December Pick-Ups
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I guess I'll start the December thread.....
I picked this up today from a local collector. I made him an offer on it a year ago and he passed. I made him the same offer again today and he accepted. :) |
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Matt, a beauty. Way to hang in there!
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Really excited about this pickup. I collect items related to the Integration, and felt like this document played some role.
1945 contract between AB Chandler and the MLB owners making him the commissioner of baseball. The contract is signed by Chandler along with a representative from each team. Those include all-time great Eddie Collins, Branch Rickey (who would sign Jackie), Connie Mack, Clark Griffiths etc. Chandler was obviously the commissioner when Jackie broke the color barrier, and was an ardent supporter of Robinson. |
Happy Chandler Agreement
What a great item.. Congratulations.. Just look at some of the names that signed it..
Well Done.. Dave Grob |
Great ball, Matt! Jeff, that signed integration document is really a thing of beauty.
A+ pickups for both of you guys. |
Wow Jeff. That is a special piece. Congrats!
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Beautiful.
Is it a 1927 or 1928?
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Not anything as cool as the '45 contract
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But I picked up a neat letter and Western Union telegram to the Governor of Maine from the Boston Braves.
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Historic piece Jeff, congrats!
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Got Willie Stargell's game used pants that goes perfect with my 1973 Jersey
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Sweet! Officially jealous!
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Incredible jersey!
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1860s Baseball CDV
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Thanks to an advanced 19th C. image collector who is also a good friend and fellow board member, I am pleased to post my newest acquisition.
This incredible outdoor/ game-in-progress CDV also carries a 2 cent stamp and an inscription that reads, "A Game of Base-Ball, Hoboken '64" on its reverse. Jonathan www.dugouttreasures.com |
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Randall - Love the 1907 Rooters pin and George Winter scorer.
Jonathan - That's a killer early in-progress image, perfect for your collection! Great pick-ups! |
Arky Vaughan Bat
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I always wanted a pro model from his Pirates years, and yesterday I got one.
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Great pickup! |
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If you ever decide to sell it, please let me know. On another note, any interest in a Pirates era Tim Wakefield bat? |
Yankee Stadium
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About four years in the making, but I picked up the turnstile last night to complete this grouping.
Dave Grob |
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Yankee Stadium
Mark,
Thanks and congrats on the Pirate lumber as I know how special those are to you. Dave Grob |
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Sweet pick up Dave!
Mike |
Tiny little pickup I couldn't resist
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1887 Billboard fundraiser for the Gardiner (Maine) Baseball Club.
Apparently, it is a sin to laminate original documents, but I got this billboard ad and it was literally disintegrating as I opened the mail. Besides, it was cheap, and I plan to frame it, not sell it. I wonder if this is the only one in existence? |
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An upgrade of the one I already had. It seems the 1960s were the golden age of dated World Series ribbons. Unfortunately, the Giants only went to one. And, although Paul Muchinsky said ribbons and dangles do not affect value, I love the trophy! First I’ve seen.
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Very nice pin Rob. Do you find it difficult to collect Giants stuff for years where they lost the world series? I have trouble wanting something from any year the Yankees lost, 2001 especially. But maybe that's just me.
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When you've seen enough over the years, you know which charms are original to which Pin. Most people simply prefer the more aesthetically pleasing version. |
That commissioner contract is fantastic!
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Just picked up these 1953 Brooklyn RPPC's
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Pin Values
I have not seen the guide, so that colors this comment. I do know that after looking selectively for certain pins in the past few years, the value or prices I have paid for ones with ribbons and the like are consistently higher for those examples without. Might it be that a better way to describe this (once again, have not seen the guide), is that the guide values do not reflect or depend on the presence of ribbons, gloves, bats etc, and that the values expressed are for the pin back buttons themselves.
Dave Grob |
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Really happy to end the year with this. Signed in 1928 as WJ was manager at Newark...the ball is correct Spalding ONL/International League.
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Vintage bat?
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Added this beauty to my Gibson collection today. Special thanks to Net54 member, Andy (PSACJ) for letting this one leave his sweet Conlon collection.
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Killer Johnson ball Ray!!
I'm jealous! What a great way to end the year. |
Great Conlon Marty!!
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Great photo!
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Killer stuff guys!
Mike |
December Pick-Up
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Picked up this early Hillerich & Son Bat, with the reverse centerbrand, from a great net54 member. Thanks Bill.
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Just picked up this late 1870 1880s Racine College team picture.
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College Photo
Very nice photo! Any stamping on the back?
Phil |
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Hayward & Havenstrite's Parlor Game of Base Ball
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Added to my 19th Century board game collection. This is a giant, as you can see from the ball placed in the photo for scale. The lid is flat and fits into a wood frame, which also houses the intricate game board. Very unique.
I was able to find images of the patent application (link below) which shows the patent application date of June 24, 1885 and granted date of July 13, 1886. Thankfully, it also includes detailed descriptions of how to play the game! http://patentimages.storage.googleap...s/US345430.pdf |
Superlative acquisition, Kris -- nothing we can add to what we already said at our own Forum, but congrats again!
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Negro League Autos
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Really happy about this purchase for my collection that arrived today...
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Al at Love Of The Game always seems to assist in the spending of my monthly pension. :)
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Estate Sale
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Was able to pick up a few items at an estate sale of former MLB player Al Pilarcik.
Lots of collectors but also lots of things. |
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