Post Your favorite 2017 Memorabilia Additions

[71buc]

I am stealing this thread idea from the main page. This past year I have greatly enjoyed following the amazing monthly memorabilia pick-ups. Please post your favorite pick ups for 2017.

Although I am a piker in comparison to many of you I will start this thread off with my 5 favorite additions to my own collection. (1) rare 1971 Clemente pin back (2)Clemente and Stargell Autographed Dapper Dan Program and ticket (3) Sept 1, 1971 scored pirate program featuring the first all minority starting 9 line-up (4) Mint condition1971 Rawlings World Series Special Glove with original box (5) Rare Venezuelan Roberto Clemente Memorial pennant

[scooter729]

I was fortunate this year to add a few items to my Boston collection, especially this 1889 cabinet of the Beaneaters team, and a 1907 cabinet of Nuf Ced McGreevey....

[yankeesjetsfan]

Great pick ups!

Love the Clemente stuff Mike. As a Puerto Rican he means so much to us as I know he does to the city of Pittsburgh. His 21, along with Ruth's 3 should be retired through out baseball in my opinion.

Mike

[Bicem]

Those are incredible Scott!

[packs]

Mine has to be Mike Trout's 410th career hit. I'm not breaking new ground when I say he's likely to wind up as one of the greatest players ever to play the game and I'm happy to own a small piece of his career:

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[71buc]

Thanks Mike I agree about retiring his 21. Scott that Nuff Said is an awesome piece worthy of a museum.

[bat_master]

My favorites of 2017...

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1922-25 Hillerich & Bradsby Max Carey (35 3/8", 43.1 oz)

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1935 Hillerich & Bradsby Earl Averill (35 1/2", 39.2 oz)

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1940-42 Hillerich & Bradsby LLoyd Waner (34 3/4", 35.7 oz)

[scooter729]

Keep it coming!

Jeff / Mike - thanks for the comments on the Boston stuff - I appreciate it! Can't wait to see what 2018 may bring!

[Mark]

As a collector of early Pirates and Giants bats, I had a pretty good year.

2 Pro models:
1. Fred Clarke. Gold Medal 1908-1911.
2. Arky Vaughan. H&B 1939-43.

And 2 interesting bats:
1. Lloyd Waner. H&B 250 34.75" and 38 oz.
2. Bennie Kauff. Autograph 34.5" and 34 oz.

[Mark]

My favorites of 2017...

http://www.hofbats.com/images/MCarey2017.jpg
1922-25 Hillerich & Bradsby Max Carey (35 3/8", 43.1 oz)

http://www.hofbats.com/images/EAverill2017.jpg
1935 Hillerich & Bradsby Earl Averill (35 1/2", 39.2 oz)

http://www.hofbats.com/images/LWaner2017.jpg
1940-42 Hillerich & Bradsby LLoyd Waner (34 3/4", 35.7 oz)

Tim
Beautiful lumber. Great years, too.

[BrockJacob]

1916 Chi Sox team panoramic. Joe Jackson at the far left.
Not the best pic...

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[scooter729]

1916 Chi Sox team panoramic. Joe Jackson at the far left.
Not the best pic...

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I have a copy of the same panoramic - very nice! The wording on the bottom of mine says it's the "14th annual convention of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association", from August 9, 1916.

[Westsiders]

Have been waiting a long time to pick this one up. It's a Ruth 40K, Professional Model, with both proper length and weight. The labeling period for this specific bat is '23 to '25, which also lines up perfect for his single order of 40K bats in early '23. PSA even notes that this is only the second 40K model they have authenticated, that they consider to be consistent with the 40K order appearing on Ruth's PBOR dated April 10, 1923. Very happy to have it as part of my collection.

[Mark]

Beautiful Ruth bat. Who would not be happy to have that in his collection?

[bobfreedman]

So many to pick from...

[pherbener]

Bob... That Peach Gloves Advertisement is incredible!!

[ooo-ribay]

I am stealing this thread idea from the main page. This past year I have greatly enjoyed following the amazing monthly memorabilia pick-ups. Please post your favorite pick ups for 2017.

Although I am a piker in comparison to many of you I will start this thread off with my 5 favorite additions to my own collection. (1) rare 1971 Clemente pin back (2)Clemente and Stargell Autographed Dapper Dan Program and ticket (3) Sept 1, 1971 scored pirate program featuring the first all minority starting 9 line-up (4) Mint condition1971 Rawlings World Series Special Glove with original box (5) Rare Venezuelan Roberto Clemente Memorial pennant

You did pretty well for a “piker.”

Did Stargell just sign last name only?

[ooo-ribay]

So many to pick from...

I’ll pick for you...

