Gansett, that is stunning!

1912
 

Loved the 1912 photo the last time I saw it, Greg. It just keeps looking better. I think the angle is a bit different than the PC.

Rawn

Rawn,

I've seen a few slightly different views of this photo. You really have to do a double take to notice the differences.

Best,
Greg

The Outfield
 

We just picked this up and I wanted to add it to this awesome thread.

http://www.rrauction.com/RedSoxImmortals.jpg

Here's one to revive this thread too. The same caveat applies: I'm a HORRIBLE photographer, and my basement studio doesn't lend itself nicely to shooting. With that in mind, please understand that it's not a good representation of the painting. Once I get it photographed, I'll post the professionally-done photo.

Another Conlon shot. Those of you who were at the National may have seen me working on it, and perhaps even threw a tomato or two. It's finally done, and after a varnish is being shipped out to its owner.

Oh, and for those of you who are curious, in the late 30s and early 40s, the Yankees would cover the tops of their home and away dugouts with a huge red tarp during special events. In this case, it's Opening Day at the Stadium in 1939, and with the Sox in town, this young man is about to start a brilliant career.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...dler/Ted-2.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ndler/Ted2.jpg

That red background is a direct result of the dozen tomatoes I hurled at the artist, but missed. He's a slippery little guy, but he sure can paint!

Some of a group of deckle edged fan snapshots featuring the Splinter -Sox vs Indians. I believe 1947, the first year of the lights. Also, the year the first Hancock Tower was built (missing, off right field) and a very prominent structure in the early Beantown skyline. I don't have these in hand yet and can't date with certainty and any related comments are appreciated.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...947fenway3.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...947fenway2.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...fenway1213.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...947fenway6.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...947fenway4.jpg

Steve, my only related comment is "Friggin' Awesome!!"

Rawn

I don't have any Red Sox memorabilia.

But this link belongs in this thread.

One of the coolest and most enjoyable photo collections I have ever seen -
I am grateful that the time was taken to put this together.....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/boston_...92772559/show/

Very funny, Joe. The link is for a North Korean gay dating service. Sheesh!
All kidding aside, everyone stop what you are doing and check out Joe's link. There is a fantastic bunch of deadball era BoSox pictures, most of which I've never seen before. Be prepared to spend some time. Thx for the link, Joe D.

Appreciate the 'Nuf ced link Joe.

The Boston Pub. Library site was being retooled for a many, many months -
it was a brutal wait... Ive pilfered many images from this site over the years.
http://www.bpl.org/online/sportstemples/

Steve F: Very nice pics of Fenway. And Ditto to Joe for the link on "nuf ced. I spent a good 1/2 hour grazing!

Hey all, here's the professionally photographed portrait of Ted...and still, the reproduction leaves a little to be desired. Argh.

Anyways, hope y'all like it!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...9_Portrait.jpg

Teddy Ballgame Premium Ring...
 

in remarkable Mint condition.

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Wow, Jimmy, that ring is a beauty. Ive heard that often the little wire piece is broken, due to being fragile. Continued great stuff on this thread.

I've always loved the 1939 Baseball Magazine cover featuring Ted's swing. The 1946 Liberty Magazine isn't as familiar.

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/a...LLMAGAZINE.jpg


http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/a...UTOGRAPHED.jpg

Finally figured out why they were all laughing.
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_...4952495132.jpg

I really have to get that back from Steve. Calling Steve...................

Rawn

1955 Ted Williams Game Used bat and Upper Deck .406 signed ball

Jboosted92: Very nice display. I am guessing that is a nice framed photo of Ted right above the display. And David, thanks for the best laugh I had all weekend :)!

George Rube Foster Pitcher 1913-17
 

When I was a kid George and I were friends before he passed away.
He was quite a pitcher in his short time with the Red Sox.
Anyone interested in his accomplishments just e-mail me.

Babe Ruth and George Foster
 

George and Babe

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...era/ted5x7.jpg

And David, We all know the real reason for the nyuk nyuks;

Thanks! I go a bit crazy with displays...i think displays make the item.. Im creating a whole wall in my house dedicated to the 1912 World Series... I'll post some "stage 1" pics, when i have em :)

Next door to the Boston Americans...

1907 South End Grounds. Ginger Beaumont;
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...era/ginger.jpg

Nice Letter about Fenway Park
 

http://www.rrauction.com/content/ima...65/3065344.jpg


Saw this and thought of this thread.

Bobby

I just picked this up on ebay, just cause it looked cool. Its like 6x9, and the guy knows nothing bout it. I think its newspaper art. Im trying to determine the significance of the date of the artwork.

