December Pick Ups

[Scott Garner]

Happy holidays to everyone on net54!

I recently picked up two neat items- one prewar, one more recent:

The first is a ticket stub from 17 year old HOF phenom Bob Feller's 2nd career win on 9/7/36. It's hard to believe that Feller was so good at such a young age. At this point Feller was still a high school JUNIOR. Wow!

The second item is a game used ball from Astros 1986 Cy Young winner Mike Scott's no-hitter on 9/25/86. The thing that made this no-hitter so unique is that it also clinched the NL Western Division for the Astros. That's what I would call a clutch performance!

This ball came directly from the personal collection of the former Astros PA announcer David Courtney. The inscription on the side panel is in the hand of Courtney. Mike Scott signed the ball for Courtney after the game.

[39special]

That's a real cool ball Scott!

[Bumpus Jones]

Great stuff Scott!

[perezfan]

Great pickups Scott!

I can vividly remember Scott's epic no-no. What a perfect ball for your collection... congrats!

[perezfan]

I've been more in selling/consigning mode lately. But couldn't resist this beautiful 1910 relic, which somehow remains in NRMT condition...

[lefty147]

That looks incredible Mark. I recently picked up this old spring training sign from 1952. Also has 2 of the ticket stubs from the games. Measures 13" x 20" and is on thick stock.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I've been more in selling/consigning mode lately. But couldn't resist this beautiful 1910 relic, which somehow remains in NRMT condition...

Mark,
Let me return the favor. The trophy/ loving cup is spectacular! Congrats.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Great pickups Scott!

I can vividly remember Scott's epic no-no. What a perfect ball for your collection... congrats!

Thanks Steve, Chris & Mark! I really like the ball as well & it is a great fit.
Believe it or not, I paid $39.50 delivered for the Scott no-hitter ball making it one of my biggest bargain purchases in 2014.

[Runscott]

Wow - I bid around $600 for a similar one that sold earlier this year, and couldn't touch it.