August pickups

[pherbener]

Just got this in last week to add to my Matty collection. This is the first photo I've seen of the three Mathewson Brothers Christy, Henry and Nicholas...I'm guessing c.1907. Sadly all three passed away far too early. Most of you know that Matty passed away in 1925 after a long bout following his exposure to mustard gas in WW1. His brother Henry died of Tuberculosis at 31 in 1917. Nicholas committed suicide at the age of 18 in 1909. Here's a little piece I found about him

"Nicholas was the youngest Mathewson sibling, and at one time had been considered a more promising pitcher than both older brothers. Nicholas was a favorite of John McGraw, who would send used uniforms and equipment to Nick. Being able to distribute these items around Factoryville made Nick a popular fellow with Factoryville’s youngsters. Nicholas was also a right-handed pitcher and the star of the team at Keystone Academy, but after that his path diverged from that of his brothers. The Detroit Tigers, under McGraw’s friend Hughie Jennings, were interested in obtaining the youngest Mathewson pitcher with an offer of $3,000, but Gilbert Mathewson turned down the offer, thinking that his son was too young. Instead of attending college at Bucknell, Nick went off to Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. During his first fall at Lafayette, Nicholas became ill and returned home before the semester ended. While recuperating at home, he became anxious that he was falling behind in his work at school. His family did not realize how much he was suffering mentally. One afternoon shortly after the turn of the New Year, Nick headed out of the family home. He climbed into the loft of the barn, wrote a cryptic note, and raised a pistol to his head. As the day became late, his concerned family began to search for him. Gilbert discovered his son’s body in the loft. Nicholas was rushed to a hospital in Scranton, but too much damage had been done and his life could not be spared. News papers confused the Mathewson brothers; some papers had reported that it was Henry who had committed suicide."

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by pherbener

Just got this in last week to add to my Matty collection. This is the first photo I've seen of the three Mathewson Brothers Christy, Henry and Nicholas...I'm guessing c.1907. Sadly all three passed away far too early. Most of you know that Matty passed away in 1925 after a long bout following his exposure to mustard gas in WW1. His brother Henry died of Tuberculosis at 31 in 1917. Nicholas committed suicide at the age of 18 in 1909.

Awesome!!!

[ooo-ribay]

I mean, who doesn't need a 9' x 3' banner from the SF Giants 2014 World Series parade?

My brother in law told me, "I watch a lot of baseball and Kruk and Kuip are the best (announcers)." We are both biased Giants fans but I agree. Mike Krukow won 20 games for the 1986 Giants. Duane Kuiper's claim to fame is one HR in 3379 MLB AB's. I've seen video...it barely got out. Kruk, Kuip and Jon Miller are in the back of the bus.

[yankeesjetsfan]

Great adds everyone, but I think my favorites are the Reggie pick ups from 71Bucs.

Mike

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by yankeesjetsfan

Great adds everyone, but I think my favorites are the Reggie pick ups from 71Bucs.

Mike

Definitely cool early Reggie photos, for sure!

[sayhey24]

Great Giants items Rob and Paul that are more than a century apart!

Hank -- here is a look at the copyright info on the Senators folder --

Greg

[sayhey24]

I forgot to post my favorite flea market find of the past two weeks -- this huge vintage ad for Kodak -- it's just under 2 feet x 3 feet. The glove cardboard poster was also a local find.
The tablet and Spalding paperweight are from Ebay.

Greg

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by pherbener

Just got this in last week to add to my Matty collection. This is the first photo I've seen of the three Mathewson Brothers Christy, Henry and Nicholas...I'm guessing c.1907. Sadly all three passed away far too early. Most of you know that Matty passed away in 1925 after a long bout following his exposure to mustard gas in WW1. His brother Henry died of Tuberculosis at 31 in 1917. Nicholas committed suicide at the age of 18 in 1909. Here's a little piece I found about him

"Nicholas was the youngest Mathewson sibling, and at one time had been considered a more promising pitcher than both older brothers. Nicholas was a favorite of John McGraw, who would send used uniforms and equipment to Nick. Being able to distribute these items around Factoryville made Nick a popular fellow with Factoryville’s youngsters. Nicholas was also a right-handed pitcher and the star of the team at Keystone Academy, but after that his path diverged from that of his brothers. The Detroit Tigers, under McGraw’s friend Hughie Jennings, were interested in obtaining the youngest Mathewson pitcher with an offer of $3,000, but Gilbert Mathewson turned down the offer, thinking that his son was too young. Instead of attending college at Bucknell, Nick went off to Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. During his first fall at Lafayette, Nicholas became ill and returned home before the semester ended. While recuperating at home, he became anxious that he was falling behind in his work at school. His family did not realize how much he was suffering mentally. One afternoon shortly after the turn of the New Year, Nick headed out of the family home. He climbed into the loft of the barn, wrote a cryptic note, and raised a pistol to his head. As the day became late, his concerned family began to search for him. Gilbert discovered his son’s body in the loft. Nicholas was rushed to a hospital in Scranton, but too much damage had been done and his life could not be spared. News papers confused the Mathewson brothers; some papers had reported that it was Henry who had committed suicide."

Amazing photo & write up!

[JLange]

Happy to add this oddball Bob Feller / Bill Veeck / Cleveland Indians item to my collection. This is a 1947 Clark's Restaurant Luncheon Menu from one of their fine eaterys in the Cleveland or Akron areas.


Measures about 6-3/8" x 9-1/2" and is in overall FR-PR condition with three heavy creases and clear signs of having been once glued to a scrapbook, but its already a favorite pickup with me!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by JLange

Happy to add this oddball Bob Feller / Bill Veeck / Cleveland Indians item. This is a 1947 Clark's Restaurant Luncheon Menu from one of their fine eaterys in the Cleveland or Akron areas.


Measures about 6-3/8" x 9-1/2" and is in overall FR-PR condition with two heavy creases and clear signs of having been once glued to a scrapbook, but its already a favorite pickup with me!

So cool! Love the menu & all the prices.
The color and Feller pics are great!

[Hankphenom]

Great piece. I've always loved baseball-related restaurant and bar stuff, especially from those owned by ballplayers themselves.

[milkit1]

Picked up my first ever deadball type 1 team photo of the 1914 Cardinals in San Antonio.
1914 cards.jpg

1914 cards 2.jpg

1914 cards 3.jpg

[sayhey24]

Love the background in that San Antonio photo Sean.
Here are a few of my pickups from this weekend --