How did everyone do this year?

[mr2686]

I know it's not quite the end of the year, but I wanted to see how everyone felt they did this year based on your want list at the beginning of the year. Did you stick to the list, stray off the path, or a little of both.
For me, it was a little of both. I wanted to make some headway on the 61 Yankees and ended up almost completing it with only two autos to go. I also picked up a couple more Mantle signed magazines and a couple more 1919 Sox autos. What I didn't complete was the 34 Gashouse gang, and with only 2 autos to go I thought that it was a no brainer but didn't find the right pieces at the right price (should be able to complete next year). I also got side tracked by starting a collection of autos and tickets based on famous and infamous players or plays (Slaughter's dash home, The shot heard round the world, Merkle's boner, etc). Last but not least, I only had to frame and mat my 1960 Pirates project, but at the last minute decided to add both the traveling secretary and team trainer, as well as games 1-6 tickets to go along with my game 7 ticket. I'm chalking this up to having a problem with letting go of this project. Sometimes I find that you have so much fun and spend so much time on something that you keep wanting to add to it even though it's not necessary. I will, however, draw the line at the batboys!
How about everyone else? How was your year?

[margoaepi]

Actually a pretty good year for me, although I found myself going after more cards than memorabilia. The three big memorabilia items I picked up this year were a Hughie Jennings letter to Hugh Duffy, on Jennings & Jennings letterhead, an 1894 Baltimore championship bandana (featuring Jennings, Mcgraw, Keeler, Kelley, Robinson, Gleason and others), and a 1907 Tigers silk featuring Jennings, Cobb and Crawford.

[Scott Garner]

I was fortunate to have many great, bordering on unbelievable, pickups in 2011. I would go so far as saying that 2011 may have been my best year for pickups, which is saying a lot!

Highlights would include adding several new vintage no-hitter tickets, a couple of very tough early no-hit pitcher sigs, several great Type I photos, and a few unique and game used items to my advanced Nolan Ryan collection.

I'm not sure if the economy is creating great buying opportunities, or it's purely serendipty. Most likely it a combination of both. Either way I'm a happy camper!!

I hope all of your collecting year's have been successful as well!

[Runscott]

You guys have such amazing stuff, and very interesting collecting directions. I'm having to collect vicariously through the bunch of you.

I did not pick up all that much this year, but I did write two articles that were associated with my most treasured baseball memorabilia, and I'm fairly certain that both will be published. Also well on the way to completing a book that also stemmed from the memorabilia. So it was a great year.

Collecting-wise, I have been picking up RPPC baseball postcards with generic teams and players, but with great baseball imagery, for use in a documentary. I have almost all I need, but still keeping an eye out.

The best single item I picked up this year was a partial book of 1909 Gunther Park tickets from a season ticket holder - that year games were played there by many of the great black teams (Cuban Giants, Lelands), and also a game between the Leland Giants and the Chicago Cubs, Reulbach and Foster pitching. Also a few integrated team cabinets with great composition.

On the card side, picked up my favorite cards of Gehrig ('33 Goudey batting), Mathewson (dark cap t206),Baker (CJ), Wagner (M101-2 Supplement) and Cobb (t205). Still looking for Ruth ('33 Yellow portrait) and a Johnson T206 portrait upgrade - those will be my projects for 2012.

[slidekellyslide]

I definitely hit my goal...which is usually pick up a program or two of the Lincoln minor league clubs that I don't already own...I was actually able to complete my run from 1947-61 of Lincoln Athletics/Chiefs programs and I was only half way there at the start of the year...with the help of Dave Eskenazi and an ebayer who was selling major league programs but noted that they came from his grandfather who lived in Lincoln...I emailed him and sure enough he had every single program I need to finish my run...and he also sold me two 1920s Lincoln programs which I had never even dreamed I'd be able to find...also added a few schedule cards, a couple of team signed baseballs, and some awesome pre 1920 real photo postcards. One of my best years ever.

As far as my Nebraska Indians collection goes I was able to add my first Ticket to a game, and an advertising postcard for the team, but the two postcards that I really want did not show up for sale anywhere.

[mschwade]

I strayed off.. I started out with one single project in mind.. 1927 Murderers Row... That turned into 1927 Yankees and 1927 Pirates World Series Game 4 (clincher) piece... That led me to a couple of other Yankees projects. I had four big projects on the year... Completed one, have nearly completed the 1927 World Series piece (only includes Game 4 starters), and I think the focus of 2012 will be the other two projects. Still need a Hal Chase and Thurman Munson for next year's projects

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

As far as my Nebraska Indians collection goes I was able to add my first Ticket to a game, and an advertising postcard for the team, but the two postcards that I really want did not show up for sale anywhere.

Did you buy that Nebraska Indians 1800's team cabinet from me, about 7-8 years ago? If not, shoot me your email in a pm and I'll send you a scan - it was very cool.

[slidekellyslide]

I've bought many over the years, but don't recall if I bought yours Scott...was it one of these? (you have to click over to page 2 to see all the cabinets)

http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...seball%20Team/

[T206Collector]

So far this year, I have only been able to acquire 1 signed T206 card that was signed by a player that I did not already have. However, it is a wonderful signature, on a crisp Sovereign back, so I would say it was a successful year. Plus, I'm not sure how many more signed T206 cards are out there that I have a realistic chance of acquiring any time soon.

[mschwade]

How many T-206 cards do you have signed? What is your most favorite? Speaking of which, is anyone on here the owner of the Frank Chance autographed T-206 that was auctioned off at Heritage Auctions in 2009?

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

I've bought many over the years, but don't recall if I bought yours Scott...was it one of these? (you have to click over to page 2 to see all the cabinets)

http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...seball%20Team/

Here's mine (not anymore):

[slidekellyslide]

That's the one smaller sized cabinet photo that I still need.

[iwantitiwinit]

I had one goal this year and so far have fallen a bit short. My aim was to buy the five following t206's: Cobb Portrait Red background psa 4 - 5, Cobb Portrait Green background psa 4, Johnson Portrait psa 5, Lajoie psa 5, Young with Glove psa 4.

So far I have only landed the Red Cobb in PSA 5 and the Johnson but the year isn't over yet.

[perezfan]

My goal was to spend far less money this year... and I failed miserably.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by perezfan

My goal was to spend far less money this year... and I failed miserably.

LOL I hear you, Mark!

[Lordstan]

My goal every year is to add cards to my 1934 signed Goudey set. This year I was only able to land one. I still have hope though as last year, I scored 6 of them 3wks before Christmas. (fingers crossed)

Despite that it was a very good year.
I was able to purchase a Type 1 Paul Thompson Babe Ruth photo. I was then able to trade that photo for several fantastic photos from Jimmy(kingofclout), which simultaneously brought him back to posting on the board.
In the non vintage spectrum, I was able to a whole bunch of autographs to my Sport magazine collection.

All in all a pretty good year.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

My goal every year is to add cards to my 1934 signed Goudey set. This year I was only able to land one. I still have hope though as last year, I scored 6 of them 3wks before Christmas. (fingers crossed)

Despite that it was a very good year.
I was able to purchase a Type 1 Paul Thompson Babe Ruth photo. I was then able to trade that photo for several fantastic photos from Jimmy(kingofclout), which simultaneously brought him back to posting on the board.
In the non vintage spectrum, I was able to a whole bunch of autographs to my Sport magazine collection.

All in all a pretty good year.

Mark,
Successfully bringing Jimmy back on to this board definately makes your year tops in my book. Great job!

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

My goal every year is to add cards to my 1934 signed Goudey set. This year I was only able to land one. I still have hope though as last year, I scored 6 of them 3wks before Christmas. (fingers crossed)
...

All in all a pretty good year.

Does a signed '34 Gehrig exist?

I had a great year on two counts, cards and research; (1) completed my w512 set, and added quite a few to my w514 partial, and (2) Nearing completion on a book about Jimmy Claxton. I've shared early roughs with a couple board members, and have found some really unique items in regards to his playing career. For instance had no idea Jimmy Claxton & NFL Hall of Famer Marion Motley played on the same semi-pro baseball team (Reno's Jack Murphy Dixie Club, 1940), etc.

[mschwade]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

My goal every year is to add cards to my 1934 signed Goudey set. This year I was only able to land one. I still have hope though as last year, I scored 6 of them 3wks before Christmas. (fingers crossed)

Despite that it was a very good year.
I was able to purchase a Type 1 Paul Thompson Babe Ruth photo. I was then able to trade that photo for several fantastic photos from Jimmy(kingofclout), which simultaneously brought him back to posting on the board.
In the non vintage spectrum, I was able to a whole bunch of autographs to my Sport magazine collection.

All in all a pretty good year.

Do you have a web page where you've scanned in these Goudey's? Old cards that were signed really fascinate me-- these people that got them signed were ahead of their time. How many do you own?

[mjkm90]

This has been one of my best collecting years. I was able to add some rare Cubs pennants, a few nice figural pieces, several pinbacks, some terrific memories from the National, and a few new collecting friends. It was the perfect blend of fun and fellowship.

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Does a signed '34 Gehrig exist?

Yes. I have seen about 3 of card #37. 2 members of this board have one. I have seen 2 of card #61.

Originally Posted by mschwade

Do you have a web page where you've scanned in these Goudey's? Old cards that were signed really fascinate me-- these people that got them signed were ahead of their time. How many do you own?

In my signature is a link to the set I am putting together. So far I am at 70 out of 96.

If anybody has one I need for sale or trade PLMK.

Best,
Mark

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Mark,
Successfully bringing Jimmy back on to this board definately makes your year tops in my book. Great job!

Scott,
I agree that getting Jimmy posting again is my best success of the year. Stuff comes and goes, but good friends and people last a lifetime.
Plus, I have to live vicariously through him with all those ridiculous Gehrig pics he gets.
Best,
Mark