January 2024 Pick Ups

[71buc]

The year started out great for me. I stumbled upon this 1973 Willie Stargell bank on IG. Tried to get others to buy it because it’s intact with no repairs and is actually autographed by Pops. These banks are both rare and very cool. It was also way underpriced. I couldn’t find anyone else willing to pull the trigger so I figured why not me? It’s the only signed example I’ve ever seen with a production run of 40-50 it’s likely the only one. Now I have two.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by 71buc

The year started out great for me. I stumbled upon this 1973 Willie Stargell bank on IG. Tried to get others to buy it because it’s intact with no repairs and is actually autographed by Pops. These banks are both rare and very cool. It was also way underpriced. I couldn’t find anyone else willing to pull the trigger so I figured why not me? It’s the only signed example I’ve ever seen with a production run of 40-50 it’s likely the only one. Now I have two.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't..."

[mrozie21]

Was able to add some items to my Pirates collection, these all originate from the Bert Blyleven collection

1. Baseball from Bert’s 4th win for the Pirates in 1979

2. Final out ball from when the Pirates clinched the NLCS championship over the Reds - complete game by Bert Blyleven

3. A large commemorative metal plaque given to the players .

[71buc]

Incredible pickups!

[Huck]

Originally Posted by 71buc

The year started out great for me. I stumbled upon this 1973 Willie Stargell bank on IG. Tried to get others to buy it because it’s intact with no repairs and is actually autographed by Pops. These banks are both rare and very cool. It was also way underpriced. I couldn’t find anyone else willing to pull the trigger so I figured why not me? It’s the only signed example I’ve ever seen with a production run of 40-50 it’s likely the only one. Now I have two.

The Stargell bank is pretty cool. Do other Pirates exist in bank form?

Thank you.

[71buc]

Just Clemente

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Just Clemente

I used to have a similar one of Mr. T

I gave it to my girlfriend at the time as a birthday present.

A different girl ended up marrying me.

Doug "I'm not sure which fool I pity" Goodman

[71buc]

That’s hilarious

[GrayGhost]

Doubt, but who cares. That this is original. Can think? Anyways, souvenir postcard of MLB series in Japan. Facts sigs too👍

[Schlesinj]

Fell asleep but left a max bid and happy to wake up to see I won this Panoramic photo of the 1927 Philadelphia Royal Giants featuring two of my favorites Biz Mackey and Andy Cooper which toured Japan in 1927.

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[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by Schlesinj

Fell asleep but left a max bid and happy to wake up to see I won this Panoramic photo of the 1927 Philadelphia Royal Giants featuring two of my favorites Biz Mackey and Andy Cooper which toured Japan in 1927.

Congrats! I was wondering who might win that. I had wanted to pursue that hard, but didn't have the budget at the moment.

Congrats on an incredible item!

[mrozie21]

Latest addition to the collection which has a personal meaning to our family. My wife’s cousin plays football at the the Air Force Academy and we were able to acquire his jersey and pants that he wore in the Air Force vs Navy game this year. It honors the Doolittle Raiders from World War 2. I’m a history buff so I was very excited with the reference to Doolittle raiders!

[ooo-ribay]

^^^^ Crazy cool uniform. I’m guessing Air Force probably won? Did #62 enter the game? The uniform looks pristine.

[mrozie21]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

^^^^ Crazy cool uniform. I’m guessing Air Force probably won? Did #62 enter the game? The uniform looks pristine.

He did not play in the game and I agree that it’s a cool uniform. Airforce beat Navy 17-6 in the game