New York or San Fran... let's see those Giants!
 

I'll kick it off with some vintage original TYPE I photographs...

Matty by Paul Thompsom.

Attachment 8757

And a pair of news service photos from "The Shot Heard Round the World"

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1903 RPPC

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



1905 Season Pass

http://www.internetville.com/images/...905giants.jpeg

1932 NY Giants Schedule postcards (Just showing the HOFers.)

Three early Pennants, their best pitcher ever, and the curmudgeon that owned 'em...

Perez - great stuff - love that shot of Brush.

And the red NY Giants pennant is incredible - best I've seen.

Here's a Bain shot of the right field bleachers during Game 3 of the 1911 World Series, and an early photo of Mathewson in the same ballpark.

Frank Baker earned his nickname of course, hitting some homers in this series, the second one of which landed in those very right-field bleachers, off Mathewson, which tied Game 3...

Perezfan - KILLER shots of Brush and Matty. I'd love to paint 'em all!

That Brush photo is indeed deluxe. It would be a nice companion piece to Joe's 1905 Season Pass signed by Brush.

Here's the 1903 Team W601 Supplement:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5...1903Giants.jpg

Burr McIntosh 1903 Iron Man McGinnity:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5...rMcGinnity.jpg

Steve, that 1903 W601 Supplement is very cool.
.... would make a nice companion piece to my RPPC :D;)

I can put up so much on this thread,, let's start with this invite to the Polo Grounds Opening Day 1905. Hanging on my wall, under glass, sorry for the image not being clear, scanning under glass leads to this image.
Sold to me by a walk in many years ago, I don't remember which show. A dealer/friend sent him to my table because it was a Giants piece.
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these speak for themselves.
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a payroll check from 1953 for Horace Stoneham's son.
A walk in at the White Plains show, sold me a bunch of these, years ago.
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Giants stationery. Don't ya just love that logo?
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Richard -

great items.

That opening day 1905 invite is very cool.



Jacksons -

I love that photo of the right field bleachers during game 3 of the 1911 world series. beautiful.

More Matty...
 

Here's something you won't see every day. A vintage original TYPE I George Grantham Bain portrait of Big Six and an amazing newspaper companion piece featuring said photo dated St. Patrick's Day 1911...

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http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r.../IMG_10262.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...IMG_1411-1.jpg

Killer stuff so far Guys. Let's see some more.
 

Hey Rich, That maybe the best looking Baseball stationary I've every seen. Just terrific.


San Francicso's version of the M & M boys...

Original vintage TYPE I photographs by the master Malcolm Emmons.

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Christy Mathewson

Order form for Matty's Pitching in a Pinch

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/35/90...3a20f57a_o.jpg

Matty
 

A couple of Matthewson related items...
www.dugouttreasures.com

Matty & Red Ames warming up...
 

during the 1911 World Series at the Polo Grounds. Vintage original TYPE I photograph by the legendary Louis Van Oeyen.

Attachment 8906

The New York Giants charms of the 1910's-30's have always appealed to me, the little silver season passes that look like a hand or a fence, or actually are a functional pocket knife or a pencil. Hopefully you folks know what I'm talking about. But this one takes the cake, in my opinion. It's a gorgeous gold Championship pendant presented to a minor figure on the 1921 team. Infinitely more attractive than the Mr. T-inspired monstrosities that pass for Championship rings today. This sold in the Heritage Auctions October 2007 sale:

http://sports.ha.com/common/view_ite...o=19765&src=pr

Posting after the Heritage fellow is always a flogging.

Fan snapshot of Waite Hoyt, 1932
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...teHoyt1932.jpg

Heritage Auctions...
 

He's PLUGGING Steve, NOT posting. That's a fine snapshot Steve. You should post it in the snapshot thread from a while back.

Best, Jimmy

Snodgrass
 

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That Snodgrass letter is KILLER.

For you letterhead fans, here's an early letter from long-time Giants scout Jack Schwarz.

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

1897 letter signed by Giants owner Andrew Freedman. Freedman was the owner who hired John McGraw as Giants manager.

1951 playoffs Press Pass for the Polo Grounds.

Here are a few Giants items.

1931 Hi Bell signed type 1 photo.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Lou/bellfr.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Lou/bellbk.jpg

1919-1921 W514 Larry Doyle signed to Rip Collins.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ou/Doyle1a.jpg

1954 Type 1 of Willie
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../Mays1954f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../Mays1954b.jpg

1965 type 3, I believe, of Mays hitting the 500HR plateau.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../Mays1965f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../Mays1965b.jpg

1948 Type 1 of Mel Ott and Johnny Mize in Spring training.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...u/OttMizef.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...u/OttMizeb.jpg

late 19th - early 20th Century ticket stub.

some burke stamps.....

http://www.internetville.com/burke/nyNLs_20.jpg

Sad Sad day for NY Giants Fans.

1) Letter from Horace Stoneham to Hans Lobert inviting him to closing ceremonies at Polo Grounds.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Giants1957.jpg

2) Companion souvenir plaque given to Lobert and, presumably, all the other guests for the ceremony.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...dslastgame.jpg

A few more items
 

1951 Team greeting sheet with Facsimilie sigs. Rookie Willie Mays fake sig.:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...giantsheet.jpg

Original typed article from NY Mirror newsman Ken Smith.
He covered the NY Giants for 30yrs. He became director of the BB Hall of Fame from 1964 to 1976. This is from December 1954 in Puerto Rico, describing the atmosphere. Many major leaguers are mentioned including Willie Mays. Great content. Last pic is of the back of the paper showing the letterhead it's typed on from a Puerto Rican Hotel.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tharticle1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tharticle2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tharticle3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tharticle4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tharticle5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tharticle6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tharticle7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tharticle8.jpg

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Salada shield.

