December Pickups
 

I'll take the liberty of kicking off the December Pickup thread.

While doing some of my typical searches on eBay this morning, I came across this scarce PR photo taken of the 1944 Sampson Naval Training Center (NY) baseball team featuring several major leaguers including Johnny "Double No-Hit" Vander Meer, Hal White, Connie Ryan, Del Ennis and Red McQuillen. Vandy is the 2nd player from the left in the 2nd row from the bottom in the photo.
For the record, Sampson's 1944 baseball team went 25-2 against their competition including some major league teams including the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox as well as several from the International League. Vandy pitched 5 times during their schedule, going 4-1.
I'm happy to add this to my Vandy collection.

Happy Holidays to everyone on net54!

Another great addition to your Vandy collection Scott.

Picked up this Zach Wheat piece

Scott- love how you keep finding new items for your Vandy/No-Hitter collection

Kenny- nice addition to your Wheat collection.

These arrived today. They have long been on my want list. Now that I have them I must admit to feeling a bit silly about that.

They’re cheaply made, for sure, but a must have!

I don't usually collect photos but I do collect old Mets minor league stuff so I couldn't pass up these 1969-1970 Tidewater Tides photos Art Shamsky, Jim Bibby, Dan Frisella and Jon Matlack

Just received these 10 Catfish Hunter win tickets in the mail, many of which had extremely low attendance. A very special thank you to Scott Garner who opened up his collection and allowed me to add these to mine. Scott is the best!!!!
Aug 28, 1973...7,284 att
May 5, 1974.....10,100 att
May 10, 1974...4,755 att
Jun 2, 1974......9,309 att
Jun 20, 1974....4,662 att
Jun 25, 1974....4,344 att
Jul 9, 1974.......6,655 att
Aug 20, 1974....4,737 att
Aug 24, 1974....34,693 @ Boston
Sept 5, 1974......2,876

That's right, that last one was 2,876 to see the 72-73 champion A's on their way to winning 3 in a row. ?????? LOL I wonder how many of those tickets are still around.
So, now I'm up to 13 Catfish win tickets.

Hi Mike,
Glad you received the Catfish win tickets. :)
Good luck building this collection!

Thanks again Scott!

Picked up this 1929 Springfield Dunnman season pass given to former NFL president Joe Carr and signed by former MLB player and team manager Joe Dunn. Wish it were signed by Carr, but can't be too picky.

Fenway Park Ushers Cap
 

If this cap could only talk; the stories it might tell..

Dave Grob
davegrob1@aol.com

Awesome cap Dave

Fenway Cap
 

Thanks..I had a lesser condition one that I sold a few years back, and regretted it the moment it was gone. As far as ushers caps go, this is a tough one..

Dave Grob

I want to thank Matt for making this one available. It doesn't look like much, but Kiddo Davis has been on my want list for a while now.

Love the Mays glasses! I have never seen those before.

Is that a gamer? Wow, to have a bat from one of the Gas House Gang. Nice.

Silly stuff is the best... Awesome condition, and great score!

It is, thanks! He was actually on my want list because he played 4 seasons in St. Paul. Definitely not a noteworthy player, but seemed to always be in the right place at the right time. He was on the 1931 Saints Junior World Series team and, if I counted correctly, was then on 5 World Series teams.

Mercy! That usher cap is remarkable!

Just picked this up on Ebay, and I'm no um-day (Stooges reference)
 

Came from Shoeless Joe country...Greenville S.C. I'm guessing fresh to the hobby, well as fresh as something from 1912 can be. Heavy lil' sucker. Gonna pour a beer in it and drink from it like the Stanley Cup tonight.

Awesome pickup Paul...

I've always thought that was one of the prettiest vintage trophies out there.

What a beauty... congrats!

Got this cool bat in the mail today thanks to fellow member JoeDfan.:)

Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH has an extensive collection related to the Draper & Maynard Sporting Goods Company. The precursor to that company began in Plymouth in 1840 making buckskin gloves.

You arn't kidding, good info., thanks:

http://digitalcollections.plymouth.e...on/p15828coll4

Found this video on YouTube as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdItX4R5P-w

Beautiful trophy, Moe! How'd the beer taste?

A little dusty

Man, some really great items so far this month boys keep them coming. Dave being a Red Sox fan really enjoyed seeing the usher`s cap, outstanding sir. Paul once again a home run with that trophy, D and M items are really cool with that hound being especially nice. December`s off to a hell of a start !

Picked up Catfish Hunter win #192 ticket (16,320 att). Not rare, but very cheap, LOL. Also picked up two vintage unsigned magazines to send out to get autographed. Will show those when they get signed.

I scored an epic pickup from Lelands that fits my collection to a tee...

A Base from the last game ever played at Crosley Field. Not sure whether it was 1st, 2nd, or 3rd... but it's something I undoubtedly gazed at with wonder from the stands, as a kid. These bases were very well-used for many games, so it surely had a long life at Crosley Field.

My best baseball memories involve going there with my father, during the early formation of the Big Red Machine. So this was a nice score, and one I can easily remember my Dad by. Impeccable provenance as well, having come from the estate of Reds' long-time Equipment Manger, Bernie Stowe.

https://auction.lelands.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=95958

Great pickup for your collection Mark. I often think about going to games with my Dad in the 60’s when I look at certain items in my collection. We are all really holding on to a piece of our childhood through collecting.

Holding on to pieces of our childhoods; letting go of our money. :p

Happy to add this chocolate box. I've only seen 2 lesser condition examples in 25 years.

Nice box Michael.

Dammit Mike you beat me out on that box:D

"that's what he said"

Great additions fellas! Was lucky enough to score this Reds pin recently :D

Thanks Kenny!

Kevin dont worry, it's not in that great of shape;)

Love the way you put together and shoot your photos Chris!

Greg

Here are a few recent estate sale finds, along with one pickup from Ebay and one from a card show.

Greg

Thanks, Greg. Nice additions for you as well!

A dozen golf balls, ca. 1960's, from the Giants' Francisco Grande spring training base. Horace Stoneham built this place in the early 1960's. It included a golf course, baseball practice diamonds and a bat shaped swimming pool, among other features.

Very cool, Rob! Love these!

Neato!

Nice stuff, guys.

As per another thread, I just acquired this 2014 (final season) Game Used Derek Jeter Home Uniform in Goldin's Auction. Fully documented, photo matched.

Those golf balls are incredible. WOW!

Agreed! Really unique.