December Pick Ups

[71buc]

A couple of minutes ago I picked up this 1971 NL Season Pass for My 1971 Pirates ticket collection. Does anyone know if PSA would change the slip? If so what would be the fee for that service? Nothing against Fergie but it would fit better for my collection if it read something like; valid for 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates NL Champions 97-65. The original owner of the pass was an interesting person as well.

http://sabr.org/content/sabr-salute-leonard-gettelson

[sayhey24]

Very nice Mike -- I love how ornate it is.

Greg

[jdunevant]

Here's my December pickup so far, a 1930 Cardinals home scorecard. I now have every year from 2014 back thru 1927 except for a 1934. So I was thrilled to acquire any 1930.

I then set about researching it, date, anything of significance, etc. and found it is from Dizzy Dean's major league debut!

Pitching IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA BF GSc
Dizzy Dean, W (1-0) 9 3 1 1 3 5 0 1.00 33 79

He also went 1-3 and scored a run.

[ooo-ribay]

Love ya, Mike......but does this now make THREE December Pickups thread? :confused:

[Scott Garner]

Here's my December pickup so far, a 1930 Cardinals home scorecard. I now have every year from 2014 back thru 1927 except for a 1934. So I was thrilled to acquire any 1930.

I then set about researching it, date, anything of significance, etc. and found it is from Dizzy Dean's major league debut!

Pitching IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA BF GSc
Dizzy Dean, W (1-0) 9 3 1 1 3 5 0 1.00 33 79

He also went 1-3 and scored a run.

Great scorecard!! How awesome is that? The seller didn't know what it was?

[jdunevant]

Great scorecard!! How awesome is that? The seller didn't know what it was?

Apparently only noted the date from on the front and opponent, and didn't look any deeper into it.

[Runscott]

Here's my December pickup so far, a 1930 Cardinals home scorecard. I now have every year from 2014 back thru 1927 except for a 1934. So I was thrilled to acquire any 1930.

I then set about researching it, date, anything of significance, etc. and found it is from Dizzy Dean's major league debut!

Pitching IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA BF GSc
Dizzy Dean, W (1-0) 9 3 1 1 3 5 0 1.00 33 79

He also went 1-3 and scored a run.

Great find - good luck with 1934.

I have been looking for an affordable crescent mitt with the 'workman' finger style for a while. Finally found one that was priced right and cleanable.

[aelefson]

Scott-
Really nice glove! How did it look before you cleaned it?
Alan

[packs]

That's a gorgeous mit.

[Runscott]

These two are only 10-15 years apart, but it seems to me there was a drastic change in glove philosophy around 1905. You could literally have gardened in the earlier one.

[Runscott]

Scott-
Really nice glove! How did it look before you cleaned it?
Alan

Thanks Alan, Packs. I just happen to have some pics :) - added to above post.

It was very stiff and heavy prior to cleaning - now it's as soft and supple as any glove I own. The gray 'before' color is very accurate - I was surprised it was so white beneath the dirt.

Also, cleaning the white ones is a tricky process. You can't use any conditioners (oils, etc.) - the spot shown on the finger is the result of accidentally lying the glove in some Lexol. It has to wear away, and it takes a long time, like months or longer.

[ooo-ribay]

OK, my education continues...I had posted this in the autograph pick up thread. D'oh!

It measures 9 x 3.5'. Made by Paramount Flag Co. of SF. It will not lay completely flat, so I'm thinking it was not bunting hung from a rail but rather a bunting that "wrapped around" a podium or something like that...

[71buc]

Rob that is an awesome piece! I'm always searching for similar items in black and gold;)

[pbspelly]

Just picked this up from a seller on eBay. Managers' fan with my great grandpa Billy Sullivan Sr., among others. Been looking for one for a while, but lost out in the last couple of auctions.

[vintagesportscollector]

Just picked this up from a seller on eBay. Managers' fan with my great grandpa Billy Sullivan Sr., among others. Been looking for one for a while, but lost out in the last couple of auctions.

Very nice! Do you have any personal game items from your great grandpa?

[perezfan]

Very nice! Do you have any personal game items from your great grandpa?

Was wondering the same! Any Banana Bats left over? :rolleyes:

[pbspelly]

Afraid not. Most of his stuff was actually stolen (a lot of stuff was stolen from my grandfather Billy Jr, years ago) or given away (the banana bat). The only thing I have that's been passed down is a small (child-size) catcher's chest protector that he had. I'm not sure if he had it made as a prototype for his chest-protector invention (he patented a model chest protector) or if he had it made for one of his sons as a joke.

[khkco4bls]

would love to see a picture of the chest protector

[sicollector1954]

Was lucky enough to pick up this bat the past week…oh for the stories in baseball history it might have seen! Playing with Ruth--1924 World Series--the Ray Chapman incident--and most of all, Walter Johnson's pitching...

[Bumpus Jones]

Congrats! Beautiful bat!

