What was your favorite auto added to 20014 collection?

[w7imel]

Saw similar thread in other areas so thought I would put this out there as well.

[Klrdds]

Without a doubt a 3x5 autographed by Vic Willis with unquestioned authenticity.
I made a lot of other purchases but this was without a doubt my highlight.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Klrdds

Without a doubt a 3x5 autographed by Vic Willis with unquestioned authenticity.
I made a lot of other purchases but this was without a doubt my highlight.

Kevin,
That's definitely a good one! A good YEAR by any measure.

[Scott Garner]

I can never narrow these down to one, but here are my favorite 2014 autograph pickups:

Most unusual, coolest and best deal:
Four autograph sheets from the Army Navy Pacific Rim World Series in 1944 that contain
36 HOF & ML players, in addition to many others that served in the Navy in WWII. For my collection, unbelievably cool and rare.

For my no-hit autograph collection, two real toughees:
GPC's of no-hit pitchers Earl Moore and HB "Dutch' Leonard.
Earl Moore tossed a no-hitter that was lost in the 10th inning in 1901 (1st year of the AL junior circuit). HUB Leonard tossed two no-hitters for the Boston Red Sox, one in 1916 & one in 1918. Both of these pitchers had very early death dates.

[Runscott]

My favorite is a new Ruth that is arriving toward the end of the year. A close second is a new Ty Cobb that will arrive a few days before. Pics when they arrive.

[thenavarro]

I've kinda gotten away from sports autographs the last couple of years and have been working on Presidential and Historical graphs when I do have time.

This is my favorite pickup of the year.

The Catholic Monarchs, and two people very influential in the discovery of the Americas.

Document signed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in the Summer of 1492 (yes, THAT King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella) as Columbus prepares to set sail for the Indies in nine days and the remaining Jews – all were expelled by edict – prepare to leave Spain within eight days. Documents signed by the pair are sometimes encountered, but ones from the year of Columbus, 1492 are VERY tough.

Manuscript Document Signed “Yo el Rey” [I the King] by King Ferdinand V of Spain and “Yo la Reyna” [I the Queen] by Queen Isabella I of Spain, 1p, 8.5” x 6”. In Spanish, not translated. Penafiel [Spain], July 25, 1492.

Countersigned “Fernando Alvarez,” the Queen’s confidential adviser and secretary. Docketing on verso. Remnants of prior mounting at lower edge on verso. Fine condition. Over 522 years old. Without question, the best piece in my collection.





Closeup of King Ferdinand autograph

Closeup of Queen Isabella autograph

Back of document

[vintagesportscollector]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I can never narrow these down to one, but here are my favorite 2014 autograph pickups:

Most unusual, coolest and best deal:
Four autograph sheets from the Army Navy Pacific Rim World Series in 1944 that contain
36 HOF & ML players, in addition to many others that served in the Navy in WWII. For my collection, unbelievably cool and rare.

Scott....Wow!!.. Very cool.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

I've kinda gotten away from sports autographs the last couple of years and have been working on Presidential and Historical graphs when I do have time.

This is my favorite pickup of the year.

The Catholic Monarchs, and two people very influential in the discovery of the Americas.

Document signed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in the Summer of 1492 (yes, THAT King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella) as Columbus prepares to set sail for the Indies in nine days and the remaining Jews – all were expelled by edict – prepare to leave Spain within eight days. Documents signed by the pair are sometimes encountered, but ones from the year of Columbus, 1492 are VERY tough.

Manuscript Document Signed “Yo el Rey” [I the King] by King Ferdinand V of Spain and “Yo la Reyna” [I the Queen] by Queen Isabella I of Spain, 1p, 8.5” x 6”. In Spanish, not translated. Penafiel [Spain], July 25, 1492.

Countersigned “Fernando Alvarez,” the Queen’s confidential adviser and secretary. Docketing on verso. Remnants of prior mounting at lower edge on verso. Fine condition. Over 522 years old. Without question, the best piece in my collection.





Closeup of King Ferdinand autograph

Closeup of Queen Isabella autograph

Back of document

Jesus Cristo, Mike! Those are incredibly cool!!

[Lordstan]

I didn't pick up a lot of autos this year, but I did get a couple really nice ones.

In the sports arena I got this Cy Young 3x5 that I framed myself.


In the non sports arena is this Star Trek item

Tough to say a favorite whenever you fill a long term want list. My three autographed baseball highlights this year are Roger Bresnahan (1927 Washington Senators and misc), Miller Huggins (1929 Yankees w/clubhouse Ruth) and Jack Hendricks (1927 Cincinnati Reds) which allowed me to complete every Cardinals manager on a baseball back to 1909.

[sbfinley]

Mike,

Great piece! Also from the same year they defeated the last Moor stronghold at Grenada.

[khkco4bls]

I personally don't like the slant in Ferdinand's last name

[packs]

Has to be this Koufax. Lots of Koufax balls out there, but I got this one myself at spring training in February. You could say I started the year right:

[theshleps]

Great to see what a present day in person Koufax looks like. My best was probably my Miller Huggins cut or my signed 1933 Goudey Eddie Collins or 1940 playball Bender. I am away from home for a few months or would post pix

[w7imel]

My favorite would have to be the ruth check I had passed on over the years..A ruth auto is like having kids. If you wait till you can afford one you will never get it. haha So I finally got it!

[Klrdds]

Michael ,
Didn't you also pick up that early Cobb letter?
What a great year for you!!

Scott,
Love your pacific rim autograph sheets...how unique!!

The variety on this site is amazing, it shows how much is out there and how we all collect with a certain focus and what we can acquire to improve our collections and at times help others.

[Scott Garner]

Thanks Joe & Kevin!
FWIW, when I first saw those Army Navy World Series sheets, I felt the same way. Very unique and it matched a segment of my Vander Meer collection related to WWII. The eBay seller had this auction set up with a BIN of something like $175- $199. I couldn't buy it fast enough...

O/T- How cool would it have been to be stationed on one of the bases over in Hawaii when all of these ML players were in this Army Navy World Series? A regular who's who of baseball. Great stuff!

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by Klrdds

Michael ,
Didn't you also pick up that early Cobb letter?
What a great year for you!!

Scott,
Love your pacific rim autograph sheets...how unique!!

The variety on this site is amazing, it shows how much is out there and how we all collect with a certain focus and what we can acquire to improve our collections and at times help others.

Yeas 1917 cobb letter and just recieved my maris ball today, has been a great year for me and not so good for the bank account....lol haha next year needs to be a little simpler for sure but indeed a good year!

[earlywynnfan]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Thanks Joe & Kevin!
FWIW, when I first saw those Army Navy World Series sheets, I felt the same way. Very unique and it matched a segment of my Vander Meer collection related to WWII. The eBay seller had this auction set up with a BIN of something like $175- $199. I couldn't buy it fast enough...

O/T- How cool would it have been to be stationed on one of the bases over in Hawaii when all of these ML players were in this Army Navy World Series? A regular who's who of baseball. Great stuff!

Scott, when it comes time to liquidate, you know who to call!!

ken

[jgmp123]

Great pickups guys!!! Now who wants to close out the year with a George Wright??? I've got one available!!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

Scott, when it comes time to liquidate, you know who to call!!

ken

Yessir!

[HexsHeroes]

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Of the twenty years I have been actively collecting vintage Detroit Tigers autographs, 2014 has been (by far) the leanest in purchases; 50% lean. Next lowest annual expenditure was more than double 2014 total spending. To make matters worse (but not in a bad way), my only note worthy purchase was a signed 3x5 of former Tiger ballplayer Alfred Louis "Shoddy" Shaw. Problem is, I did not realize I already had a nice example of his signature until placing this one into the appropriate binder. Alittle research turned up the original invoice from Jim Stinson. I do not mind having doubles but this one was expensive. But I chose to keep it instead of going through the hassle of returning. After all, the error was mine; not the dealer.

Anyways, I have always known such a year could/would occur. When a year's success has come down to acquiring just one obscure ballplayer's autograph appearing my vintage want list, it was bound to happen. It was still a good year; just not with regards to reducing the number of names on my primary want list. But no tears here. Tomorrow may bring my next opportunity, as may Year 2015. Cheers.

[tazdmb]

2014 was very good to me, although not necessarily my wallet. Honorable mentions include signatures of JL Wilkinson, Pop Lloyd and Bill Dahlen (I may revisit this pickup in 12 months). But my favorite is this Anson piece, as it is "fresh" (as Heritage would say) to the Hobby. It was found by an antique book collector in Tennessee, and never made available (that I know of) to the Baseball hobby. It is in a beautiful hand drawn In Memorium book and the City of Chicago seal is really nice.

