What is the best item in your collection?

[DirtyT]

I've seen some amazing items posted here. I would love to know what you guys feel are the centerpieces of your memorabilia collections? All memorabilia and oddball items are welcomed! Pics are always a big plus :D

[mjkm90]

This is always an easy one for me as a Cubs/pennant lover:D. Oversized and one other known example.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/IMG_1054.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/user/mjkm90/media/IMG_1054.jpg.html)

[Kzoo]

I love my c. 1930 full size Louisville Slugger 'Home Run' trophy.

[mjkm90]

I love my c. 1930 full size Louisville Slugger 'Home Run' trophy.

Epic trophy Matt. The original sculpture was done by Jack Lincoln Lambert. I have a Galvano example and it's always been a favorite.

[irv]

I've seen some amazing items posted here. I would love to know what you guys feel are the centerpieces of your collections? Whether you collect cards, memorabilia, oddball items or all of the above. Lets see those centerpieces! Pics are always a big plus :D

This was done/asked just recently in this similar thread.
Enjoy! :)
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=220777&highlight=your+centerpiece

[pencil1974]

Would have to say my Ruth signed bat...

[David Atkatz]

1927 Yankees AOL ball.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/1927yankeesruth.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/1927yankeesruth.jpg.html)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/1927yankeesgehrig.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/1927yankeesgehrig.jpg.html)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/1927yankeescombs.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/1927yankeescombs.jpg.html)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/1927yankeesmeusel.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/1927yankeesmeusel.jpg.html)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/1927yankeeslabel.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/1927yankeeslabel.jpg.html)

[batsballsbases]

Great Items Guys. David love that ball...
For the moment I have to go with this. 77 world series photo matched.

[mjkm90]

WOW Al...That is amazing:eek:


Great Items Guys. David love that ball...
For the moment I have to go with this. 77 world series photo matched.

[DirtyT]

This was done/asked just recently in this similar thread.
Enjoy! :)
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=220777&highlight=your+centerpiece


Thank you for that! Some absolutely amazing cards in there. Lots of fun to read. Although since that thread was dedicated to cards, I'm going to update my OP and dedicate this thread to memorabilia and other oddball items only.

Hopefully we can get more participation. Some great stuff has already been posted in here so far as well!

[DirtyT]

Great Items Guys. David love that ball...
For the moment I have to go with this. 77 world series photo matched.

:eek::eek::eek:

Speechless....

[Lordstan]

Post yours as well.

[vintagesportscollector]

DirtyT, here is a similarly themed thread...some nice eye candy in this thread too.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=212943&highlight=Favorite+memorabilia

[JoeDfan]

A jersey given to Whitey Ford by Joe DiMaggio right off his back...

[JoeyFarino]

Great items everyone

[irv]

DirtyT, here is a similarly themed thread...some nice eye candy in this thread too.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=212943&highlight=Favorite+memorabilia

Thanks for posting that link. I hadn't seen it before.

This one ranks right up there for me. It's a pic of my Uncle Sam with Mickey Mantle from the 1958 World Series.
My Uncle Sam is the man furthest away from Mick. Norm, his friend is the closest and Dizzy Trout is between them.

[Wolverine]

These threads are the best. Great stuff guys! That 1932 Type 1 Ruth photo is amazing. That photo of Mantle with your Uncle is incredibly cool as well, Irv. I would be speechless if I came across something like that in an old family photo album!

Does anyone have any early 20's photos of the Babe? Not even necessarily Type 1's, but just cool photos of him from this period. Most of the photos I see of him are from the late 20's or early 30's. Rarely do you see a photo of him from his colossal 1920/21 seasons which are often considered his greatest.

[Wolverine]

A jersey given to Whitey Ford by Joe DiMaggio right off his back...

This is ridiculous. Wow. Did you happen to win this from the Whitey Ford Collection auction held a few years back?

[CarltonHendricks]

<img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/jack%20lincoln%20lambert/IMG_0556_zpsy0rcbhon.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_0556_zpsy0rcbhon.jpg"/>
I love my c. 1930 full size Louisville Slugger 'Home Run' trophy.

What a beauty...how about the dimensions and a shot of the engraved title plate?...what's the pursuit and capture story on that...Sure would like to see a shot of the underside of the base...and especially any markings...Is it bronze or galvano?...looks like a galvano cast but hard to tell without seeing in person...The base is dynamite!!!

