October Autograph Pickups

[RelicSports]

I love that program with the rookie Dimaggio and toughies in Lazzeri and Heilmann. Great pick up!

[tazdmb]

Agreed, love the program! Plus anyone over 200 does not have a long way to go.

You need to post some pictures of the rest of your collection!

[Klrdds]

The program is a nice pick up with some good vintage signatures of some good HoFers.
Remember 213 autographs is a very good number for HoFer autograph collectors. It shows a commitment of time, and patience because going into this type of collection you start out knowing that you will never complete it because NO ONE will ever own/build a complete set of HoFers autographs..it can't be done especially for the rare ones what with scarcity and the debate over signature variations due to a lack of exemplars of those rare ones. Also it shows a financial commitment of some serious dollars. For example if you purchased your 213 signatures for an average of just $ 60.00 each you have spent over $12, 500.00 to get to this point. And that total will exponentially rise as you go into the rarer ones if you choose. That is why separate checking accounts/ credit cards are a great asset in this hobby for married couples.
Good Luck

[tazdmb]

Originally Posted by Klrdds

That is why separate checking accounts/ credit cards are a great asset in this hobby for married couples.
Good Luck

Bingo

[mighty bombjack]

I love this thread and the discussion herein. I have been at 240 for a while now and it doesn't look like that number is budging until more guys get in.

I really like that program and the tough autos on it. I appreciate items that are one of a kind and have some character from the years. Fantastic pickup.

[jgmp123]

Originally Posted by tazdmb

Bingo

+2!! I am still working on my HOF Collection, but have turned my attention to upgrading existing pieces and some new ventures (Presidential autographs).

[gashouse34]

Thanks for the kind words guys. On the inside of the program is another signed early DiMaggio. What I find interesting is that he had barely been in the big leagues 2 months and he was regarded as a sensational star and they were throwing banquets for him. I wonder how many players were considered stars just a few months into their careers? Of course he made himself known with the Seals prior to playing for the Yankees.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by gashousegang_1

Of course he made himself known with the Seals prior to playing for the Yankees.

I think you answered your own question. I remember David Clyde being a star before he even stepped on the mound.

But in addition, haven't the Yankees always needed someone to be 'the next great Yankee'? Since Babe Ruth, it seems like the superstar of MLB always has to be a Yankee, so with Gehrig 13 years into his career and DiMaggio a superstar with the Seals, he was the obvious one to be coronated next. And after him it was Mantle, then the failure with Murcer and a long drought. Jeter was the Yankees 'settling', and this farewell tour is marketing him to be something he simply wasn't.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Awesome stuff

[khkco4bls]

Brock I have one just like that and like David said Lou Gehrig held that in his hand and that's all I need to know here is mine with gehrig DiMaggio, johnny Murphy, red rolfe