August pickup thread

[batsballsbases]

Figure I would start a little early this month.. Picked up this nice vintage crossover Baseball Pinball game from a small antique shop here in NC. Neat game called the Sharps Shooter Baseball Bagatelle. Usually is missing the metal spinner at the top... Great vintage look... Measures 22 1/2 by 12 1/2 Dont collect many games but this caught my eye!

[cardsfan73]

This might not be a rare item, or have much value from a monetary stand point, but this little thrift store find holds a lot of nostalgic value for me.

When I was a young developing Cardinals fan I used to check out an earlier edition of this book from our local library at least once a month, I never grew tired of pouring over the history of my beloved Cardinals or seeing all the old amazing pictures the book contained.

The author, Mr. Bob Broeg, had such an amazing amount of knowledge on the Cardinals as he grew up in St. Louis and after finishing up college (proud Missouri alum) and a stint in the Marine corp he was named Sports Editor of the St. Louis Post Dispatch in 1958. He continued to write for the paper into the mid 1980s. He wrote his very last column in 2004.

He served as member of the Board Of Directors for the Baseball Hall Of Fame, along time member of the Committee of Baseball Veterans, was awarded the J.G Taylor Spink Award in 1979 & was elected to the National Sportscasters & Sportswriters Hall of Fame in 1997. The St. Louis Chapter of SABR is named for Bob Broeg.

To say this man was a huge influence on my love of Cardinals baseball & baseball in general would be an understatement. What makes the book even more special to me is that Mr. Broeg has signed the inside cover. I also own a signed copy of his Stan Musial biography. Very happy to add this to my collection!



http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=982&pictureid=25198

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=982&pictureid=25199

[Runscott]

Figure I would start a little early this month.. Picked up this nice vintage crossover Baseball Pinball game from a small antique shop here in NC. Neat game called the Sharps Shooter Baseball Bagatelle. Usually is missing the metal spinner at the top... Great vintage look... Measures 22 1/2 by 12 1/2 Dont collect many games but this caught my eye!

I love it. It would look great with one of those creepy fortune teller machines and a few clowns.

[kdixon]

Found this round wooden American Tobacco Co box. Is this the same company that did the baseball cards or a different American Tobacco company? Thanks

[batsballsbases]

:)I love it. It would look great with one of those creepy fortune teller machines and a few clowns.

[batsballsbases]

Same place today as the game I posted a nice school team photo dated on the back from 1907 can see a ball, mitt,catchers mask, and a nice looking ring bat... I have been lucky at this place...

[btcarfagno]

So my favorite magazine cover...


http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/s-l1600%204_zps8rtzfuog.jpg

Now has a type 1 photo companion piece...

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/s-l400%203_zpsfdwjuv0c.jpg


I. Am. Speechless.

[sphere and ash]

So my favorite magazine cover...


http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/s-l1600%204_zps8rtzfuog.jpg

Now has a type 1 photo companion piece...

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/s-l400%203_zpsfdwjuv0c.jpg


I. Am. Speechless.

And that’s Collecting. Congratulations.

[Dewey]

Tom, absolutely fantastic!

[daves_resale_shop]

Very excited to add this circa 1972-75 yaz gamer to the collection.

Thanks for agreeeing to part with it Ken!

[Jobu]

Wow Tom, what are the odds of that?!? Congrats!

[btcarfagno]

Thanks guys. I really was floored when I saw it. The image itself was, to me at least, worth every penny I paid for it just by itself. Such a great shot. The funny thing is, who but me would realize that it was a cover image from an obscure French language turn of the century magazine? Who else would even care? It's like it was meant to be. So cool.

[GKreindler]

Ho. Lee. Shit. Tom, that’s INCREDIBLE. Just, wow.

