February Pickups

[ksfarmboy]

Don't believe I've ever started one of these. Have to give a shout out to my buddy Dan Bretta. He sent this photo of one of the greatest multi sport athletes you probably never heard of. Best part was he gave it to me plus a postcard that my father was interested in. Dan's a great fellow collector who has helped me out several times. Thanks Dan.

[Leon]

Not in the best shape but it was fairly cheap

[koufax1fan]

Hello All:
Just picked up this original artwork for my collection.
Phil

[vintagesportscollector]

Don't believe I've ever started one of these. Have to give a shout out to my buddy Dan Bretta. He sent this photo of one of the greatest multi sport athletes you probably never heard of. Best part was he gave it to me plus a postcard that my father was interested in. Dan's a great fellow collector who has helped me out several times. Thanks Dan.

Congrats Clint! and +1 that Dan is a great fellow collector!

[Scott Garner]

Hello All:
Just picked up this original artwork for my collection.
Phil

Love this original art piece, Phil! Awesome!

[vintagesportscollector]

Love this original art piece, Phil! Awesome!

+1. Phil - what was that created on and what is the size?

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Picked up this No Hitter Program from Carl Erskine against the Giants scored!



https://sportscardalbum.com/c/9u4ud2dj.JPG (https://sportscardalbum.com/card/9u4ud2dj/n-a)


https://sportscardalbum.com/c/qkvr9f7t.JPG (https://sportscardalbum.com/card/qkvr9f7t/n-a)

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/4jo4lsad.JPG (https://sportscardalbum.com/card/4jo4lsad/n-a)

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

This is from the game as Bilko appears on the roster of the cardinals in this 1 game series and is traded before they meet again!



https://sportscardalbum.com/c/71tl9ff5.JPG (https://sportscardalbum.com/card/71tl9ff5/n-a)

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/gfv5085s.JPG (https://sportscardalbum.com/card/gfv5085s/n-a)


https://sportscardalbum.com/c/1251df33.JPG (https://sportscardalbum.com/card/1251df33/n-a)

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/6zwpvskv.JPG (https://sportscardalbum.com/card/6zwpvskv/n-a)

[ooo-ribay]

Don't believe I've ever started one of these. Have to give a shout out to my buddy Dan Bretta. He sent this photo of one of the greatest multi sport athletes you probably never heard of. Best part was he gave it to me plus a postcard that my father was interested in. Dan's a great fellow collector who has helped me out several times. Thanks Dan.

Dan is cool. I shot him some lowball offer on ebay and he responded with "sure, I know you from Net54".... had no idea sldekelleyslide was the ebay guy :p

[YankeeFan]

Very nice pickup on that 1956 Dodgers no hitter program Stephen

[koufax1fan]

+1. Phil - what was that created on and what is the size?
Hi Joe
It is on original artist board and the size is 11 x 17.....It also has original photographer and newspaper stamping on back. The artwork appeared in the Worcester MA Evening Gazette.
Phil

[koufax1fan]

Love this original art piece, Phil! Awesome!
Thanks Scott! Also has the original photographer stamp and newspaper date and stamping where artwork appeared on reverse. Very happy with this historic World Series piece..

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate that!

[kdixon]

Picked up this invitation to Yankee Old Timers Day dinner in honor of Zach Wheat. Newest member of Hall of Fame.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Picked up this invitation to Yankee Old Timers Day dinner in honor of Zach Wheat. Newest member of Hall of Fame.

great piece

[scooter729]

I was thrilled to add 1909 and 1911 Red Sox ticket stubs to my Boston collection - my first stubs from the old Huntington Ave. Grounds....

[Scott Garner]

I was thrilled to add 1909 and 1911 Red Sox ticket stubs to my Boston collection - my first stubs from the old Huntington Ave. Grounds....

Great looking tickets, Scott! :cool:

[matty39]

Picked up a Joe Cronin pennant as an addition to a very rare bf3 set. First one I have seen in almost 20 years of collecting. Note that five of the pictured pennants have misspelled last names. Can you find them?

[matty39]

Picked up a Joe Cronin pennant as an addition to a very rare bf3 set. First one I have seen in almost 20 years of collecting. Note that five of the pictured pennants have misspelled last names. Can you find them?

[Lordstan]

Crosetti, Dimaggio, Weber, Birkofer, and Broaca are the ones I see.

[TUM301]

Great looking tickets, Scott! :cool:

Scott, + 1 on these great Sox tickets, beautiful. Awesome addition for your collection, they`re warming up the truck. Pitchers and catchers a week from Tuesday !

[matty39]

I think you meant werber and not weber.

