June Pickups
 

1972-1975 Tidewater Tides GU jersey (Mets AAA)

Just picked this up, at a very good price! :D

Germany Schaefer photo NYY
 

1916 Germany Schaefer in Yankee Uni. Anyone seen this before? No markings on reverse. Picked it up fromB-E Collectibles

Wow! That bunting is very cool. Didn’t you pick up another example with a different insert in the middle?

Wow, Rob- Very cool!
Where are you going to hang that bad boy?

Fun Schaeffer image! It looks like he is pointing his thumb back and saying "Look at that bum over there!"

Thanks to RMY for my first Spahn image - the clarity on this one is outstanding and makes this Milwaukee boy very happy.

It's looking like the "garage overflow area." :p

Along with this one, which I scored in the last hour. Also 3' x 9'. It's a sickness. :cool:

Picked up two Max West Items yesterday. First, a little back story. Max grew up in my home town of Alhambra California, and we both graduated from Alhambra High...ok, ok, he gratduated about 44 years before me. LOL
Anyway, after he retired he opened up a little sporting goods store called Max West's (Ralph Kiner was a co-owner until Max bought him out), which was pretty much the only place to go if you needed sporting goods back in the 60's through mid 70's. Max was almost always there (along with his daughter) and was always willing to give an opinion on what type/weight bat and gloves to buy. I learned a lot from him at an early age, and I've been wanting to collected some things about him for quite a long time. With that in mind, I was quite pleased to find a type 1 photo of Max that was used for his 1941 Double Play card. At the same time, I came across his original Heilbroner questionnaire card from 1936. I thought the cool thing about that was his listing of his Alhambra address and his High School. Thought this would make a nice shelf display along with a 1940 All Star game ticket (will get that later) in which he hit the game winning homerun off of Red Ruffing.
So, all and all, a good collecting day. Now, if I can only get Alhambra Grad Cheryl Tiegs to return my calls. LOL

love stories like yours mike!!!!!

Great stuff Mike I love those kind of stories.

Love it Mike! I bought the Johnny Vander Meer Heilbroner card shortly after it was listed. I think these are very cool, BTW....

Nice Scott! I'm glad the Vander Meer found the proper home...and yes, I think they're very cool too.

Another piece, vying for non-existent wall space...

That is cool, with great colors, AND BIG! :)

Steve Blass' copies of his 1960, 1971 and 1972 Pirates contracts. I am terribly pleased to add these to my myopic collection. The 1960 contract is his first pro contract.

Buster Posey game used bat. Photo matched. I don't get a lot of modern bats but I figure Buster may make it to the Hall. ROY, MVP, batting title, 3x World Series champ, World Baseball Classic champ, Comeback Player of the year. This is a 2012 bat...batting title, MVP, World Series.

For my Expos collection , first ever official 12x18 1969 Montreal Expos picture in its original frame and box.


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As a Dodgers fan, I have to say, I love that bat. What a player. What a great year for Posey. Nice pickup.

1960 Red Sox
 

Picked this up this morning. Large (24x34) on poster board. Ted’s last season - he’s there in the back row, 3rd from right.

Ted Williams 1961-63 coaches bat
 

My daughter and i were very excited to add this Ted Williams used 1961-63 w215 coaches bat to the collection.

It didn't end up in the garage, after all (although another one did).

Here in Mormon dominated Utah, many homes are built with a "fruit room" aka cold food storage room. I think the Mormons believe you need to have a year's worth of food on hand to prepare for the coming Apocalypse (I could be a little fuzzy on the reasoning). Anyway, our "fruit room" makes a decent place for my overflow. What do I keep in there in addition to memorabilia? Hint: it ain't food! :p

Finally got Brooks Robinson to go with my Palmer. My two favorite Players.

That's not a year supply! :D

Good for you, Clint! There is spposedly a Gaylord Perry (as a Giant) in that “series” but I’m not convinced.

Probably not even a month’s worth! But I’m not too worried about the Apocalypse. ;)

Love it Dave! Especially like your daughters smile with the bat in hand. Makes it even better!

Brooksie
 

Clint,

GREAT pin... glad you can finally get ahold of a Brooks example; happy for you!

Thanks Mark and Rob!

Babe Ruth Photograph
 

Just picked this up Thursday. Love the look on the boys’ faces!

I was thinking that your answer was guns, but I like the beer stash. :D

Bresnahan Spalding bat
 

Picked up this really cool old bat last week.
I haven't seen too many of these around. Fantastic condition.

Nice bat

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Mathewson Tuxedo Box
 

Just got this in...

Great additions. I do think Rob's "fruit room" is fantastic. Technically, he does have wine in there, so the Fruit Room moniker fits :D

Mike

Damn Bob that’s incredible.

Wow Bob

Some awesome stuff.

My recent pickup, Johnny Briggs game used bat. He is from the same hometown as me and he was my favorite player growing up. Been on my wantlist for 30 years.

I just love the idea of a 30-year want list being filled.

You just keep out doing yourself, Bob!

Its funny how when you are looking for a specific player, sometimes finding stuff can take forever.

Super duper boxing find. These are brand new, immaculate condition.

Boxing gloves
 

WOW!!!!!!

Those are AWESOME!!!!

That's beautiful Bob!

Picked up a Pittsburgh Steelers-Newark Bombers program. Bombers only played one year and anything from them is pretty tough to find.

Picked up this 1940s Terry Moore gamer. Moore was a 2x champ and a member of the Cardinals HOF.

Great find. Essential for an advanced Cardinal collection.

Sean, the Bresnahan bat is excellent. And Bob, once again you have left me saying 'holy crap!'. Very nice piece.

Incredible Matty Bob!

Holy smokes Bob. Huge congratulations are in order on the Matty Tuxedo p/u.

Just an incredible piece of art....... Nicely done!