September Autograph Pickups

[Big Six]

Just got back from the small monthly show in Stratford, CT...guess I've started a new project...

[Scott Garner]

I really like this signed postcard of Sandy Koufax.
Definitely a keeper, but soon to be freed from it's PSA tomb...

[daves_resale_shop]

Originally Posted by Big Six

Just got back from the small monthly show in Stratford, CT...guess I've started a new project...

Great Buy!!! I had my eyes on that one today... if you ever get the chance, pick up auker's book "From Sleeper Cars to Flannel uniforms"

An excellent read that will make you cherish that card all the more!

Best,
Dave

[RichardSimon]

1969 Yankee ball with Munson, his first year with the Yankees, he only played in 26 games.

[canjond]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

1969 Yankee ball with Munson, his first year with the Yankees, he only played in 26 games.

Great pickup.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

1969 Yankee ball with Munson, his first year with the Yankees, he only played in 26 games.

Beautiful ball, Richard! Are all the other panels as nice?

[RichardSimon]

The ball is in great condition. Some of the signatures are not as strong as the panel I showed but they are all very readable.
24 autographs including Thurman Munson. Signatures that are included on this ball are Thurman Munson, Joe Pepitone, Bobby Murcer, Fritz Peterson, Bill Robinson, Bob Cox, Gene Michael, Mike Kekich, Stan Bahnsen, Jake Gibbs,Mel Stottlemyre (clubhouse signature), Al Downing and 12 more. This is an unofficial Haiti baseball BUT it is Thurman Munson's first year with the Yankees and his signature is on this ball. He only played in 26 games in 1969. He played three games in August, 22 in Sept. and one in October. This is truly a rare signed ball as Munson certainly had little opportunity to sign Yankee team baseballs from 1969. The ball is very clean with strong signatures and Munson's signature is outstanding.
For those who are wondering, the clinching autograph on this ball is Bob Cox. Cox was a Yankee in 1968 and 1969. The only year he could be on a Yankee baseball with Thurman Munson is 1969.

[JimStinson]

Nicest Early Munson I've ever seen. Signed before he became the MEANEST catcher of all time.

[scmavl]

Killer ball, Richard. I'm with Scott on a Koufax kick. This is one of my favorite cards ever, due to the amazing colors and great pose.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

I'll start this off, got this Joe D in a trade with a fellow board member, feels good to finally not spend cash on a great card :

[bender07]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

I'll start this off, got this Joe D in a trade with a fellow board member, feels good to finally not spend cash on a great card :

Very nice but there is a Sept pickup thread already going...

[packs]

Just picked this one up. 1936 R313 National Chicle Honus Wagner. The signature is great on this one and I love the image. You can see the years and love for the game on Honus' face as he clutches his baseball.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bender07

Very nice but there is a Sept pickup thread already going...

I merged the 2 threads...no harm no foul .

Nice pick ups so far everyone!!

[bender07]

Originally Posted by packs

Just picked this one up. 1936 R313 National Chicle Honus Wagner. The signature is great on this one and I love the image. You can see the years and love for the game on Honus' face as he clutches his baseball.

Wow, that's a beaut. Sharp autograph too.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by Leon

I merged the 2 threads...no harm no foul .

Nice pick ups so far everyone!!

Whoops sorry, thank you Leon

[ss]

"JimStinson;1033051]Nicest Early Munson I've ever seen. Signed before he became the MEANEST catcher of all time."

He wasn't so mean that night Carlton Fisk kicked his butt.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by ss

"jimstinson;1033051]nicest early munson i've ever seen. Signed before he became the meanest catcher of all time."

he wasn't so mean that night carlton fisk kicked his butt.

+100

[mr2686]

Well...if we're talking about the fight in August of 1973, Munson may have been dumped on his head, but I believe Fisk was the only one that ended up bleeding.
In all fairness, I'm a big Munson fan and never really cared for Fisk, or I should say the media version of Fisk. This all changed when I had the pleasure of meeting him in 2008 at the Hall of Fame. One of the nicest players I've ever met.

[chaddurbin]

thanks to a fellow socal board member for this. sandy is as revered a figure as anyone around here, except maybe vin scully.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by chaddurbin

thanks to a fellow socal board member for this. sandy is as revered a figure as anyone around here, except maybe vin scully.

Nice Koufax, significantly better than mine lol

[Tuna82]

but one of my favorites. Man, he could really tell a story.

[ATP]

Just got this Elvis Presley in. Nice later 1950's signature on an old bank counter check. First generation pick up (as in I actually purchased it from the person who got the autograph originally, harder and harder to find these days).

[t206blogcom]

[packs]

I really like that Mize. Nice pick up!

[t206blogcom]

Originally Posted by packs

I really like that Mize. Nice pick up!

Thanks!