[Lordstan]

I think you meant werber and not weber.
Yeah. Lol

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[scooter729]

Scott, + 1 on these great Sox tickets, beautiful. Awesome addition for your collection, they`re warming up the truck. Pitchers and catchers a week from Tuesday !

Thanks, can't wait! Just as exciting for me is the day my season ticket package arrives in the mail - just like the Fever Pitch movie in my house!

[BeanTown]

I'm debating wether or not to break it out to see what year and advertiser are on the other two notes.

[YankeeFan]

Scott S - Congrats on the 2 early Red Sox tickets. Great graphics on the 1909.

Jay - Very nice baseball currency pieces!

Matty - I admire your patience on the bf3's. Waiting almost 20 years for a Joe Cronin is impressive. Must feel so good!

[mjkm90]

Happy to add this pretty rare All Star pin today:)

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/IMG_0297_zps4abqujck.jpeg (http://s139.photobucket.com/user/mjkm90/media/IMG_0297_zps4abqujck.jpeg.html)

[perezfan]

Wow.... never seen that one, Mike. Very cool and attractive Pinback!

[bobfreedman]

The mirror took a few weeks to clean but it came out nicely.

The bottle was a lucky pick up. I am looking for a Red Sox bottle if anyone has one?

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

So glad I got to pick these up. Had to pay up on them but well worth it! You rarely see Jackie Snaps.

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/j334g7e4.jpg (https://sportscardalbum.com/card/j334g7e4/n-a)

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/7hen545d.jpg (https://sportscardalbum.com/card/7hen545d/n-a)

[ooo-ribay]

Happy to add this pretty rare All Star pin today:)

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/IMG_0297_zps4abqujck.jpeg (http://s139.photobucket.com/user/mjkm90/media/IMG_0297_zps4abqujck.jpeg.html)

Very cool! I have never, ever seen that type of "dangle" before.

[Exhibitman]

One thing I love about this hobby is how little I really know. Relatively speaking, I know a lot after 40+ years collecting, but compared to the total information out there, not so much. I was roving through eBay and came across this:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/boxingpremiums/websize/1940s%20Ross%20Candy%20Wrapper.jpg

I didn't even know he had a candy bar. I am a bit surprised, actually, since the candy products I'd seen before were all related to heavyweights: Dempsey, Ali, etc. Then again, his WWII stature was huge. I researched it a bit and found this from a review of one of his biographies:

"By early March 1943, his beaming, gap-toothed smile was once again on the front pages of newspapers across the nation. He was at a new apex of his fame, the accolades for Corporal Barney Ross (USMC) eclipsing even the glow of his lightweight and welterweight championship glory. His face was on Ringside bubblegum cards; he even had a Barney Ross candy bar."

OK the timing on the Ringside is a bit off but the candy bar as a WWII item is confirmed.

A little more on Ross, from Wikipedia:

He served with B Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. One night, he and three other comrades were trapped under enemy fire. All four were wounded; Ross was the only one able to fight. Ross gathered his comrades' rifles and grenades and single-handedly fought nearly two dozen Japanese soldiers over an entire night, killing them all by morning. Two of the Marines died, but he carried the third on his shoulders to safety; the other man weighed 230 lb (104 kg) compared to Ross' 140 lb (64 kg). Ross was awarded America's third highest military honor, the Silver Star, as well as a presidential citation. As one of America's greatest "celebrity" war heroes, he was honored by President Roosevelt in a Rose Garden ceremony. He was also awarded the Edward J. Neil Trophy as "the outstanding boxer of 1942" by the Boxing Writers Association of New York.

[mjkm90]

Very cool! I have never, ever seen that type of "dangle" before.

Thanks for the kudos fellas. I have seen these dangles a few times. I have a Cubs 1945 WS pin with the same:)

[Dewey2007]

Here are a couple of recent ticket stub pickups:

One is the less sexy and much less expensive Roberto Clemente milestone hit ticket...career hit #2,000. His 3-run HR also gave Clemente 100 RBI's for the first time in his career. I also found this AP photo of Clemente from the game.

I found it interesting that the PSA authentication doesn't even mention the 2,000th hit.

The other is a Satchel Paige MLB rookie year win ticket. Paige threw his second consecutive shutout for career win #5 before the largest crowd ever to see a night game up to that point.