[pbspelly]

would love to see a picture of the chest protector

Here's a shot. I think it is from about 1912-13 or so, judging from a photograph in an old newspaper that I suspect shows the same chest protector.

You can find my great-grandfather's patent for this here http://www.google.com/patents/US925851

regards
Paul

[vintagesportscollector]

This weekend I picked up memories, more than anything else. Went to the Philly Show on Saturday with my youngest 12 year daughter. I used to go to Philly often, with my oldest daughter, but she had little interest in the show and I hadn’t been back in years. I didn’t have any particular hopes of picking up much, as I know memorabilia isn’t in great abundance there, and typically over priced. But I was in the market for some T3s and T201 cards, so I thought what the heck - a good way to kill a very rainy day, get my fix at looking at cool things, and it got me out of Holiday shopping.

My daughter is a “picker” at heart, like me, and was excited to go to the show - she had never been. She isn’t (before now) into Sports antiques, but appreciates deeply what I collect. She and I often go to estate sales together looking for anything old and interesting, and she has quite a growing stash of various vintage and antique smalls herself.

The drive was about 2 hours in the pouring rain, but together we spent 3 of the best hours I have ever had at the show, and that I have had in this hobby in a long while. She soaked up and loved every minute of it, learning about various pieces of memorabilia and cards. As I have told my friends, I don’t get to “play with” many people in this hobby so I cherished every minute with her. Every piece she wanted to know the history behind.

On the card front, struck out on any T3s or T201s as prices were not reasonable. We did have fun digging through some bargain bins and picked up several groupings – none of which are rare or unique, but the prices were right and my daughter got a kick out of starting some of her own memorabilia collection (my wife will now kill me :rolleyes:): about a dozen 1950s college pins; two S21 MURAD college track athlete silks – Columbia and Annapolis; several T51 Murad college series cards; a couple Virgina Brights Cigs N48 Woman ball players cuts; and a nice early Goldsmith basemitt for display.

A highlight was striking up a lengthy meet with Diane and Doug McElwain, from Sport&Spool Antiques, who I see at shows from time to time. Their booth was unique, as it was the only true antique equipment booth – it stood out from the rest and was gorgeous as ususal. Chatting with them was rewarding for both of us, and Doug and Diane gave us a fair deal on a very nice 1920 Spalding Discus (I am a sucker for anything Spalding), a beefy Spalding Catchers mitt, and a nice Cornell pennant for my daughter’s room.

We can’t wait to go to the next show together. You can click the link below to see some of our pickups.

http://antiquesportscollector.com/RecentAddsDec2014.html

[ooo-ribay]

Can never have too many discuses! Disci? :p

[Runscott]

Odd item that I acquired because of the Seattle tie.

[CrazyDiamond]

Sorry no scanner bad pic but pretty happy about this one

[Nashvol]

A fellow walked into my office and handed this to me a few minutes ago; he knew I was a New York Yankees fan and wanted me to have it.

I need more friends like this...

[Runscott]

Skip, that'a a really great item to have walk into your office!

[Runscott]

Not sure why you all let me grab this, but thanks!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ty_Cobb_1913_Portrait_Study_zpsf26cea2e.jpg

[Lordstan]

Not sure why you all let me grab this, but thanks!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ty_Cobb_1913_Portrait_Study_zpsf26cea2e.jpg
Because we love you, Scott!
Congrats.

[Nashvol]

Skip, that'a a really great item to have walk into your office!

Thanks, Scott! You've done very well, I see! Awesome!

[pbspelly]

Odd item that I acquired because of the Seattle tie.

I remember him from Ball Four

[Bobmc]

I am very fortunate and :) to add this Balfour Trophy to my Chisox collection. It is the 1967 Chicago Player of the Year award given by the Chicago Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America and presented by Richard Dozier, Chicago Tribune on 1/14/68 at the 28th Diamond Dinner.

< always open to acquire (purchase or trade) White Sox '60's game used or unique items >

[Scott Garner]

I am very fortunate and :) to add this Balfour Trophy to my Chisox collection. It is the 1967 Chicago Player of the Year award given by the Chicago Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America and presented by Richard Dozier, Chicago Tribune on 1/14/68 at the 28th Diamond Dinner.

< always open to acquire (purchase or trade) White Sox '60's game used or unique items >

Nice job, Bob! Great pickup for your collection. :)

[Bobmc]

Thank you Scott. :) Knew you would like it

[Dave Grob]

Just pick this one up. Just love these things and I grab them whenever I can.
So far, my reference library includes:

1913 Spalding
1928 Goldsmith (pictured)
1930 Wilson
1934 Goldsmith
1936 Rawlings
1939 Goldsmith
1951 MacGregor-Goldsmith
1954 Wilson

Dave Grob
DaveGrob1@aol.com

[Scott Garner]

Thank you Scott. :) Knew you would like it

It looks like Fergie Jenkins is asleep at the wheel... :)

[cincicards]

A few items from this month, Cedar Rapids Rabbits pinback and postcard. Also, a nice lot of Pottsville,PA baseball receipts.

