365 Days of Roberto Clemente

[docpatlv]

Day 41

In the past I would buy anything that had to do with Roberto, but currently I try to focus on purchases from Roberto's actual playing days. I do still acquire newer items, but on a more limited basis. Two newer items that I still like to purchase, if they appeal to me, are patches and pinbacks.

This next item, I was told, was produced in very limited quantities (I believe I was told less than 50). I have not seen one show up for sale in a long time, so I think that number might be accurate.

1994 Ltd. Edition Statue Dedication patch...



And a companion piece keychain...

[docpatlv]

Day 42

This next item will always be special to me because my Dad bought if for me when I was in Junior High. It was one of the first Clemente items in my collection. Not sure how many were produced, but I rarely see it offered.

ca. Early 1980s HOF baseball...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Day 42

This next item will always be special to me because my Dad bought if for me when I was in Junior High. It was one of the first Clemente items in my collection. Not sure how many were produced, but I rarely see it offered.

ca. Early 1980s HOF baseball

Not only is that a nice item it makes it even more special coming from your Dad. Do you happen to know how many different items the HOF put out when Clemente was inducted?

[docpatlv]

Thank you Mark. I have no idea how many items were produced for his induction (at least vintage items). I certainly don't see may available. On the other hand, they made a ton of items for his statue dedication.

Did they make a similar baseball for Brooks?

Here's an item for you Mark, nothing earth-shattering, but maybe you haven't seen it.

Day 43

1972 Superstar Sports magazine with color pin-ups of Aaron, Brooks, Bench and Roberto...

[docpatlv]

Day 44

1967 Illustrated Current News Poster...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Thank you Mark. I have no idea how many items were produced for his induction (at least vintage items). I certainly don't see may available. On the other hand, they made a ton of items for his statue dedication.

Did they make a similar baseball for Brooks?

Here's an item for you Mark, nothing earth-shattering, but maybe you haven't seen it.

1972 Superstar Sports magazine with color pin-ups of Aaron, Brooks, Bench and Roberto...

I’m not sure if they made a ball similar to that for Brooks. I really don’t know all the items they put out for his induction. I have a few, but I’m sure there are more. I’ve seen pamphlets that had merchandise to purchase for some other players that have been inducted, but haven’t located one from 1983 or even if One exists. I really regret not attending the induction ceremony.

I haven’t seen this magazine before, or at least I can’t recall seeing it, so this is another item I can add to my list. Thanks for posting the pics as well.

[docpatlv]

Day 45

1967 Topps Test Stickers...(these are blank backed)

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Day 45

1967 Topps Test Stickers...(these are blank backed)

Amazing!

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[eldon80]

Keep them coming! This is great! Much appreciated.

[Empty77]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Day 41

With a print run of 21,000 this must be the not-particularly-limited edition Statue Dedication patch (cf. "Day 41", pg 15 post #150)

I pulled it from a box of mementos in the basement; it's unopened.
(I can't say I remember it at the time, but re-reading it now IMO the write-up comparing his life to a base-path is a bit corny).

[docpatlv]

Similar to one Howard posted. Wish it had his photo and was in better condition, but sometimes you take what you can get. Not sure why there are so few of these out there, but they are rarely seen.

1973 Funeral card...