[YankeeFan]

Just picked up this partially scored program and two ticket stubs to the New York Giants last game on September 29, 1957 at the Polo Grounds


http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af98/jtorsiello/N54%20Baseball/1957_09_29_NYGiants_Last_Game_Program_33_zpsqhlehc 7z.jpg (http://s997.photobucket.com/user/jtorsiello/media/N54%20Baseball/1957_09_29_NYGiants_Last_Game_Program_33_zpsqhlehc 7z.jpg.html)

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af98/jtorsiello/N54%20Baseball/1957_09_29_NYGiants_Last_Game_Scorecard1_33_zpssuu emnsi.jpg (http://s997.photobucket.com/user/jtorsiello/media/N54%20Baseball/1957_09_29_NYGiants_Last_Game_Scorecard1_33_zpssuu emnsi.jpg.html)

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af98/jtorsiello/N54%20Baseball/1957_09_29_NYGiants_Last_Game_Scorecard2_33_zpsfnf 4pquc.jpg (http://s997.photobucket.com/user/jtorsiello/media/N54%20Baseball/1957_09_29_NYGiants_Last_Game_Scorecard2_33_zpsfnf 4pquc.jpg.html)


http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af98/jtorsiello/N54%20Baseball/1957_09_29_NYGiants_Last_Game_Stubs_N54_zpsxjtowh4 a.jpg (http://s997.photobucket.com/user/jtorsiello/media/N54%20Baseball/1957_09_29_NYGiants_Last_Game_Stubs_N54_zpsxjtowh4 a.jpg.html) http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af98/jtorsiello/N54%20Baseball/1957_09_29_NYGiants_Last_Game_Stubs_Back_N54_zpsv1 yd2cbq.jpg (http://s997.photobucket.com/user/jtorsiello/media/N54%20Baseball/1957_09_29_NYGiants_Last_Game_Stubs_Back_N54_zpsv1 yd2cbq.jpg.html)

[Scott Garner]

I recently picked up this cool original photo from the 1941 season.
It features Johnny Vander Meer photographing HOF greats Grover "Pete" Alexander and Tris Speaker on the field before a game that included an Old Timers celebration of sorts.
The photo measures about 7 1/2" X 8".

BTW, I'm uncertain where the photo was actually taken. If anyone recognizes the stadium I would appreciate you letting me know. Thanks!

[vintagesportscollector]

I recently picked up this cool original photo from the 1941 season.
It features Johnny Vander Meer photographing HOF greats Grover "Pete" Alexander and Tris Speaker on the field before a game that included an Old Timers celebration of sorts.
The photo measures about 7 1/2" X 8".

BTW, I'm uncertain where the photo was actually taken. If anyone recognizes the stadium I would appreciate you letting me know. Thanks!

Love that image, Scott. Congrats.

[Lordstan]

I recently picked up this cool original photo from the 1941 season.
It features Johnny Vander Meer photographing HOF greats Grover "Pete" Alexander and Tris Speaker on the field before a game that included an Old Timers celebration of sorts.
The photo measures about 7 1/2" X 8".

BTW, I'm uncertain where the photo was actually taken. If anyone recognizes the stadium I would appreciate you letting me know. Thanks!
Fantastic. Congrats

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[pherbener]

I recently picked up this cool original photo from the 1941 season.
It features Johnny Vander Meer photographing HOF greats Grover "Pete" Alexander and Tris Speaker on the field before a game that included an Old Timers celebration of sorts.
The photo measures about 7 1/2" X 8".

BTW, I'm uncertain where the photo was actually taken. If anyone recognizes the stadium I would appreciate you letting me know. Thanks!

Great image Scott! Nice pickup!!

[YankeeFan]

Scott - Very neat photo.
I think it is Doubleday Field in Cooperstown. The Reds played the Indians in the Hall of fame game in 1941.
It looks like the stands of Doubleday field in the background and the context makes sense too.

[JoeyFarino]

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq224/Blackitalian/20170207_180850_zpssidhhzpv.png (http://s450.photobucket.com/user/Blackitalian/media/20170207_180850_zpssidhhzpv.png.html)

[Scott Garner]

Scott - Very neat photo.
I think it is Doubleday Field in Cooperstown. The Reds played the Indians in the Hall of fame game in 1941.
It looks like the stands of Doubleday field in the background and the context makes sense too.

Thanks for the info Jack! That does make perfect sense about the HOF game being the venue.

[Scott Garner]

Love that image, Scott. Congrats.

Thanks Joe, Mark & Paul!

[Bumpus Jones]

Nice pic Scott. Now you have to find the pic he took 😜

[JoeDfan]

Picked up this Mets jersey, and got some opinions from you experts (thank you!) last month or so.
But I finally got it in a frame, and found a similar photo on eBay to go along with it. I think it looks pretty good on the wall!

