Firemen are cool...

[Runscott]

…but they aren't usually baseball players.

If you are bidding on this, and don't collect fireman stuff, stop.

Fireman cabinet on ebay

If you are a fireman-stuff collector and was hoping this would slip under the radar - don't worry, as it's going to go higher than fireman stuff.

[John V]

Scott,
I thought fireman also, but don't know exactly why.
What are the differences, other than the lack of baseball equipment, that should tell us this bibbed guy is a fireman?
Thanks.

[ZachS]

I collect fireman stuff. Thanks a lot for outing this auction!

[barrysloate]

Someone will get hosed on this one.

[darwinbulldog]

Rube is not impressed.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Totally OT...sorry in advance Scott for hijacking.

I am a volunteer firefighter and besides searching for sports items, sometimes I look for firefighter ephemera. Last week at the flea market a dealer had a brand new helmet. I know that this type of helmet retails for between $550 to $600. I was able to get it for $60. Thanks for allowing me to brag and now back to your regularly scheduled program .

Jeff

[Runscott]

No problem with meanderings. Here's a fireman tintype I used to own - I believe I paid $40 and sold for $50-60....because they aren't baseball players:

[nolemmings]

Are you certain Scott? I'm pretty sure those two on the left are in the Twins' rotation.

[HerbK]

If you're sitting on a bus, how do you know the guy sitting next to you is a fireman?






He'll tell you .....

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by HerbK

If you're sitting on a bus, how do you know the guy sitting next to you is a fireman?






He'll tell you .....

I'm retired.....that's pretty good.

I never defined my life by "the job," but plenty of guys do.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by HerbK

If you're sitting on a bus, how do you know the guy sitting next to you is a fireman?






He'll tell you .....

I'm pretty thick skinned, but I call low blow. Unless of course you are a firefighter and then I might agree.

Jeff

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I'm retired.....that's pretty good.

I never defined my life by "the job," but plenty of guys do.

Hey Rob, Were you a truckie or on the nozzle?

Jeff

[irishdenny]

W1E = West Engine No.1

I was raised in Lindenhurst, LI & all of the townships were/are volunteer firemen.
Lindenhurst is 2 towns East of the Amityville Horror Town(about 10 miles), & they are still run by Volunteers.

Cool Picture for a Towney to Pick uP!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by HerbK

If you're sitting on a bus, how do you know the guy sitting next to you is a fireman?






He'll tell you .....

Got no problems with that. I also like to know who our Military Service Members are too....

[Runscott]

That's interesting - all the firemen that I've met in Seattle & Tacoma are very humble. I walked by the Belltown fire station every day, and here in Tacoma there is a fire station right next to the coffee shop - really great guys at both places, always welcoming and friendly with everyone. Right up there with astronauts and cowboys.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by ibuysportsephemera

Hey Rob, Were you a truckie or on the nozzle?

Jeff

Truck FF

Engine Capt.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by Runscott

That's interesting - all the firemen that I've met in Seattle & Tacoma are very humble. I walked by the Belltown fire station every day, and here in Tacoma there is a fire station right next to the coffee shop - really great guys at both places, always welcoming and friendly with everyone. Right up there with astronauts and cowboys.

+1...I think Herb is a wannabe firefighter.

Jeff

[kmac32]

speaking of firemen

[Leon]

Originally Posted by kmac32

speaking of firemen

According to Baseball Reference 6 players had the nickname "fireman".

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by Leon

According to Baseball Reference 6 players had the nickname "fireman".

it is also the term used for the closer of the team and "Big Lee" Smith once one of the best around and is currently third on the all time saves list only lead by Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman. He is also in his 13th year on the HOF ballot and deserves to be in the Hall as he was the dominant closer in his era.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by kmac32

it is also the term used for the closer of the team and "Big Lee" Smith once one of the best around and is currently third on the all time saves list only lead by Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman. He is also in his 13th year on the HOF ballot and deserves to be in the Hall as he was the dominant closer in his era.

Closing is important. After checking out his career stats he definitely deserves strong consideration.