November Pickups

[71buc]

Awesome postcard congratulations on a great pick up.

[Jcfowler6]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Awesome postcard congratulations on a great pick up.

Thanks Mike. Hope we sign Martin!


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[Runscott]

I've had this for a year, but finally repaired it. The jersey had about 20 moth holes in it - some quite big. I had it dry-cleaned, then scrubbed off various dirty areas that remained, using a hat sponge. Then used wonder-web and some similar-colored material to fill the moth holes. Finally, used wonder-web and dark blue felt to repair the lettering. If anyone ever attempts a project like this, please email me if you have questions - took quite a bit of work to figure it out.

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I've had this for a year, but finally repaired it. The jersey had about 20 moth holes in it - some quite big. I had it dry-cleaned, then scrubbed off various dirty areas that remained, using a hat sponge. Then used wonder-web and some similar-colored material to fill the moth holes. Finally, used wonder-web and dark blue felt to repair the lettering. If anyone ever attempts a project like this, please email me if you have questions - took quite a bit of work to figure it out.

Wow.
That looks fantastic.
Great job.
With your work on this and the gloves, you are getting to be quite the restoration guru.

[perezfan]

Great job, Scott.... looks like an entirely different Uni... Beautiful!

[vintagesportscollector]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I've had this for a year, but finally repaired it. The jersey had about 20 moth holes in it - some quite big. I had it dry-cleaned, then scrubbed off various dirty areas that remained, using a hat sponge. Then used wonder-web and some similar-colored material to fill the moth holes. Finally, used wonder-web and dark blue felt to repair the lettering. If anyone ever attempts a project like this, please email me if you have questions - took quite a bit of work to figure it out.

That's a beauty Scott. Do you know what the WCTOE stands for?

[Runscott]

Thanks guys. I highly recommend 'Wonder Under' for this sort of restoration.

No, I don't know what the letters stand for - I like the way the 'W' and 'E' are 'off-balance' though. I have a white cap that has a similar style that I will be staining with tea. I'll show the 'before' and 'after' pics when it's done. Luckily the pants are moth-bite free, and fit. I even have a dark navy sweater that matches quite well. I will be easy to pick out in Chicago next summer.

[eastonfalcon19]

Hey Scott awsome job on the jersey. What did you use to get the dirt out besides taking it to the dry cleaners?

[Runscott]

Thanks. Ron, oddly the dry cleaners did not get the really dirty spots out. After making the repairs, I thought some of the dirty spots looked kind of 'crusty', and sure enough, they rubbed out a bit with a hat sponge. Also, when moths eat felt, they have to crap it out - that's what some of the dark areas are. Moth crap doesn't come out easily, as I've found in the past when repairing old felt hats.

I'm not really sure what dry-cleaning really does, other than my old jerseys always look quite a bit better when I get them back. After dry-cleaning, this one still smelled heavily of moth balls, especially when applying the iron to the wet flannel.

[71buc]

Originally Posted by Jcfowler6

Thanks Mike. Hope we sign Martin!


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Me too but I don't see them extending an offer that will be competitive. I hate to see Russell leave but it makes no fiscal sense to compete for him. I doubt he gives us a home town discount at this point in his career.

[Runscott]

Nate, I am always amazed when you post another load of items - I have a vision of a warehouse like the one at the end of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'.

[sayheykid54]

Just picked up this 1968 Detroit Tigers World Champions banner.

The banner measures 20" x 30" and is tough to locate in this larger size. I've been looking for a higher quality one for some time now.

[39special]

Great looking banner! Nice pickup.

[vintagesportscollector]

Originally Posted by sayheykid54

Just picked up this 1968 Detroit Tigers World Champions banner.]

Tigers banner is stunning! Congrats.

[Runscott]

I don't usually buy tintypes, but I loved this image. The condition is so nice that I had doubts about it being real, but I've been told independently by a tintype expert, and a photo expert, that it almost certainly is.

[UnVme7]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Nate, I am always amazed when you post another load of items - I have a vision of a warehouse like the one at the end of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'.

Ha, thanks Scott. You have no idea my friend....

[UnVme7]

Just got these yesterday..

2014 Game Worn Texas Rangers Jerseys of:

Phil Klein
Nick Martinez
Roman Mendez
Spencer Patton
Mitch Moreland
Pedro Figueroa
Luis Sardinas

All used and MLB authenticated...

[UnVme7]

Game Worn Jerseys of:

Jon Edwards
Robbie Ross
Phil Irwin
Scott Baker x2
2011 Tommy Hunter

[Exhibitman]

1946 newspaper premium for Louis-Conn II: