July Pickups

[scooter729]

Bought this 1917 Boston Braves complete season ticket book. I got it to make a perfect companion piece to the 1913 one I already had for the cross-town team.

[mcgwirecom]

John F Kennedy!

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by mcgwirecom

John F Kennedy!

From New England, no less.

[bgar3]

I apologize if I am stating the obvious, but the John F Kennedy is actually Honey Fitz, mayor of Boston and grandfather to the President. He was a member of the Royal Rooters, was in attendence at the 1912 world series games, and even at the awarding of the trophy where he was photographed by Horner seated with the team in suits. He was involved in a hugh ticket mixup during the world series which makes this group of 1913 tickets even more special. Very nice piece.

[scooter729]

Thanks guys - appreciate the comments! Can add more later, but the JFK item is neither the president not Honey Fitz, but another member of the clan with the same name. He was also a Boston politician but unfortunately died in an accident on August 20, 1913. All tickets from August 29 to the end of the season remain in the book.

This JFK was up and coming on the Boston political scene, and was tabbed by Honey Fitz to be his successor. Unfortunately that never happened.

The 35th president JFK wasn't born until 1917, so obviously this wasn't his book.

I've thought it eerie to see he went to all the games up until his death, then to see the remaining unused tickets still intact.

[bgar3]

amazing, same name, and relationship to red sox. the death and unused tickets really stand out. very interesting.

[scooter729]

Just a bit more info on the JFK ticket book, since I had a couple of PMs about it.

Included with it when I bought it were several of his personal items, including his business card and Mass card from his funeral, noting the Aug 20 date of passing. There were some copies of letters of correspondence with Mayor Honey Fitz as well.

Just a really neat item I am happy to call mine!

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by scooter729

Thanks guys - appreciate the comments! Can add more later, but the JFK item is neither the president not Honey Fitz, but another member of the clan with the same name. He was also a Boston politician but unfortunately died in an accident on August 20, 1913. All tickets from August 29 to the end of the season remain in the book.

This JFK was up and coming on the Boston political scene, and was tabbed by Honey Fitz to be his successor. Unfortunately that never happened.

The 35th president JFK wasn't born until 1917, so obviously this wasn't his book.

I've thought it eerie to see he went to all the games up until his death, then to see the remaining unused tickets still intact.

The smart ass in me wants to think that someone was using the dead guys' tickets from the 20th through the 29th. Unfortunately the more likely scenario is a road trip for the Sox.

Tom C

[jpop43]

Been really trying to focus solely on items from the 19th century...really pretty tough, but these are the results of the past couple of months.

Here are the bats...

1. Cicra 1860's/ 1870's, 36" bat turned from some gorgeous tiger maple wood...definitely not a re-purposed farm tool and one of the prettiest bats from this era that I've ever seen let alone owned. PA antique show pick up from a couple of weeks ago.

2. Circa 1880's McClurg's "Winner" Ring bat...got this from a board member and thanks again to him for working with me on it.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by scooter729

Bought this 1917 Boston Braves complete season ticket book. I got it to make a perfect companion piece to the 1913 one I already had for the cross-town team.

Beautiful season ticket books, Scott!