[Runscott]

Mike, that 'Ferdinand and Isabella' piece is amazing. Out of respect, I won't show my 1492 autographed lacrosse ball that Columbus brought back from America.

[T206Collector]

1914 CJ Marquard

[thenavarro]

That Maris ball signed to "Mike" is pretty sweet.

Mike

[w7imel]

Thanks mike, I just got it in on monday and have been quite pleased with it. One of them personalized items with a name of mike you look for but never really expect to find but most of the time when you do its so old or faded that it just "dont feel right" If you go to my previous thread about the ball you will see how close I came to loosing the ball. Thanks again!

[Exhibitman]

After four tries over the last several years:

[w7imel]

Adam that piece is amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Rocky marciano is one of those sports figures that everyone from a generation or three reconizes!!!!!!!!!! well done....now I want one!!!!!

[Klrdds]

I am not a big boxing fan or collector, but that Marciano postcard is really impressive. A nice pick up.

[Lordstan]

Some great stuff so far. That Anson is sick!

[Exhibitman]

Thanks all. I thought I had one a few years ago at a National but it was his wife's ghost. Then I got one that looked really good on a PC but was declined as a forgery when I sent it to a TPA, so I returned it for a refund. Then I got what I thought was a faded one but was told it was likely a rubber stamp. In the interim between aborted acquisitions I've probably unsuccessfully bid into a dozen other examples. When I saw this one and saw it was a vintage (!) mailed (!!) PC (!!!) that I don't have (!!!!) and a Marciano signature that was bold, solid and unquestionable, I had to go for it. Probably overpaid, but WTF, you only live once.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

big fish this year, but I did get one of the most, if not the most special autograph to me. I got my girlfriend to sign the sweet spot of a baseball for me. She's really the only autograph I ever would truly want or need. And it's nice seeing it every day.

[pooh528]

I completed these two pieces in 2014

simpsons completed.jpg

ali.jpg

[tazdmb]

I love the Simpsons piece (the sketch is nice touch!) I have to ask how you got that Ali autograph. I am not doubting it is real, but am curious as to when/where he signed it.

[pooh528]

I got it about 7 months ago through an unadvertised signing. I got a psa in the presence cert as well. I debated long and hard about whether to get it. His signature had obviously slipped and my original plan had been to matte the photo with a 3x5, but I decided to take a chance and get it done. Not the best signature, but I think it is a pretty unique piece and I am happy with it.

[Lordstan]

Carl,
I feel your pain with Ali. A couple years ago, I got Ali through a private signing with the PSA "in the presence" as well. It is a poor auto for the price, but it is a real Ali. Considering his health condition, it's a miracle he can sign at all.
Here is what I got done. I had them put the sticker on the back of the cover page.

[eastonfalcon19]

Nice piece Mark. How did you acquire the Koufax?

[Lordstan]

Thanks Ron.
I don't remember exactly where and when, but was IP back in the 80's somewhere along the way.

Edit: More detail.
The Mantle, Koufax, and Mays were all IP in the 80's. The Hull was through a private signing. The Russell and Brown were done mail order at a show Rich Altman show.

[tazdmb]

I am surprised Ali can even sign his name. I hate to ask Mark, but how to you feel knowing you will never add Unitas to finish.

[Lordstan]

A little disappointed, but I'm over it now. If that's the worst thing that happens to me, I'm living a pretty good life. No worries.

Edit:
To add a little more detail, when you collect Sport Magazine, like I do, you learn to live with the "Incompleteness"











and then, every one in a while the sun shines

[HRBAKER]

This was probably my favorite add of 2014:



Not a tough auto but a tough card and even tougher combination.

[eastonfalcon19]

Very nice. I wish I was alive back then to get some of those guys autographs!

[Jasonxmay]

Hornsby signed 1933 Goudey has to be my favorite.

[theshleps]

Great pickup Jason. Trading with you is always so interesting. I give up things, I will probably never find again but get things I'd never find elsewhere. It is always a pleasure tho I miss my Hornsby and Cochrane

[cracker_jack]

Definitely my favorite auto added this year, but I also think it was my only one!
Have no idea who the name is on top. Anyone?

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by cracker_jack

Definitely my favorite auto added this year, but I also think it was my only one!

Have no idea who the name is on top. Anyone?

Calvin?


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[Michael B]

Looks like Culliveror Cullivan

[Runscott]

Here are a few: 1953-54 Mantle, 1940-41 Williams, Sam Crawford 'doodles'