More Mays

Also posted this elsewhere, but wanted to keep the Giants thread going.

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Willie Mays Coke store sign

Close up of sign

Some Giants gamers

Another Police Gazette...
 

A nice double page spread.

Jim Thorpe
 

circa 1910's original vintage TYPE I photograph. Period TYPE I photos of Thorpe in uniform are very, very tough.

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John McGraw and Vaudeville
 

1912 program from THE GRAND THEATRE at the Jenkins Arcade building, featuring an announcement of the upcoming appearance of "JOHN J. McGRAW ('The Napoleon of the Diamond'), in a Monologue on INSIDE BASEBALL"

McGraw, en francais, c 1945

Max

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/...86d1f12b47.jpg

Met Ott leads the Giants to World Series Title.
 

Vintage Original TYPE I Photo of Hall of Famer and New York Giants Legend Mel Ott. Photo is date stamped on the back October 12, 1933. This picture was taken just after the Giant won the 1933 World Series over the Washington Senators where Mel hit two round trippers.

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1913 NY Giants Pitching Staff in Marlin Springs, Texas (ST)

Pretty rough shape...

Jeff Tesreau, Christy Mathewson, Hooks Wiltse, Red Ames, Al Demaree, Harry Smith, LaRue Kirby, Ferdie Schupp, Doc Crandall and Ted Goulait

That's the beauty about news service photos. I like to use the term "game used" instead of "rough shape" as that's why the photo is beat up a bit. It was used multiple times over the years for newspapers, magazines, yearbooks, etc.

Regardless of the shape Jacksons...it's a terrific image. I doubt another even exist. Would love to see more of your photo collection that's for sure.

Best, Jimmy

You're right, Jimmy - that's the attitude to have. I forget that too often.

Here's a Bain of Opening Day, 1909 at the Polo Grounds.

"04/15/1909 - Before an Opening Day crowd of 30,000 at New York, Red Ames pitches a no-hitter for nine innings against the Brooklyn Superbas, surrenders a hit with one out in the tenth, then loses the game 3-0 in the 13th. The Giants outfield has no putouts."

Willie Mays Rookie Autograph
 

Willie Mays rookie autograph on a GPC cut, Postmarked Brooklyn,NY, Aug 9.

John McGraw 1913 news photo, I think this is a Type 1.

sorry about that.
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Type 1, John McGraw

sorry, meant to post this one.
Type 1 Mcgraw Harold Stein photo.

Richard, I LOVE that shot of McGraw from 1913. That man had such an emotive face, even if he always seemed combative. I can't wait to put that face on canvas...

Bravo!

"Say Hey"
 

A great action shot. TYPE I photo...

Attachment 13059

1913 NY Giants Pitching Staff
 

Jacksons,
Wow! Those four guys on the left could pitch a little bit... I own vintage signatures of all 4 of them in my collection. Great photo-thanks!

Invitation to Opening Day 1944.
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Sorry, forgot the pic.
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Looks like they gave out derbys to the first 10,000 fans!!

Great photo. I love these old pictures!!

The TV script for the last Giants game ever played in NYC.
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1957, last year in Polo Grounds, Opening Day stub and last game stub.
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1951 NY Giants Spring Training Original Photo

McGraw
 

One of my favorite poses of McGraw:

Great photo, Jimmy. I love how pugnacious McGraw always looks!

Great thread!!! Amazing stuff guys. Here are a few of my favorite Matty and Giants items.

Trevor

It's great, isn't it? Vintage baseball is great - if McGraw were around today, there's a good chance he'd be a manager/player that I do not like. Since he was living long before I was born, I have no idea what he was 'really' like - and he's one of my favorites. One of the great things about this hobby - I can place whatever feelings I have towards a player without being swayed by what team he was on, etc.

On a note, personally, I am going through a lot of crap right now, and having got back w one of my best friends, who is involved in the hobby, and reading/seeing all that you guys post on here, and your collections, its a huge positive. Thank you for everything, and keep it up.

Scott - don't let the bastards get you down.
You are one of the good guys here, exposing bogus autographs and reporting them.
Keep up the good work.
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Thanks, tho I just have a casual knowledge, not like you and others.

I mainly meant personal stuff, aside from here, and how this forum, for the most part..haha, is a great release, w all the knowledge, and great cards and autos and memorabilia people discuss/display.

Here's Carl Hubbell's jacket, in the current Heritage auction ending April 23. His number "11" is penned in vintage ink in the collar.

http://sports.ha.com/common/view_ite...7&Lot_No=82169

Big thrills for the Giants fans...
 

One of the most sought after pieces in the hobby is this 1951 Ticket Stub from the third and final game of the 1951 N.L. playoffs (thanks goes out to Richard Simon). This ticket entitled it's owner admission into the Polo Grounds to bare witness to Baseball's most incredible moment... "The shot heard 'round the world".

Also a nice little Giants pocket Schedule from '51 as well.

Attachment 20941Attachment 20942

And a pair of vintage original TYPE I photographs. One very famous image, as Thompson connects with the ball that will forever change his life. And moments later, Bobby kissing his now historic bat...

Attachment 20943Attachment 20944

Final Giants game at Seals Stadium and Opening Game at Candlestick Park, two milestones in SF Giants history.
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Such a great thread...keeping it alive
 

Love these little 4x6 Bain shots, and the content of this one was too great to pass up.

Marquard with his son on the dugout steps, early in the 1918 season.

The scan of this one is terrible - the clarity and sharpness is hard to beat in person.

4x5 Negs

That's a stunner! Is it a regular photo or a real photo postcard?

Also as a Mays fan, I love that last photo of Willie swinging.

Greg

The catcher in the Mays photo is going to get his free hand destroyed if he keeps it out there like that!! :)