What would you choose?

[mjkm90]

Here is the scenario: You are moving to a world where there is no baseball memorabilia of any kind and there will never be any value associated with any of the pieces you take. In fact, they will all be barried with you. Which three pieces from your collection would you choose to enjoy the remainder of your days and why?

My first choice will be this oversized Cubs pennant. I chose this piece because it represents one of my two favorite hobby niches, it incorporates one of my favorite teams, and I enjoy looking at it closely.


My second choice is my new Spalding trophy. Figurals are my other favorite niche and this is my finest example. It has crossed bats (I love anything with crossed bats), is loaded with detail (very interesting to look over) and it is life like.


The third choice was by far the most difficult because no one piece jumped out at me. I finally settled on this mug because of it's warm rich visual appeal. I find myself walking over to this item over an over to take a closer look, so I figure it would probably be a great choice.

[thekingofclout]

Alright, I'm going with a Gehrig Triple Crown...

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And as for the "why"?

I'll always have someone to look straight in the eyes and talk Baseball.

I'm on a first name basis with that same guy.

And I'll always know that the person whom I chose is someone I'd want my son to be like.

[D. Broughman]

Baseball Extra covers the history of the game.
Classic Baseball Cards covers the player as they changed with chose up shots.
Tuned to Baseball Ernie Harwell gives the personal touch of the players.
The last one was hard to leave off because I would like to have the Greatest player tell how the game is played but wanted as much about the game as I could so have to go with the first three. D.

[mjkm90]

Would it make a difference if I said you could not open the book? Not to pooh pooh vintage books (which I love and have many of), but I'm looking more for pieces you would like to view for what they are rather than a source of baseball information. I hope that makes sense.

[David Atkatz]

First piece was a no-brainer for me--my 1927 Yankees team-signed ball:



Next, my Ruth ball:



Can't quite decide on the third item. It will be a Yankee Stadium piece--the real Yankee Stadium, not that monstrosity north of 161st Street.

Either the opening day program



or the letter "M" from the YANKEE STADIUM sign that hung over Gate 2:

[yanks12025]

My first choice would be my 1926 Yankee Ball.


Second item would be the ceiling padding from the home dugout from the old yankee Stadium.


And the third would be Chris Chambliss game used Yankee hat.



P.S.
David love the Yankee Stadium M.

[thekingofclout]

[QUOTE=David Atkatz;775558]First piece was a no-brainer for me--my 1927 Yankees team-signed ball:



Next, my Ruth ball:



I've said it before and I'll say it again David... You've got some pair of BALLS there!

[D. Broughman]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

Would it make a difference if I said you could not open the book? Not to pooh pooh vintage books (which I love and have many of), but I'm looking more for pieces you would like to view for what they are rather than a source of baseball information. I hope that makes sense.

OK Mike how about these three. Baseball Clamp Saddle, Railroad Bat and my Trophyball. D.

[mjkm90]

Atta boy!