I'm sort of wondering if that is by Jack Lincoln Lambert...It looks kind of like Lambert's work but may be a different casting than I've seen before...see below a 9" inch Lambert that I believe came out of a Leland's auction...

<img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/jack%20lincoln%20lambert/Lambert9InBatterLelands_zpsde0ql7mb.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo Lambert9InBatterLelands_zpsde0ql7mb.jpg"/>

<img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/jack%20lincoln%20lambert/PICT0042_zpsd5a7bgae.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo PICT0042_zpsd5a7bgae.jpg"/>

[Exhibitman]

1951 Topps Ringside contract signed by my cousin, Ray Miller (card below). Got it from the Topps Vault on eBay when they released the Ringside contracts.

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/images/websize/1951%20Ringside%20Contract%20Miller.jpg

Here is the card itself, signed:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/images/websize/1951%20Ringside%2064%20Miller%20auto.jpg

And a letter from Ray talking about signing Ringside cards:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/images/websize/Miller%201983%20letter.jpg

[mrozie21]

My 1973 Willie Stargell game used jersey. It's missing the "21" patch but otherwise all original

[packs]

Only proper for me to follow up with Mr. 21 himself. My favorite item is my rookie era Clemente:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/robertoclementesweetspot2.jpg

[Kzoo]

What a beauty...how about the dimensions and a shot of the engraved title plate?...what's the pursuit and capture story on that...Sure would like to see a shot of the underside of the base...and especially any markings...Is it bronze or galvano?...looks like a galvano cast but hard to tell without seeing in person...The base is dynamite!!!

Carlton............Hello. The trophy is 19" tall to the tip of the bat and the base is 13" long. It is very heavy and weighs around 18 pounds. The wooden bat is removeable. The plaque reads 'Louisville Slugger Home Run Trophy presented to Harold Little'. There are not any other markings on it. There are 2 small hooks underneath, where it must have hung when dipped? That's my guess. I don't think it's solid bronze, but maybe has an outer layer of bronze? I acquired it from a local antiques dealer about 2 years ago, and I'm not sure where he got it. He had it for a long time and said he had gotten tired of it (CRAZY!). I love it!! Thanks for asking............Matt

[JoeyFarino]

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq224/Blackitalian/1P01194_zps7boxlqfk.jpg (http://s450.photobucket.com/user/Blackitalian/media/1P01194_zps7boxlqfk.jpg.html)

[parker1b2]

I've shown this before, Game used ball from Niekro's 300th win signed and inscribed to Phil from John Cerutti, who was making his first Major League start against Phil that day. Unfortunately, the inscription has faded before I acquired it, but is slightly darker in person.

First Panel Reads:

Phil, To the man I had to face in my first ML start I was going for #1 you for #300 Oct 6, 1985

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2nd Panel:

The "Hall of Famer" won.
All the best
John J Cerutti


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[jgmp123]

Love these two Babe's.....Not nearly as nice as some of the recent posts, but some nice letter/checks that I love to look at!!

[irv]

Love these two Babe's.....Not nearly as nice as some of the recent posts, but some nice letter/checks that I love to look at!!

Very nice! :)

[JoeyFarino]

Love these two Babe's.....Not nearly as nice as some of the recent posts, but some nice letter/checks that I love to look at!!


Holy shnikes!!!

[irv]

These threads are the best. Great stuff guys! That 1932 Type 1 Ruth photo is amazing. That photo of Mantle with your Uncle is incredibly cool as well, Irv. I would be speechless if I came across something like that in an old family photo album!

Does anyone have any early 20's photos of the Babe? Not even necessarily Type 1's, but just cool photos of him from this period. Most of the photos I see of him are from the late 20's or early 30's. Rarely do you see a photo of him from his colossal 1920/21 seasons which are often considered his greatest.

Thanks, Wolverine. :)

My Uncle Sam had that hanging in his den in Pontiac Michigan many many years ago and when we visited, I always looked at it.

When he passed, my Aunt Eileen, remembering that, asked that it be given to me.

He was a huge Mickey Mantle, NY Yankees, and an all around huge baseball fan that I am sure he had other things/pics/memorabilia stashed/stored away but unfortunately, with me being so young and being so far away, I never had the chance nor was afforded an opportunity to go over any of his stuff. :(

[Forever Young]

Even with all of my Ruth Red Sox, Ruth Conlons, Ruth RED Sox Conlons ect. . I have to pick this masterpiece of Gehrig (by Conlon). This to me just says ... "That's Gehrig". It is my favorite image of Lou and one of my favorite baseball portraits period. It is the only confirmed type 1 and I am very lucky to own it.

