Show what you have of the Mackmen...

[thekingofclout]

I only have a handful of these great ballplayers and it's mostly of the Beast, but I would love to see what the board has to offer. So, pull out your Collins, Plank, Waddell, Baker, Joost, Bender, Meyers, Barry, McInnis, Grove, Cochrane, Foxx, Dykes, Simmons and so on. You get the gist... If they played for Mack, let's see them! And of course Mack himself.

Original vintage TYPE I photograph by George Burke. The heart & soul of back to back World Champs.

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And a pair of sweet autographs from the legendary Mackmen...

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[D. Broughman]

Connie Mack

[Brian Campf]

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[Jacklitsch]

[Jacklitsch]

[HRBAKER]

[GrayGhost]

Jeff, those are awesome looking displays. Thanks for sharing.

[David Atkatz]

Game ball, Philadelphia Athletics (Chief Bender) v. NY Highlanders (Russ Ford), Hilltop Park, April 25, 1912.
(Inscription in Bender's hand; from his personal collection.)

[Vintagecatcher]

Here is one of my favorite items: a Paul Thompson photo of Connie Mack and Ira Thomas in the dug-out during the 1911 World Series. The photo is autographed by Ira Thomas.


Patrick

[HRBAKER]

A few more odds and ends:

[thekingofclout]

Original vintage TYPE I photograph.

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[BrockJacob]

Connie Mack wall plaque

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I have many A's autographs from this time period. Who do you guys want to see? Throw out some oddball requests!

[Oldtix]

[Jacklitsch]

I imagine Waddell would be a toughie. Show one please.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I would love to, but everything I have on Rube is off-limits to public posting. There aren't too many genuine examples out there, that's for sure. Even the example in a well-known HOF autograph guide published in the early 1990's isn't authentic.

Sorry I can't help out with Waddell, but here's a copy of the only full-name version of Eddie Plank's signature that I've ever encountered. Notice how much less flamboyant this example is as compared to other versions.

[Leon]

here is a great pose of Mack and a very tough Worch Cigar card...

[batsballsbases]

1910 pocket mirror schedule for the As.

[batsballsbases]

1900s team pin athletics.

[thekingofclout]

Terrific stuff from all, especially from HRBAKER, Boy Jeff, you really know how to put a presentation piece together...just fantastic!



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[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

Terrific stuff from all, especially from HRBAKER, Boy, you really know how to put a presentation piece together...just fantastic!



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Thanks. The Oldring and Coombs are interesting. They are actually colored pencil drawings that are dated to 1911. I bought them at the first National I went to in 2001. I passed on a Mack and Baker which I wish I would not of now. On the Collins and Baker the piece gave me something to do with my T3s that had a corner chipped off. (I know the Baker is actually Barry, details...).

[thekingofclout]

Again Jeff, really very sweet stuff.

And Leon is correct about the great pose of Mack. Wish I had the TYPE I.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I was the underbidder the last two times the similar artwork of Plank came up for bids. Easily the best Plank item out there (as if there is a plethora of signed items to choose from!).

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by JBirkholm

I was the underbidder the last two times the similar artwork of Plank came up for bids. Easily the best Plank item out there (as if there is a plethora of signed items to choose from!).

Jodi,
Do you have any idea who did these?
Jeff

i.e., Who is/was M. McGillin?

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

No. You might want to check Hunt's completed auctions archive. I think these were once offered by Hunt. Perhaps there is more to be found in their descriptions. I think they said that the artist was a woman.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by JBirkholm

No. You might want to check Hunt's completed auctions archive. I think these were once offered by Hunt. Perhaps there is more to be found in their descriptions. I think they said that the artist was a woman.

Thanks Jodi! I'll check it out.
Jeff

[bobw]

Picked these up at the last Philly Show.

Mack w/ Eddie Joost



Mack w/ Bob Dillinger








A 1940 Menu from Shibe Park

[Mark]

Wonderful, wonderful stuff. What a game ball! In Bender's own writing, to boot.

[thekingofclout]

Original vintage TYPE I photograph.

