April Pick Ups

[71buc]

Just added this Steve Blass original art award to my 71 Bucs collection. The wife just purchased a new BMW this morning which gave me the opportunity to guilt her into this piece which in reality only has meaning to me. I think she got the better pick up but I am pleased nonetheless.

[JoeyFarino]

Just added this Steve Blass original art award to my 71 Bucs collection. The wife just purchased a new BMW this morning which gave me the opportunity to guilt her into this piece which in reality only has meaning to me. I think she got the better pick up but I am pleased nonetheless.

Very nice bro

[71buc]

Thanks its hard to keep up with your photo purchases but I'm trying.

[bnorth]

Bought this bat collection off Craigslist. Seller told me he got them at an estate sale in Baltimore.

[JollyElm]

Is that Jim frickin' Jensen of all people handing him the picture???? Holy heck!! WCBS news in NYC.

[Dewey]

Who's Rick Face? Haha.

[bnorth]

Who's Rick Face? Haha.

I don't know but I will sand it off because when the wife seen those word she was far from impressed.

[baseball tourist]

I don't know but I will sand it off because when the wife seen those word she was far from impressed.

Uh...maybe you should hold off on the sandpaper a bit.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bill_Ripken_baseball_card_(1989,_obscene_vers ion).jpg

[jp1216]

Bought this bat collection off Craigslist. Seller told me he got them at an estate sale in Baltimore.

Um, er, um, cough, er......

[Scott Garner]

Just added this Steve Blass original art award to my 71 Bucs collection. The wife just purchased a new BMW this morning which gave me the opportunity to guilt her into this piece which in reality only has meaning to me. I think she got the better pick up but I am pleased nonetheless.

Beautiful Blass art piece, Mike! Congrats.

[bnorth]

Um, er, um, cough, er......

Do you think I got taken advantage of? I think the Boggs autograph is real.

[jp1216]

Do you think I got taken advantage of? I think the Boggs autograph is real.

Palms sweating. Having trouble keeping food down. I need to lay down....:)

[JoeDfan]

:eek:

[bigfanNY]

Is this where you say April Fool .. If Not I will give you $100 for the Ripkin bat

Jonathan

[bnorth]

Bought this bat collection off Craigslist. Seller told me he got them at an estate sale in Baltimore.

This really is my bat collection but the Bill Ripken bat that several members have emailed/PMed me about is a custom made bat I made a few months ago for my PC. Yes this was my attempt at a April Fools joke.

[bnorth]

is this where you say april fool .. If not i will give you $100 for the ripkin bat

jonathan

$100 lol

[bigfanNY]

Well played Mr. North .... The Ripkin fantasy bat is SOOOOO popular because even after all these years it still funny

[bnorth]

Well played Mr. North .... The Ripkin fantasy bat is SOOOOO popular because even after all these years it still funny

Thank you. I have a huge 89 Fleer Bill Ripken collection and the reason I made the replica. It is nothing compared to Mr Pedersons who posed in this thread but better than most.

[Dewey]

My first foray into photos. And flickr. Grrr.

http://s14.postimg.org/rlrbmfngx/s_l1600.jpg

Screw flickr. Haha.
1947 WS. JR first steal.

[ooo-ribay]

I took a flyer on this....it looked vintage and I hadn't seen it before. Apparently the "Ballou Reg'd" on the clutch may indeed date it to the 1950s.

[Scott Garner]

I took a flyer on this....it looked vintage and I hadn't seen it before. Apparently the "Ballou Reg'd" on the clutch may indeed date it to the 1950s.

Rob,
How big is it? FWIW, I believe it's from the 1950's as well.

[71buc]

Very cool piece Rob. What is made of and what do think its purpose was? I have a ceramic shaped glove somewhere bearing the Pirate logo that I always assumed was an ashtray.

[irv]

I took a flyer on this....it looked vintage and I hadn't seen it before. Apparently the "Ballou Reg'd" on the clutch may indeed date it to the 1950s.

I right clicked and "searched Google for this image" but all I got is this link that won't open for me?
Not much of a computer guy so I don't know what this means exactly?

Pages that include matching images
Pins - Collectors Reference

www.collectorsreference.com/product/category?path...
105 × 140 - Team-Baseball (59). More. Anaheim Angels (9); Arizona Diamondbacks (2); Atlanta Braves (61); Baltimore Orioles (87); Boston Braves (26); Boston Red Sox ...

[ooo-ribay]

Rob,
How big is it? FWIW, I believe it's from the 1950's as well.

It's an inch tall. It's a lapel type pin with a clutch back. Made out of brass?

