May Pickups

[shernan30]

Won this last night in REA. Very happy to add this piece to my collection.

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=587&pictureid=20643 http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=587&pictureid=20642

[koufax1fan]

Hello:
Picked up this original acrylic Sandy Koufax artwork that was used in the 2007 World Series program in the article "World Series Greatest Memories" the cartoonist is Michael Tofanelli, who has been commissioned by MLB, and Sports Illustrated…Phil

[mcgwirecom]

Snagged this 1954 Dodgers tickets stub. Karl Spooner makes his debut and gets a 3 hit complete game shutout with 15 Ks! that is the record. Strasburg struck out 14 in his debut. I was at that game.

[Scott Garner]

Snagged this 1954 Dodgers tickets stub. Karl Spooner makes his debut and gets a 3 hit complete game shutout with 15 Ks! that is the record. Strasburg struck out 14 in his debut. I was at that game.

Hi Randall,
That's a great ticket & I don't know that I've ever seen one. Congrats!

[bobfreedman]

Won this last night in REA. Very happy to add this piece to my collection.

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=587&pictureid=20463

Congrats on the pickup Steven, that was my consigned item and I think you got a heckuva deal!!

[Westsiders]

Great pick ups guys!

Anyone here pick-up the Ruth Batrite in the REA auction last night?

[shernan30]

Congrats on the pickup Steven, that was my consigned item and I think you got a heckuva deal!!



Thanks. I can't wait to get it in hand. This is my first trophy and really my first non card/photo pickup at any auction house. If you've done any research on it let me know. Shernan30@gmail.com

[btcarfagno]

Great pick ups guys!

Anyone here pick-up the Ruth Batrite in the REA auction last night?

That stayed low for a very long time. I was high bidder for quite a while, then people started to wake up on it and I bowed out.

Tom C

[Jim65]

Won this in MEARS last night, 1977 Felix Millan game used bat

[Westsiders]

That stayed low for a very long time. I was high bidder for quite a while, then people started to wake up on it and I bowed out.

Tom C

Me too. I was the high bidder late into the night, then got outbid by the winning bid. Gave some serious thought to firing one more time at it, but just couldn't do it. My last bid was $6500, which made it $7800 with bp (much more than any Ruth Batrite has gone for). But a great bat indeed...congrats to the winner. Hoping I don't regret this one...

[khkco4bls]

Just picked this J F Hillerich 1902 Patent model off of eBay I've never seen one in nicer shape measures 34". Description said 33". perfect knob also.

[WillowGrove]

Won this in MEARS last night, 1977 Felix Millan game used bat

Great bat Jim. Felix was my favorite. Got to tell him in spring training about 10 years ago that I still hate Ed Ott for what he did. Felix laughed. Still looked like he could field and stoke a hit over second base.

Great pick up.

[GoCubsGo32]

Another snapper for my HOF snapshot collection

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn197/boilerup32/eddie_zpss2xoulei.jpg

[JoeyFarino]

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[Lordstan]

Nice Gary and Joey

[Jim65]

Great bat Jim. Felix was my favorite. Got to tell him in spring training about 10 years ago that I still hate Ed Ott for what he did. Felix laughed. Still looked like he could field and stoke a hit over second base.

Great pick up.

Thanks, he was one of my faves as well. I remember the Ed Ott bodyslam like it was yesterday.

[RobertC]

I'm starting to get a few ticket stubs. For now, I'm trying to get one Hank Aaron home run game ticket stub for all 23 years that he played. I'll probably eventually expand this to include milestone games. Thanks Randall (mcgwirecom) for helping me take care of several years at one time. Just noticed that the my label on the last stub says 1975, but it should be 1976.

[mcgwirecom]

You are welcome. Once the hook is set on ticket collecting you will want to try and get them all. LOL I started collecting in 1998 innocently enough. McGwire looked like he was gonna hit 60+ homeruns so I decided to buy up tickets near the end of the year so I'd have the game he broke the record. then he went on a tear and I had to buy all of September to be safe. So I was happy I had #62 and #70. But i had some others too so I decided to get #60-70. I did that and then I decided to get the whole season. Then I tried to get full tickets only. Pretty tough since they tore them back then. Once I was almost finished I decided to get all his homeruns. Its the thrill of the chase! Now I have about a dozen different themes I am chasing.

All McGwire HRs
All Thome HRs
All Dunn HRs (thought he would make it to 500 but he quit on me!)
All Harper HRs
All Trout HRs

All Henderson 1982 stolen bases
All McLain 1968 wins
All Carlton 1972 Wins
All Story HRs from this year (rookie record?)
All Randy Johnson 15 Ks or higher

500th HRs
300th wins
3000th Ks
4 HR games
3 HR games
Perfect Games

500 HR Club milestones (1st, 100th, etc)
2002 A's 20 game win streak
Immaculate Innings (9 pitches 3 Ks)
Last K of a 300+ K season

[icollectDCsports]

All Harper HRs
All Trout HRs



Gotta be a lot tougher now that there are a lot fewer real tickets (vs electronic and printed at home).

[mcgwirecom]

Yes, very! I spent many hours before the season started trying to find out who had season tickets and who did not. Then the ones that don't you need to cover yourself for those games. I went and bought tickets to many games to ensure I would have them. The big blow was the Nationals. They stopped printing season tickets 3 years ago. But as a courtesy to the season ticket holders they would print them box office style if they asked. This year, no dice. I ordered tickets online but they, as some other teams do, let Tickets.com handle the online sales. No one likes a Tickets.com ticket. its like a Ticketmaster, no team logos. I tried to find someone who live near the ballpark to buy me tickets at the window. I couldn't find anyone in time so I drove 3 hours down and 3 hours back in the snow and sleet to buy half a seasons worth of tickets at the window so I'd have mine. That sucked. Some teams that have season tickets are still tough to find people to sell you one! I am having trouble finding a Reds season ticket holder who will sell me a few tickets that I may need this year.

[71buc]

Randall...Thanks you made my goal of a ticket for every 1971 Pirate home and away game seem less daunting when compared to what you are trying to accomplish.

[mcgwirecom]

I've been collecting McGwire homeruns the longest, maybe 15 years. Still need 26 more tickets. This type of collecting is not for people who like instant gratification. At first it seems like you will finish quickly because you are doing bulk deals for tickets. But after a while it turns to a trickle. Then nothing for a long time. You need to network with other ticket collectors, ask everyone about tickets, advertise, etc. Now when you find one ticket you need it is exciting!

I like taking on a big challenge. I know several collectors who have taken on bigger undertakings. Scott Garner who is on Net54 is collecting all Nolan Ryan game tickets. I also know of two guys collecting all Ripken streak games. Another collecting all Pete Rose hits. Another doing all Carlton Fisk games played. They are in it for the long haul.

[Scott Garner]

Gotta be a lot tougher now that there are a lot fewer real tickets (vs electronic and printed at home).

Yuuup! ;)

[Scott Garner]

I've been collecting McGwire homeruns the longest, maybe 15 years. Still need 26 more tickets. This type of collecting is not for people who like instant gratification. At first it seems like you will finish quickly because you are doing bulk deals for tickets. But after a while it turns to a trickle. Then nothing for a long time. You need to network with other ticket collectors, ask everyone about tickets, advertise, etc. Now when you find one ticket you need it is exciting!

I like taking on a big challenge. I know several collectors who have taken on bigger undertakings. Scott Garner who is on Net54 is collecting all Nolan Ryan game tickets. I also know of two guys collecting all Ripken streak games. Another collecting all Pete Rose hits. Another doing all Carlton Fisk games played. They are in it for the long haul.

Fortunately the ticket collector community is pretty friendly and networking with special collectors like Randall and Tony Swann (the Carlton Fisk collector that Randall referenced) is the only way that you will ever come close to completing crazy projects like these! Thanks Randall!
BTW, if you want to be mind blown, please check out Tony Swann's carltonfisk.com website. It's unreal! :cool:

I started out collecting tickets to Nolan Ryan pitched games in 1972 and thought it would be neat to find perhaps 100 of them.
Meanwhile, 44 years later I'm currently up to 753/807 of Nolan's regular season games plus his All Star appearances and post season games with the Mets.

Those of you that know me on net54 also know that I also collect the no-hitter theme, which was an offspring of Nolan Ryan becoming The No-Hit King with 7 career no-hitters. Currently I own tickets to 202 different official and unofficial no-hitters dating back to 1901. Chasing the current no-hitter game tickets is becoming a challenge because of the e-ticket fiasco that Randall described perfectly.

