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12-11-2007, 02:35 PM

Posted By: Dan BrettaThis one is easy for me: 1911 Opening day Panorama in Lincoln vs Denver..40+ inches long. <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Nebraska%20Baseball%20Memorabila/Lincolnfull2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>

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12-11-2007, 02:49 PM

Posted By: Jodi BirkholmHard to say, but one really cool thing I found is as follows: Maris, Roger (1934-1985). Indians, Athletics, Yankees, Cardinals. Here is a true gem! This vintage Reach OAL Joe Cronin baseball has been signed by Maris (7/10) on a side panel. What makes this ball unique is that the ball was also signed on an opposite panel by Tracy Stallard (8/10), who served up Maris' historic 61st home run in 1961. As if that isn't enough, the panel signed by Maris is also graced by the signature of Sal Durante (rating 5/10), who was the lucky young man who caught Maris' 61st HR ball! This item was signed back in that record-setting year. The idea of “theme” balls such as these was barely in existence back in the early 1960's. There are a few Maris/Stallard signed photos floating around, but I know of NO OTHER dual-signed baseball! This was given as a prize at the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle and was obtained from its original owner. A full JSA LOA is provided with this piece. The ball itself would grade about 7/10. Historic! And yes, it's for sale.

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12-11-2007, 03:29 PM

Posted By: Mike HGreat topic Dan. This is obvious for me as well. And some what anticlimactic for the rest of you as I just posted my Tigers pennant. Here are the runner ups. <img src="http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/IMG_0323.jpg"> <img src="http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/IMG_0226.jpg"> <img src="http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/mjkm90/IMG_0215.jpg">

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12-11-2007, 03:35 PM

Posted By: Jeremy W.The highlight of my year was picking up a pillowcase w/Cobb, Baker, Mathewson, Speaker, & Johnson. I had purchased another S110 w/ O'Toole awhile back & was thrilled with it, but when I found the one with Johnson, forget about it. I like T3's, I have a Cy Young that I'll keep for a long time, but the large display value of the S110s with the greats of the game just blows me away. If only Honus would have been included.

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12-11-2007, 03:50 PM

Posted By: barrysloateI don't buy much anymore but I did pick up an 1860 Base Ball Player's Pocket Companion, so that will have to qualify as my best for 2007. Of course, I assume consignments don't count.

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12-11-2007, 03:52 PM

Posted By: ClintIt's been a great year for my collection as I added four items that had been on my wish list for years. A rare double knob Lajoie bat, Joe Wood Ness City, Kansas photo, 1972 Orioles away jersey, and with Dan B's help a Duff Cooley postcard. It's difficult to choose one so I picked the one I haven't shown in awhile. <img src="http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z186/ksfarmboy/wd-1.jpg"> <img src="http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z186/ksfarmboy/wd1.jpg"> <img src="http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z186/ksfarmboy/wd2-2.jpg">

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12-11-2007, 04:02 PM

Posted By: David AtkatzTied for number one... 1901-1925 Pirates Championship teams reunion ball, signed by (among many others) Jack Chesbro: <img src="http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/396.jpg"> Four-foot tall copper letter "M," which hung over Gate 4 at Yankee Stadium: <img src="http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/Mfrontcopy.jpg"> <img src="http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/colorMcopy.jpg">

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12-11-2007, 04:43 PM

Posted By: Al SimeoneDan, Great topic. I know that picture was your "Holy Grail" when you told me you were getting it. Very nice by the way. I finally came across my Holy Grail to make my Maris 60 in 61 have its mate. I know Aaron M has been looking for one also. Very hard to find a nice one. Sorry Aaron I have been looking longer!!<img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1197333681.JPG">

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12-11-2007, 04:59 PM

Posted By: brockDavid may i ask how you bought that M and also around what you payed for it if you want to say. Also that ball is great looking.

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12-11-2007, 05:21 PM

Posted By: Aaron M.Al, great pins! Was that the Mantle that was on E-Bay earlier this year? My pick is my c. 1880-90's Victorian trophy.... <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1197336067.JPG">

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12-11-2007, 05:39 PM

Posted By: RhysThe Bob Allen collection, over 600 letters and baseball correspondances from players, managers, and family members dating from 1888-1891. My best find ever. Rhys Yeakley

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12-11-2007, 05:49 PM

Posted By: Al SimeoneHi Aaron, No this one wasnot on ebay. You know how hard they are to find. But If I come up with another I will drop you a line!!!!!!!!

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12-11-2007, 05:59 PM

Posted By: David AtkatzHi, Brock. The letters were removed during the '73-'75 renovation, and sold by the demolition company. I bought the M from the original buyer.