[Jcfowler6]

Picked up a couple things at the National. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/9a484b72514e711a0e128e66413f8705.jpg
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[Mark]

Jon
Great photos! Always loved that photo of Forbes and the Carnegie Library. What is the year of the one of the bottom? Is that the whole team?
Mark

[Jcfowler6]

Jon

Great photos! Always loved that photo of Forbes and the Carnegie Library. What is the year of the one of the bottom? Is that the whole team?

Mark



Hi Mark. It is the whole team. It’s a real photo of the 1910 team. Here’s a better one of the supplement.

Edit: actually it isn’t the whole team. It’s 15 players. Fred Clarke and Honus Wagner are both in the picture.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/b4b79a59b28c327d16288dfc2a552e6c.jpg


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[Jim65]

Picked up a photo from a PBA baseball team from my hometown Paterson NJ Sept 14, 1915

[Jcfowler6]

I’ve recently picked up some random Cabinet photos because I just think the pictures can be so cool.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180806/15513f38bb93f84124177fc7146832b7.jpg
A smaller cabinet. All appear to be in dress clothes. They are possibly at the base of a power line or oil rig.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180806/1282528691ad689c66f80f230ff8aaa9.jpg
On the back this one has written, “Green Bay 1917”. Love many things on this one. The big old stadium. The equipment. The guys with arms over each other’s shoulders. The little kid photo bombing while hanging onto the fence.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180806/b86dffbfbac7fc9a2fe2f8697297b67d.jpg
The back of this one says “Clarence Clendenin 2nd from left suit”. The flag and the pennant are great. I believe they are getting ready to hoist this new pennant up the pole just under Old Glory.




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[Bugsy]

Posted these on the other side, but wanted to share here as well. I recently picked up two more B18 red infields. Up to 6 of them now :D

[Runscott]

Picked up this partial 'Life' magazine cover at a garage sale for a quarter. Such a great picture I couldn't resist.

[parker1b2]

Won this in Huggins & Scott tonight. Dugout lineup card and full ticket to Jim Thome’s 300th HR. Lineup card also signed by Thome.

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[btcarfagno]

Just won this snapper. Awesome fantography shot of the Babe. I can just imagine the fan saying "Hey Babe" and Babe turns around...and the look on his face says a four letter word may have followed.

Love it!

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/26972a_lg_zpsvpgyyces.jpeg

[Bicem]

That's awesome Tom, congrats.

[bobfreedman]

Happy to pick up the white version

[Bicem]

White version is so tough, congrats!

Picked this up, love these haunting Thompson portraits.

https://photos.imageevent.com/bicem/more/large/IMG_20180723_0017.jpg

[guy3050]

Just got this back from framing , I like being able to display my collectibles.



https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1862/43394109194_1680f794c3_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/297A9Qs)IMG_1055 (https://flic.kr/p/297A9Qs) by Guy Bourque (https://www.flickr.com/photos/151462905@N03/), on Flickr

[Runscott]

Picked up these Gerrit Beneker 'Baseball Magazine' items in Leland's last night.

In addition to the March,1912 issue that goes with the Cobb cover, I'm looking for the May, 1911 that goes with one of my other Beneker paintings. If anyone is interested in trading, I have the Baseball Magazines that go with several of the Beneker paintings auctioned off last night: 4-1912,5-1912,7-1912,8-1912

I won the Cobb study, not the magazine (still looking for it). The 'Detroit Number' proof sheet never made it to a magazine cover. I recognize Jennings, Cobb and Crawford. I figure Mullin and Donovan are in there somewhere as well:

[RedsFan1941]

love the expos display!

[sphere and ash]

I love the Beneker studies. Congratulations on the purchases. It’s amazing the talent Baseball Magazine had working for it—in addition to Beneker, they had Kernan for cover illustrations and Conlon as staff photographer.

[Runscott]

I love the Beneker studies. Congratulations on the purchases. It’s amazing the talent Baseball Magazine had working for it—in addition to Beneker, they had Kernan for cover illustrations and Conlon as staff photographer.

Thanks. I wish I could have afforded more of them, but several that I was interested in went much higher than expected.