[Scott Garner]

I was thrilled to pick this up from Scott Roberts on the BST this month.
Now that it's in hand, I've got to say that this is one of my favorite early baseball items that I own.
Thanks Scott!

[ooo-ribay]

I was thrilled to pick this up from Scott Roberts on the BST this month.
Now that it's in hand, I've got to say that this is one of my favorite early baseball items that I own.
Thanks Scott!

Very cool, Scott! Where was the Elfin Base Ball Club located?

[Scott Garner]

Very cool, Scott! Where was the Elfin Base Ball Club located?

Thanks Rob! It says "East St. Louis" on the invite

[eastonfalcon19]

1891 scorecard from NWU vs Beloit game.

[Jim65]

My 2nd New Jersey Cardinals game used jersey

[eastonfalcon19]

Picked up a 1920s Bill Kamm Spalding bat.

[ksfarmboy]

That Kamm bat is extremely rare. It's only the 2nd I've ever seen. Great pickup.

[eastonfalcon19]

Thanks Clint, I didn't know that the Kamm bat is rare. I see that you have a pretty nice collection of Spalding bats. Who all do you have?

[ksfarmboy]

Ron, I sold almost all of them. I had all but 8 or nine of the 50+ bats from the 1908-1925 time frame. Still have Fred Clarke gold medal, Cobb, Meyers and Doyle. Beautiful bats and the weights of some are extremely heavy reaching 50+ ounces.

[MikeGarcia]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/1905FELLER_0002_NEW.JPG


...Never went through the process of having the two holes punched over on the left side....Printers Proof ? Office Copy ? Art Department presentation ? Salesmans' Sample ?.....the reverse is complete just like the finished product .. Anyone familiar with these 1937 , 1938 Dixie Premiums ? Thanks.

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[daves_resale_shop]

Pretty excited to add this to the collection... Lot of 8 m114
Premiums including the 39 williams, in their original mailing envelope.

Based on the postage stamps, it looks like these were mailed to their original owner in 1942

[71buc]

I love those Dixie Lid Premiums. I think they are one of the most attractive and undervalued items. I have the eight of the baseball players in the series. I have never seen an example without the holes. Thanks for sharing it.

[bobfreedman]

This has been a fun month of collecting for me, I have updated my walls with the new items and the Ruth is at the frame shop.

[kdixon]

Those look great Bob.

[Scott Garner]

This has been a fun month of collecting for me, I have updated my walls with the new items and the Ruth is at the frame shop.

WOW!! :eek: :cool:

[ooo-ribay]

Museum quality, Bob!

[vintagesportscollector]

That looks amazing Bob, congrats! I like the classic look and consistency of the black framing.

[perezfan]

Wow! Amazing and classy wall displays. I also love the uniformity, and the super clean look. Those are all epic "cream of the crop" items!

I see a great spot for Babe, and hope to see an update post when he's back!

[MartyFromCANADA]

Very nice Bob!

[Lordstan]

Gee, Bob. It's too bad you couldn't get any really nice stuff this month. Maybe next month will be better. :D It's beautiful

[Lordstan]

Gee, Bob. It's too bad you couldn't get any really nice stuff this month. Maybe next month will be better. :D It's beautiful

[bobfreedman]

Thanks all, it has been a fun month to collect for me and I will be sitting on the sidelines for a while as I pay for everything. I really appreciate the kind words!

[shernan30]

Well, after Heritage the last two days I am officially taking a break from buying/auctions. REA and Heritage have helped me add some nice cards and memorabilia pieces to me collection.

Last night I was the winner of my first ring bat!!

http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=587&pictureid=20515

http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=587&pictureid=20516

http://net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=587&pictureid=20517

[Forever Young]

Congrats Steven. We would love to see some pics

Bob.. No words. Those signs are bomb.
The Ruth... Well.. It's the bomb diggity. Welcome to the club. Spectacular and can't wait to see it framed.

Also.. You're going to be done with Ruth and or gehrig Conlons now correct?

"Those aren't the photos your looking for"...
I was waiting for the perfect time to execute my Jedi mind trick

[bobfreedman]

Congrats Steven. We would love to see some pics

Bob.. No words. Those signs are bomb.
The Ruth... Well.. It's the bomb diggity. Welcome to the club. Spectacular and can't wait to see it framed.

Also.. You're going to be done with Ruth and or gehrig Conlons now correct?

"Those aren't the photos your looking for"...
I was waiting for the perfect time to execute my Jedi mind trick

Thanks Ben, the signs are my first love but I am really starting to like Ruth and Gehrig photos - maybe I will start collecting photos now :).

[Lordstan]

Thanks Ben, the signs are my first love but I am really starting to like Ruth and Gehrig photos - maybe I will start collecting photos now :).
I am sorry Bob, but as I am sure Ben will agree, but you are not allowed to buy any photos of Lou Gehrig.

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[Mark70Z]

Bob,

Those signs are just amazing to me. Also, the frames really set them off nicely as well.

Great display and thanks so much for sharing your collection with the group.

[bobfreedman]

Here is the Ruth framed, thanks again everybody

[CarltonHendricks]

This has been a fun month of collecting for me, I have updated my walls with the new items and the Ruth is at the frame shop.

"And the Ruth is in the frame shop"?...you're kill'n it Bob...congrats looks like a million dollars!!!!

[Lordstan]

Here is the Ruth framed, thanks again everybody

Nicely done. I like how they all match.

[Scott Garner]

Here is the Ruth framed, thanks again everybody

Beautiful!

[LEHR]

Bob,

That is a stunning Ruth photo and I love all the framed baseball advertisment. Good stuff!

[eastonfalcon19]

Wow Bob those are some great pieces! Awsome room.

Picked up this Victor mushroom bat. The bat is a war club weighing almost 42 oz and measuring 33 inches.

[baseball tourist]

It's been a while but back in the hunt again! Feels great to be able to root out some new (vintage) items!

Picked up a nice team basketball photo with printed mount - 1957/58 Canadian Champs - Vancouver Eilers (12.5 x 10.5 including mount) and a unique 4.5 inch bass relief, metal, baseball "plaque" that the seller suggested was from Nazi Germany. Can anyone place this?


http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/D203B75B-CD00-4E0A-B648-C8C2A69C938B_zpskqn2qdni.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D203B75B-CD00-4E0A-B648-C8C2A69C938B_zpskqn2qdni.jpg.html)

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http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/BB6912A5-4AF3-4E27-B734-DF841AD0960F_zpshzbe8ao3.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BB6912A5-4AF3-4E27-B734-DF841AD0960F_zpshzbe8ao3.jpg.html)

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/Jays9293/Mobile%20Uploads/6540CDCD-C575-4A3E-9C43-0E36DA55C8F6_zpsnv1txedb.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/Jays9293/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6540CDCD-C575-4A3E-9C43-0E36DA55C8F6_zpsnv1txedb.jpg.html)

[vintagesportscollector]

It's been a while but back in the hunt again! Feels great to be able to root out some new (vintage) items!

Picked up a nice team basketball photo with printed mount - 1957/58 Canadian Champs - Vancouver Eilers (12.5 x 10.5 including mount) and a unique 4.5 inch bass relief, metal, baseball "plaque" that the seller suggested was from Nazi Germany. Can anyone place this?


I have no idea, Chris, on the baseball medal, but I wouldn't expect the Third Reich would be using precious metal resources at that time making items celebrating America's past time, when they were utilizing all available metals in making war machinery and tanks, but possibly.

[baseball tourist]

I have no idea, Chris, on the baseball medal, but I wouldn't expect the Third Reich would be using precious metal resources at that time making items celebrating America's past time, when they were utilizing all available metals in making war machinery and tanks, but possibly.

Very good point Joe.

[Lordstan]

1934 Spring Training.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG%20-%201934%20stretch%20at%20first.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG%20-%201934%20stretch%20at%20first%20r.jpg

1935 Snapshot in a train station.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG%20-%201935%20snapshot%20with%20wife.jpg

1937 All Star Game AL lineup
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG%20-%201937%20All%20star%20line%20up.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG%20-%201937%20All%20star%20line%20up%20r.jpg

1938 on Rawhide movie set
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Pride of Yankees Promotional Movie Stills
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG%20-%20POY%20hugging%20Eleanor.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG%20-%20POY%20eating%20with%20Babe.jpg
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[shernan30]

Nice looking stuff Mark!!


