Posted By:
Paul MuchinskyAaron,
No, I haven't offered it yet. I thought to do so might come across as hucksterism for joining the network. But given the B/S/T concept, have I got a "B" for those of you who like sports pins. The book is "Boxing Pinback Buttons". About 175 pages featuring 414 boxing pinbacks and related items, John L. Sullivan era up to the present. Boxers from all weight classes are featured. Each item is described with text. Acutely aware my photographic skills were not the best, these were shot with all new photo equipment. Still not flawless like the Smithsonian volume, but closer. $39.95 + $3.75 (S/H) = $43.70. NC residents add $2.80 for sales tax.
Great Oaks Press
PO Box 743
Summerfield, NC 27358
Needless to say, there are more baseball collectors than boxing collectors. If you like pins, boxing, or a good sports memorabilia book, I'm sure you will like the book. If you are not interested in any of the above three, this book will not be your cup of tea. Some amazing connections between the two sports. Max Baer, a heavyweight champion in the 1930s, killed a fellow boxer in the ring with a right cross to his head. The deceased fighter was the brother of Dodger player Dolph Camilli. The brother, like many other fighters of the day, fought under an alias. Andy Seminick, 1950 Phillies Whiz Kids catcher, was equally skilled in baseball and boxing. Forced to choose, he chose the former.
My first love is baseball, always will be, but I'm proud of my boxing book for the hobby.
Paul