[bobfreedman]

Picked this up and now only need the Cobb to complete my set (not counting the Baker as only one is known).

Jeff, the Wood photo is remarkable! I love the look on his face and is one of my favorite photos. Congrats.

Scott, I had a feeling you would be after those. Nice pickups

[Dewey]

Jeff, the Wood photo is remarkable! I love the look on his face and is one of my favorite photos. Congrats.

Agreed! A special photo. And that fan is great too. Some great pickups this month.

[ooo-ribay]

Some great pickups this month.

Not for all of us! :mad:

[Dewey]

Not for all of us! :mad:

I hear ya. Got skunked in RMY. :(

[Runscott]

Picked this up and now only need the Cobb to complete my set (not counting the Baker as only one is known).

Jeff, the Wood photo is remarkable! I love the look on his face and is one of my favorite photos. Congrats.

Scott, I had a feeling you would be after those. Nice pickups

Thanks - good luck with the search for Cobb.

[mrozie21]

Picked up a 1979 World Series Pittsburgh Pirates banner which would have been used during the World Series.

[ooo-ribay]

Picked up a 1979 World Series Pittsburgh Pirates banner which would have been used during the World Series.

Nice! How big is that bad boy?

[mrozie21]

44” x 44”

[Mark70Z]

Picked up a 1979 World Series Pittsburgh Pirates banner which would have been used during the World Series.

VERY nice banner!

[bocca001]

Thought these were cool, given my interest in California baseball and my son's interest in trains. They are very colorful and will display well. I'd never seen them before.

[Forever Young]

1942 rookie type 1 photo used for 1948 bowman card

[sicollector1954]

Lucky enough to add this carved mini bat to my Rockford Peaches collection. The bat looks to be made in 1945 by Helen Filarski who played for Rockford tin 45 and 46. She made it for her sister Grace.

[kdixon]

Picked up this Zach Wheat in Love of the Game auction .

[Scott Garner]

I haven't posted any recent pickups in a while, but I finally came up with one that I'm very excited about.

This is a ball from what many experts feel is the greatest game ever pitched.
On May 26, 1959 Pirates pitcher Harvey Haddix hurled 12 innings of perfection against the Milwaukee Braves, before finally becoming the hard luck loser 1-0 in the 13th inning.

On hand in Milwaukee to witness the event was AP Sports Editor and beat writer Dave O'Hara. O'Hara had a storied and amazing career with AP.
Do yourself a favor and take a minute to read his obit from 2013:

https://www.ap.org/ap-in-the-news/2013/former-ap-boston-sports-editor-ohara-dies


After the game, Haddix apparently gifted this game ball to Dave O'Hara and inscribed it accordingly. A great trophy from one of baseball's most memorable games. Perfect for my advanced no-hitter collection and a great complimentary piece for a Haddix PG mini-collection that I have been putting together through the years. ;):cool:

Enjoy!

[GoCubsGo32]

I haven't posted any recent pickups in a while, but I finally came up with one that I'm very excited about.

This is a ball from what many experts feel is the greatest game ever pitched.
On May 26, 1959 Pirates pitcher Harvey Haddix hurled 12 innings of perfection against the Milwaukee Braves, before finally becoming the hard luck loser 1-0 in the 13th inning.

On hand in Milwaukee to witness the event was AP Sports Editor and beat writer Dave O'Hara. O'Hara had a storied and amazing career with AP.
Do yourself a favor and take a minute to read his obit from 2013:

https://www.ap.org/ap-in-the-news/2013/former-ap-boston-sports-editor-ohara-dies


After the game, Haddix apparently gifted this game ball to Dave O'Hara and inscribed it accordingly. A great trophy from one of baseball's most memorable games. Perfect for my advanced no-hitter collection and a great complimentary piece for a Haddix PG mini-collection that I have been putting together through the years. ;):cool:

Enjoy!


Awesome Scott! Love it!

