What were your favorite 2 or 3 pieces you picked up this year...

[thekingofclout]

For me, it would have to be;

1) The first photo ever taken of Lou Gehrig in a Yankees uniform. From the Bill Mastro Collection.

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2) Pittsburgh Pirates Roberto Clemente Memorial "21" Patch that was worn by the 1973 team. Also from the Mastro Collection.

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3) This was a tough decision, but I'm going with this 1958 TYPE 1 photo of Mickey Mantle & Henry Aaron crossing their bats at the '58 Series.

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what's yours?

[mr2686]

Picked up a lot of little stuff this year, but two that I've been wanting for awhile came at the beginning of the year and towards the end.

[Scott Garner]

Jimmy,
Great idea for a thread! I actually thought about this one myself. It's been a great year for pickups for me, but...

My top 3 would be:

1) Walter Johnson signed and dated photo from his last season- 1927 (REA auction)
2) Dick Enberg's personal scoresheets from all four of Nolan Ryan's 19 K games (Hunt All-Star auction)
3) Christy Mathewson dated win ticket from 1910 (eBay)

[thekingofclout]

Those are two essential tickets to have Mike. Very nice!

And Scott, the Johnson piece is superb, as is the Matty stub, but those Enberg/Ryan score sheets are off the charts! Amazing pick ups for sure.

Growing up in So Cal during the Seventies was a very special time in regards to Baseball. Although the Angels and Dodgers got skunked for the decade, having the pure pleasure of listening to Vin Scully and Dick Enberg calling games on those warm summer nights, while I sat on my bed playing with my card collection, was like... like... like... like nothing I can ever fairly compare it to. Priceless memories for sure.

Happy New Year! My best, Jimmy

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

Those are two essential tickets to have Mike. Very nice!

And Scott, the Johnson piece is superb, as is the Matty stub, but those Enberg/Ryan score sheets are off the charts! Amazing pick ups for sure.

Growing up in So Cal during the Seventies was a very special time in regards to Baseball. Although the Angels and Dodgers got skunked for the decade, having the pure pleasure of listening to Vin Scully and Dick Enberg calling games on those warm summer nights, while I sat on my bed playing with my card collection, was like... like... like... like nothing I can ever fairly compare it to. Priceless memories for sure.

Happy New Year! My best, Jimmy

Jimmy,
Like you, I'm sentemental about Scully and Enberg calling those summer games in my youth as well. I love the fact that I own one small piece of this.
No doubt that that your 1st photo of Gehrig in a Yankees uniform is the bomb! What a great pickup!

Mike,
I agree with Jimmy that both of the tickets that you ended up picking up are great ones. Both represent unbelievable moments in baseball history. Congrats to you as well!

[Lordstan]

After a bit of a lull the last half of the year due to family health issues, I finished off the year with a bang.

My favorite item(s) is the group of signed 1934 goudeys I won on ebay at the end of the year. I waited all year to get some new additions for my set. I'm now at 70/96.
I'm only showing the Melillo,(the others are shown in the Christmas thread.), as its has a little special story. Another ebay seller has had one listed for over a year for $800. I tried to negotiate it down to a more reasonable level, but he was not willing. In a triumph of patience, I won this one for $78.


Second is a snapshot of the 1927 Yankees team from Spring training. It compares exactly to the offically taken ST team pic, except mine is off to the side. What are the odds that the guy who took the pic would've been visiting ST on the exact day they were taking the team pic?


Third is the Gehrig Burke type 1.


Sorry, I had to add a fourth as it was soo close.
A March 1954 Sport Magazine signed by Casey Stengel.


Jimmy, it's hard to believe that the Gehrig pic with Christy Walsh's kid didn't make it.

Mike, I think I may have to target one of those Gehrig tickets this coming year, myself! Yours is a nice one.

Scott, I love the Johnson pic. It's a beauty.

Best to all. Hopefully we'll have an even better new year as well.
Mark

[53Browns]

I love these pickups...

[ksfarmboy]

I really didn't add that much too the collection this year but if I had to choose a couple it would be these two. I've really wanted a 19th century silver trophy baseball for a while and picked up this 1875 model. Next is a Royals jersey I've wanted for a while. Followed them in the 70's and 80's and was finally able to land a powder blue jersey. It's a 1976 gamer of Hal McRae.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

Jimmy, it's hard to believe that the Gehrig pic with Christy Walsh's kid didn't make it.

Since it was a gift, I didn't consider it a "pick up". What can I say Mark, I'm anal that way.

I must say that it sure looks like EVERYBODY that posted had a terrific year! Well done Gents and Congrats to all.

[Ladder7]

Yesterday, it was another... Today, my favorite p/u is;



I don't believe in god, but I certainly believe in Santa!