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[Lordstan]

Thanks Steve

[JoeyFarino]

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Not sports related but a great image. 1935 Type 3

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq224/Blackitalian/20160516_213820_zpsvaqviutu.png (http://s450.photobucket.com/user/Blackitalian/media/20160516_213820_zpsvaqviutu.png.html)

[JoeyFarino]

Great photos mark!

[Lordstan]

Thanks Joey. Very nice Gehrig yourself there.

[gnaz01]

1927 Photo while at St. Mary's, Young Babe, and Big Train

[Scott Garner]

I was able to come up with an unexpected, really cool addition to my signed no-hit ticket collection tonight.
Thanks to net54's own, Bud Obermeyer, I was able to pick up a vintage fountain pen signed ticket to Ed Head's no-hitter game on April 23rd, 1946 at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. Thanks Bud! ;)

NOTE: I now have tickets to 202 different no-hitter games dating back to 1901 and 138 of them are signed by the pitcher that hurled the no-hitter.
PLMK if you have any that you would like to sell.
I'm always a buyer for vintage no-hit tickets...

Here is Bud's account of how he came to own the no-hit stub, which comes with neat provenance:

"Ed Head was a starting pitcher in the Dodgers organization and was in military service during WWII. He returned to the Dodgers for the 1946 season and started his first game on April 23rd at Ebbets Field vs the Boston Braves. Head pitched a no hitter that day. A few weeks later Head injured his shoulder and never appeared in the Major Leagues thereafter.

This signed no-hit ticket stub was among the 200+ Brooklyn Dodgers memorabilia items that I (Bud- sic) purchased from the Henry "Henny" Vehling estate in 1991. Vehling was the owner of Henny's Tavern in Glendale, Queens from the 1930s to the 1960s and his tavern was frequented by many of the Brooklyn Dodgers players. Vehling was a major booster of the team and many personal photos of him with players and front office personnel were included in his estate."

[baseball tourist]

I was able to come up with an unexpected really great addition to my signed no-hit ticket collection tonight.

Many thanks to net54's Bud Obermeyer I was able to pick up a vintage fountain pen signed ticket to Ed Head's no-hitter game on April 23rd, 1946 at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn.

NOTE: I now have tickets to 202 no-hitter games dating back to 1901 and 138 of them are signed by the pitcher that hurled the no-hitter.
PLMK if you have any that you would like to sell.
I'm always a buyer for vintage no-hit tickets...

Very cool Scott!

[Vintagecatcher]

Picked up the very nice antique Dieges & Clust Sterling Metal circa 1910.

The PSAL stands for Public Schools Athletic League.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Schools_Athletic_League

Wonderful condition and super detail. The metal was never engraved.


Patrick

[shernan30]

Picked up the very nice antique Dieges & Clust Sterling Metal circa 1910.



The PSAL stands for Public Schools Athletic League.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Schools_Athletic_League



Wonderful condition and super detail. The metal was never engraved.





Patrick



Neat pickup.....

[Scott Garner]

Very cool Scott!

Thanks Chris!

[JoeyFarino]

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[pherbener]

Great picture Joey!!

[JoeyFarino]

Great picture Joey!!

Thanks paul...still trying to figure out what year its from

[earlywynnfan]

Had a couple great additions to the collection this month. One of Early Wynn's game used baseballs, this one from 1959 over the yankees, making it an instant favorite.

Also added Pee Wee Reese's signed insurance form from when he joined the service in WWII. I'm amazed things like this survive.

[mcgwirecom]

Picked up this pair of seats from Forbes Field. They saw a lot of history including the Babe's last homerun ever in a 3 homerun game! Most of Roberto Clemente's career and Mazeroski's walk off! Honus Wagner and the Pirates in the 1909 World Series!

[Copa7]

I can't help but admire your ambition in this project. It's about love of the game. You, Sir, are the kind of collector I would want to see succeed in every way.

I will keep my eye out for older tickets that fill your needs.

Keep posting (that goes for the Aaron collected too) thanks for sharing.

[Jim65]

Latest item for my NJ collection, Ben Heise gu bat, dated to 1977, his only season playing for the Jersey City Indians.

[71buc]

1971 World Series Key Ring from Balfour... I've been looking for one of these for a long time. I now have the press pins, cufflinks, tie bar, and watch. The world series ring is out of my reach at this time. Does any know if Balfour made a money clip for the 1971 Pirates world series?

[vintagesportscollector]

I can't help but admire your ambition in this project. It's about love of the game. You, Sir, are the kind of collector I would want to see succeed in every way.