[71buc]

I picked up these rolls of stickers today. I have no idea what purpose they served. Nonetheless, I have never seen them before and that's a pretty good barometer for me to add something to my 1971 Bucs collection. If anyone has interest in the roll of Steelers stickers please PM me.

[BrockJacob]

I picked up these rolls of stickers today. I have no idea what purpose they served. Nonetheless, I have never seen them before and that's a pretty good barometer for me to add something to my 1971 Bucs collection. If anyone has interest in the roll of Steelers stickers please PM me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201811769424?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[ooo-ribay]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201811769424?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

You gotta have that, Mike! :D

[MGHPro]

8.5 circumference

[71buc]

You gotta have that, Mike! :D

I hate to admit it but I have two of those stadium models. When I picked up the stickers I initially thought they could have been used for those models. However the text differs. Has anyone seen one of these models with the football field instead of the baseball diamond?

[Nsucolonel]

I just picked up a 1935 Southern Association Championship ring. I don't know much about it except that it is a wife's ring I think and it's 10K gold with one diamond. Does anyone have information on this ring?

http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rtdqgddtkdkqskwxkwfrfkdfdkrf,vi/brwbqgtbbxbrqggwgwsxbrstgdrkk/7/1437547/13881210/27508641627847-vi.jpg

[certainteed52]

This 1951 Dodgers score card program showing that Dan Bankhead was best Pitcher for 1950 Dodgers and other interesting statistics.

[ruth-gehrig]

Before and after

[Nsucolonel]

Here is a pretty cool piece. An unused stock certificate for the Greater New York Baseball Association.
http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rtdqbsrwfwqqtsgxkwfrfkdfdkrf,vi/brwbqgtbbxbsbfrdbrrxbrwrrbfqw/7/1437547/13881210/37508762477386-vi.jpg

[MVSNYC]

Scooter- great vintage Boston stubs (T206 era, cool!)...I have one circa 1903/4, framed with a Highlander's stub, same circa.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

This 1951 Dodgers score card program showing that Dan Bankhead was best Pitcher for 1950 Dodgers and other interesting statistics.

Loving the program! What made this one so special to you?

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

before and after

whoa! :d

[certainteed52]

Gym advertisement giant screen television I did not know that they made a giant screen TV in 1950!!!

[Nsucolonel]

Here a couple of my last 2 month pickups:
1947 Worldseries score card unused!!!!
http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rtdwqsbrrbrbgdqxkwfrfkdfdkrf,vi/brwrrbfqwxbrqsqrkstxbsbfrdbrr/7/1437547/13881210/Scan13-vi.jpg
http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rtdwqsbtqgdttrkxkwfrfkdfdkrf,vi/bsbfrdbrrxbrqsqrkstxbsbqfkqtd/7/1437547/13881210/Scan14-vi.jpg

1949 Dodger program signed PSA/DNA by Robinson, Hodges, Campy, Snider, Reese and many more:
http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rtdwqskttgkwqsfxkwfrfkdfdkrf,vi/brstgdrkkxbrwrrbfqwxbrqsqrkst/7/1437547/13881210/Scan9-vi.jpg
http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rtdwqskddqqrqtgxkwfrfkdfdkrf,vi/brwrrbfqwxbsbfrdbrrxbrwbqgtbb/7/1437547/13881210/Scan11-vi.jpg
http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rtdwqskgbbbqsqfxkwfrfkdfdkrf,vi/brqsqrkstxbrwbqgtbbxbrstgdrkk/7/1437547/13881210/Scan10-vi.jpg
http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rtdwqskbwrtkqqdxkwfrfkdfdkrf,vi/brwrrbfqwxbrstgdrkkxbrwbqgtbb/7/1437547/13881210/Scan12-vi.jpg

[Dave Grob]

Been tracking this one for a while and finally made arrangements to acquire it. Obviously not a Jackie Robinson jersey, but thrilled to have it none the less. Brooklyn Dodger jerseys from 1947 are pretty tough to find, of any player and or condition. For this one, I have period MacGregor-Goldsmith road buttons to restore it. I suspect there could be jerseys I have missed, but I also suspect not too many, but over the years, this is what I am tracking with respect to 1947 Dodgers jerseys as being offered:

ROADHowie Schultz; MacGregor-Goldsmith (this jersey)
Hank Behrman; MacGregor-Goldsmith

HOME
Eddie Stanky; Rawlings (have this jersey)
Bruce Edwards; Rawlings
Clyde King; Rawlings
Gil Hodges; Spalding

I also own a 1946 Brooklyn Dodgers home satin that could well have been carried over for use and wear in 1947. They did not wear road satins in 1947 as the last year for the road satins appears to be 1945.
So for me, I now have a more complete picture and physical representation of a very special intersection of time, events, and fabric.