170811 170812

170813 170928

170809 170810

[Huysmans]

Wow! Great finds! Especially the postcard and pinback. I love rare antique pinbacks.
Congrats!

[vintagesportscollector]

Just pick this one up. Just love these things and I grab them whenever I can.
So far, my reference library includes:

1913 Spalding
1928 Goldsmith (pictured)
1930 Wilson
1934 Goldsmith
1936 Rawlings
1939 Goldsmith
1951 MacGregor-Goldsmith
1954 Wilson

Dave Grob
DaveGrob1@aol.com

Dave - Would love to see a pic of the 1913 Spalding.

I've got this 50's salesman samples (see link) which is chalk full of Dodge-Davis flannel swatches..

http://antiquesportscollector.com/UniSwatches.html

[Runscott]

recent acquisition along those lines - samples for 'Crack-A-Jack' baseball uniforms:

[Hankphenom]

Nice pickups, Scott, some great stuff in that lot. I picked up the postcard, have always loved this image. It's from 1912, not 1924-25 as they said, and was used for the Tuxedo Tobacco ad.

[Runscott]

Gorgeous card, Henry - and seemed like a great deal at that price.

[Hankphenom]

Yes, I thought so. Yours were a bargain, too, for all that great stuff. The broadsides came from the estate, by the way.

[Scott Garner]

Nice pickups, Scott, some great stuff in that lot. I picked up the postcard, have always loved this image. It's from 1912, not 1924-25 as they said, and was used for the Tuxedo Tobacco ad.

Hank,
That signed postcard of Walter is spectacular!!

[yanksfan09]

Not sure why you all let me grab this, but thanks!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ty_Cobb_1913_Portrait_Study_zpsf26cea2e.jpg

That Cobb study is awesome!

I picked up this bad boy....

[yanksfan09]

One of my favorite Ruth images. I'm getting a little collection going now....

[Forever Young]

One of my favorite Ruth images. I'm getting a little collection going now....

Very nice... I was thinking of pulling the trigger on that color study. I also love that image. I have the "BAM" book and picket up the original, Type 1 photo a couple months ago. It is one of his most iconic portraits for sure. Scott, that Cobb is the bomb too. Well done.

[Runscott]

Thanks Ben. I love that Ruth photo and the study. Here's mine that's similar. It's framed with an autograph, as the Cobb will also find itself soon.

[Runscott]

By the way, Graig's feedback is 666 - someone should go save him from that.

[yanksfan09]

Gorgeous type 1 Ben!

[Runscott]

Erick - is it ironic that your Ruth painting cost $714 with shipping :eek:

[pbspelly]

recent acquisition along those lines - samples for 'Crack-A-Jack' baseball uniforms:

These are awesome

[Scott Garner]

Happy holidays to everyone on net54!

I recently picked up two neat items- one prewar, one more recent:

The first is a ticket stub from 17 year old HOF phenom Bob Feller's 2nd career win on 9/7/36. It's hard to believe that Feller was so good at such a young age. At this point Feller was still a high school JUNIOR. Wow!

The second item is a game used ball from Astros 1986 Cy Young winner Mike Scott's no-hitter on 9/25/86. The thing that made this no-hitter so unique is that it also clinched the NL Western Division for the Astros. That's what I would call a clutch performance!

This ball came directly from the personal collection of the former Astros PA announcer David Courtney. The inscription on the side panel is in the hand of Courtney. Mike Scott signed the ball for Courtney after the game.

[39special]

That's a real cool ball Scott!

[Bumpus Jones]

Great stuff Scott!

[perezfan]

Great pickups Scott!

I can vividly remember Scott's epic no-no. What a perfect ball for your collection... congrats!

[perezfan]

I've been more in selling/consigning mode lately. But couldn't resist this beautiful 1910 relic, which somehow remains in NRMT condition...

[lefty147]

That looks incredible Mark. I recently picked up this old spring training sign from 1952. Also has 2 of the ticket stubs from the games. Measures 13" x 20" and is on thick stock.

[Scott Garner]

Great pickups Scott!

I can vividly remember Scott's epic no-no. What a perfect ball for your collection... congrats!

Thanks Steve, Chris & Mark! I really like the ball as well & it is a great fit.
Believe it or not, I paid $39.50 delivered for the Scott no-hitter ball making it one of my biggest bargain purchases in 2014. :eek:

[Scott Garner]

I've been more in selling/consigning mode lately. But couldn't resist this beautiful 1910 relic, which somehow remains in NRMT condition...

Mark,
Let me return the favor. The trophy/ loving cup is spectacular! Congrats.

[Runscott]

Wow - I bid around $600 for a similar one that sold earlier this year, and couldn't touch it.

[yanks12025]

Professional model Hanna batrite used by one of the Waner brothers. 35 inches long and weighs around 41 oz.