[Forever Young]

Here are Two that come to mind for me.

1) 1927 Charles Conlon EYES Babe Ruth
2 Rookie PAUL Thompson -Babe Ruth

[Forever Young]

My third in 2017. 1924 Gebrig Thanks Jimmy!

[mcgwirecom]

Managed to snag this Catfish Hunter Perfect Game stub on here from Paul G. Thanks!

[tlwise12]

One would have to be my 1922-23 Yankees team signed ball with Ruth on the sweet spot and the other is a Negro baseball team pamphlet that I know relatively nothing about other than it should have Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe pictured!

Travis

[jacksons]

The nice thing about having only won a few items in the past 12 months is that you can count them all as your favorites!

Type 1s or Type IXs, still love'em all.

Mathewson Testimonial Program
Ruth Batting, 1921
Ruth Batting, 1928? (Fenway?) - technically won in 12/2009
Mathewson by Thompson in 1912 World Series

[canjond]

[ethicsprof]

type 1 conlon paskert which was the basis for the T3 paskert
type 1 burke medwick which was the basis for the WG8 s&s Medwick
type 1 conlon l. tannehill which was the basis for the T206 no L
unopened obak pack, unopened polar bear pouch
best,
barry

[Ladder7]

Great thread. Especially that shot above, just as the ball appears and Ruth's closed stance opens up. Great photography -a keeper for sure.

[bcbgcbrcb]

One of my favorites and the only autographed card currently in my collection:

[Jay Wolt]

Been a lean year buying cards & memorabilia for the collection.
But got this neat piece at a good price. 1933 letter from Christy Walsh
to Bill Dickey letting him know he made the All American Baseball Team.
Which was like an All Star selection which started a few years before the
actual All Star game. Babe Ruth's facsmile sig is on the left and Dickey's
All America patch is also included in the frame

[Oldtix]

This was one of those years where I had my best luck with non-sports memorabilia...but I was very happy to pick up this 1934 easel-backed store display:



In addition to my previously-posted window card from THE BLACK CAT, the unexpected November discovery of a complete mint set of lobby cards (in the original distribution envelope) for the 1936 FLASH GORDON serial made for a happy holiday:

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

Been a lean year buying cards & memorabilia for the collection.
But got this neat piece at a good price. 1933 letter from Christy Walsh
to Bill Dickey letting him know he made the All American Baseball Team.
Which was like an All Star selection which started a few years before the
actual All Star game. Babe Ruth's facsmile sig is on the left and Dickey's
All America patch is also included in the frame

Jay. That Walsh/Dickey piece is absolutely killer! I have maybe 35-40 photos in my collection that came from the Walsh Family. Congrats on that! Please think of me if you ever decide to move it.

Originally Posted by Oldtix

This was one of those years where I had my best luck with non-sports memorabilia...but I was very happy to pick up this 1934 easel-backed store display:



In addition to my previously-posted window card from THE BLACK CAT, the unexpected November discovery of a complete mint set of lobby cards (in the original distribution envelope) for the 1936 FLASH GORDON serial made for a happy holiday:

And Rick... you never cease to amaze me with your fantastic collection. To think that just this year, you were able to find these incredible pieces is such tremendous condition is simply inspirational.

Happy New Year to all memorabilia collectors. My best regards, Jimmy

[HexsHeroes]

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A good year is any year that I can remove one name from my want list.

An excellent year is any year inwhich I can remove two names from my want list.

But to be able to strike three names from that list, it had to be considered a great year.

And in consideration of all the other great autograph items I added to my personal collection this year, AWESOME would not be much of a stretch either.

My three "wants" no more:
Joe Casey Boston Old-Timers game scorecard cut (with partial G.C. Alexander signature at bottom)
Jim Walsh cardboard stock cut
Del Gainer 3x5 (from Danahy collection)

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Oldtix

In addition to my previously-posted window card from THE BLACK CAT, the unexpected November discovery of a complete mint set of lobby cards (in the original distribution envelope) for the 1936 FLASH GORDON serial made for a happy holiday:

OK, gotta have the story on that piece!

[Oldtix]

It's the damndest thing, but I'm sure others will have similar stories. I was late getting to the standard run-of-the-mill montly antique show here right before Thanksgiving. In over 25 years, I've only seen good movie paper on about four occasions. After roaming the buildings for about four hours and with only three aisles to go, I was stunned to see the envelope inside a display case. Honestly, I didn't expect any cards to be inside...after all, FLASH GORDON serial paper is among the rarest of the rare. But there they were, in perfect unused condition. They weren't cheap, but at less than a third of their true value I still can't believe no one else beat me to them!