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12-11-2007, 06:03 PM

Posted By: Al SimeoneDavid, Very nice item!!!!! "M"

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12-11-2007, 06:04 PM

Posted By: Greg ThebergeYou've all seen it before, but for a Sox and Brewery collector, a holy grail: <img src="http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z192/HiNeighbor_2007/untitled.jpg">

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12-11-2007, 06:10 PM

Posted By: Dan BrettaWow David, you have the "M" that hung on Yankee Stadium! That's awesome. Clint, I can't see your pics.

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12-11-2007, 06:17 PM

Posted By: ClintDan, that's ok I still can't see yours. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> I've been going to your photobucket site. Let me know if they show up this time. <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1197339306.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1197339334.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1197339367.JPG">

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12-11-2007, 06:25 PM

Posted By: Mike HThis just illustrates one of the greatest aspects of memorabilia collecting. Just look at the array of options and niches. For me, Aaron's trophy and Clint's bat would make the best additions to my collection, but I have a great appreciation for the photos, pins, and everything with visual appeal. Others prefer historical significance and a team association. I LOVE IT ALL!!!

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12-11-2007, 06:28 PM

Posted By: ClintMike, I was thinking the same thing. I would gladly take any of the items shown. They're all great.

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12-11-2007, 06:32 PM

Posted By: Dan BrettaThat's strange Clint...our computers must hate each other. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> btw I upgraded that NI postcard and my other one will be on its way to you soon.

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12-11-2007, 06:35 PM

Posted By: clintWow, thanks Dan. I think I have a couple of House of David postcards if your interested in a trade. I'll check and shoot you some scans.

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12-11-2007, 06:37 PM

Posted By: Dan BrettaSounds good.

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12-11-2007, 07:36 PM

Posted By: Mark SteinbergClint... That LaJoie Bat is sweeeeeet! Is that the one from Hunt's a while back? I do not recall seeing another of these for quite some time. This is probably my best pickup of 2007... Charlie Gehringer's teammates all pitched in to get him this Desk Set for his 40th Birthday. The plaque is engraved to him, and features an amazing (and heavy) figural Tiger. Another neat thing about it is Charlie's teeth marks at the ends of the pens (if you look closely, you'll see them!) <img src="http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff178/perezfan/Tiger001-1.jpg">

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12-11-2007, 07:43 PM

Posted By: ClintThanks Mark. I picked it up on ebay around April or May. You have to love those Tiger figurals. very nice.

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12-11-2007, 08:07 PM

Posted By: ramramMike H. - the irony certainly isn't lost on the fact that one of your favorite purchases of the year was a box of underwear! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> For me, I'd go with a large silver print of the first champions of the NFL (Akron - 1920) including Fritz Pollard. If it has to be baseball, I'd say an 1895 scorebook with some games of the Cuban Giants (including Frank Grant). Rob M. <img src="http://home.kc.rr.com/ramram/1920%20Akron%20Football%204.JPG"> <img src="http://home.kc.rr.com/ramram/scorebook%20cuban%20giants.jpg">

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12-12-2007, 03:55 AM

Posted By: Phil GarryNow in a PSA 8 holder, how about an 1896 Honus Wagner/Ed Barrow - Paterson, NJ pinback produced by Whitehead & Hoag, the same company that would produce the 1898 Cameo Pepsin pins........... <img src="http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s120/bcbgcbrcb/BarrowEd-4.jpg">

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12-12-2007, 08:17 AM

Posted By: Joe D.taken from the Big Train's own scrapbook.... <img src="http://www.internetville.com/stuff/santaAnaAllStars.jpg"> <img src="http://www.internetville.com/stuff/walterDay.jpg">

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12-12-2007, 08:19 AM

Posted By: Vincent I acquired this team signed sheet late last month. Not earth-shaking, but getting progressively harder to find. Would display nicely with Mike H.'s 1940 Detroit pennant (which is awesome, I must add). Thanks. <img src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee66/hexsheroes/1940DetroitTigersSpringTrainingteam.jpg">

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12-12-2007, 08:25 AM

Posted By: DanMy favorite pickup of the year. <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/dwr11/TonyO6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> Another one of my favorites. <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/dwr11/JD1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>

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12-12-2007, 09:28 AM

Posted By: Dan Kravitz<img src="http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i12/chiprop/ReachChampsEnvelope-1-1.jpg"> <img src="http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i12/chiprop/wagnerenvelope.jpg"> <img src="http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i12/chiprop/epdg1.jpg">

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12-12-2007, 11:22 AM

Posted By: Joe JonesGreat Stuff Guys! <img src="http://photos.imageevent.com/joejo20/misc/small/img467.jpg">

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12-12-2007, 05:12 PM

Posted By: JoannIt's a tie: Back of card - <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1197421859.JPG"> Front of same card as above: <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1197421900.JPG"> And a great great cab photo: <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1197421937.JPG">

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12-12-2007, 05:37 PM

Posted By: Dan BrettaWow...great stuff Joann. Do you know the name of the gal shown on the St Louis Stars card?

