June 2011 pick up thread

[Lordstan]

OK I got the month off on the right foot.
2 nice Gehrig photos.




I have to say the scan doesn't do the picture justice. It has beautiful clarity.




See Graig...I told you!

[Kawika]

Beautiful photo of the great Gehrig and the great Greenberg, Mark.

[Lordstan]

Thanks David.
The clarity in person is even better than the scan.
It immediately became one of my favorite photos in my collection.
Mark

Also I've dated that pic to 1935 as that is the only year, according to Dressed to the Nines, that the Tigers used the white caps with blue brims. Also 1936 was when the Yanks started to wear the "NY" on the front of their home uniforms.

[perezfan]

Magnificent image, Mark...

And what a wonderful Kreindler Painting that would make. Can't help but think about what Graig would do with that one. An epic photo, and a potential masterpiece in waiting

[mr2686]

Mark, the Gehrig/Greenberg photo is awesome! Another nice pickup!

[GKreindler]

Yeah, Mark, I echo all of those sentiments. It's a beautiful photo indeed. It's really got a quiet elegance to it. And you can be sure that I'd love to paint it. Aside from the obvious beauty of the players and all, I really dig all of the different textures throughout: Gehrig's sleeves in relation to Greenbergs, the dirt, the wooden bats, the granite stands...just really, REALLY cool!!

Graig

[brandoningram]

Hey guys, Just received the American Association Pin today. Had the OAL ball for a month or so. I know absolutely nothing about these pins, just that they depict those incredible baseballs ( Baseballs in which I collect ). Can anyone enlighten me with some info on these pins, and answer whether there are more "baseball" pins like this out there to collect? Greatly appreciate any help.
B

[murphusa]

The two you have are the most common ones you see. They come in a couple of different sizes. The largest I have ever had was 1 1/2"

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by brandoningram

Hey guys, Just received the American Association Pin today. Had the OAL ball for a month or so. I know absolutely nothing about these pins, just that they depict those incredible baseballs ( Baseballs in which I collect ). Can anyone enlighten me with some info on these pins, and answer whether there are more "baseball" pins like this out there to collect? Greatly appreciate any help.
B

I've seen them come up on Ebay quite often, go for anywhere from $10 to $30.

[Lordstan]

OK I've gone a little wild so far this month.
I got these as part of a bigger deal.
I am pretty sure that these are Type 1 originals based on the stampings.

The first is a 1927 Charles Conlon Rogers Hornsby portrait.





Second is a 1946 of Jackie Robinson in the Montreal Royals Uniform.
The article talks about him playing inn Louisville in the Shaunessy playoffs. It also talks about Robinson being "the first negro ballplayer to participate in post season play in the history of organized professional baseball"

[gnaz01]

Posted in wrong account

[bcbgcbrcb]

Marc:

Very nice Jackie and Hornsby photos!

[bcbgcbrcb]

I believe that this is the same photo used for the 1957 Topps Brooks Robinson Rookie Card.............

[andypcl]

Brandon,
Here are the four that I know of...
-Andy

[GaryPassamonte]

Recently picked up from Huggins and Scott. This is a watercolor based on an 1820s woodcut. Along with "Playng (sic) Ball", the name Jack Norris NYC 1867 is written in the oval margin of the painting. With frame the piece is a large 21x26.

[deebro041]

Very nice piece Gary.

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

Here's another GREAT shot of Mr. Henrich from July 24, 1937:



Gotta love the slug on the back, too:

"Tommy Henrich selects his bat before going out to drive in some of those runs that have been helping the Yanks to win ball games on their western trip."

Those newspaper guys really knew how to write...

Graig

[Scott Garner]

I had the unbelievable opportunity to pick up some high quality wire photos of all four of HOF great Sandy Koufax's no-hitters from 1962-1965.

Many of you may know that Sandy's 4th no-hitter (1965) was also a perfect game. The tough luck loser in this game was Cubs pitcher Bob Hendley which only allowed ONE hit! Yowzer!! All in all, this game has to be counted as one of the greatest games ever pitched in the history of baseball.

[Scott Garner]

One more photo. Sandy and his teammates celebrating on the field after his perfect game in 1965. Enjoy!

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Hey all,

Here's another GREAT shot of Mr. Henrich from July 24, 1937:



Gotta love the slug on the back, too:

"Tommy Henrich selects his bat before going out to drive in some of those runs that have been helping the Yanks to win ball games on their western trip."

Those newspaper guys really knew how to write...

Graig

Thanks Graig for moving this on to me for my collection...I'm looking forward to getting this framed up for my wall...

[Tigerden]

I havn't been very active in the hobby as of late but just added this 1945 Tigers World Series pennant to my collection and wanted to share.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Tigerden

I havn't been very active in the hobby as of late but just added this 1945 Tigers World Series pennant to my collection and wanted to share.

Many congrats, Adam...

A few of us were wondering who landed that one. There's one you NEVER see, and a championship season, no less. Looks even better in your photo than it did on ebay. Great graphics- great score!

[Tigerden]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Many congrats, Adam...

A few of us were wondering who landed that one. There's one you NEVER see, and a championship season, no less. Looks even better in your photo than it did on ebay. Great graphics- great score!

Thanks Mark. I know you are the pennant expert and was hoping that you would reply. Yes, it is much nicer than the photo in the auction. The seller indicated that the pennant had pinholes when put up to light but for the life of me I cannot see them. Maybe I am due for a eye doctor appointment. I couldn't believe that the seller had both the Cubs and Tigers versions and presumed that they where purchased together at the Series and kept together for 65 years. Amazing.

[mjkm90]

Adam...I came real close to pulling the trigger on that one, and am pleased it went to you. Congrats. I for one, have never seen that piece before.

[perezfan]

Yup... Mike H and I were both marveling at that one, Adam...

He and I both have the matching Cubs Pennant from that '45 World Series, and are both envious of your acquisition (Ok, I shouldn't speak for Mike but safe bet he is as jealous as I am...)

Yours is just a gem on 4 levels...

It's a never-seen variation
It commemorates a very important year
The "font" matches the Cubbie version to a tee
The condition is amazing- especially given its age

I know it didn't come cheap, but in retrospect, I think you stole it. I was surprised that the Cubs pennant went for more... probably just a result of the huge number of Cub fans out there. There's no comparison in terms of rarity.

Just a wonderful pickup

[Tigerden]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

Adam...I came real close to pulling the trigger on that one, and am pleased it went to you. Congrats. I for one, have never seen that piece before.

Thanks Mark and Mike for your seal of approval, your knowledge of pennants has no equal. Mike, maybe I should consider myself lucky that you did not pull the trigger on it and greatful that you recently added a few killer(and rare)Cubs pennants to your collection. No worries, if I ever decide to part with it, I would love to offer it to a someone on this Forum who would appreciate it as much as much as I do.

[t206head]

anybody buy cards anymore????

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by t206head

anybody buy cards anymore????

My last purchase was a Black Sox member postcard does that count?

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by t206head

anybody buy cards anymore????

I recently bought a Dazzy Vance '33 Goudey (but only to accompany a KenWel Vance Glove)

[bcbgcbrcb]

Just back from Beckett, a 1956 Don Wingfield photo of Whitey Herzog.........