg

[Bumpus Jones]

Nice!

[dcdopson]

Finally after searching for seven years I obtained my long sought after game one stub from the 1971 NLCS. When I started this project seven years ago my goal was to obtain ticket stubs from all of the post season games played by the 1971 Pirates. I prefer stubs as I want to know that the ticket was at the actual game. Along the way I also added an unused 1971 opening day ticket, a 1971 Pirates Season Pass, a 1971 World Series hospitality Pass, 1971 media passes for the NCLS games at Three Rivers and Candlestick, and World Series Media passes for both Pittsburgh and Baltimore as well as press pins for the Pirates and the Orioles.

There were a few difficult items to find. I only have seen one stub for San Francisco NLCS game one and two stubs for game two. I have no idea why they are such a challenge. The 1971 Season Pass is the only one I have ever seen. The unused opening day ticket is one of a pair I found but unfortunately I could not obtain both. These items were also the most expensive to add to the collection. The only ticket I am still searching for is a stub for September 1, 1971 at Three Rivers. Until I stumble across one the season pass will have to cover that date.

Have you tried HUnt Auctions?

[71buc]

Have you tried HUnt Auctions?

I check both Hunt and Collectible Classics regularly. Both sites normally have a good selection of Pirates items. For some reason this ticket has proven to be elusive. There was little media and public interest at the time. Compounding this there were only 11,278 fans in attendance. These factors likely contribute to the scarcity. This is my all time favorite team and the Sept. 1, 1971 stub serves as a symbol of what made that team so cool. They were Curtis Mayfield, Celia Cruz, Mick Jagger, Carlos Santana, and Johnny Cash dressed in mustard yellow, black, and white double knits. If that team had a soundtrack I think Santana's Jingo would have been perfect. I'm rambling, forgive me its an illness:o

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/24052540/
http://triblive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/pirates/s_754476.html#axzz3Eud3r7kE
http://baseballguru.com/markusen/analysismarkusen01.html
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Jingo+Santana&FORM=VIRE5#view=detail&mid=C1BC74D57F538FC9CCD6C1BC74D57F538FC9CCD6

[dcdopson]

I check both Hunt and Collectible Classics regularly. Both sites normally have a good selection of Pirates items. For some reason this ticket has proven to be elusive. There was little media and public interest at the time. Compounding this there were only 11,278 fans in attendance. These factors likely contribute to the scarcity. This is my all time favorite team and the Sept. 1, 1971 stub serves as a symbol of what made that team so cool. They were Curtis Mayfield, Celia Cruz, Mick Jagger, Carlos Santana, and Johnny Cash dressed in mustard yellow, black, and white double knits. If that team had a soundtrack I think Santana's Jingo would have been perfect. I'm rambling, forgive me its an illness:o

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/24052540/
http://triblive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/pirates/s_754476.html#axzz3Eud3r7kE
http://baseballguru.com/markusen/analysismarkusen01.html
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Jingo+Santana&FORM=VIRE5#view=detail&mid=C1BC74D57F538FC9CCD6C1BC74D57F538FC9CCD6


Here is the game used kiosk contact at PNC, not sure if you have this or not. I'll check with a few of the local antique shops around here. PiratesKiosk@gmail.com

[71buc]

Here is the game used kiosk contact at PNC, not sure if you have this or not. I'll check with a few of the local antique shops around here. PiratesKiosk@gmail.com

Wow...thanks I appreciate the help. It certainly serves to take off a bit of the sting of last nights debacle.

[Nashvol]

I'm a few days late with this. Along with a "Happy Birthday" from my favorite forum (thanks Leon), I received this from one of my favorite grandsons (okay, they're all my favorites) Four-year-old Jackson sent it from Denver...

[71buc]

Now that's a keeper!

[eastonfalcon19]

Wow! My son is Jackson he will be 4 in December and he calls my dad "Pop". Great piece.