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12-12-2007, 09:08 PM

Posted By: Mark SteinbergJoe... Your Frank Baker Fan has me drooling.... and it is authentic no less! How did you ever obtain one in that condition? Hope it's not rude to ask how/where you picked up this great piece... please do tell. Congrats!

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12-13-2007, 02:36 AM

Posted By: CarltonHendricksI'm with Mark...man that fan is stunning...come'on Joe give us the details!! the who what where....congrats on it! And Joann's womens baseball photos are really something too....the only thing similar I've seen are the large 19th century cigarette cabinet cards....I think they were for Virginia Slims

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12-13-2007, 05:28 AM

Posted By: Joe JonesThanks guys! This fan really is stunning in person. I live in a small town where word travels fast. A few people found out I collected vintage baseball cards and memorabilia and the word spread. I got a call from a woman in my town who was a fan collector in the 1960's. She said she had a baseball fan she was looking to sell because she was planning on selling off her collection. As she was decribing the fan over the phone I immediatly knew what it was but figured it would be fake. When I went to her house it was a different story, It was real!!!! and she only lived 7 miles from my house <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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12-13-2007, 08:01 AM

Posted By: E, DanielI would have to pump for these two pieces, the bat hasn't got here yet so I'm loathe to call it No.1 - though I hope that changes <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>. Daniel 1920's Store Model Ruth Bat <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1197475124.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1197475141.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1197475186.JPG">

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12-13-2007, 08:23 AM

Posted By: Mark SteinbergJoe: That story makes it even better! That's the kind of acquisition we all dream of. I have had neighbors offer to show me some of their "treasures", but to date the best thing has been a Ken Griffey Rookie Card <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14>

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12-13-2007, 02:43 PM

Posted By: CarltonHendricksJoe, great story...any chance you could post a larger photo to see it better?

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12-13-2007, 03:48 PM

Posted By: Joe JonesThanks Guys. Here ya go. <img src="http://photos.imageevent.com/joejo20/misc/websize/img467.jpg">

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12-13-2007, 07:44 PM

Posted By: boxingcardmanAbe Simon, heavyweight contender and Frankenstein lookalike: <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1197517482.JPG"> Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc

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12-17-2007, 02:38 PM

Posted By: MarkFourtunately, too many to pick just one... E103, E105, E286, E300, M131, PC770, T211, T215, V89, W600.... ....if but just one - Plow Boy Tobacco. - Mark

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12-17-2007, 02:49 PM

Posted By: Brock G.I love this guy. <img src="http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/bgriffi3/StanPott005-1.jpg">

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12-17-2007, 05:30 PM

Posted By: TomHello, everyone! I'm new to this board. My best pickup this year would have to be a green background Tris Speaker E94 Close Candy card, graded a PSA 3.

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12-17-2007, 07:50 PM

Posted By: KeithMy best pickup of the year was my Eagles Gibbs Connor bank. It was the only the second I have seen offered for sale over the years. <img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/kjjavic/EaglesGibbsConnor.jpg">

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12-18-2007, 11:44 AM

Posted By: Corey R. ShanusA interesting item I recently acquired was a first edition of a book published in 1796 in Germany. The book, titled "Games for the Exercise and Recreation of Body and Spirit for Youth" and written by arguably the most influential German author about children's games, describes in detail many different games children played at that time. In it is a section on what is described as "Ball with free station (or English Base-ball)." About 7 pages plus a diagram are devoted to describing the rules of the game. These published rules, many of which apply today, predate by 49 years the Knickerbocker rules. To my knowledge this is the earliest publication of baseball rules, as well as the first published reference to the word "bat" in a baseball context. This book does as good a job as any of dispelling the fiction that Abner Doubleday had anything to do with the invention of baseball, or that baseball is American in origin. Whether baseball was actually played in Germany in the 18th century is a matter of debate, as it is clear by their description that these rules came from the game played in England.

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12-18-2007, 12:11 PM

Posted By: paulstrattonI'm liking cabinets more and more these days. <img src="http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z105/pstratt63/m113015-1.jpg">

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12-18-2007, 12:40 PM

Posted By: Jodi BirkholmWell, it's by far not the most expensive thing I picked up, but definitely the most interesting (and possibly the rarest). I bought a hardcover book about the Brooklyn Dodgers signed twice by Hilda Chester (once on a photo of her--the only known signed image). I only know of one other Hilda Chester autograph in existence, so, being a huge Brooklyn fan, picking this up was quite a thrill. I don't even know when she died. Does anyone have any detailed biographical info on her?