[Jcfowler6]

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Supposed to be professional model. Fred Clarke bat.


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[yanks12025]

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Supposed to be professional model. Fred Clarke bat.


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It's not s professional model bat and the final price proves it. The seller stated several incorrect facts about the bat and I informed him about it. Most collectors believe a professional model Spalding bat shouldn't have any Spalding logos on the knob or barrel end. Also the bat measuring 34 3/4, would mostly be considered a 35 inch bat.

[Jcfowler6]

It's not s professional model bat and the final price proves it. The seller stated several incorrect facts about the bat and I informed him about it. Most collectors believe a professional model Spalding bat shouldn't have any Spalding logos on the knob or barrel end. Also the bat measuring 34 3/4, would mostly be considered a 35 inch bat.



Thanks Brock. Actually didn't feel it was a professional bat but honestly wasn't completely sure.

[MGHPro]

I agree with Brock - but it's still a rare bat . Nice pick up

[vintagesportscollector]

1916 RPPC. One of the attributes of this postcard that captured me is that it was postmarked only two days after the game. The game was on a Saturday Nov. 11, 1916, and this was mailed and postmarked on Monday Nov. 13. The photographer John P. Troy, who was the official photographer of Cornell University, apparently printed the postcards immediately following the game for sale or just to be given out. The same photo was also used in the yearbook that year.

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[bobfreedman]

Really excited to have picked up the football tin. I will probably selling the pennant later.

[ooo-ribay]

Really excited to have picked up the football tin. I will probably selling the pennant later.

Great pennant! Oversized? 1910-20s?

[bobfreedman]

Great pennant! Oversized? 1910-20s?

Yes, oversized from the early 1900's

[JoeyFarino]

Buff ass Ruth

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[71buc]

[QUOTE=JoeyFarino;1524805]Buff ass Ruth

Obviously his pre Balco days:)

[JoeyFarino]

[QUOTE=JoeyFarino;1524805]Buff ass Ruth

Obviously his pre Balco days:)

Lol

[Scott Garner]

Buff ass Ruth

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Great Ruth photo, Joey! I've not seen that image before.
It's amazing that that physique powered over 700 HR's. He must have had incredibly strong wrists.

[vintagesportscollector]

Great Ruth photo, Joey! I've not seen that image before.
It's amazing that that physique powered over 700 HR's. He must have had incredibly strong wrists.

He swung from the gut...core fat strength. :rolleyes:

[JoeyFarino]

Great Ruth photo, Joey! I've not seen that image before.
It's amazing that that physique powered over 700 HR's. He must have had incredibly strong wrists.

Thank you scott! Its such a great and unique image i couldnt pass up. It is crazy that he accomplished what he did with his body type. Greatest of all time!

[JoeyFarino]

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[CarltonHendricks]

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Picked up this golf trophy last Sunday at the Alameda Point show...For as big as that show is I don't really find a whole lot there...stuff for my own collection that is...As I was walking the show a friend told me about it and that he almost bought it...Sounded pretty good the way he described the nymph handles and all....Half hour or so later I found it...had a pretty hefty price which was why it was still there...I see a lot of trophies but this one pushed my button because it's so ornate and because of its size 15 ½” tall x 15” wide…has a presence to it...couldn't find a makers mark but looks like something Derby would have made...I'd guess it's about c1910-12...After I got home I did a completed search for "art nouveau” trophies but didn't see anything that even came close artistically...Plus I like the Seattle Police tie in...

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[shernan30]

After RMY this weekend I was able to add three more photos to my uniform project. I'm very excited to get these in hand especially the hard fought for Bob Meusel.

http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=848&pictureid=20367
1921 Bob Meusel
White Pinstripe #3 Home Uniform
1916-1917, 1919-1928

http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=848&pictureid=20368
1928 Bill Dickey, Pat Collins, and Johnny Grabowksi
Grey Away Uniform #10
1927-1928

http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=848&pictureid=20369
1938 Pitching Staff
White Pinstripe Worlds Fair Home Uniform
1938

[yanksfan09]

Love the Meusel photo. That would be great for Kreindler to paint!

[JoeyFarino]

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[shernan30]

Love the Meusel photo. That would be great for Kreindler to paint!

If I win the raffle it will happen!!

[JoeyFarino]

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[Huysmans]

Great stuff guys!
I love the trophy Carlton! How you been?

Living in Montreal now, I checked out an antique show this weekend in Drummondville, but didnt find much.
I was happy to get this Chicago Cubs Chewing Tobacco 16 plug, 2 lbs box.
I've never seen another, and it will go well with my original Cubs Chewing Tobacco advertising sign, that lists the plugs at 15 cents each.
I also recently picked up this team photo from the late 19th century in it's original frame with hand embellishments. Not sure what sport though...
Rugby? Looks 1880s.
I'd love to hear others opinions...
Joe? Mark?

