Geddy Lee's Collection Room -- w/ pictures & video

[CW]

I'm a big fan of the band Rush, and was recently checking out their
new documentary "Beyond the Lighted Stage". On the extra features
disc, they made a short video focusing on the band's hobbies. Geddy
Lee, the singer, bassist, & keyboardist for the band, has been a fan of
baseball for some time, and has amassed a very nice collection.

Here are a few larger snapshots from the piece, and at the bottom of
this post you'll find a link to the YouTube video. We should all have
collection rooms like this!

Here's a shot of some of Geddy's Yankees memorabilia, including single-
signed balls of Gehrig and Ruth, and what looks to be a game used cap,
perhaps Gehrig or Ruth as well.



Next up is Geddy holding a Joe Jackson bat. In the video, Geddy claims
that this is 1 of 2 known bats believed to have belonged to Shoeless Joe.

I'm not sure about the validity of that claim -- do any Shoeless Joe
collectors know if this is indeed true?



A quick shot of Geddy in front of his signed baseball display case...



And an interior closeup view, including his Mathewson signed ball....



And, finally, here's the YouTube vid...

(Scroll forward to 2:50 for the baseball part)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7tsXHkLf9w

[HRBAKER]

Fabulous, thanks for sharing. Imagine what he could do with his "uncle's country place."

[barrysloate]

If that Matty ball is real that's one heck of a signature!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

If that Matty ball is real that's one heck of a signature!

Barry,
It's the real deal and I totally agree! It's quite possibly the nicest single signed ball in the hobby. It's Matty's game ball from his 17th consecutive win. This Matty ball sold in the Historic Auctions Nov. 29th and 30th, 2007 auction. I don't recall what it sold for in the auction, but it was a boatload!

BTW, This was a record that "Rocket" Roger Clemens (PED user) took down a few years ago.

[barrysloate]

That's pretty incredible.

[Exhibitman]

Great stuff! Geddy, you're invited to join N54!

[khkco4bls]

chuck, thoroughly enjoyed that video of the band. i always was a big rush fan. who would of thought of a canadian musician collecting baseball memorabilia. thanks for posting.

[CW]

You're more than welcome, guys. Glad you enjoyed it!

[ChiefBenderForever]

Very cool, I hope he has a first edition signed copy of Tom Sawyer.

[drc]

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[esehombre]

This was outstanding!! I have a tickets in hand for Sept 29th in Atlanta--I was actually able to see Geddy's Negro League collection on display at the Negro League Museum in Kansas City. Thanks for posting the pics and links to the music...I cant stop thinkin big...I cant stop thinkin big!!!