[sayhey24]

Wow -- Scott, Mark and Brock you have really stepped up to the plate with these posts today! $39.50 is sweet Scott!


Greg

[Runscott]

Scott - I think your 'Mike Scott no-hitter ball' post sent some good acquisition vibes flowing my way. After responding to your post earlier, I went out Christmas shopping and found a $1,200 pool cue for $18 in an antique store. It's not baseball, but it's the kind of find that allows me to keep selling vintage baseball stuff for a living.

[Scott Garner]

Wow -- Scott, Mark and Brock you have really stepped up to the plate with these posts today! $39.50 is sweet Scott!


Greg

Thanks Greg! ;)

[Scott Garner]

Scott - I think your 'Mike Scott no-hitter ball' post sent some good acquisition vibes flowing my way. After responding to your post earlier, I went out Christmas shopping and found a $1,200 pool cue for $18 in an antique store. It's not baseball, but it's the kind of find that allows me to keep selling vintage baseball stuff for a living.

Awesome deal! Show a picture of that bad boy when you get a minute, BTW...

It's awesome to find a genuine bargain once in a while, because it kind of offsets paying too much For other "must haves".

There are definitely great deals out there if you have specialized knowledge and know the market, FWIW.

[GrayGhost]

My Beat up Topps Gordie w a small cut. Another great job by Dave's framer. Thanks MR. Presale. :)

For some reason, its still sideways here, tho on my picture page in computer, its right way..ha.

[UnVme7]

Early 90's Ivan Rodriguez game used bat

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[Scott Garner]

Hi Nate,
FYI, this is exactly the same model of bat that "Pudge" Rodriguez swung in the game that Nolan Ryan recorded his final career K (Strikeout 5,714) on Sept. 17, 1993 @ Anaheim.
Pudge was his catcher in this game.

[UnVme7]

Hi Nate,
FYI, this is exactly the same model of bat that "Pudge" Rodriguez swung in the game that Nolan Ryan recorded his final career K (Strikeout 5,714) on Sept. 17, 1993 @ Anaheim.
Pudge was his catcher in this game.


Correcto! He was a huge user of Cooper bats in the early to mid 90's, along with Rawlings. He then switched over to LS full time(for the most part) the rest of the 90's.

He is one player that ordered tons and tons of bats, and used almost every brand, so there are a lot of his bats out there. I still like collecting him though. Juiced or not, he's still one of the best catchers of all time.

[Scott Garner]

Correcto! He was a huge user of Cooper bats in the early to mid 90's, along with Rawlings. He then switched over to LS full time(for the most part) the rest of the 90's.

He is one player that ordered tons and tons of bats, and used almost every brand, so there are a lot of his bats out there. I still like collecting him though. Juiced or not, he's still one of the best catchers of all time.

Nate,
No doubt that Pudge is one of the greatest catchers of all-time!
I whole heartedly agree.

Here is my Pudge Rodriguez bat from 1993. Check out the heavy use, tape job on the handle, cleat marks on the barrel and inscription- "Nolan Ryan's last win & strikeout catcher". I love this bat!

[UnVme7]

Thats a great bat

[thenavarro]

Bought this one today from Runscott. A "mini" Kreindler ;) I'm going to frame it up with a Ruth autographed 8 x 10 I got from Heritage.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/thenavarro/MyRuthKreindlerpainting_zpsc16c54f0.jpg

[bobfreedman]

Just picked up these off of eBay. I do not collect football pieces but could not resist

[ruth-gehrig]

Reach Baseball Sign

[UnVme7]

1980-83 Andre Dawson game used bat

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[Bobmc]

Recently acquired this cool little 6x9 foldout menu.

The Swingin' A's chartered a World Airways flight to Cincinnati to play the Reds in the 1972 World Series. The team ordered drinks, appetizers and meals from the list of creative concoctions provided by World Airways on this menu.

The "Catfish" Appetizers with a "Bando" Sauce sounds delicious.:p

[Scott Garner]

Looks like Reggie didn't get any love, FWIW...:confused:
Cool menu!

[ksfarmboy]

Looks like Reggie didn't get any love, FWIW...:confused:
Cool menu!

Scott he was the straw that stirred the drinks.

[Scott Garner]

Scott he was the straw that stirred the drinks.

Ah yes, that is true. Now it finally all makes sense! :)

[Hankphenom]

Hank,
That signed postcard of Walter is spectacular!!

Not his signature, according to Keating, although there are some similarities to his early autographs, which were quite different from later ones. As always, I will defer to Kevin's expertise, and it doesn't matter to me, anyway.

[t206blogcom]

Don't know much about bats, but thought this one was pretty cool.

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Piedmont-bat-1.jpg

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Piedmont-bat-2.jpg

[39special]

Got this today.I think it's cool.A questionnaire from baseball historian Karl Wingler to Bill Skowron dated Dec.31 1954

[ruth-gehrig]

Like the "Baseballically yours":p...Karl Wingler

[Runscott]

Two boys in baseball uniforms, with their bicycles. This was a fairly common pose. I bought a similar one years ago that also disappointingly did not show any equipment. Then noticed one day that a glove was strapped to the back of a handlebar. One pic is enhanced to show detail.

