Something you would never part with

[todeen]

I own a 1996 Billings Mustangs (Short Season A, Pioneer League, Cincinnati Reds affiliate) team signed baseball. It's pretty much worthless. But as a kid, I loved going to their baseball games. They played ball in this horrible, old wood stadium. The Marlboro Man was beyond the outfield fence. The concessions, gift shop, and sno-cone/cotton candy stand were underneath the bleachers. Whenever a major play happened it became deafening loud with people stomping their feet. There was a parking lot that led to the entrance of the stadium, and cars parked there "at their own risk." Every foul ball was accompanied by the announcer playing the sound of breaking glass, but the irony was that it was actually possible to lose your windshield or window even though it was running joke of the ballpark. It was an atmosphere that can't be replaced with concrete and rebar. The stadium was torn down and replaced nearly a decade ago, and so looking at the ball is just a nice memory of great summer nights in a league that MLB is now considering to be non-essential.

[mcgwirecom]

A short time after his death, Bob's family sold some of his personal items in a major auction. I was the under bidder on this. The high bidder is a Net54 member and a couple years later I managede to buy it from him.

Bob was actually signed and pitched for the Indians in his junior year of high school. He probably got this ring right at the same time. Here is a picture of him wearing it at his high school graduation dinner.

[bobfreedman]

I purchased this when I sold my company. I would sell it but, I would have to get a tremendous price for it. I also have a photo of Babe holding one of these movie poster's making it a very cool companion piece

[batsballsbases]

I have sold off some bigger items when my oldest son went to Med school but still have some left! For me it would have to be my 1977 Thurman Munson W/S jersey. Used in games 1, 2, 6 Photo matched. One of my favorite players... And to all who have posted GREAT ITEMS!!!!

[Lordstan]

For me, it comes down to 2 items.
1) My Kreindler



2) My Gehrig Folk Art item.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

For me, it comes down to 2 items.
1) My Kreindler



2) My Gehrig Folk Art item.

You're killing me . . . .

[steve B]

I hardly ever sell anything that's special in some way, although that's changing a bit.

There are a few things that I wouldn't sell.

My fathers autograph album. Some from the local stadium some written away for.
The programs from the first couple pro games I went to just minor league, but the first games I went to.

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

You're killing me . . . .

Sorry about that. You have some pretty awesome Gehrig stuff yourself.
Feel free to browse if you wish.
https://flic.kr/s/aHsk6hphfK

[Snapolit1]

Amazing piece. I know original pieces from the movie are worth big bucks. And that poster is flat out gorgeous.

Originally Posted by bobfreedman

I purchased this when I sold my company. I would sell it but, I would have to get a tremendous price for it. I also have a photo of Babe holding one of these movie poster's making it a very cool companion piece

[bobfreedman]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Amazing piece. I know original pieces from the movie are worth big bucks. And that poster is flat out gorgeous.

Thanks Steve

I have attached a photo of Ruth holding a movie poster from the book "The Babe"

[kid4hof03]

Incredible items in this thread! I'm not sure I would say never, but I think the last thing I would ever let go of is my September, 1985 Gary Carter Met of the Month Award. I've also got the original art used to make the award.