Dave Grob

[Nsucolonel]

Love the Jersey!!!!! I would love to add one to my Brooklyn Dodger Collection!!!

[vintagesportscollector]

Love the Jersey!!!!! I would love to add one to my Brooklyn Dodger Collection!!!

+1. I don't have a Dodgers collection, but still love the jersey.

[mjkm90]

Latest addition to my Tigers Pinback collection:)

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/IMG_0305_zpspgknmqkq.jpeg (http://s139.photobucket.com/user/mjkm90/media/IMG_0305_zpspgknmqkq.jpeg.html)

[WillowGrove]

Really cool Dodgers uniform Dave. Congrats!

Here's a recent pick up for me. It's a 1967 Cubs scorecard from the 9/1-9/3 series against the Mets. I don't usually collect autographs but as a Mets fan I liked the combination of players who signed. Some had just gotten called up to the majors and a couple HOFers: Danny Frisella, Joe Moock, Cal Koonce, Bud Harrelson, Tommie Reynolds, Bob Johnson, Billy Connors, Greg Goosen and HOFers Ralph Kiner and Nolan Ryan.

Also interesting to me is that Ryan is on there but yet didn't pitch in the majors that year. He pitched a little in the minors and then didn't pitch the rest of the year. I assume he was traveling with the major league team but not an official September call up? Research has proved fruitless but maybe I can meet Nolan one day and ask. Thanks for looking.

[ooo-ribay]

Latest addition to my Tigers Pinback collection:)

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/IMG_0305_zpspgknmqkq.jpeg (http://s139.photobucket.com/user/mjkm90/media/IMG_0305_zpspgknmqkq.jpeg.html)

Great pin! What, exactly, are "Sporties"? Cereal?

[matty39]

According to an old baseball catalog "sporties", issued in 1934 were "widely accepted as a bakery product."

[Bumpus Jones]

Very nice score card Peter. Those sigs look terrific on there.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

very nice score card peter. Those sigs look terrific on there.

great items wowwwww

[earlywynnfan]

Been tracking this one for a while and finally made arrangements to acquire it. Obviously not a Jackie Robinson jersey, but thrilled to have it none the less. Brooklyn Dodger jerseys from 1947 are pretty tough to find, of any player and or condition. For this one, I have period MacGregor-Goldsmith road buttons to restore it. I suspect there could be jerseys I have missed, but I also suspect not too many, but over the years, this is what I am tracking with respect to 1947 Dodgers jerseys as being offered:

ROADHowie Schultz; MacGregor-Goldsmith (this jersey)
Hank Behrman; MacGregor-Goldsmith

HOME
Eddie Stanky; Rawlings (have this jersey)
Bruce Edwards; Rawlings
Clyde King; Rawlings
Gil Hodges; Spalding

I also own a 1946 Brooklyn Dodgers home satin that could well have been carried over for use and wear in 1947. They did not wear road satins in 1947 as the last year for the road satins appears to be 1945.
So for me, I now have a more complete picture and physical representation of a very special intersection of time, events, and fabric.

Dave Grob

The Steeple!! Is this jersey huge?

[Dave Grob]

Ken,

It's a size 44, which is at the upper range for typical jerseys of the period. I am sure it's much lighter than the basketball uniforms Schultz wore..

Dave Grob

[Bumpus Jones]

Had the box and just reaquired the ball. Think they make a nice pair:)

[Scott Garner]

Awesome display, Chris! :cool:

[Dave Grob]

These have been coming in over the past couple of days, so I thought I would post as a group:

Top Left: Reds home scorecard. Much tougher to find that the World Series Programs. Both this scorecard and the full illustrated program were priced at .25 cents. I suspect they sold a lot less of these considering what you could get for the same money.

Top Right: World Series menu from the Netherland Plaza. Only the second one of these I have seen. The Netherland Plaza hosted the Tigers and other major league and media personnel. Interesting in that Ernie Lombardi is identified as Morris Arnovich.

Bottom Left: Bus pass for the final game of the season at Crosley Field. This was win #100 for the ball club. First time they hit that mark. Something they would not do again until 1970.

Bottom Right: Mailing envelop for 1940 World Series tickets. This one is post marked 15 September.
Dave Grob

[perezfan]

Great Reds stuff, Chris and Dave. LOVE the Edd Roush Cigar Box!

[Bumpus Jones]

Thanks fellas. Here's a better detail of the ball. Really like the fact both items are from the period.