[vintagesportscollector]

Quick shout out to Brett Lowman. Recently I posted about a trip I took to the Philly Show with my daughter, and how inspired she got to start collecting vintage sports (along with her other antique obsessions) and how excited she was to pick up a few small items. Well, I just bought a couple mitts from Brett, and he had read my post and surprised me by including a few items that were just "lieing around" for my daughter to help her collection. A couple B33 college felts, a pin, and a small track medal from 1927. Thanks Brett, you are as good as they get! - these items will be priceless to her.

171688

[vintagesportscollector]

Very happy with this pick up, and even considered posting it in the "Best of 2014" thread. Oversized, 35" long, pennant with detailed image of a girl with a football. I've never seen this version before, so it may be quite unique. The pictures I tried attaching are too wide, so here are a couple links:

http://www.antiquesportscollector.com/images/CUFBPennant04.JPG

http://www.antiquesportscollector.com/images/CUFBPennant03.JPG

http://www.antiquesportscollector.com/CUFBPennant.html

[perezfan]

Joe:

What a cool oversized Cornell Pennant! Never seen anything like it... amazing condition for one that old, as well. Great find!

[vintagesportflips]

Killer pennant Joe!
Do you think it could possibly be a girls basketball pennant?
I thought the ball has a more early basketball look, but then again the girl is wearing a turtleneck sweater, more fitting with football.

[vintagesportscollector]

Killer pennant Joe!
Do you think it could possibly be a girls basketball pennant?
I thought the ball has a more early basketball look, but then again the girl is wearing a turtleneck sweater, more fitting with football.

Wow..I had never thought of that. Figured it looked like a melon style football, being more oblong shaped - but could be Keith. Interesting..probably will never know since I've never seen one like this before, but if basketball that would make it even more unique in my eyes.

[UnVme7]

Picked up a game used Craig Biggio bat...

[UnVme7]

Pic 2

[ooo-ribay]

Killer pennant Joe!
Do you think it could possibly be a girls basketball pennant?
I thought the ball has a more early basketball look, but then again the girl is wearing a turtleneck sweater, more fitting with football.

are we sure that's a girl??? ;)

[ooo-ribay]

Picked up a game used Craig Biggio bat...

Interesting bat, that H176. Looks a lot like a U1.

Love the bat!

[vintagesportscollector]

are we sure that's a girl??? ;)

Rob - admittedly she is not the easiest on the eyes :rolleyes:...looks more like Seth Rogen in drag.

[perezfan]

Ouch... that's a little harsh on the poor girl. I was thinking "Pat" from Saturday Night Live. :rolleyes:

[Joe Hunter]

Was very happy to add these two nodders to my collection this weekend. They are both tough variations. Those who collect 60's bobbleheads know how difficult these are, particularly the Type 4 Chiefs.

[khkco4bls]

Picked up this ABC plate off ebay. My 2nd.

[UnVme7]

Interesting bat, that H176. Looks a lot like a U1.

Love the bat!

Thanks! That's correct, it does look a lot like the U1 or the G105. The H176 became popular due to Molitor in the 80's.

Don't see many knobless bats nowadays.....

[aquarius31]

Very excited to pick up this unique belt buckle. It's not in great shape but displays well overall and possibly dates to 1860's-1870's as the manufacturer (Jacob Gminder) was in business at that time manfacturing medals and military buttons. I have seen one other example but not with both parts in tact. That was key to identifying the manfacturer as the back of the interlocking piece includes "J. Gminder Balto." A quick google search did the rest. It's not clear to me what is represented in each of the illustrations on the sides.

I think this is made of copper but have no experience in metals. Any recommendations on storage and how to prevent further oxidization would be appreciated. Thanks.

[mjkm90]

Fantastic Belt Buckle George :eek:

I've never seen another like it.

[FenwayFaithful]

Here is my recent pickup:

1939 Clyde Shoun St. Louis Cardinals Game Worn Road Jersey

Shoun led the NL in relief appearances and saves in 1939.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo9_zps5a97b620.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo14_zpsb233cb7f.jpg
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[39special]

Here is my recent pickup:

1939 Clyde Shoun St. Louis Cardinals Game Worn Road Jersey

Shoun led the NL in relief appearances and saves in 1939.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo9_zps5a97b620.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo14_zpsb233cb7f.jpg
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That is a great looking jersey!!

[Bugsy]

Here is my recent pickup:

1939 Clyde Shoun St. Louis Cardinals Game Worn Road Jersey

Shoun led the NL in relief appearances and saves in 1939.


Beautiful jersey! The condition makes it particularly special.