10-11-34

circa 1960's Red Sox Cowboy Tie MIB
 

updated photo of my 1912 World Series display wall...this photo is about 3 weeks old...

got the Buck Herzog bat up know, and a few display graphic items

That's a terrific looking display you've got there, Well done!

Best, Jimmy

Thanks....

I enjoy collecting Themes. It allows for a wide range of items, while still acquiring my love of GU bats. Obviously capturing a Game Used Jersey from a HOF'er from that era would be in the 50k to 150k, area ( out of my current range) I was able to acquire a pair of John Mcgraw's Pants! (in larger display box)

Hey Boosted,

Great looking display -- what are the two bats in the case?

Greg

A Josh Devore game used bat

and a Duffy Lewis Game used bat

in the upper right hand corner is the pick of Buck Herzog (which i found out had a house 10 min from me i Maryland....now a historical site...)

I have a sidewritten GU bat of his on display now as well

Some of our BoSox items...
 

We're here in Yankee land, and fancy ourselves big NYY fans and collectors, but even we can appreciate some of the awesome Red Sox memorabilia posted here on the forum...here is some of ours...

www.dugouttreasures.com

Couple new items

Nice Mike, I've never seen that before and Xmas is just around the corner.

Rawn

Very nice Beantown stuff.

A couple of low-val fan shots. 1948 Muni., Cleve vs Boston -Teddy at Bat;
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/DSCN4001.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/DSCN4002.jpg

I'm a fourth generation Yankees fan and thus genetically predisposed to despise all things Red Sox, but even I had to admit that this was pretty sweet. It's a photographic composite by Carl Horner (his photographs were the basis for a lot of the early 20th century tobacco cards, including the famous Honus Wagner) featuring the team that won the first World Series in 1903. There was some writing (player identifications) on the photo which made it a bit more affordable than it might otherwise have been, but it still sold for over $11,000.

http://sports.ha.com/common/view_ite...o=81950&src=pr

Well Jonathan, You just gave your collection the touch of class it was lacking all these years. ;) Terrific item.

Oh, no, I don't own it! I'm the lead cataloger for Heritage Auctions, and it's a piece that impressed me when it crossed my desk. I don't think my father would ever speak to me again if he came to visit and saw that hanging on my wall!

Looks like the only thing worth looking at these days now that there's nothing worthwhile watching on tv:D

sweet piece

I posted this on the main forum....

but it belongs here too.


The final game of the 1912 World Series, enjoyed by a crowd on Main Street in Colorado.

No television, no radio - - - the score is updated on a box-score chalkboard.

Unfortunately - the Red Sox win this one, and with that win the 1912 World Series. :)

http://www.internetville.com/images/...eriesCombo.jpg

It's only been 11 months since I got anything new...

These were your Boston Red Sox and Braves announcers in 1948 (slightly post-war, sorry). Of course, what made me buy this, for those who know me, is the mike stand...

<a href="http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z192/HiNeighbor_2007/?action=view&current=10-23-2009052957PM.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z192/HiNeighbor_2007/10-23-2009052957PM.jpg" border="0" alt="britt"></a>

1938 Millers (Sox farm team) with a 19yo Teddy,
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...8Millers-1.jpg

1915 Boston Red Sox World Series Press Pin

And

Joe Wood warming in Fenway on September 6, 1912, before his famous duel against Walter Johnson.

Updated photo of 1912 world series wall!
 

Updated photo

Boston Beaneaters Chickering Cabinet
 

Poor photo. Looks alot nicer out of the old frame and in person. Not for sale and I no longer own it.

More Sox plz, http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_0031.jpg

Extremely Rare 1954 Wilson Franks Book "Batting and Fielding Secrets"
 

by Ted Williams...
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Ted Williams' last game/hr ticket stub and program.
 

More please!.. It's a long winter.

Scraping the bottom of the peanut butter jar over here. Trimmed, taped and framed beater.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ra/m114Ted.jpg

Defibrillating this thread.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...xProgram-1.jpg

Early Speaker Type 1 Bain Photo


http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/a...os/speaker.jpg

Hey Ben...
 

Absolutely KILLER image of Speaker!

Really like this Type I photo (Conlon) of Everett Scott.

Just picked this pen and Ink up..Kinda nice IMO.

This is from a friend whom is Harold Buckwalters' grandson,

Hi-
Incredible stuff from everyone! Here are some odd ball Red Sox items I have been meaning to post. There is a lamp, a ceramic glove, a Frazee Theater pamphlet (ca 1924), two World's Champions bats (which I have been told were made to comemmorate the 1912 World Seris but I do not know if that is definitely true), and a Boy Scout merit badge pamphlet showing a Sox player (this piece combines my baseball and boy scout memorabilia collecting passions).
Yours in collecting,
Alan Elefson
aelefson@hotmail.com

Love that lamp Alan!