[thetruthisoutthere]

1927 Yankees AOL ball.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/1927yankeesruth.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/1927yankeesruth.jpg.html)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/1927yankeesgehrig.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/1927yankeesgehrig.jpg.html)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/1927yankeescombs.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/1927yankeescombs.jpg.html)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/1927yankeesmeusel.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/1927yankeesmeusel.jpg.html)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/1927yankeeslabel.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/1927yankeeslabel.jpg.html)


Outstanding, David.

[thetruthisoutthere]

My Mickey Mantle signed 1960's Scorecard.




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[Forever Young]

Outstanding, David.

Agreed.. Ridiculous piece.

[David Atkatz]

Outstanding, David.Thanks, Chris.

[David Atkatz]

Agreed.. Ridiculous piece.Thanks, Ben.

[thetruthisoutthere]

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[thetruthisoutthere]

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[Lordstan]

My 2 favorite Gehrig photos:

1927 with Christy Walsh's son.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1927LouwithChristyWalshJr.jpg

1927 playing sandlot ball with a group of kids
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1927withkidsatplayground.jpg

1929 photo of the Penn State Band at Yankees Stadium signed by Ruth, Gherig, and others. Most are vintage with a couple added later on.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1929PennStatebig.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG-1929PennStatesigsupclose.jpg

Lastly but not leastly, my Kreindler painting of the photo Ben now owns. It is way more spectacular in person.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/Louframessm.jpg

[thekingofclout]

I'm now a Beatles guy, but still a Gehrig collector. One of my closest friends, Ben Weingarten, led me to this incredible signed set of the Boys, and stepped aside so I could add it to my collection. Now THAT'S a real friend! :)


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And I picked up this terrific signed Gehrig Post Card made out to "me" several years ago! Would love to get a Beatles set signed to Jimmy!

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[David Atkatz]

And I picked up this terrific signed Gehrig Post Card made out to "me" several years ago! Would love to get a Beatles set signed to Jimmy!You can get a Beatles set signed by Jimmy (Nicol) ;-).

[thekingofclout]

You can get a Beatles set signed by Jimmy (Nicol) ;-).

Yours is still the closest I've seen, David! It's still early in the game... How about a Babe Ruth 'jimmy' Babe Ruth David? I'm pretty sure you do, but it was made out to the Bambino's friend, hence last name? Tis correct?

[David Atkatz]

Yours is still the closest I've seen, David! It's still early in the game... How about a Babe Ruth 'jimmy' Babe Ruth David? I'm pretty sure you do, but it was made out to the Bambino's friend, hence last name? Tis correct?Nope. It's just to me.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/ruth.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/ruth.jpg.html)

[w7imel]

Nope. It's just to me.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/ruth.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/user/datkatz/media/ruth.jpg.html)

Got one almost as good David....Made out to me.:D

[w7imel]

Almost forgot this one...lol

[thetruthisoutthere]

Got one almost as good David....Made out to me.:D

Very nice, David and Michael.





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[thetahat]

This '54 Indians pennant with all its detail ...

[Forever Young]

I'm now a Beatles guy, but still a Gehrig collector. One of my closest friends, Ben Weingarten, led me to this incredible signed set of the Boys, and stepped aside so I could add it to my collection. Now THAT'S a real friend! :)


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And I picked up this terrific signed Gehrig Post Card made out to "me" several years ago! Would love to get a Beatles set signed to Jimmy!

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It sure is a beautiful set buddy. We have both helped each other build our collections in different ways. You have THE best original Beatles photo collections I have ever seen. You were also able maintain a top tier Gehrig collection through the process. Amazing and love that you posted/shared these with us. Gold.

Ps: David/Jimmy, where are all the "to Ben/Benjamin/Benny" signed items? Seriously.. I have never seen one by Gehrig, Ruth or the Beatles. Hell, I would settle for Benji...��

[bobfreedman]

Could not pick just one so I picked my favorite wall in my office

[thekingofclout]

Wow, Bob, WOW!:eek:

[ksfarmboy]

Bob that's one hell of a couch😁. That's some serious baseball art. Those Mathewson and Johnson pieces are amazing!