I will keep my eye out for older tickets that fill your needs.

Keep posting (that goes for the Aaron collected too) thanks for sharing.

+1. Scott, I am floored by the fact that you have 202 game tickets and 138 signed!!

[vintagesportscollector]

Picked up this pair of seats from Forbes Field. They saw a lot of history including the Babe's last homerun ever in a 3 homerun game! Most of Roberto Clemente's career and Mazeroski's walk off! Honus Wagner and the Pirates in the 1909 World Series!

Great seats Randall. Do you have other stadium seats? How/where will you display them? I am always curious how folks display or use their stadium seats, as they are not the easiest things to place given their size.

[Scott Garner]

+1. Scott, I am floored by the fact that you have 202 game tickets and 138 signed!!

Thanks, Joe & Copa7 (Sorry, I don't know your actual name).
My Nolan Ryan and no-hit ticket collections are truly a labor of love. That's what 44 years of collecting a theme will do for you. :)

If it was easy, it wouldn't be a challenge. ;)

[btcarfagno]

Just picked this up. I like the tie in with the 1914 World Series with Mack and Stallings.

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/2016/1914_zpsizpmdgkt.jpg

Tom C

[BeanTown]

Thank You to Paul from the BST area

[mcgwirecom]

Great seats Randall. Do you have other stadium seats? How/where will you display them? I am always curious how folks display or use their stadium seats, as they are not the easiest things to place given their size.

Thanks, yes I have a Yankee Stadium original 1923 seat, A Comiskey Park 1910 original, a Crosley Field 1912 and a pair from Cleveland Municipal 1932.

When I owned a bigger home I was thinking of putting a big screen in the basement and building some risers for seating then using the ballpark seats for some of that. Never got around to it. Right now I have them in the house. One in the bedroom kind of as a night stand. The pair are in the hallway. The Yankee seat is in the living room and my phone sits on it. the Comiskey is in the dining room near the back door. I sit in it to put my shoes on before I leave the house. They can all be used as extra seating if you have a lot of people over LOL. I've also thought of string them side by side and having them on the porch. I have a roof over my porch so it wouldn't be too tough on them.

I'm hoping to get most of the old ballparks at some point.

[Mark70Z]

1971 World Series Key Ring from Balfour... I've been looking for one of these for a long time. I now have the press pins, cufflinks, tie bar, and watch. The world series ring is out of my reach at this time. Does any know if Balfour made a money clip for the 1971 Pirates world series?

Mike,

Would love to see a picture of all those items you mentioned above displayed together. Also, do you collect the O's versions as well to go along with the Pirates?

Q: Did they make a salesman sample/s of the Pirates WS ring? That may be an alternative to purchasing a player/team rep version. I know I have a '70 O's SS ring so possibly they made them as well for the '71 Pirates.

I'm unsure about the money clip...

By the way, the key ring is very cool!

[71buc]

Thanks Mark, I'll post them later. Other than the press pins I only have the Pirate versions of these items. I have seen salesman samples of the ring but even they seem too pricey.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Roberto-Clemente-Pittsburgh-Pirates-World-Championship-Ring-/141558448009?hash=item20f58a7f89:g:44kAAOSwYGFUysE 1

[JoeyFarino]

Non-sports but its marliyn...

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq224/Blackitalian/_3_zpsjt3b0qwl.jpg (http://s450.photobucket.com/user/Blackitalian/media/_3_zpsjt3b0qwl.jpg.html)

[Mark70Z]

Thanks Mark, I'll post them later. Other than the press pins I only have the Pirate versions of these items. I have seen salesman samples of the ring but even they seem too pricey.

I thought I've seen the '71 Pirates SS ring before. That one you posted in the link is pretty pricey, like you said. I looked up a Goldin Auction and one went for $5,355 so a bit less then the one you posted, but then again still expensive. Possible it's so expensive because Clemente is listed on the ring. Is it a possibility they made other SS rings that had another player engraved on the ring? May be less if so. I know when I purchased my '70 O's SS it was under 1K; possibly go for a little more than this now, but not a bad price.

Of course I could have purchased Brooks' '70 WS ring in the Heritage Auction not to far back, but came up a tad short on the $143,400 price tag.