Nice stuff Alan and I also like that lamp. I wonder who that player is in the Boy Scout photo? I would say early 70's with the uniform and sideburn. Also Nice Speaker photo and nice display Rawn. Here's one for you. Type I Thompson photo.

Very nice Mike. The display belongs to Harold's grandson and I will pass along the message to him.

Rawn

1910 Huntington Avenue Grounds. Michael, stellar shot of the Rough.

L field fence and the old Boston Opry, 1910 (no longer mine);

Hi-
Thanks guys! I love the lamp as well although I have no idea if it was homemade (I think so) or when it was made. The Merit Badge pamphlet is from 1973, and it does not mention who the player is.
Below are two more oddball items to keep this thread alive a little longer. The first is a Red Sox doll (circa 1960s?) and the second is a spring training hat of similar vintage.
Please post more if you have it. The items posted thus far are incredible!
Yours in collecting,
Alan Elefson
aelefson@hotmail.com

red sox lamp
 

Hello Alan, Nice lamp. I believe (I could be wrong) that it is a circa 1950s Stanford Pottery lamp. If you search baseball lamp, some others have been shown on the memoribilia board.

George "Rube" Foster scored no-hitter program and ticket- the 1st at Fenway Park!
 

I thought that all of you Red Sox fans may enjoy this post. Here are photos of a (partially) scored program and ticket from the very first no-hitter ever thrown at the original historic Fenway Park. On June 21, 1916 the Red Sox' own George "Rube" Foster no-hit their arch-rival the NY Yankees 2-0 in front of crowd of 4,528 faithful fans. The ticket and scored program resided in a fan's scrapbook for over 80 years before in was liberated and made it into my waiting hands last year. Just for grins, I'm also including a picture postcard of Foster to show you what he looked like in his heyday. Enjoy!

Keith is correct. Stanford Pottery did these lamps for at least 6-7 teams, that I have seen. Athletics, Pirates, Phillies, Reds, Indians and Braves are among those that I've seen.

Nice Piece... are you going to seek out a vintage shade for it? You will find tons of options on Ebay. If so, please post... would love to see the end result.

Thanks Mark and Keith! I had no idea it was a Stanford Pottery lamp! I paid less than 5.00 for it at an antique shop in New Bedford MA a few months ago. I figured it was homemade. I am not sure what I will do with it now. Are the shades for these lamps specific to the teams (do they even show baseball graphics at all?)?
Thanks again for the help,
Alan

I've seen lots of different shades with these. A replacement shade is not a big deal (oe even a detractor). I would go with a plain beige or off-white shade, and let the base speak for itself.

I am not sure whether these lamps originally came with a team graphic or logo on the shade, but I doubt it. Perhaps someone else here might know?

My Boston Red Sox Addition
 

Hey Guys.

I am proud to add my just authenticated 1975 Carlton Fisk home white post season game used jersey to the mix. It appears that this is quite possibly the same jersey that Carlton Fisk was wearing when he hit the famous homerun in game #6 of the 1975 World Series.

You can read all about it at the following link:

http://www.mearsonline.com/news/newsDetail.asp?id=733

Somewhat ironic, given Ted's public relationship with the Boston press

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/...82bd66bd_o.jpg

Max

If anyone has any Harold Buckwalter memorabilia, I would be very interested for purchasing it for my friend.

Rawn

great Teddy piece Max!

Sadly, these are still in mint condition...

http://www.baseballreliquary.org/images/condom_67.jpg

I've heard Williams quoted as saying he didn't receive a penny for that "endorsement". I guess the condoms were obviously unauthorized. Can you imagine that today... an image of A-Rod or Jeter (perhaps just a smidge different), and with no actual endorsement. A great example of how times have changed!

Damn Steve, you think they come with the Splendid Splinters?

Rawn

Here's a pretty little pin from Heritage's April auction which just went live for Internet bidding:

http://sports.ha.com/common/view_ite...7&Lot_No=82150

Earl can't be happy about that :(

Here's another cool Red Sox piece in the current Heritage auction (though I'll always think of The Rocket as a Yankee! :D) The mourning band is for Tony Conigliaro.

http://sports.ha.com/common/view_ite...7&Lot_No=82188

PS: Just kidding about the Clemens is a Yankee thing--just a fun little jab. I know it's years played that counts, not World Championships won.

Bosox fans would rather he be considered a Yankee. Feel free to delete that jersey

1939 Red Sox Ticket Stub
 

Picked up this 1939 Red Sox ticket stub from a fellow board member, is there a way I can find out what game it was?