The Pirates fan, by a whisker. :D

[Scott Garner]

Dave Morehead no-hitter tickets (finally). Perhaps only 500 in attendance according to Peter Gammons that was in attendance- need I say more? ;)

An incredible Spalding scorebook that contained many Ty Cobb games and Charlie Robertson's perfect game in 1922. This was the first time that a game was called a "perfect game". :cool:

Original home and away original umpire cards from Nolan Ryan's historic 3509th K game where he passes Walter Johnson (former leader) for the all-time career strikeout record. Nolan ended up with 5,714 career K's. :):D

[Scott Garner]

So many to pick from...

Outstanding additions, Bob!

[71buc]

From Babe Ruth to Mike Trout, all of these pick ups are incredible. I always look forward to this thread for all of the eye candy. How such amazing items find their way to private collections never ceases to shock me. The bats, photos, and Scotts ticket are ridiculous! Bob I gotta agree with Rob. That fan...WOW.:eek:

[pherbener]

The 1911 Shoeless Joe Van Oeyen has got to be my favorite pickup of 2017.

[Forever Young]

The 1911 Shoeless Joe Van Oeyen has got to be my favorite pickup of 2017.

It is beautiful. :)

[btcarfagno]

I had a good year with the ladies...

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[71buc]

Tom you most definitely scored with the ladies;)

[eastonfalcon19]

Great pickups everyone! Here are two of my favorites from 2017

[sporteq]

one of my favorites of the year

[Jcfowler6]

Love the pick ups guys. Here’s a few of my favorites this year. Some cards in the mix too.

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[Topnotchsy]

Looking back, I've been able to pick up some really cool pieces over the last year.

Here are some of the highlights:

1) Jackie Robinson Negro League team signed baseball (although the angle of this picture only shows the logo and Jackie's sig) - I believe from the 1953 Barnstorming Tour since all the players (including Spec Bebop, the famous midget performer from the Indianapolis Clowns) were on that trip, although I still can't find evidence that this style baseball was definitively around in '53.)
2) Lineup cards from Brett's 3000 hit
3) Dick Cannonball Redding signed contract
3) 1945 Happy Chandler Commissioner Contract signed by a representative for each team and each league.

[pherbener]

Looking back, I've been able to pick up some really cool pieces over the last year.

Here are some of the highlights:

1) Jackie Robinson Negro League team signed baseball (although the angle of this picture only shows the logo and Jackie's sig) - I believe from the 1953 Barnstorming Tour since all the players (including Spec Bebop, the famous midget performer from the Indianapolis Clowns) were on that trip, although I still can't find evidence that this style baseball was definitively around in '53.)
2) Lineup cards from Brett's 3000 hit
3) Dick Cannonball Redding signed contract
3) 1945 Happy Chandler Commissioner Contract signed by a representative for each team and each league.

Amazing pickups Jeff!!

[Jcfowler6]

How could I forget! My Barney Dreyfus signed contract was my most exciting pickup for me. My one goal I really wanted to get this year was a Dreyfus autograph. I was thrilled to get it on a contract.

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[jpop43]

Here are my favorite 2017 acquisitions...all of the 19th C. variety.

Jonathan
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[Bill Rayburn]

Jonathan...Those bats are absolute killers!!!

[ooo-ribay]

Probably this....

Although I still have no idea what the "Willie Mays Show" was.

[kdixon]

A few Zach Wheats.

[perezfan]

Can't pick a favorite, so will just post some of the best. If nothing else, this will demonstrate the fact that I have no discipline or "collecting focus" whatsoever :o

1. Joe Morgan Game-used Jersey, circa 1975
2. Tigers Champs Embroidered Pillow, circa 1907
3. Jackie Robinson Story Movie Poster, circa 1950
4. Phillies Heavy Dugout Jacket, circa Late 1930s
5. Mike Schmidt's Immense Seagrams 7 Trophy, circa 1981

[perezfan]

Few more...

1. Rare Willie Mays Pennant, circa Early 1950s (thanks Rob, for the assist!)
2. Deacon/Muller Pitcher Statue, circa 1868
3. Trophy Awarded to Roberto Clemente as Batting Champion, circa 1961
4. Pete Rose Game-used Rookie Cap, circa 1963

[Jim65]

Great stuff.

My favorite is an easy decision, I picked one of my grails this year. 1962 game used Mets road jersey worn by Joe Christopher and then an unknown player in Spring Training 1963.

[Bumpus Jones]

Awesome stuff everyone. Mark that Phillies jacket is a beaut!

[ksfarmboy]

Didn’t make many additions this year but my 1974 Boog Powell is my favorite.
Great items everybody!

[Bill Rayburn]

Great stuff Mark, I really like the 1907 Tiger's pillow.

[Scott Garner]

Great stuff Mark, I really like the 1907 Tiger's pillow.

Me too! :cool:

[WillowGrove]

Such great stuff. Mark i especially like the 1907 Tigers pillow (folk art or actually produced??) and that 19th century statue. Beauties.

Enjoy

[39special]

Dave Morehead no-hitter tickets (finally). Perhaps only 500 in attendance according to Peter Gammons that was in attendance- need I say more? ;)

An incredible Spalding scorebook that contained many Ty Cobb games and Charlie Robertson's perfect game in 1922. This was the first time that a game was called a "perfect game". :cool:

Original home and away original umpire cards from Nolan Ryan's historic 3509th K game where he passes Walter Johnson (former leader) for the all-time career strikeout record. Nolan ended up with 5,714 career K's. :):D

Wow Scott,awesome pickups!!! I really enjoy seeing your collection grow!

[ASpaceman]

Me too! :cool:

Me Three.

[Vintagecatcher]

Here are a few highlights of my 2017 memorabilia pickups.

Chief Meyers Art Photo
Chief Meyers BF2
1913 Detroit Free Press Magazine Cover

Patrick

[BrockJacob]

Few more...

1. Rare Willie Mays Pennant, circa Early 1950s (thanks Rob, for the assist!)
2. Deacon/Muller Pitcher Statue, circa 1868
3. Trophy Awarded to Roberto Clemente as Batting Champion, circa 1961
4. Pete Rose Game-used Rookie Cap, circa 1963

All killer stuff Mark. The Tiger pillow is too cool. Love oddball stuff like that.

[perezfan]

Thanks for all the compliments on the Tigers Pillow... sorry I can't properly rotate the photo.

It was just recently on ebay and I was pretty happy to get it. I also was not sure (during the bidding) whether it was a Folk Art or a Manufactured piece. After receiving it, I am 98% sure its a manufactured piece. Cannot imagine the skill and patience it would have taken to hand-embroider that.... it's so intricate and precise.

But who knows for sure? Never seen another one to compare it to, and am guessing we never will. :rolleyes:

[kdixon]

Love that Chief Meyers photo in 1916 uniform.

[roarfrom34]

Probably my favorite memorabilia acquisition in 2017 came from a guy who knew someone who worked for the sign company that manufactured the Orioles' HOF signage at Camden Yards...At one point about 7-8 years ago, the Orioles wanted to make all the signs larger, so they took down the old ones and produced new ones...This guy had the Cal Ripken Jr. sign that sat in his son's room and now that the kid is out of college, they were cleaning out his room & offered it on Craigslist:

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Here is how the display looks now at Camden Yards (if you look closely, they changed Cal's picture when they made the new sign):

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[roarfrom34]

Didn’t make many additions this year but my 1974 Boog Powell is my favorite.
Great items everybody!

Great jersey Clint!
Happy Holidays
Bill

[ksfarmboy]

Thanks Bill! Great Ripken sign too!
Happy Holidays,
Clint

[jerseygary]

[QUOTE=roarfrom34;1732422]Probably my favorite memorabilia acquisition in 2017 came from a guy who knew someone who worked for the sign company that manufactured the Orioles' HOF signage at Camden Yards...At one point about 7-8 years ago, the Orioles wanted to make all the signs larger, so they took down the old ones and produced new ones...This guy had the Cal Ripken Jr. sign that sat in his son's room and now that the kid is out of college, they were cleaning out his room & offered it on Craigslist:

https://i.imgur.com/J2ERny9.jpg


That's really neat - I designed the original HoF plaques (and most of the other graphics from the stadium logo and usher uniforms to the scoreboard clock and tickets) at Oriole Park back in 1991-93

[mrozie21]

Picked up a 1945 Frank Gustine Pirates jersey

[Mark70Z]

As an Orioles fan I really like the Boog jersey and the Ripken sign; great pieces guys.

My favorite pickup this year was a gift from a hobby friend (Thanks Scott!).

[PSACJ]

My favorite was this Armando Marsans & Branch Rickey Signed Contract. I wanted a Marsans Autograph for my Cracker Jack collection and this one is a beauty!

[Runscott]

Kling photo for the future billiard room...

...or I might get a PSA loa and consign it to Henry so I can make $500 on it.

[MartyFromCANADA]

My 2 faves of the year. Conlon Gibson (Thanks Andy) & Hermes Gibson pin

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[ksfarmboy]

Wow that’s cool Mark! I’ve never seen one of those before.

[Mark]

Picked up a 1945 Frank Gustine Pirates jersey

Great Pirates jersey. It would be tougher to find a more quintessential Pirates player than Frankie Gustine.

[Kzoo]

I picked up my 1st Spalding trophy in March of 2017 from a local antiques dealer. The Spalding flat top helmet was an antique show find over the summer.