[ooo-ribay]

Lucky enough to add this carved mini bat to my Rockford Peaches collection. The bat looks to be made in 1945 by Helen Filarski who played for Rockford tin 45 and 46. She made it for her sister Grace.

Very cool! Well done, too.

[ooo-ribay]

I haven't posted any recent pickups in a while, but I finally came up with one that I'm very excited about.

This is a ball from what many experts feel is the greatest game ever pitched.
On May 26, 1959 Pirates pitcher Harvey Haddix hurled 12 innings of perfection against the Milwaukee Braves, before finally becoming the hard luck loser 1-0 in the 13th inning.

On hand in Milwaukee to witness the event was AP Sports Editor and beat writer Dave O'Hara. O'Hara had a storied and amazing career with AP.
Do yourself a favor and take a minute to read his obit from 2013:

https://www.ap.org/ap-in-the-news/2013/former-ap-boston-sports-editor-ohara-dies

After the game, Haddix apparently gifted this game ball to Dave O'Hara and inscribed it accordingly. A great trophy from one of baseball's most memorable games. Perfect for my advanced no-hitter collection and a great complimentary piece for a Haddix PG mini-collection that I have been putting together through the years. ;):cool:

Enjoy!

I don't know how you continue to unearth these treasures, Scott. Great pickup!

[MCyganik]

I echo Rob's sentiments that the Harvey Haddix and Rockford Peaches finds are awesome! Love the unique one of a kind stuff!

[JMEnglish27]

picked up a 1979 world series pittsburgh pirates banner which would have been used during the world series.

awesome!!!

[parker1b2]

I haven't posted any recent pickups in a while, but I finally came up with one that I'm very excited about.

This is a ball from what many experts feel is the greatest game ever pitched.
On May 26, 1959 Pirates pitcher Harvey Haddix hurled 12 innings of perfection against the Milwaukee Braves, before finally becoming the hard luck loser 1-0 in the 13th inning.

On hand in Milwaukee to witness the event was AP Sports Editor and beat writer Dave O'Hara. O'Hara had a storied and amazing career with AP.
Do yourself a favor and take a minute to read his obit from 2013:

https://www.ap.org/ap-in-the-news/2013/former-ap-boston-sports-editor-ohara-dies


After the game, Haddix apparently gifted this game ball to Dave O'Hara and inscribed it accordingly. A great trophy from one of baseball's most memorable games. Perfect for my advanced no-hitter collection and a great complimentary piece for a Haddix PG mini-collection that I have been putting together through the years. ;):cool:

Enjoy!

Wow!!!! It found its way into the right collection. Nice pick up Scott!!!

[sphere and ash]

Picked up this image of the 1905 Harvard team, featuring William Clarence Matthews, in Leland’s. I’ve been looking for an image of Matthews for about five years to fill I hole in a collection of images related to baseball’s color line.

Matthews went on to play for an integrated team in Vermont before leaving baseball. Boston’s Traveler newspaper wrote at the time:

“Because his skin is black he can never play on any but itinerant colored nines that at best eke out a hand to mouth existence.

With all its insurmountable handicaps, baseball is not the place for Matthews.

He should begin the battle for life somewhere else.”

And so he did.

[WillowGrove]

Picked up this image of the 1905 Harvard team, featuring William Clarence Matthews, in Leland’s. I’ve been looking for an image of Matthews for about five years to fill I hole in a collection of images related to baseball’s color line.



Wow congrats on the important acquisition! Have you passed on others due to high prices or are images of him just so tough to find?


Scott - wow. A really special piece. Enjoy it.