[packs]

While everyone's showing their inscriptions:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/TheBoss_zpsd9da52fe.jpg

[Mark]

Not the best item in the collection, but my favorite autograph because I remember getting the ball at Forbes Field and getting it signed at the game:

[rats60]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/rats60/CCF05202014_00007.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/rats60/media/CCF05202014_00007.jpg.html)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/rats60/CCF05202014_00005.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/rats60/media/CCF05202014_00005.jpg.html)

1960 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates fan signed by all players, coaches and manager.

[bnorth]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/rats60/CCF05202014_00007.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/rats60/media/CCF05202014_00007.jpg.html)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/rats60/CCF05202014_00005.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/rats60/media/CCF05202014_00005.jpg.html)

1960 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates fan signed by all players, coaches and manager.

That is awesome!!!

[Dewey]

I'm a bottom feeder collector. Not any high dollar stuff. My type 1 photo of Jackie's first world series steal is a favorite. But my all-time favorite piece I got a month ago. High sentimental value in honor of a man I highly esteem. Vin Scully's farewell fan letter. An incredible night!

http://thumbs1.picclick.com/d/l400/pict/222267043064_/Vin-Scully-Farewell-Dedication-Letter-Sga-9-23-Dodgers.jpg

[hcv123]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/rats60/CCF05202014_00007.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/rats60/media/CCF05202014_00007.jpg.html)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/rats60/CCF05202014_00005.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/rats60/media/CCF05202014_00005.jpg.html)

1960 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates fan signed by all players, coaches and manager.

Unless there is another, I believe I saw that fan at a Robert Morris Show years ago - it was INCREDIBLE then and just as INCREDIBLE today! Owner didn't want to sell it then....

[rats60]

Unless there is another, I believe I saw that fan at a Robert Morris Show years ago - it was INCREDIBLE then and just as INCREDIBLE today! Owner didn't want to sell it then....

There are two of them. The person who made the fans got two of them signed. I was able to pick up one about 25 years ago. The other was auctioned off after that.

[irv]

That is awesome!!!

X2! Never seen those before.
(Being as there are only 2, I can understand that now):D

[71buc]

That fan:eek:!!!

[Leon]

Not much memorabilia but I get to see this every day when I sit down at my desk...The 1903 photo without frame is approximately 20 x 22....

http://luckeycards.com/horner1.jpg

[bobfreedman]

Not much memorabilia but I get to see this every day when I sit down at my desk...The 1903 photo without frame is approximately 20 x 22....

http://luckeycards.com/horner1.jpg
Leon, that is awesome! I have long admired that piece and I am glad you did not sell it when you sold your collection

[Runscott]

Great stuff, as always.

I have three items that it would be hard to choose between:


2013 NFC Championship football (Seattle vs SF) that was used to score 16 of the 40 points. We were at the game, so will be tough to ever let this one go.
1910-14 baseball bat used against semi-pro black teams. We were not at any of these games :)
1890's French Brunswick billiard cue


I will add a photo of the billiard cue when my cue-maker completes the refurbish next Spring, if any billiard fans out there.

[Jasonxmay]

Tough choice, but I'll go with this one.

[71buc]

Tough choice, but I'll go with this one.

Wow:eek:

[JoeyFarino]

tough choice, but i'll go with this one.

damn!!!!

[btcarfagno]

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/collectiblesgains077/Wagner_zpsztmerr8y.jpg

Tom C

[Jasonxmay]

damn!!!!

This was the other one I was tempted to post. For anyone interested in seeing scans of my signed card collection, my website is: http://www.1933goudey.com

[irv]

This was the other one I was tempted to post. For anyone interested in seeing scans of my signed card collection, my website is: http://www.1933goudey.com

Unbelievable collection, Jason!! Your signed cards are over the top! :)

[71buc]

Tom, Beautiful Wagner I was at that auction there were many incredible items This was certainly on of the best.

[Runscott]

Tom, Beautiful Wagner I was at that auction there were many incredible items This was certainly on of the best.

Yes, beautiful - but why does Honus refer to his team as the 'Puates'?!?!

[RTK]

A 1940 Baseball Who's Who period signed by 6 HOF'rs; including Williams, Cronin, Appling

[benderbroeth]

This was a birthday present I received on my 30th, the person who gave it to me passed away several years ago, so it means a lot to me.

[mantleman]

Beautiful penmanship on the Wagner!!! It's funny, pretty soon kids won't be able to print their name let alone write it out in cursive form.