Pie Traynor Bat Found In Thrift Store In Pittsburgh

[Bpm0014]

Pretty neat story. This thrift shop is about 10 minutes from my house...

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2017/08/11/pie-traynor-bat-mears-auctions-pirates-memorabilia/stories/201708110113

[John V]

Everyone's dream.

[Mark]

It's great that the guy recognized something different and interesting about that bat. Otherwise, it might have been lost.

[Stampsfan]

Everyone's dream.

Agreed, the stuff (collector) dreams are made of.

This happens to other people.

[RaidonCollects]

I'm sure we can make quite a few relic cards out of that one!:)

In all seriousness though... great find!

Owen

[spaidly]

I'm sure we can make quite a few relic cards out of that one!:)



In all seriousness though... great find!



Owen



That's just NASTY! I immediately visualized the bat in a million pieces.


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[irv]

If these prices aren't right off side then I'd say he is into some decent money!
http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/player/Pie_Traynor

I love hearing stories like this. It gives hope to everyone that someday they may find something as well.

[Mark]

If these prices aren't right off side then I'd say he is into some decent money!
http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/player/Pie_Traynor

I love hearing stories like this. It gives hope to everyone that someday they may find something as well.

A similar bat that sold for $1900 was auctioned at REA in the spring of 2009---when the economy was pretty weak! This one ought to bring considerably more.

[JollyElm]

Right now, untold numbers of people are pouring over every single known picture of Pie Traynor looking for a photo match.

[7nohitter]

My best find was last month in Maine...an 8-panel uncut sheet of 1957 Topps cards.

[Beansballcardblog]

Wow. I used to live 10-15 minutes from there. Small world sometimes.