[t206blogcom]

[chaddurbin]

love that '60 topps yaz forever. he's having a signing in november and i'm gonna have one signed just like that.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by t206blogcom

Great pickups Jason! Love the Yaz, still haven't gotten mine yet. He is selling for a premium it seems now with all this triple crown talk.

[mr2686]

Very nice Buck O'neil ball. Definitely on my list of single signed balls to pick up. He was a great player, coach and ambassador to the game. A real shame he came up 1 vote short for the hall...but I consider him a hof'er because of the award in his name they give out. I love watching the Ken Burns Doc just to hear Buck tell his stories.

[isaac2004]

Love that Buck Ball. I have him on a Negro League ball (his is the Sweet Spor )that has like 20 signatures on it.

[bender07]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Very nice Buck O'neil ball. Definitely on my list of single signed balls to pick up. He was a great player, coach and ambassador to the game. A real shame he came up 1 vote short for the hall...but I consider him a hof'er because of the award in his name they give out. I love watching the Ken Burns Doc just to hear Buck tell his stories.

He should be in the Hall. There was no greater ambassador for the game IMO. I would see him at the Hall signing autographs and taking countless pictures with young fans. Awesome dude.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by ATP

Just got this Elvis Presley in. Nice later 1950's signature on an old bank counter check. First generation pick up (as in I actually purchased it from the person who got the autograph originally, harder and harder to find these days).

I love the Elvis.. VERY COOL!

[ATP]

Thanks Ben. Elvis is always one of my favorite autographs to get. This is actually the first of two that I have picked up in the last ten days, both 1950's examples. Will post the other when I get it in.
Jeff

[Scott Garner]

I've been looking to add a nice ballpoint pen signed example of this 1961 Topps card to my collection for awhile. The centering/condition/signature combo on this card is crazy good, IMHO...

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Well, I finally got a Zach Wheat signed T206, gave up some cards that were great, but overall, this fits my collection much better. Also, I picked up this great W514 Edd Rousch, it'll have to do since he doesn't have a T206

[ATP]

Here is a General William T. Sherman signed Cabinet Photo that I picked up this month. Nice sized, approx. 4x6 inches...tough to find him on a signed photo.

[Scott Garner]

No-hit pitcher Jim Wilson signed album page from 1954, the same year he threw his no-no.

[smtjoy]

Great pickups this month everyone.

I just recently picked up a lot that had 3 auto cards thrown in, I am not really into collecting them and figured when they showed up I would just sell them. Well they are here and I have to say they look very cool in person, I am now considering keeping them. In any case I wanted to share them with you all to enjoy too, also the cards are 1925 Exhibits. What I have no idea on is if these players autos are tough to get?-

[earlywynnfan]

Very happy to pick this up. Not household names, but Sy Morton, Jeep McClain, and Buddy Burbage are pretty tough on a baseball. Plus, Marchildon is one of the most interesting and inspiring stories in baseball.

Ken

[mighty bombjack]

Got this in the latest Legendary auction. A big pickup for my HOF collection, and I've enjoyed learning about the career (and various misfortunes) of Brown's battery mate Archer (who signed above him). Plus, I just love old programs. I only wish it were scored!

[bender07]

Originally Posted by mighty bombjack

Got this in the latest Legendary auction. A big pickup for my HOF collection, and I've enjoyed learning about the career (and various misfortunes) of Brown's battery mate Archer (who signed above him). Plus, I just love old programs. I only wish it were scored!

Beauty! Looks like a large sig. Congrats!

[mighty bombjack]

Originally Posted by bender07

Beauty! Looks like a large sig. Congrats!

Thanks! It is larger than average. The program is only 6x9, so the auto is a good four inches across.

It makes 229 different HOFers in my collection.

[bender07]

Originally Posted by mighty bombjack

Thanks! It is larger than average. The program is only 6x9, so the auto is a good four inches across.

It makes 229 different HOFers in my collection.

that's a crazy number. Great Job!

[jgmp123]

Just purchased.... Getting started on a Hall of Fame Collection...

[Exhibitman]

Love those Christy Walsh permission cards. Neat piece of marketing and autograph history.

[earlywynnfan]

OK, not exactly new autographs, but I got my most recent batch of painted baseballs back. Particularly happy with the Wynn!

Ken

[canjond]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

OK, not exactly new autographs, but I got my most recent batch of painted baseballs back. Particularly happy with the Wynn!

Ken

Very cool. Who paints those for you?

[jgmp123]

Picked up off the Bay this week...upset about the condition, but still a nice piece...

[earlywynnfan]

Originally Posted by canjond

Very cool. Who paints those for you?

Suz@nne W0lf; I think she's the best, even over Packer.

Ken

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Just got this Lombardie Diamond Stars, poor scan sorry: