November Pickups

[johnmh71]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

By the way, I'm almost certain that you've seen this as a Dodgers fan. But on the off chance that you haven't, I have a documentary that HBO did on the Dodgers called Brooklyn Dodgers: The Ghosts of Flatbush. I recorded it last August, and I've probably watched it about 10 times by now. I'm going to watch it again this morning. I love it, and it really hammers home just how special the franchise was. I'm not old enough to really identify with Brooklyn fans that way, because while Milwaukee lost the Braves to Atlanta, by the time I was born in September of 1971, the city had already acquired the Brewers, who had, of course, been the new expansion Seattle Pilots in 1969. So I've never known my city to not have a baseball team (though the jokes have been made that the city didn't have a Major League Baseball team throughout much of the 90s, just a minor league team renting out County Stadium.

Anyhow, if you haven't seen it, Drew, it's a must see. HBO Sports can't do enough baseball documentaries to keep me happy. They can do no wrong.



The doc they did on Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams are permanently saved on my DVR. If that thing ever goes, I don't know what I would do besides pray that HBO shows it again. I think the Mantle is available on DVD, so I may have to pick it up. I'd pay handsomely for all of them.

This is currently available on youtube. Thanks for the heads up. It was one of the best baseball documentaries that I have ever seen and I highly recommend it.

[johnmh71]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

By the way, I'm almost certain that you've seen this as a Dodgers fan. But on the off chance that you haven't, I have a documentary that HBO did on the Dodgers called Brooklyn Dodgers: The Ghosts of Flatbush. I recorded it last August, and I've probably watched it about 10 times by now. I'm going to watch it again this morning. I love it, and it really hammers home just how special the franchise was. I'm not old enough to really identify with Brooklyn fans that way, because while Milwaukee lost the Braves to Atlanta, by the time I was born in September of 1971, the city had already acquired the Brewers, who had, of course, been the new expansion Seattle Pilots in 1969. So I've never known my city to not have a baseball team (though the jokes have been made that the city didn't have a Major League Baseball team throughout much of the 90s, just a minor league team renting out County Stadium.

Anyhow, if you haven't seen it, Drew, it's a must see. HBO Sports can't do enough baseball documentaries to keep me happy. They can do no wrong.



The doc they did on Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams are permanently saved on my DVR. If that thing ever goes, I don't know what I would do besides pray that HBO shows it again. I think the Mantle is available on DVD, so I may have to pick it up. I'd pay handsomely for all of them.

This is currently available on youtube. Thanks for the heads up. It was one of the best baseball documentaries that I have ever seen and I highly recommend it.

[Klrdds]

Great pick ups and additions to your growing collection of autographs.
Congrats Frank

[tazdmb]

Finally, added some potential Future HOFers through MAB Clearance Sale and MLBAA Private Signing (Mike Trout, Curt Schilling, Bruce Bochy & Jim Palmer). The signatures are all disgusting, which is a separate issue all together. The Palmer is a double and is FS (PM with offer if interested).

[Runscott]

That reminds me of three autographed balls I saw for sale the other day. I couldn't match them up with the signers, and there were only three. Looking forward to the day when glyphs are no longer popular - then Jim Palmer can revert back to his old readable signature.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Love this card. It's so unique and from a "What Could Have Been" set. Trout signed Superfractor Proof.

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[Runscott]

How to Hook Slide

Bud Hassett was a 23-yr old minor leaguer at AA Columbus, yet to play a major league game, when he wrote this letter to a young fan.

[Runscott]

How to Hit Inside-Out by Dolph Camilli April, 1935

[Runscott]

Buck Newsom January, 1935 - apparently he thought quite highly of Lou Gehrig

My new favorite autograph:

[Runscott]

Cecil Travis - Travis was only 21 and had just finished his first full season in the major leagues when he gave this advice to a young fan. I'm sure that if you asked, Mike Trout would also send you a two-page handwritten letter on playing the outfield.

[johnmh71]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Buck Newsom January, 1935 - apparently he thought quite highly of Lou Gehrig

My new favorite autograph:

That is awesome. Reminds you of how great Gehrig was.

[Bosox Blair]

Since this forum is not limited only to baseball, I thought I'd share a hockey pickup that I'm especially stoked about!

This is the earliest known professional hockey contract of a Hall-of-Famer ever sold at auction. It is the 1921-22 "rookie" contract of HOFer Herb Gardiner.

But something important was never noted when this item was offered at 2 separate auction houses...the contract is autographed by a second hockey HOFer at the top...Lloyd Turner, who was inducted in the HOF as a "builder" and was coined Calgary's "Mr. Hockey" in the early 20th century.

[jgmp123]

Just picked up this great Eisenhower letter...

[mcgwirecom]

Picked up this Maris personalized photo from Goldins Auction. The seller had it on Ebay a while ago and I offered $400 for it. (as my name is Randy) He declined and put it in Goldins auction. I won it for a $350 bid so the guy probably only got $280 for it in the end. I am approximately the same age as the kid in the photo so I took an old picture of myself and attached it over his head... LOL

[thenavarro]

Randall,

That's awesome. I love what you did with that.

Mike

[mcgwirecom]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

Randall,

That's awesome. I love what you did with that.

Mike

thanks, I thought it worked out OK.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by mcgwirecom

Picked up this Maris personalized photo from Goldins Auction. The seller had it on Ebay a while ago and I offered $400 for it. (as my name is Randy) He declined and put it in Goldins auction. I won it for a $350 bid so the guy probably only got $280 for it in the end. I am approximately the same age as the kid in the photo so I took an old picture of myself and attached it over his head... LOL

A classic!!!

[itjclarke]

Happy to snag this Spahn off the BST, mine is on the left.

[tazdmb]

Originally Posted by jgmp123

Just picked up this great Eisenhower letter...

Nice pickups lately! How many are you up to?

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by Bosox Blair

Since this forum is not limited only to baseball, I thought I'd share a hockey pickup that I'm especially stoked about!

This is the earliest known professional hockey contract of a Hall-of-Famer ever sold at auction. It is the 1921-22 "rookie" contract of HOFer Herb Gardiner.

But something important was never noted when this item was offered at 2 separate auction houses...the contract is autographed by a second hockey HOFer at the top...Lloyd Turner, who was inducted in the HOF as a "builder" and was coined Calgary's "Mr. Hockey" in the early 20th century.

That contract is awesome. I know hockey won't get any love here, but that is really nice

[mcgwirecom]

OK, this is not sports related but I was able to meet Artimus Pyle today. for those who don't know, he is the semi-original drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was on the plane when it crashed back in 1977. Anyway he was at the Rock & Roll Expo in Philly. He was signing for $20 so I took over my original Street Survivors album. the guy was just the greatest. He talked to people at length, posed for pics and actually would sign more than once on items. I saw him write a whole story in one guys album. Best $20 I spent!

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

That contract is awesome. I know hockey won't get any love here, but that is really nice

Thanks Jason - much appreciated!!!

Cheers,
Blair

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by mcgwirecom

thanks, I thought it worked out OK.

The question now is would PSA still authenticate it since the photo has been "tampered" with .
Randy, now you have to find a pic of MM with a similar inscription.

[jgmp123]

Not new pickups, but I did just "pick them up" from the framer...Very happy with how these turned out...

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by jgmp123

Not new pickups, but I did just "pick them up" from the framer...Very happy with how these turned out...

James,
Those are AWESOME!! Congrats. The Ruth especially is a killer.

[jgmp123]

Thanks Scott!!

[Klrdds]

James, as always you have picked up some great items. I always look forward to seeing your posts.
Keep it up!

[daves_resale_shop]

James,

They came out great! I love how the babe page is floating in the Matt...Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by jgmp123

Not new pickups, but I did just "pick them up" from the framer...Very happy with how these turned out...