[UnVme7]

Sweet Cards jersey

[Bobmc]

Here is my recent pickup:

1939 Clyde Shoun St. Louis Cardinals Game Worn Road Jersey

Shoun led the NL in relief appearances and saves in 1939.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo9_zps5a97b620.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo14_zpsb233cb7f.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/th_photo11_zpseaee43c9.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/woody9186/media/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo11_zpseaee43c9.jpg.html)http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/th_photo12_zps58ebf6ba.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/woody9186/media/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo12_zps58ebf6ba.jpg.html)http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/th_photo10_zpsc88e9e52.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/woody9186/media/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo10_zpsc88e9e52.jpg.html)http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/th_photo13_zps52b09c57.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/woody9186/media/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo13_zps52b09c57.jpg.html)
Spectacular flannel !!

[baseball tourist]

Very excited to pick up this unique belt buckle. It's not in great shape but displays well overall and possibly dates to 1860's-1870's as the manufacturer (Jacob Gminder) was in business at that time manfacturing medals and military buttons. I have seen one other example but not with both parts in tact. That was key to identifying the manfacturer as the back of the interlocking piece includes "J. Gminder Balto." A quick google search did the rest. It's not clear to me what is represented in each of the illustrations on the sides.

I think this is made of copper but have no experience in metals. Any recommendations on storage and how to prevent further oxidization would be appreciated. Thanks.

Very cool buckle! I guess that the square on one side may be bases?

[Scott Garner]

Here is my recent pickup:

1939 Clyde Shoun St. Louis Cardinals Game Worn Road Jersey

Shoun led the NL in relief appearances and saves in 1939.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo9_zps5a97b620.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo14_zpsb233cb7f.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/th_photo11_zpseaee43c9.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/woody9186/media/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo11_zpseaee43c9.jpg.html)http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/th_photo12_zps58ebf6ba.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/woody9186/media/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo12_zps58ebf6ba.jpg.html)http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/th_photo10_zpsc88e9e52.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/woody9186/media/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo10_zpsc88e9e52.jpg.html)http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/woody9186/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/th_photo13_zps52b09c57.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/woody9186/media/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/photo13_zps52b09c57.jpg.html)

Awesome jersey, Chris and welcome to net54!

FYI, Clyde "Hardrock" Shoun pitched a no-hitter in 1944 while he was a member of the Cincinnati Reds. He also went by the nickname "Duster".

[masimen]

2011 Posada Mother's Day bat.

[vintagesportscollector]

I'll pile on :o...everything about that Cards jersey is amazing!!

[FenwayFaithful]

Thank you for the kind words, guys.

[Scott Garner]

Managed to find one more unusual Vandy pickup before 2014 ended:

Original circa 1939 Johnny Vander Meer endorsed Goldsmith ball.
The condition I believe is pretty remarkable considering age. I love it! :)

If any of the resident ball or Goldsmith experts on net54 can add additional info, I would really appreciate it.
I do know that by 1939 Cincinnati based Goldsmith had forged a solid endorsement deal with Vander Meer. They dedicated much of their 1939 catalogue to him, but no mention of a Vander Meer endorsed ball, FWIW...

[Bumpus Jones]

Not a December p/u but I had to add to Scott's fine post!

[Chris Counts]

Here's a page from a 1936 General Electric calendar showing the first-ever major league night game at Crosley Field the season before. The woman dressed in white against a sea of men dressed in black reminds me of that scene in "The Natural" where Iris stands up and Roy Hobbs catches a glimpse of her before hitting a home run and breaking out of a slump. This photo doesn't do the piece justice — I should have scanned it before framing it ...

[koufax1fan]

Hello Scott:
Nice ball and great addition yo your collection. Glad you were able to get it .
Merry Christmas, and all the Best in 2015.
Phil

[Scott Garner]

Thanks Phil & Chris G. and Chris C. for your posts.
The Vandy box and Reds calendar featuring the 1st night game are awesome!
Happy holidays to everyone!

[GaryPassamonte]

Great pick up, George. Along with the bases, it looks like you have home plate and the pictures plate to the right.

[aquarius31]

Great pick up, George. Along with the bases, it looks like you have home plate and the pictures plate to the right.

Thanks guys!

[thecatspajamas]

Managed to find one more unusual Vandy pickup before 2014 ended:

Original circa 1939 Johnny Vander Meer endorsed Goldsmith ball.
The condition I believe is pretty remarkable considering age. I love it! :)

If any of the resident ball or Goldsmith experts on net54 can add additional info, I would really appreciate it.
I do know that by 1939 Cincinnati based Goldsmith had forged a solid endorsement deal with Vander Meer. They dedicated much of their 1939 catalogue to him, but no mention of a Vander Meer endorsed ball, FWIW...

Not in the 1940 catalog, though the glove is with a smaller ad. That's the only Goldsmith catalog in that era that I have full scans of to be able to rule out though. May be time to start adding to the catalog library again :o

[GrayGhost]

This isn't rare, I don't even know what it is. Any ideas? I'll sell it once I get an idea, tho it won't be a lot. Back is blank maybe a bit over 2 inches square. OLD, prob some sorta oddball comic set?