[71buc]

Wow this has been an impressive month for pickups. Ben, Kenny, and Scott I am always happy to see such beautiful items land in the right collections. Bobfreedman amazing as always. I am so happy none of your collections venture into my little niche of the hobby. These are a few of my recent additions. The Clemente pin has long been on my want list and I finally came across one in nice condition. The Bob Gibson no hitter ticket was essentially a gift from Scott Garner. Scott your generosity was most appreciated. I have been building a collection of autographs from all members of the 1971 Pirates to include every player and coach who wore the uniform (44) owner, radio personalities, and the front office staff. This Bill Guilfoile letter serves as a great companion piece to my World Series pins and jewelry. It also fills a hole in my autograph collection. The link below is an article written by his son that relates to Clemente and is a great read for those that might be interested.

http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/page/Roberto-Clemente-bat/enduring-mystery-roberto-clemente-bat

[Scott Garner]

Gary, Rob, MCygnik, Jonathan and Peter thanks for your kind thoughts.
Peter, it was great seeing you at the National!

Mike, it was my pleasure to fill a couple of holes in your 1971 Pirates ticket collection. You should consider posting a current want list on net54 to complete this portion of your collection. I hope you had a great vacation with your family.

[Kris19]

Sphere and Ash: Congratulations on filling that gap in your collection!

[sphere and ash]

Wow congrats on the important acquisition! Have you passed on others due to high prices or are images of him just so tough to find?


Scott - wow. A really special piece. Enjoy it.

Thank you. There have only been two photographs of Matthews offered during the last twenty-five years. The other one was in a catalog I didn't receive, and I missed it.

[Runscott]

Gary, Rob, MCygnik, Jonathan and Peter thanks for your kind thoughts.
Peter, it was great seeing you at the National!

Mike, it was my pleasure to fill a couple of holes in your 1971 Pirates ticket collection. You should consider posting a current want list on net54 to complete this portion of your collection. I hope you had a great vacation with your family.

I'll also add my thanks to Scott for a Paxton no-hitter ticket. I have Paxton's other two most important balls - no-hitter and 1st appearance. Now I have the tickets to go along with them.

That's an amazing baseball you picked up!

[ooo-ribay]

I'll also add my thanks to Scott for a Paxton no-hitter ticket. I have Paxton's other two most important balls - no-hitter and 1st appearance. Now I have the tickets to go along with them.

That's an amazing baseball you picked up!

His “two most important balls”? Not sure about that! :p

[ooo-ribay]

Wow this has been an impressive month for pickups. Ben, Kenny, and Scott I am always happy to see such beautiful items land in the right collections. Bobfreedman amazing as always. I am so happy none of your collections venture into my little niche of the hobby. These are a few of my recent additions. The Clemente pin has long been on my want list and I finally came across one in nice condition. The Bob Gibson no hitter ticket was essentially a gift from Scott Garner. Scott your generosity was most appreciated. I have been building a collection of autographs from all members of the 1971 Pirates to include every player and coach who wore the uniform (44) owner, radio personalities, and the front office staff. This Bill Guilfoile letter serves as a great companion piece to my World Series pins and jewelry. It also fills a hole in my autograph collection. The link below is an article written by his son that relates to Clemente and is a great read for those that might be interested.

http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/page/Roberto-Clemente-bat/enduring-mystery-roberto-clemente-bat

I get almost as excited as Mike when he adds something to his very focused collection!

[Kawika]

“Because his skin is black he can never play on any but itinerant colored nines that at best eke out a hand to mouth existence.
With all its insurmountable handicaps, baseball is not the place for Matthews.
He should begin the battle for life somewhere else.”
And so he did.

Very powerful words expressing the prevailing attitudes of another time.
Your post piqued my interest. I have access to a website which offers scans of old high school and college yearbooks. Unfortunately there are usually a lot of years missing. Best I could do for Matthews was a citation for lettering in baseball in 1903 which indicated he was in the class of 1905. As it happens the 1905 yearbook, which presumably would have his graduation photo, was not available. I did see a few 1905 Harvard scorecards on eBay that listed Mathews on the roster.

ETA: Upon further perusing I stumbled across a photo of "The Varsity Nine" in the 1903 yearbook.

[sphere and ash]

Thanks, David. The scorecards aren’t for me—I’m a photography collector with a few bats and balls—but they might be for other forum members. The scorecards are inexpensive relative to their historical importance.