[Huysmans]

Pic 1

[Huysmans]

Pic 2

[Huysmans]

Pic 3

[vintagesportscollector]

Great stuff guys!
I love the trophy Carlton! How you been?

Living in Montreal now, I checked out an antique show this weekend in Drummondville, but didnt find much.
I was happy to get this Chicago Cubs Chewing Tobacco 16 plug, 2 lbs box.
I've never seen another, and it will go well with my original Cubs Chewing Tobacco advertising sign, that lists the plugs at 15 cents each.
I also recently picked up this team photo from the late 19th century in it's original frame with hand embellishments. Not sure what sport though...
Rugby? Looks 1880s.
I'd love to hear others opinions...
Joe? Mark?

Cool items Brent. Love the Cubs box. Your guess on Rugby is probably good one. Lacrosse and Rugby were popular back then in Canada. Unfortunately no equipment shown in the pic. Here is a link to the McGill Rugby team history.

http://mbarugby.mcgill.ca/history.htm

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[kdixon]

Zach Wheat and Dixie Walker;

[71buc]

These arrived today. The charm bracelet is in much better condition than it scanned. It is the first one I have seen. The 1971 NLCS proof tickets were a first for me as well. Its the small things in life that make it fun...at least on my budget.:D

[ooo-ribay]

Even I didn't bite on those proof tickets! :p

I did consider them, though.

[71buc]

Even I didn't bite on those proof tickets! :p

I did consider them, though.

A pocket full of change coupled with impulse control deficits tends to lead to odd behavior. :)

[JoeyFarino]

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[71buc]

Nice photos Joey life is good at Boeing:D

[71buc]

This was a total impulse buy. But I always wanted the stub for it to come with the professionally framed, matted, and autographed 42 x 28 lithograph at a similar price was irresistible.

[Jim65]

I finally found one of my white whales. I'm sure there are others out there but in my 25 years collecting game used, this is the first Jerry Koosman bat I have seen. I wish it was a Mets bat (its from his Phillies days) but I'll take what I can get.

[JoeyFarino]

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[bat_master]

I finally found one of my white whales. I'm sure there are others out there but in my 25 years collecting game used, this is the first Jerry Koosman bat I have seen. I wish it was a Mets bat (its from his Phillies days) but I'll take what I can get.

I owned that bat at one time.

[ooo-ribay]

I finally found one of my white whales. I'm sure there are others out there but in my 25 years collecting game used, this is the first Jerry Koosman bat I have seen. I wish it was a Mets bat (its from his Phillies days) but I'll take what I can get.

Glad you're happy with it, Jim. You maybe got a better price since it's a Phillies bat(?). FWIW, I will only collect a Giants bat from their time as a Giant.

[shernan30]

1906 Charlie Starr photo
He played in Youngstown, my hometown, in 1905 and 1907.
http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=587&pictureid=20397

1930 Herb Pennock Spring Training
(with Babe in the background?)
White Pinstripe Home Uniform #4
1929-1932
http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=848&pictureid=20403

[Head928]

I got raffle fever and needed to pick up some artwork. This is the original artwork used for the Helmar Brewing Jiro Noguchi Hankyu cards.

[RobertC]

Finally got something to post in April. I just received these three MLB All Star Game tickets - 1955, 1971, 1975. QUICK QUIZ - anyone know the connection between these three games?

[Huck]

Finally got something to post in April. I just received these three MLB All Star Game tickets - 1955, 1971, 1975. QUICK QUIZ - anyone know the connection between these three games?

Hank Aaron played in all three games?

[RobertC]

Hank Aaron played in all three games?

Yes, but each game does have one more fact relating to Aaron.

[mcgwirecom]

I know 1955 was his first, 1975 was his last. He homered in 1971 (also 1972) and his first and last were also home games for him.

[RobertC]

I know 1955 was his first, 1975 was his last. He homered in 1971 (also 1972) and his first and last were also home games for him.

That's it. It's been getting harder to find Aaron cards that I need, so I've started trying to find tickets. I've also got tickets from Aaron's 714'th HR and 715'th HR games.

[mcgwirecom]

I've got quite a few Aaron HR stubs if you are looking to try and collect ALL of his HR tickets. I love collecting tickets. Its not as easy as cards obviously. I recently sold a bunch of Aaron full tickets to a collector so I have mostly stubs left.