[Scott Garner]

Not in the 1940 catalog, though the glove is with a smaller ad. That's the only Goldsmith catalog in that era that I have full scans of to be able to rule out though. May be time to start adding to the catalog library again :o

Thanks Lance!

[GaryPassamonte]

George,
It looks like I should proofread my posts. I've never seen a "picture" plate, but I do see a "pitcher's" plate on your buckle. Where's Barry when you need him?

[mjkm90]

Picked this up last night. I've always liked this pin and my low ball offer was agreeable to the seller YEAH:D

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/T2eC16ZsE9swm08eBRSQiRhg60_57_zps1790ee36.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/user/mjkm90/media/T2eC16ZsE9swm08eBRSQiRhg60_57_zps1790ee36.jpg.html )

[HRBAKER]

Recent pick up from Hunt. A pencil drawing from October of 1913 of Stuffy McInnes. Evidently a local amateur artist in Philly at the time, Margaret McGillin drew about 20 of the A's players over a period of 1911-1914. I picked up two of these at The National in 1999 (Coombs and Oldring) and this is the first I have seen since. I believe that the family of McGillin consigned all of these originally to Hunt's in the late 90's. Glad to pick up my third.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/Decorated%20images/20141228_001227_zps45331dfd.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/Decorated%20images/20141228_001233_zpscbd8ee9c.jpg

Here are my original two bought in 1999:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/Decorated%20images/20140717_191821_zpsbf605c6d.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/Decorated%20images/20140717_190719_zps1c1a7694.jpg

[GoCubsGo32]

Wow! Those are sweet Jeff! Congrats!

[vintagesportscollector]

Picked this up last night. I've always liked this pin and my low ball offer was agreeable to the seller YEAH:D]

Fantastic pin Mike!

[UnVme7]

1999 Frank Thomas game used bat.

[UnVme7]

Pic #2

[UnVme7]

Tim Raines game used White Sox bat...

[UnVme7]

Pic #2 of the Raines....

[UnVme7]

Barry Larkin game used bat...

[UnVme7]

BL---

[UnVme7]

Adrian Beltre game used bat...

[UnVme7]

Ad 2

[UnVme7]

Jose Lima game used bat, signed twice....

[UnVme7]

Jl 2

[UnVme7]

Jl 3----...

[UnVme7]

Roberto Alomar game used Orioles bat...

[UnVme7]

Ra 2....

[UnVme7]

1973 Rich Billings Texas Rangers game worn jersey...

[UnVme7]

Rb 2.......

[UnVme7]

Craig Biggio game used bat-- can't remember if I've shared this one or not...

[UnVme7]

Biggio 2....

[39special]

1973 Rich Billings Texas Rangers game worn jersey...

Nice jersey Nate!

[Collectorsince62]

Great scorecard. I was going through my own Cardinal scorecards earlier this year, doing the research on each game, and discovered I also had the Dizzy Dean debut game. After such a great first effort, I was surprised to see he didn't pitch again in the majors until 1932. Always nice to find a fellow Cardinal scorecard collector. I'm complete back through '26. The older ones before that are just impossible. I'll keep an eye out for a '34. Mine from that year is a 17-3 shellacking of the Cubs. I just picked up a nice companion piece for one of my scorecards from May '58. It was an original wire photo from the recent Yee auction showing Musial in the clubhouse after the game, heading to Chicago with 2,998 hits.

[jdunevant]

Great scorecard. I was going through my own Cardinal scorecards earlier this year, doing the research on each game, and discovered I also had the Dizzy Dean debut game. After such a great first effort, I was surprised to see he didn't pitch again in the majors until 1932. Always nice to find a fellow Cardinal scorecard collector. I'm complete back through '26. The older ones before that are just impossible. I'll keep an eye out for a '34. Mine from that year is a 17-3 shellacking of the Cubs. I just picked up a nice companion piece for one of my scorecards from May '58. It was an original wire photo from the recent Yee auction showing Musial in the clubhouse after the game, heading to Chicago with 2,998 hits.

Hi, I had the exact same thoughts (confusion) on why Dean didn't pitch in the majors in '31. I can only assume they felt he needed more seasoning, even though he went 26-10 with a 1.57 ERA in the minors that year.

And yes, any Cards scorecards before 1928 or tough. I was stunned when I I found (and won) a 1916 - so old it was still at Robison Field. I also got lucky on a 1921 that was bundled with other teams in an auction and barely mentioned. If you'd care to see my collection, see my link in my signature and go to the scorecards page.

Finally, appreciate any help on the '34! I'll keep you in mind if I encounter any I think you may be interested in.

[Scott Garner]

Hi, I had the exact same thoughts (confusion) on why Dean didn't pitch in the majors in '31. I can only assume they felt he needed more seasoning, even though he went 26-10 with a 1.57 ERA in the minors that year.