[yanks12025]

Jay Bruce game used bat used during Jake Arrieta's no hitter on 4/21/2016. Jay used this bat for a strikeout in the 6th and a fly out in the 8th. I also believe he used it in the 2nd and drew a walk.

[pherbener]

Just picked up some tickets.

Maris HR 60
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7417/27088591992_b974d6cf0d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HgJ7Dw)Roger Maris HR #60 1961 (https://flic.kr/p/HgJ7Dw) by Paul Herbener (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137748538@N02/), on Flickr

Willie Mays HR 300 for my Mays collection

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/27150713656_c7cea90a0b_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HndvfG)Willie Mays HR tickets 1- 200- 300- 400- 660 (https://flic.kr/p/HndvfG) by Paul Herbener (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137748538@N02/), on Flickr

Hank Aaron last 2 HR game full ticket and #715

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7657/26579235493_fd621fba2a_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GuHwGV)Hank Aaron last 2 HR game full ticket (https://flic.kr/p/GuHwGV) by Paul Herbener (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137748538@N02/), on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7741/27088568142_ab17650c7b_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HgHZyj)Hank Aaron #715 (https://flic.kr/p/HgHZyj) by Paul Herbener (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137748538@N02/), on Flickr

[Lordstan]

So, my mother brought a few things from her home to give to me and I need a little help.

First is a photo of a Cuban baseball team that includes my grandfather(paternal) We are not sure of the year it was taken as there are no notes on the back. MY Grandfather is in the middle row on the right end.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/Papa%20Cuban.jpg

Next is another Cuban babeball tem which has writing on the back stating it's from 1935.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/1935%20Cuban.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/1935%20cuban%20r.jpg

Next up is what appears to be a cut Burke photo signed by Walter Ockey. He played in 2gms in 1944. It was signed to my father likely in the 40s as my father did not collect autos until the late 80's, so wouldn't be "little". He died in 1971, but I am not sure ow difficult a sig he is.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/1944%20Ockey%20Burke.jpg

Lastly is a 1963-64 "announcement" of the passing if the Yankees. Never seen one before. Did a little searching on google, but found nothing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/Dodgers%20Mourning%20Yanks.jpg

[eastonfalcon19]

Picked up this beautiful Frank Baker decal bat. Thanks again Dan!

[btcarfagno]

Civil War soldiers letter sent on December 15, 1863 from Camp Gilmore in Portsmouth, VA. He mentions how he just got finished playing a game of baseball before sitting down to write the letter.

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/2016/civil%20war%201_zpsjos38jhr.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/2016/civil%20war%202_zpshb0eu8ib.jpg

Tom C

[Bpm0014]

Picked up this pair of seats from Forbes Field. They saw a lot of history including the Babe's last homerun ever in a 3 homerun game! Most of Roberto Clemente's career and Mazeroski's walk off! Honus Wagner and the Pirates in the 1909 World Series!

Damn! So you're the one that kept out-bidding me on those Forbes Field seats! Great seats! And you got them for a steal too. Congrats!

[mcgwirecom]

Yeah I did. Plus I am getting them shipped for nada! One of the auction house employees lives near me.

[jb217676]

Here's a cool Washington Senators program for the unveiling of the Walter Johnson Memorial against St. Louis in 1947.

[Dewey]

Don't know much about it but it caught my eye. Loved the bat fanning, the Breaking Bad Heisenberg looking guy bottom right, and the old school photo bomb. Guessing it's Bethlehem Steel baseball.

http://s33.postimg.org/ynehkpk7z/s_l1600_3.jpg

[Jcfowler6]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160526/05a47da62d032f40a911512d76a48c0e.jpg

3 down 6 to go.

So far I have Leach, Babe Adams, and now George Gibson.


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[slidekellyslide]

Recent Lincoln minor league pickups. Only the third Sam Miley night card I have ever seen.

[cincicards]

232490 232491

[eastonfalcon19]

A few other pickups.

[slidekellyslide]

232490 232491

That's the third one I've seen. I somehow missed that when it was on ebay. I own the other two.

[slidekellyslide]

Picked up this neat Nebraska Indians postcard from 1915 with a partial 1916 schedule printed on the back. I have a few of these postcards, but this is the first one with a schedule on it.

[Jim65]

Latest addition to my New Jersey collection. Oradell is a town in Bergen County NJ. What makes the jersey special to me is, acording to the tag, it was made in my hometown of Paterson. Seller thinks the jersey dates to 1940's.

