1936 Yankees...

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

So, I've been thinking for a while about putting a set together of signatures from the 1936 Yankees (my favorite team), and I was hoping I might be able to get a little guidance from you seasoned experts out there.

Now, what I'm looking for is autographs on album pages for the most part, as it's not crucial for me to have any of the names on beautifully, single-signed GPCs or anything (though I won't necessarily say 'no' to a nice one at a good price). This especially applies to the tougher, more expensive guys, including Gehrig and Lazzeri. I guess my only caveat is that they be period (preferably from '36, if it's at all possible), and they REALLY don't have to be in pen - I would probably even prefer pencil!

I guess what I wanted to know is, what might you think I would have to pay for, say, an album page with a Gehrig and Lazzeri (or one or the other) with a couple of other players from the team? I figure that I might be better off not needed the single signed stuff, or that they can be in pencil, but I would imagine it's still gonna cost a couple of thousand for something like that, right?

Are there any auctions or dealers that I might want to keep an eye out for? I'm not super concerned with the TPA stuff, but obviously, I'd like to deal with people who are reputable and knowledgeable. And heck, would you think anyone would even want a painting or something in exchange rather than cash?

These are loaded questions, I know, and I'm sure that they're no rock solid solutions, but I thought some of you might have some good advice. That is, if you're willing to share it.

For the record, I do already have one with DiMaggio and a few others, so at least he's covered. And I would love to include some of the executives and other related figured in the project (Ruppert, Barrow, Weiss, Roth, secretaries, batboys, announcers, etc.).

There's definitely NO rush in putting any of this together, so I guess I can be patient. But yeah, I would appreciate anything you guys might be able to offer in terms of wisdom.

Thanks!!

Graig