July Pickups

[Shoeless Moe]

Not exactly vintage, but picked this up today for Father's Day (yah I'm a lil' late, but he's old, he doesn't care....better late than never)

[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.

[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!

[Exhibitman]

[jb217676]

1952 Presentation Tray from the NY Giants to long time Daily News sports editor Charlie Hoerter. Features a great depiction of the fabled Polo Grounds and facsimile signatures of the players and manager. Measures 12.5 X 21.5 inches and is made of aluminum.

C. 1960's Gordie Howe Neilson's Jersey Milk Chocolate Bars Advertising Sign

[pencil1974]

I've been on a mission to find some nice HOF George Burke Postcards. I have a Ted Williams and now added this Jimmy Foxx to the list.

[pencil1974]

Starting to get a nice group of HOF signed postcard set (or trying to at least) going right now. Trying to get cards from their playing days if at all possible.

[Lordstan]

OK, so I know it isn't baseball, but picked up something I think is really cool and definitely something I have been looking for for a while.
1940 Stanley Cup program between the Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs. program is from Game 1 on April 2, 1940. Rangers won the game 2-1 in OT by Alf Pike. It came from Davesresaleshop(thanks Dave) attached in a scrap book. I was able to remove most of the scrapbook paper from the back. I then removed the staples and re attached the cover to the pages. Is a pretty nice mid - lower grade condition copy. Very Pleased!!!!
The last photo is the bottom of the scrap book page with notation of the person who owned the scrap book and went to the game. Also, inside the book was the train ticket, probably used to get home after the game.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Great stuff, Mike. I was a big Pittsburgh Pirates fan growing up in the mid-late '70's, especially my favorite player, Dave Parker. Of course, the highlight for me was the Bucs winning the 1979 WS.

[Scott Garner]

Way to go, Mike!
July has been a good month for Bucs pickups for you.

[71buc]

Thanks Phil and Scott. I loved the 1979 Bucs as well. I have considered collecting them also but the 1971 version has tested my marriage already

[GrayGhost]

Hope things are well w you and your daughter and wife Mike. I don't forget things.

[slidekellyslide]

Got this 40" club at an auction tonight...there is part of a sticker/decal on the end of the barrel that says it was from a tool company...the name of that company though is missing.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Way to go, Mike!
July has been a good month for Bucs pickups for you.

Sure wish I could have a month like that!

[Joe Hunter]

Recently picked up these two versions of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl IV pennants. The top one was obtained from my brother-in-law who acquired it at the game in NO in 1970. The bottom version spent many years in a frame with non UV glass and probably exposed to the sun, thus its fading on the front(the back is really nice and red!)