[Scott Garner]

I'll also add my thanks to Scott for a Paxton no-hitter ticket. I have Paxton's other two most important balls - no-hitter and 1st appearance. Now I have the tickets to go along with them.

That's an amazing baseball you picked up!

What can I say, I'm taking care of all the WA state guys. :p;)
Thanks Scott. Glad to help both of you with your collections.

[jimm]

I get almost as excited as Mike when he adds something to his very focused collection!

Agreed I love the 71 Bucs collection... my first series

[Vintage Yankee]

GREAT pickups, Tom! Wow!

[Runscott]

A recent pick-up

[Runscott]

Today I've been cleaning this sweater I picked up a couple of weeks ago. Is there anyone else here who can't resist these? Currently drying, but it has dark blue cuffs and no letterman stripes on the sleeves.

Heading out to pick up another similar one in a moment (green and yellow).

[ksfarmboy]

Scott I have several myself. Most are really affordable which is a plus.

[ooo-ribay]

Today I've been cleaning this sweater I picked up a couple of weeks ago. Is there anyone else here who can't resist these? Currently drying, but it has dark blue cuffs and no letterman stripes on the sleeves.

Heading out to pick up another similar one in a moment (green and yellow).

Can we get a picture of you, wearing it? :cool:

[Runscott]

Can we get a picture of you, wearing it? :cool:

Perhaps. It was just a tad small when I tried it on, but it seems to want to be a touch bigger, so hopefully it will dry to fit.

I would look like a dork, but it would just be a different style of dork.

[Lordstan]

1926 snapshot

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1881/42441935860_fed3f5b5b1_o.jpg

[Bicem]

Great Lou photo! Love the shot.

[TUM301]

Picked up the enclosed EBAY items this week. Always on the lookout for pieces that bring to mind baseball history. Really liked these pictures because they combined 2 of my favorite collecting areas, Babe and St Mary`s school and the Black Sox. Pictures show the St M`s band performing, the Sox/Yanks changing out at innings end and the 3 men attending the game. As described, Babe took his boys band on the last road trip of 1920 and these pics were snapped in Chicago. Can`t really tell but that could easily be Joe Jackson and the other famed Black Sox trotting on the field for one of their last games ever. Judge Landis ended their paying days within a week in Sept of 1920. As a bonus, the seller also included 5 additional snap shots of FLA minor league players in the Dodger system.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-BABE-RUTH-PHOTO-ST-MARYS-INDUSTRIAL-SCHOOL-FOR-BOYS-YANKEES-WHITE-SOX/183375959657?hash=item2ab20f1669:g:w~UAAOSwQc5bZ2k D

[JoeDfan]

Picked up the enclosed EBAY items this week. Always on the lookout for pieces that bring to mind baseball history. Really liked these pictures because they combined 2 of my favorite collecting areas, Babe and St Mary`s school and the Black Sox. Pictures show the St M`s band performing, the Sox/Yanks changing out at innings end and the 3 men attending the game. As described, Babe took his boys band on the last road trip of 1920 and these pics were snapped in Chicago. Can`t really tell but that could easily be Joe Jackson and the other famed Black Sox trotting on the field for one of their last games ever. Judge Landis ended their paying days within a week in Sept of 1920. As a bonus, the seller also included 5 additional snap shots of FLA minor league players in the Dodger system.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-BABE-RUTH-PHOTO-ST-MARYS-INDUSTRIAL-SCHOOL-FOR-BOYS-YANKEES-WHITE-SOX/183375959657?hash=item2ab20f1669:g:w~UAAOSwQc5bZ2k D

That is really awesome!!! I love to see photos like that.

[Kzoo]

I got really lucky yesterday and picked up this 1915 Chicago Whales team composite print from a local antiques dealer. The frame has been replaced and it has some pin holes in the corners, a few small tears at the edges, and a couple light stains. I haven't been able to find another one so far in my research.