[bobfreedman]

Was pleased to add the Johnson and McGraw along with my Mathewson. Showing the Matty for effect

[Scott Garner]

Awesome, Bob! Great eye appeal.

[ruth-gehrig]

Nice one Bob!!:)
I couldn't stand the thought of these 5 guys getting separated

[ksfarmboy]

Wow guys those are incredible!

[MGHPro]

Great pick ups on the tuxedo and lucky strike signs !

[71buc]

Those Tuxedo and Lucky Strike pieces are amazing!!!

[ooo-ribay]

Those Tuxedo and Lucky Strike pieces are amazing!!!

They are! But not in our budgets, Mike. :p

[eastonfalcon19]

Amazing signs! Wow! I picked up this huge scoreboard which I will be putting on the back of my garage...hopefully the neighbors won't mind. I also picked up a first edition SI magazine at the flea market yesterday.

[irv]

Awesome stuff, guys!

[ooo-ribay]

You gotta run power to that bad boy, Ron! You know that, don't you?

[vintagesportscollector]

Amazing signs! Wow! I picked up this huge scoreboard which I will be putting on the back of my garage...hopefully the neighbors won't mind. I also picked up a first edition SI magazine at the flea market yesterday.

awesome scoreboard Ron, where did you get it?

[eastonfalcon19]

You gotta run power to that bad boy, Ron! You know that, don't you?

lol I know it's going to be like National Lampoons Xmas vacation...I'm only going to put it on when the kids are playng wiffle ball in the yard.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMekQj5w7MU

[eastonfalcon19]

awesome scoreboard Ron, where did you get it?

Thanks Joe. I actually got it from a local high school and the best part about it was that it was free all I had to do was pick it up.

[vintagesportscollector]

Thanks Joe. I actually got it from a local high school and the best part about it was that it was free all I had to do was pick it up.

Free? Wow. Very cool. It’s ironic….just yesterday my daughter had a soccer game at the field of a local middle school that was built in the 1960s (I would guess). At the back of the school was an old football scoreboard, not that different from your scoreboard, about the same size but maybe older. It clearly had not been used in decades, and football had not been played on that grass field for many years. A couple of the dads and I discussed that it would be cool if we could get and restore the scoreboard…..and here you got one for free. Congrats!

[eastonfalcon19]

Free? Wow. Very cool. It’s ironic….just yesterday my daughter had a soccer game at the field of a local middle school that was built in the 1960s (I would guess). At the back of the school was an old football scoreboard, not that different from your scoreboard, about the same size but maybe older. It clearly had not been used in decades, and football had not been played on that grass field for many years. A couple of the dads and I discussed that it would be cool if we could get and restore the scoreboard…..and here you got one for free. Congrats!

Thanks Joe. That is ironic and would be cool if you were able to restore it. It was perfect timing b/c they purchased a new scoreboard and they were going to cut this one up for the scrap pile.

[Forever Young]

Those lucky strike and tuxedo posters are beautiful. The scoreboard is such a cool item. I am trying to think what I would do with it. Basement wall or put up in back yard perhaps. Definitely needs illumination. Man thdtxwalter tuxedo is beautiful.

[Scott Garner]

Ron,
Awesome scoreboard! Congrats!

[gnaz01]

My 4th Mathewson endorsed glove

[JoeyFarino]

Nice one Bob!!:)
I couldn't stand the thought of these 5 guys getting separated

Wow!

[ruth-gehrig]

Thanks guys on the signs from the most recent SCP auction. :) Really looking forward to checking out these beauties in person!

[Jim65]

1981 Tidewater Tides bp used jersey, one of the ugliest jerseys I have ever seen :)

[pherbener]

My 4th Mathewson endorsed glove

I love that glove Greg!

[pherbener]

Just got this ticket. Honus Wagner's last two hits of 1913. Clinches .300 Batting Ave. for last time in his career. He went 0-3 the next day to drop his average to .300 and then didn't play in the final two games. I would imagine Fred Clarke sat him to keep that intact. Anyone else think that was the case??


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[gnaz01]

I love that glove Greg!

Thanks Paul

[pherbener]

Also just got this 1911 Police Gazette Matty. Didn't realize how big it was. Awesome! I put it next to my T3.


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[Dewey]

First pickup of the month and my last. Photo is Jackie's first steal after walking in his first at bat in 1947 world series. Baseball mag Dec 1947 cover image is of next play in the game: Pee Wee hitting into fielder's choice, Jackie out at third. Mag not in great shape, but I love the consecutive plays story that unites them. Pee Wee advanced to 2b. Would love a pic of him scoring.

P.s. that Tides jersey is GREAT.

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[JoeyFarino]

Traded for this

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