[WillowGrove]

Great Reds stuff, Chris and Dave. LOVE the Edd Roush Cigar Box!

+1

Particularly interesting Reds stuff guys. Congrats.

[bocca001]

I finally found something at an antique store! Typically I just drag my kids around and end up buying stuff for them. I can't remember the last time I bought anything.

I am a Giants fan who lives in the Houston area. Found this Bruce Bochy player issued bat from his Astros days (when he was #13, not #15). The price was very reasonable. I passed on Denny Walling and Joe Sambito bats, but the Bochy seemed like a major score... future HOF (probably).

[vintagesportscollector]

Thanks fellas. Here's a better detail of the ball. Really like the fact both items are from the period.

Congrats! The box and ball are a tremendous ensemble.

[ooo-ribay]

1958 has always been a popular year with Giants collectors...

[Huysmans]

Congrats! The box and ball are a tremendous ensemble.

I second that! Terrific display combo!

[Bumpus Jones]

Thanks, again fellas. Very excited to bring these two together. Thought I would shoot them in black as well...

[Lordstan]

So went searching at my home and came home with some nice stuff I forgot about having. So far only scanned 3 items, but thought I would post for all to enjoy.

George BUrke original photo signed by Adolfo Luque
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/BST/Luque%20Burke%20photo%20f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/BST/Luque%20Burke%20photo%20r.jpg


1937 NY Giants team signed postcard with Ott.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/BST/1937%20Giants%20postcard%20f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/BST/1937%20Giants%20postcard%20r.jpg

1935 Schutter Johnson Gehrig
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG%20-%201935%20Schutter%20Johnson%20f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/My%20Lou%20Gehrig%20stuff/LG%20-%201935%20Schutter%20Johnson%20r.jpg

[perezfan]

That's the best Edd Roush autograph I've ever seen. Such a beautiful early example, and the fountain pen is so much more elegant than his more recent felt tip sigs.

Great combo, Chris!

[Scott Garner]

That's the best Edd Roush autograph I've ever seen. Such a beautiful early example, and the fountain pen is so much more elegant than his more recent felt tip sigs.

Great combo, Chris!

+1

[Scott Garner]

Well, I'm very happy to have finally filled an obvious void in my Vandy collection.

Several years ago I read the Cincinnati Post follow up from the day after Johnny Vander Meer's 1st no-hitter against the Boston Braves on 6/11/38 at Cincinnati. While reading this recount, I discovered a factoid that I stored in my memory bank hoping to one day capitalize on it. Last night it finally showed up on eBay.

Most all recounts of this game have the paid attendance for the game at a miserly 5,814. However, Cincinnati Post newspaper coverage mentioned something that I thought was cool:
“The 10,311 (5,814 paid) Knothole Day fans roared their approval of the first no-hitter since 1919 when Hod Eller flipped one against the Cardinals.”

Last night, I found 11 year old Reds fan Wilson Neeley's 1938 Knothole Club Membership Card which will get added to the Vandy showcase. Mission accomplished!

Knothole Club members were allowed admission into 11 games in 1938 including the Saturday game played on June 11th where Vandy no-hit the Braves. :cool:

[ksfarmboy]

That's great Scott, super find!

[vintagesportscollector]

That's great Scott, super find!

+1. Nice addition to the collection.

[Dave Grob]

Scott,

Striking and comprehensive display. I have this persons Knothole Club cards from 1936,1939-1940, so now I know what happened to 1937-1938. :)

Dave Grob

[ooo-ribay]

Great pickup, Scott. It never ceases to amaze me how you manage to fill every hole in your Vandy collection!

[Shoeless Moe]

Scott, just curious have you ever had any contact with any relatives of him? If I were a grandkid (if he had any) I'd know I'd love to see your collection in person.

[Scott Garner]

Thanks to all of you that weighed in!
I had hoped that I would eventually find one of these.
I'm thrilled that I finally found one.
Rob, it's literally like finding a needle in a haystack.
Sometimes it's easier to find the needle if you know it exists. :D

[Scott Garner]

Scott, just curious have you ever had any contact with any relatives of him? If I were a grandkid (if he had any) I'd know I'd love to see your collection in person.

Paul,
That's a good question. Unfortunately the Vander Meer family is down to one surviving direct descendent, I believe- a granddaughter.
Tragedy seemed to follow his immediate family, with several untimely deaths.

[RelicSports]

Finally was able to get a Hack Wilson gamer. I did some research online and found out that this bat was found at antique store and bought for $50 (wish I would have gotten it for that). The cool bit is that before it was restored, it had a lot of tape/residue around the handle, which was a key characteristic for Hack. The ordering indicates it would fall in the 1929-1930 period, 1930 being when Hack collected the current record of 191 RBI's.