[CarltonHendricks]

I got really lucky yesterday and picked up this 1915 Chicago Whales team composite print from a local antiques dealer. The frame has been replaced and it has some pin holes in the corners, a few small tears at the edges, and a couple light stains. I haven't been able to find another one so far in my research.

quite a score congrats...what are the dimensions?...

[WillowGrove]

Matt, congrats! You always do a great job hunting at local antique shops and flea markets!

[Scott Garner]

I got really lucky yesterday and picked up this 1915 Chicago Whales team composite print from a local antiques dealer. The frame has been replaced and it has some pin holes in the corners, a few small tears at the edges, and a couple light stains. I haven't been able to find another one so far in my research.

Very nice, Matt! Excellent pickup. :cool:

[Kzoo]

quite a score congrats...what are the dimensions?...

Thanks Peter. It's nice to know there's still great stuff out there. Carlton, I don't have it with me right now, but I believe it's about 30" wide. I'll check later for exact measurements.

[bobfreedman]

Nice pick up Matt, I would like to know the dimensions as well

[RUKen]

I got really lucky yesterday and picked up this 1915 Chicago Whales team composite print from a local antiques dealer.

The March 27, 1915, issue of Sporting Life indicates that Guy Beard and Roy Ashenfelder had been signed by the team and were joining the Whales in spring training. The April 17 issue indicates that they both had been released; neither appeared in a Federal League game with Chicago in 1914 or 1915 but both are in the composite. This image must date from spring training of 1915.

[Runscott]

Super piece, Matt. That would be the star of any Federal League thread.

[Kzoo]

Nice pick up Matt, I would like to know the dimensions as well

The Whales print, including the frame is 28"x 13".

[bgar3]

Picked up an early equipment catalogue, 1873 Peck and Snyder Encyclopedia with 20 colored engravings, many base ball related including some of players in specific team uniforms. I attached the Cincinnati Red Stocking one.
There are a few condition issues, including a missing leaf with a colored engraving of base ball hats.
You can view the Library of Congress copy online at internet archive. However, anyone who wants a specific page or type of equipment pages sent to them, just sent me your email.
If anyone has a copy of the catalogue I would greatly appreciate a copy my missing leaf.
By the way I could find no mention of the Peck and Snyder team photos.
My first attempt to post photos failed, but I will keep trying. Failed again so I will post this and keep trying with just the photos.

[sphere and ash]

Great pickup, Bruce. Would love to see the pages with baseballs.

[bgar3]

Paul, photos sent.
Unfortunately I have had difficulties uploading photos to this thread. Sorry. If you would like to see anything in particular please send me an email and I will shoot you a photo.

[bgar3]

Just a few of the baseball ones, and a cricket one because it was the Wright’s club.
Reminder, if you would like to see any black and white equipment pages, I could email them to you or post them if enough interest.

[perezfan]

I am fascinated by those early caps with the "star" at the crown/top.

You'd think that just one example might surface, but I have never seen a single one in 25+ years of collecting. Does anyone have an example they can post, or even just a link to an auction where one of these was featured?

Not optimistic, but would love to see an actual one (instead of a picture of one) before I die. :eek:

[JeremyW]

Bruce- Great equipment catalog. It's interesting to see the actual colors of the various clubs.

[bgar3]

Thanks Jeremy, if I thought the St George or Cincinnati images depicted a Harry Wright I would send it to you. The uniforms are quite colorful.

[GaryPassamonte]

Great pick up, Bruce.

[JeremyW]

Bruce- The St. George Cricket club also was involved in baseball matches back in the day. I have a trophy baseball from a match between the Unions & the St George Club.

[tjh]

Lucky enough to add this carved mini bat to my Rockford Peaches collection. The bat looks to be made in 1945 by Helen Filarski who played for Rockford tin 45 and 46. She made it for her sister Grace.

Goodness me!!! How on earth did you come across this? Amazing!