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[Ladder7]

1908, Lg Notebook cover (Plank, bottom right),


earlier M114 of the Beast,


ca1951, Toots Shors' B-day party. Features former A's; Cobb, Speaker, Cochrane and Foxx. (Kid Nichols, Phila Nats)

[slidekellyslide]

[T206Collector]

From Autographed T206

[Oldtix]

I think this is probably just a page from an old book, but information would be appreciated...who is it and can anyone identify the source? Back is blank; the paper is slick. Thanks in advance!

[thekingofclout]

Featuring Connie Mack & Eddie Collins representing the A's.

The other old-timers were no slouches either. Vintage original TYPE I photograph.

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[Ladder7]

Boy, Eddie had quite a musical sig. Nice photo too.

[Jay Wolt]

As a collector of Eddie Plank, who was born, scouted, lived & died locally in Gettysburg PA.
For my birthday (yesterday) my wife took me today to a new resturant in Gettysburg
commemorating Eddie Plank, called "Gettysburg Eddies"
Very cool place w/ a ton of photos of Eddies (no cards) Ironically it is Eddie Plank's birthday today.
No one at the resturant knew that.
I picked up some take out menu's, only have a few, so if anyone wants one
let me know, 1st come 1st served

[Jantz]

Oldtix - I sent you an email about the picture that you posted.

I don't get to post much on this board, but here is my contribution. A 1932 photo of Rube Walberg & Chief Bender.

The paper caption reads - "They still have that old control. On the left is Rube Walberg, southpaw of the Mackmen, who yesterday broke 46 clays out of 50 in a shoot for baseball stars at Bustleton. At the side of the Nordic southpaw is Chief Bender, once a great money pitcher for the Athletics, who finished just one "bird" behind the paleface."

Another aspect about this photo. At one point it appears as though someone cut the photo into two pieces, then put it back together for the newspaper photo. The cut line is to the right of Rube's head and goes all the way down his left arm, around Bender's gun barrel and follows Rube's leg & shoe to the bottom of the photo. I don't know much about these types of photos, but I found this kind of interesting.

Jantz

[thekingofclout]

"The Beast" had just won the Triple Crown and his second consecutive MVP.

Vintage original TYPE I photograph.

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[tkd7]

Topsy Hartsel's lifetime pass and social security card

[baseballart]

Originally Posted by Oldtix

I think this is probably just a page from an old book, but information would be appreciated...who is it and can anyone identify the source? Back is blank; the paper is slick. Thanks in advance!

Rick

This illustration is from the encyclopedia "Our Wonder World".

Max

[baseballart]

Mickey Cochrane's book




Max

[Oldtix]

Originally Posted by baseballart

Rick

This illustration is from the encyclopedia "Our Wonder World".

Max

Thanks, Max! When was that published?

Rick

[baseballart]

My edition says "Copyright 1914, 1918".

Max

[Oldtix]

Originally Posted by baseballart

My edition says "Copyright 1914, 1918".

Max

Is the player identified in the book? Thanks again!

Rick

[baseballart]

Rick

I couldn't see anything which identified the player.

Max

[perezfan]

Can't let this magnificent thread die, as I have been wanting to contribute forever. 3 straight weeks of business travel are finally behind me, so lots of images are on the way...

1920s Pennant
1930s Oversized Pennant
Early A's Composite Pinback
1930s D & M Easel-back Ad Sign featuring Al Simmons

[perezfan]

Here's more...

* 1929 Athletics World Champions Lamp (just acquired!)
* A terrific 1911 Panorama Composite of Connie Mack's A's
* The Chein Bank, which is always found in dreadful condition (it took me over 6 years to find one that was free of dents and abraisions)

[perezfan]

Still more (perhaps my favorite A's item...) This White Elephant Statue was given to attendees of a 1911 Banquet in conjuction the Athletics and the BBWAA. The ceremony was held to celebrate the Athletics World's Championship of 1911.

The White Elephant Statue is accompanied by an exceedingly rare original invitation to the event, addressed to a Mr. Malcolm McLean. The invitation is printed on thick cardboard stock, with a gorgeous White Elephant Gold Seal embossed at the top...

[thekingofclout]

Man oh Man Mark ! Talk about jaw-dropping pieces. Just fantastic, especially the lamp!

Thanks so much for posting. Best, Jimmy

[Oldtix]

Boy, Mark, I have to agree with Jimmy...that's some incredible stuff! That 1911 Elephant is simply phenomenal.