[Dewey]

A few recent pickups.

1920 Branch Rickey. New spring training site down in Brownsville, TX.
https://s2.postimg.org/6pn8amd8p/1920_Branch_Rickey_Brownsville_TX.jpg

1922 Big Six dinner with McGraws
https://s2.postimg.org/fytzyhbih/1922_Mathewson_Mc_Graw.jpg

1929 Dazzy holding out again...and staying fit doing who knows what
https://s18.postimg.org/sfpm76to9/1929_Dazzy_Vanceholdout.jpg

1955 A little light reading for the Duke during a very special season
https://s8.postimg.org/xtaqv9hzp/1955_Duke_Sniderreading.jpg

[Dave Grob]

Each year I try to curate a couple of additional small topical displays at the MEARS Museum. 2017 is the 75th Anniversary of the 1942 St. Louis Cardinals World Champion team so that will be one of the smaller displays tied to this year. These are the first two of a number of items that have shown up in recent days that will be a part of that exhibit. The telegram has an obvious connection, but the sheet music for “Pass the Biscuits, Mirandy" probably only resonates with die hard Cardinal history buffs. I also have the 78rpm record of this song coming as well.

Dave Grob

[slidekellyslide]

Picked up this 1929 HS basketball state champions trophy tonight while setting up at the antique show.

[Scott Garner]

Picked up this 1929 HS basketball state champions trophy tonight while setting up at the antique show.

Beautiful Dan- congrats!

[deeg23]

Picked up this 1929 HS basketball state champions trophy tonight while setting up at the antique show.

That's INSANELY cool! I've never seen that figure on top of a before

[slidekellyslide]

Went and visited the same dealer this morning because he told me he was sure he had more trophies and would bring them with him. Sure enough he did!

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

My first Type 1 in a while. It was a RMY photo that I picked up on ebay with a small price mark-up. I love photos. I wish I didn't let myself get sidetracked with cards.

[prewarsports]

A few recent pickups.

1920 Branch Rickey. New spring training site down in Brownsville, TX.
https://s2.postimg.org/6pn8amd8p/1920_Branch_Rickey_Brownsville_TX.jpg

1922 Big Six dinner with McGraws
https://s2.postimg.org/fytzyhbih/1922_Mathewson_Mc_Graw.jpg

1929 Dazzy holding out again...and staying fit doing who knows what
https://s18.postimg.org/sfpm76to9/1929_Dazzy_Vanceholdout.jpg

1955 A little light reading for the Duke during a very special season
https://s8.postimg.org/xtaqv9hzp/1955_Duke_Sniderreading.jpg

I have owned a full body verson of that Vance, it is a ball on the end of a rope like a speed bag he is punching. It is one of the weirdest photos I have ever seen and have no idea how he did not end up with the ball in his face constantly!

[pherbener]

My first Type 1 in a while. It was a RMY photo that I picked up on ebay with a small price mark-up. I love photos. I wish I didn't let myself get sidetracked with cards.

I agree Robert. I love photos too. Nice pickup!

[Dewey]

I have owned a full body verson of that Vance, it is a ball on the end of a rope like a speed bag he is punching. It is one of the weirdest photos I have ever seen and have no idea how he did not end up with the ball in his face constantly!

Aha! Like one of those wooden paddles with a rubber band and ball, except the paddle is either his fist or face? So weird. Love it. Thanks for the info!

[pherbener]

Just picked up a Jackie pre-rookie photo.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2296/32266839303_e8dba16aaa_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RaiZaz)1946 Jackie Robinson pre rookie type 1 (https://flic.kr/p/RaiZaz) by Paul Herbener (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137748538@N02/), on Flickr

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Just picked up a Jackie pre-rookie photo.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2296/32266839303_e8dba16aaa_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RaiZaz)1946 Jackie Robinson pre rookie type 1 (https://flic.kr/p/RaiZaz) by Paul Herbener (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137748538@N02/), on Flickr
Great photo! Thanks for sharing it.

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[Dewey]

Wow, what a photo, Paul.
Dan, that Be-a-trice trophy is bea-u-tiful.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

I agree Robert. I love photos too. Nice pickup!
Thank you. I recently finished reading Summer of '49 by David Halberstam in which Dimaggio and Henrich were front and center. When I saw the photo, it was an easy decision. I had been wanting a type 1 of Joe for a long time anyway.

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[koufax1fan]

Well, I'm very happy to have finally filled an obvious void in my Vandy collection.