[ooo-ribay]

The jersey and postcard are great!

[pencil1974]

I'll post this over here as well as I posted it on the main board too.

[koufax1fan]

Stan Musial (2) page letter on his company stationery with great letter content.

[eastonfalcon19]

Picked up yesterday at the flea market.

[JoeyFarino]

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq224/Blackitalian/1P02415_zpsqgmcvx4c.jpg (http://s450.photobucket.com/user/Blackitalian/media/1P02415_zpsqgmcvx4c.jpg.html)

[vintagesportscollector]

Picked up yesterday at the flea market.

Great sign Ron. Did u get a good deal?

[pherbener]

I love that pic Joey!!

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq224/Blackitalian/1P02415_zpsqgmcvx4c.jpg (http://s450.photobucket.com/user/Blackitalian/media/1P02415_zpsqgmcvx4c.jpg.html)

[njdunkin1]

...found a few Mid-Week Pictorials from the 20s at a garage sale. Not really my thing, PM me if you want 'em!
http://s33.postimg.org/m249qchyz/20160531_103442_2.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/m249qchyz/)
http://s33.postimg.org/n2rnczsor/20160531_103635_2.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/n2rnczsor/)
http://s33.postimg.org/xhp3dss1n/20160531_103611_1.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/xhp3dss1n/)
http://s33.postimg.org/5l2eqo4qj/20160531_103527_1.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/5l2eqo4qj/)
That last one gives me the creeps. Hitler pre-Nazi Hitler!

[ngrow9]

Received these two pieces in the mail today. The first appears to be a mailing envelope for H.M. Taylor postcards, the second is a 1913 St. Louis Federals envelope.

I'm looking to move the Taylor envelope should it be of interest to anyone.

[JoeyFarino]

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq224/Blackitalian/20160531_140419_zps7omt2jyl.jpg (http://s450.photobucket.com/user/Blackitalian/media/20160531_140419_zps7omt2jyl.jpg.html)

[eastonfalcon19]

Got this in the mail today.

[eastonfalcon19]

Great sign Ron. Did u get a good deal?

Thanks Joe. Yeah it wasn't to bad of a deal and this sign is in pretty good shape. Usually when I see these signs they are pretty toasted.

[vintagesportscollector]

Thanks Joe. Yeah it wasn't to bad of a deal and this sign is in pretty good shape. Usually when I see these signs they are pretty toasted.

Nice bat too Ron. Are you going to try to remove some tape covering the "S" and "P"?

[khkco4bls]

Got this in the mail today.

Ron take the tape off and clean it up. Luv the bat..

[Dave Grob]

Just completed the Phase I restoration/conservation efforts on this.

-Restore period original 1951 NL 75th anniversary patch
-Replace buttons with period original MacGregor-Goldsmith home buttons
-Stabilization of some of the lettering for GIANTS
-Fabrication/restoration of tie down strap
-Light conservation cleaning

Cell phone pic does not do this jersey justice.

Dave Grob

[Bumpus Jones]

Beautiful shirt Dave.

[MGHPro]

Great looking jersey !

[bigfanNY]

Pulled this out of a dusty box now I have to find a place on a wall for it

[71buc]

This one of my stranger pick-ups recently but I had to buy these Babe Ruth Champion 9 underwear. I have owned the box with the original tissue for many years. When Kevin "khkco4bls" posted these for sale in the BST section I couldn't resist. Thanks Kevin!

[khkco4bls]

This one of my stranger pick-ups recently but I had to buy these Babe Ruth Champion 9 underwear. I have owned the box with the original tissue for many years. When Kevin "khkco4bls" posted these for sale in the BST section I couldn't resist. Thanks Kevin!

Nice Mike and you're welcome I'm glad you could use them I never got the box. always had them loose. looks awesome.... enjoy

[vintagesportscollector]

This one of my stranger pick-ups recently but I had to buy these Babe Ruth Champion 9 underwear. I have owned the box with the original tissue for many years. When Kevin "khkco4bls" posted these for sale in the BST section I couldn't resist. Thanks Kevin!

Make sure you wash them first...I think Kevin used to wear them, parading around his house pretending to be the Bambino :p (that's what I'd do ;) )

[khkco4bls]

Joe who told you that. that was a secret.

[mickeymao34]

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