NonSports Forum

Net54baseball.com
Welcome to Net54baseball.com. These forums are devoted to both Pre- and Post- war baseball cards and vintage memorabilia, as well as other sports. There is a separate section for Buying, Selling and Trading - the B/S/T area!! If you write anything concerning a person or company your full name needs to be in your post or obtainable from it. . Contact the moderator at leon@net54baseball.com should you have any questions or concerns. When you click on links to eBay on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. Enjoy!
Net54baseball.com
Net54baseball.com
T206s on eBay
Babe Ruth Cards on eBay
t206 Ty Cobb on eBay
Ty Cobb Cards on eBay
Lou Gehrig Cards on eBay
Baseball T201-T217 on eBay
Baseball E90-E107 on eBay
T205 Cards on eBay
Baseball Postcards on eBay
Goudey Cards on eBay
Baseball Memorabilia on eBay
Baseball Exhibit Cards on eBay
Baseball Strip Cards on eBay
Baseball Baking Cards on eBay
Sporting News Cards on eBay
Play Ball Cards on eBay
Joe DiMaggio Cards on eBay
Mickey Mantle Cards on eBay
Bowman 1951-1955 on eBay
Football Cards on eBay

Go Back   Net54baseball.com Forums > Net54baseball Main Forum - WWII & Older Baseball Cards > Net54baseball Sports (Primarily) Vintage Memorabilia Forum incl. Game Used

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-11-2007, 02:35 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Dan Bretta

This one is easy for me: 1911 Opening day Panorama in Lincoln vs Denver..40+ inches long.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-11-2007, 02:49 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Jodi Birkholm

Hard 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.

Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-11-2007, 03:29 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Mike H

Great 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][/IMG]
[IMG][/IMG]
[IMG][/IMG]

Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-11-2007, 03:35 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

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.

Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-11-2007, 03:50 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: barrysloate

I 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.

Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12-11-2007, 03:52 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Clint

It'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.

Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 12-11-2007, 04:02 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: David Atkatz

Tied for number one...

1901-1925 Pirates Championship teams reunion ball, signed by (among many others) Jack Chesbro:



Four-foot tall copper letter "M," which hung over Gate 4 at Yankee Stadium:



Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 12-11-2007, 04:43 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Al Simeone

Dan,
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!!

Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 12-11-2007, 04:59 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: brock

David 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.

Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 12-11-2007, 05:21 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

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....

Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 12-11-2007, 05:39 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Rhys

The 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

Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 12-11-2007, 05:49 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Al Simeone

Hi 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!!!!!!!!

Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 12-11-2007, 05:59 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: David Atkatz

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

Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 12-11-2007, 06:03 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Al Simeone

David,
Very nice item!!!!! "M"

Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 12-11-2007, 06:04 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Greg Theberge

You've all seen it before, but for a Sox and Brewery collector, a holy grail:

Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 12-11-2007, 06:10 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Dan Bretta

Wow David, you have the "M" that hung on Yankee Stadium! That's awesome.

Clint, I can't see your pics.

Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 12-11-2007, 06:17 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Clint

Dan, that's ok I still can't see yours. I've been going to your photobucket site. Let me know if they show up this time.

Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 12-11-2007, 06:25 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Mike H

This 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!!!

Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 12-11-2007, 06:28 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Clint

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

Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 12-11-2007, 06:32 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Dan Bretta

That's strange Clint...our computers must hate each other.

btw I upgraded that NI postcard and my other one will be on its way to you soon.

Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 12-11-2007, 06:35 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: clint

Wow, 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.

Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 12-11-2007, 06:37 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Dan Bretta

Sounds good.

Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 12-11-2007, 07:36 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Mark Steinberg

Clint... 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!)


Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 12-11-2007, 07:43 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Clint

Thanks Mark. I picked it up on ebay around April or May.

You have to love those Tiger figurals. very nice.

Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 12-11-2007, 08:07 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: ramram

Mike H. - the irony certainly isn't lost on the fact that one of your favorite purchases of the year was a box of underwear!

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.



Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 12-12-2007, 03:55 AM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Phil Garry

Now 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...........



Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 12-12-2007, 08:17 AM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Joe D.

taken from the Big Train's own scrapbook....



Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 12-12-2007, 08:19 AM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

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.





Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 12-12-2007, 08:25 AM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Dan

My favorite pickup of the year.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Another one of my favorites.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 12-12-2007, 09:28 AM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Dan Kravitz




Reply With Quote
  #31  
Old 12-12-2007, 11:22 AM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Joe Jones

Great Stuff Guys!

Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 12-12-2007, 05:12 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Joann

It's a tie:

Back of card -




Front of same card as above:




And a great great cab photo:

Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 12-12-2007, 05:37 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Dan Bretta

Wow...great stuff Joann. Do you know the name of the gal shown on the St Louis Stars card?

Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 12-12-2007, 09:08 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Mark Steinberg

Joe...

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!

Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 12-13-2007, 02:36 AM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: CarltonHendricks

I'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

Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 12-13-2007, 05:28 AM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Joe Jones

Thanks 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

Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 12-13-2007, 08:01 AM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: E, Daniel

I 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 .


Daniel

1920's Store Model Ruth Bat


Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 12-13-2007, 08:23 AM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Mark Steinberg

Joe: 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

Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 12-13-2007, 02:43 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: CarltonHendricks

Joe, great story...any chance you could post a larger photo to see it better?

Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 12-13-2007, 03:48 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Joe Jones

Thanks Guys. Here ya go.

Reply With Quote
  #41  
Old 12-13-2007, 07:44 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: boxingcardman

Abe Simon, heavyweight contender and Frankenstein lookalike:



Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc

Reply With Quote
  #42  
Old 12-17-2007, 02:38 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Mark

Fourtunately, too many to pick just one...

E103, E105, E286, E300, M131, PC770, T211, T215, V89, W600....
....if but just one - Plow Boy Tobacco.

- Mark

Reply With Quote
  #43  
Old 12-17-2007, 02:49 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Brock G.

I love this guy.
[IMG][/IMG]

Reply With Quote
  #44  
Old 12-17-2007, 05:30 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Tom

Hello, 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.

Reply With Quote
  #45  
Old 12-17-2007, 07:50 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Keith

My 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.

Reply With Quote
  #46  
Old 12-18-2007, 11:44 AM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Corey R. Shanus

A 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.

Reply With Quote
  #47  
Old 12-18-2007, 12:11 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: paulstratton

I'm liking cabinets more and more these days.

Reply With Quote
  #48  
Old 12-18-2007, 12:40 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Jodi Birkholm

Well, 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?

Reply With Quote
  #49  
Old 12-18-2007, 01:25 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Rhys

Jodi

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.

Reply With Quote
  #50  
Old 12-18-2007, 01:29 PM
Archive Archive is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 58,359
Default What Was Your Number One Pickup For 2007?

Posted By: Jodi Birkholm

Thanks. 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.

Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Best Pick-Up of 2007............. Archive Postwar Baseball Cards Forum (Pre-1980) 8 12-19-2007 11:57 AM
What Was Your Best Pickup Of 2007? Archive Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions 69 12-13-2007 11:20 PM
Sports Summer 2007 Archive Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions 9 07-26-2007 07:58 AM
Using the 2007 Standard Catalog Archive Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions 6 04-17-2007 03:58 PM
2007 SCD Archive Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions 9 10-28-2006 06:18 PM


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:21 AM.


ebay GSB