Several years ago I read the Cincinnati Post follow up from the day after Johnny Vander Meer's 1st no-hitter against the Boston Braves on 6/11/38 at Cincinnati. While reading this recount, I discovered a factoid that I stored in my memory bank hoping to one day capitalize on it. Last night it finally showed up on eBay.

Most all recounts of this game have the paid attendance for the game at a miserly 5,814. However, Cincinnati Post newspaper coverage mentioned something that I thought was cool:
“The 10,311 (5,814 paid) Knothole Day fans roared their approval of the first no-hitter since 1919 when Hod Eller flipped one against the Cardinals.”

Last night, I found 11 year old Reds fan Wilson Neeley's 1938 Knothole Club Membership Card which will get added to the Vandy showcase. Mission accomplished!

Knothole Club members were allowed admission into 11 games in 1938 including the Saturday game played on June 11th where Vandy no-hit the Braves. :cool:
Hi Scott:
Great item to add to your amazing collection. Continued success in finding items on your want list...
Best Regards
Phil

[pherbener]

Thanks Brett and Robert!

[irv]

Just picked up a Jackie pre-rookie photo.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2296/32266839303_e8dba16aaa_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RaiZaz)1946 Jackie Robinson pre rookie type 1 (https://flic.kr/p/RaiZaz) by Paul Herbener (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137748538@N02/), on Flickr

Very Nice!

[JoeyFarino]

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq224/Blackitalian/20170226_131357_zpsogp8psjn.png (http://s450.photobucket.com/user/Blackitalian/media/20170226_131357_zpsogp8psjn.png.html)

[pherbener]

Thanks Dale! Joey, awesome Ruth I love that photo!

[ksfarmboy]

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq224/Blackitalian/20170226_131357_zpsogp8psjn.png (http://s450.photobucket.com/user/Blackitalian/media/20170226_131357_zpsogp8psjn.png.html)

Great photo.

[Topnotchsy]

Picked up these lineup cards from game 2 of the 1999 World Series. 2 HOF'ers and IMO a really cool piece from the middle of the Yankees dynasty.

First line-up cards that I own where the game is significant. Most of the cards I have in my collection are due to the manager being in the HOF.

[irv]

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Another beauty, Joey! :)

Thanks Dale! Joey, awesome Ruth I love that photo!

You're welcome. :)

Photos have really got me interested lately. I am not sure what any/most are worth, but I'd really like to obtain a few.

[Dewey2007]

Nice pickups! Cool that you got both teams from the same game.

Picked up these lineup cards from game 2 of the 1999 World Series. 2 HOF'ers and IMO a really cool piece from the middle of the Yankees dynasty.

First line-up cards that I own where the game is significant. Most of the cards I have in my collection are due to the manager being in the HOF.

[pherbener]

Photos have really got me interested lately. I am not sure what any/most are worth, but I'd really like to obtain a few.[/QUOTE]

Irv, check out RMY auctions. They have one going on right now. To get an idea of price, you can search all auction archives on the left side of the main page to see what stuff has sold for in the past. Rhys does a great job.

[Augy44]

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq224/Blackitalian/20170226_131357_zpsogp8psjn.png (http://s450.photobucket.com/user/Blackitalian/media/20170226_131357_zpsogp8psjn.png.html)

Awesome Joey! What year is this photo from? Slug attached to the back still?

[JoeyFarino]

Awesome Joey! What year is this photo from? Slug attached to the back still?

Thanks alot man...Its a cosmo-sileo photo. No slug but it used to be in a photo album given to Claire Ruth after Babe passed away. Comes with a PSA loa

[gregr2]

Thanks alot man...Its a cosmo-sileo photo. No slug but it used to be in a photo album given to Claire Ruth after Babe passed away. Comes with a PSA loa



What's a slug?


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[JoeyFarino]

What's a slug?


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lol...a long slimy thing....jp..
Its the brown paper caption thats on the back of alot of news photos

[gregr2]

Oh ok, thanks. I have a Ruth photo with that on the back, never knew it was referred to as a slug.


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[Topnotchsy]

Thanks!

Each manager and the umpire usually end up with a copy from both teams, but usually at least one of the two is a carbon copy (if not both) so it's pretty tough to find both handwritten copies together. Thankfully the legwork was done by someone before they got to me and I was able to buy them together :)

Nice pickups! Cool that you got both teams from the same game.

[Lordstan]

Great photo Joey. Congrats on the pick up.

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq224/Blackitalian/20170226_131357_zpsogp8psjn.png (http://s450.photobucket.com/user/Blackitalian/media/20170226_131357_zpsogp8psjn.png.html)