And yes, any Cards scorecards before 1928 or tough. I was stunned when I I found (and won) a 1916 - so old it was still at Robison Field. I also got lucky on a 1921 that was bundled with other teams in an auction and barely mentioned. If you'd care to see my collection, see my link in my signature and go to the scorecards page.

Finally, appreciate any help on the '34! I'll keep you in mind if I encounter any I think you may be interested in.

As good as Dean was, the Cardinals fielded a pretty terrific starting pitching staff in 1931. Look at their stats, as this was a tough pitching rotation to crack. Look at the ERA's and W-L records, FWIW... Jesse Haines had an off year in terms of wins and losses, but hell, he was a HOFer in the making

Player G GS CG SHO GF SV IP H BFP HR R ER BB IB SO SH WP HBP BK 2B 3B GDP ROE W L ERA
Paul Derringer 35 23 15 4 10 2 211.2 225 901 9 88 79 65 1i 134 11 6 4 0 27i 6i 12i 8i 18 8 3.36
Burleigh Grimes 29 28 17 3 1 0 212.1 240 914 11 97 86 59 4i 67 6 2 10 1 30i 7i 19i 10i 17 9 3.65
Jesse Haines 19 17 8 2 1 0 122.1 134 513 2 48 41 28 1i 27 3 4 0 0 15i 3i 9i 9i 12 3 3.02
Bill Hallahan 37 30 16 3 6 3 248.2 242 1061 10 102 91 112 3i 159 14 11 1 0 33i 8i 24i 13i 19 9 3.29
Syl Johnson 32 24 12 2 6 2 186 186 766 9 73 62 29 3i 82 7 3 2 0 39i 6i 12i 11i 11 9 3.00

[slidekellyslide]

Only the second time I've seen this issue of Tip Top Weekly featuring The Nebraska Indians.

[Scott Garner]

HOF Rapid Robert Feller had an amazing 18 year career that was interrupted for 3 years because of WWII.
Whether it was cracking the Indians pitching rotation as a high school teenager, 3 no-hitters, 12 1-hitters, multiple years leading the AL in wins, strikeouts, etc., there seemingly wasn't anything that Bob Feller couldn't do on a baseball diamond.

IMHO, 1946 was Feller's most dominant year in baseball. 26 wins (led league), 348 K's (led the ML and in 1946 was the most K's since HOF Rube Waddell's 349 K's in 1904, a no-hitter vs. the dominant Joe D. led Yankees and a stellar 3.07 ERA. I always have found that Feller having his most dominant season following a 3-year ML layoff due to serving in the Navy during WWII was especially impressive.

Ironically, 1946 would be the only year that Feller would ever crack the 300 strikeout mark in his great career. On September 8th, in the 2nd game of a double header, Feller got his 300th K. The milestone strikeout victim was none other than baseball and later soap opera star Johnny Berardino of the St. Louis Browns.

Several years ago I finally managed to find a ticket to Feller's 300th K game.
A few years before Mr. Feller passed away I had him sign the back of this ticket and add the inscription "300th K, 1946".

I recently found a neatly scored program/scorebook to Feller's 300th K game, which also was his 23rd victory in his 1946 campaign. This scorebook is especially cool because no play-by-play detail exists to this game (as per retrosheet.org).

Anyway, here you go:

[parker1b2]

Great scorecard Scott.

[RelicSports]

Cool Feller pieces Scott!

[baseball tourist]

Great scorecard Scott.

I agree. Very cool.

[UnVme7]

Cool Feller pieces Scott!

Agree, a great combination. Well done...

[Bumpus Jones]

Great group of items Scott!

[Scott Garner]

Thanks for all the kind words guys! I'm glad you like it.

[Vintage Yankee]

It was a very slow year for me in terms of vintage pickups, but these snapshots helped me end on a high note. Sorry for the crude cell phone images, but apparently I should have asked Santa for a new scanner for Christmas.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l217/donfan23/ruth1.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/user/donfan23/media/ruth1.jpg.html)
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l217/donfan23/ruth2.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/user/donfan23/media/ruth2.jpg.html)
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l217/donfan23/ruth3.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/user/donfan23/media/ruth3.jpg.html)
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l217/donfan23/ruth4.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/user/donfan23/media/ruth4.jpg.html)
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l217/donfan23/ruth5.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/user/donfan23/media/ruth5.jpg.html)
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l217/donfan23/ruth6.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/user/donfan23/media/ruth6.jpg.html)

[Runscott]

Yes, I thought so. Yours were a bargain, too, for all that great stuff. The broadsides came from the estate, by the way.

Henry - I just received the Johnson lot with the uniform samples and broadsides. So did this small (5x7) one come out of one of Walter's scrapbooks? Thanks.

[Hankphenom]

Henry - I just received the Johnson lot with the uniform samples and broadsides. So did this small (5x7) one come out of one of Walter's scrapbooks? Thanks.

Yes.

[Runscott]

Thanks!