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12-18-2007, 01:25 PM

Posted By: RhysJodi If you can give me a birth date for her I can refine this search better. From the info I guessed on, this is the only match that showed up on the Social Security Death Index. Might not be her, but it could be. Cut and pasted from the Social Security Index Social Security Death Index about Hilda Chester Name: Hilda Chester SSN: 052-14-9959 Last Residence: 11694 Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, United States of America Born: 1 Sep 1897 Last Benefit: 10001 New York, New York, New York, United States of America Died: Dec 1978 State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951 ) Save This Record Attach this record to a person in your tree as a source record, or save for later evaluation. Save Source Citation: Number: 052-14-9959;Issue State: New York;Issue Date: Before 1951.

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12-18-2007, 01:29 PM

Posted By: Jodi BirkholmThanks. Actually, I had done a similar search a while back and had forgotten about it. Of course, in those days, next to nobody would have thought to ask for a fellow fan's autograph. Hilda ranks right up there with 'Nuf Ced McGreevey in the fans' hall of fame. They're undoubtedly the two most famous fans in baseball history.

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12-20-2007, 01:30 AM

Posted By: CarltonHendricksCory, your 1796 "Games for the Exercise and Recreation of Body and Spirit for Youth" is an 8.0 on the richter scale.....enough to topple buildings.. Details and photos please... How did you first learn about it?...Is it the only known copy?....lets hear more about the pursuit and bagging of your trophy.....we gotta see photos! Speaking of books...below is an awsome book got out bid on the other day....my little snipe didn't even penetrate...went for $90.00....I'm not a big book collector but the graphics were so killer on the binding, up there with some of best I've seen! <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230201796227&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230201796227&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting</a> <img src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/CarltonHendricks/BoyOwnBook1885.jpg">

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12-20-2007, 04:44 AM

Posted By: Corey R. ShanusI only recently acquired the book so I don't yet have pictures to show you. The book was sold at an out-of-the-hobby auction that was also listed on eBay. So if you go to eBay under completed items and search "Gutsmuths" you will find it. I'm told the book is quite rare, only a very few 1796 versions known. A friend of mine quite knowledgable about it said the last one he was aware that was available for sale was some 6 years ago in Germany through a German dealer. Being a German book, I imagine that most copies reside there. I really didn't know too much about it until I had the opportunity to acquire it and did my research. The more I learned about it, the more amazed I became that such a book existed and the more impressed I became as to its historical importance regarding the origins of the game of baseball.

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03-07-2008, 09:51 AM

Posted By: SteveSorry, no email provided... If you could, May I get a larger scan of this McGreevey piece -if you've got one? tia, Steve fdnyladder7@comcast.net

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03-07-2008, 10:28 AM

Posted By: Vincent 1919 Cincinnati Red's Artemus "Nick" Allen signed album page. Second best pick up of 2007 ? Probably a Chas. O'Leary signed album page.

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03-07-2008, 07:11 PM

Posted By: Rawn HillHey ramram, does your score book look like this on the front <img src="http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii300/carrigansghost/spaulding.jpg">?t=1204945737 Mine is scored from Carrigan's early days in the Maine Am League from 1906.

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03-07-2008, 08:14 PM

Posted By: JimWanted this one for a while. <img src="http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa21/shoelessjim/JohnsonM113pitcharm.jpg">

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03-07-2008, 09:35 PM

Posted By: ramramRawn - I have several Spalding Scorebooks but I think they are a little different than yours. Spalding put out a variety of them. What teams are featured in your scorebook? Rob M.

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03-08-2008, 08:22 AM

Posted By: Rawn HillGames of the Maine Volunteers. The first one is July 17th 1896 against Rumford Falls (Carrigan batting 4th). The final one against Lewiston July 23rd 1898 <img src="http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii300/carrigansghost/Untitled.jpg">?t=1204992895.

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03-09-2008, 09:18 AM

Posted By: Dave SmithHere is my number one find for 2007.I picked this webless workmans glove up at the flea market.Inside is a little rough the buckle is intact no rips.I'm mostly into bats and gloves so I was very happy with it. <a href="http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/?action=view&current=100_1932.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/100_1932.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/?action=view&current=100_1931-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/100_1931-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

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03-09-2008, 06:04 PM

Posted By: boxingcardmanI collect Academy Awards tickets and I got one from the 1948 show this year. Also picked up a Bill Clinton signed book tour press pass, a PSA 9 signed card of James Doohan (Scotty from Star Trek), and a WWII program from the San Francisco Seals with Lefty O'Doul on the cover. Oh, and a 1951 Ringside card signed by my cousin Ray Miller. Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc