What would you choose?

[D. Broughman]

Baseball Extra covers the history of the game.
Classic Baseball Cards covers the player as they changed with chose up shots.
Tuned to Baseball Ernie Harwell gives the personal touch of the players.
The last one was hard to leave off because I would like to have the Greatest player tell how the game is played but wanted as much about the game as I could so have to go with the first three. D.

[mjkm90]

Would it make a difference if I said you could not open the book? Not to pooh pooh vintage books (which I love and have many of), but I'm looking more for pieces you would like to view for what they are rather than a source of baseball information. I hope that makes sense.

[David Atkatz]

First piece was a no-brainer for me--my 1927 Yankees team-signed ball:



Next, my Ruth ball:



Can't quite decide on the third item. It will be a Yankee Stadium piece--the real Yankee Stadium, not that monstrosity north of 161st Street.

Either the opening day program



or the letter "M" from the YANKEE STADIUM sign that hung over Gate 2:

[yanks12025]

My first choice would be my 1926 Yankee Ball.


Second item would be the ceiling padding from the home dugout from the old yankee Stadium.


And the third would be Chris Chambliss game used Yankee hat.



P.S.
David love the Yankee Stadium M.

[Oldtix]

You guys are bringing out the heavy artillery on this one! Fantastic stuff and thank you for sharing it!

First, my 1933 Sport Kings store display poster...advertising, cards and the Babe all addressed in one piece.



Second, I'd HAVE to have a ticket - and the Opening Day 1939 Cardinals ticket with the Baseball Centennial logo is the best looking one I've ever seen.



And third, this Safe At Home lobbycard signed for me by my childhood sports heroes...autographs, movies and the M&M boys. Only problem with this is every time I see it I get jealous of that kid.

[thekingofclout]

"And third, this Safe At Home lobbycard signed for me by my childhood sports heroes...autographs, movies and the M&M boys. Only problem with this is every time I see it I get jealous of that kid."

After reading all of your terrific stories surrounding your collection... I just assumed you were that kid!

[Oldtix]

In my dreams, pal! The sad truth is I even have a 16mm print of the movie (that's how we did it before all those newfangled videotapes came along).

[thekingofclout]

[QUOTE=David Atkatz;775558]First piece was a no-brainer for me--my 1927 Yankees team-signed ball:



Next, my Ruth ball:



I've said it before and I'll say it again David... You've got some pair of BALLS there!

[D. Broughman]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

Would it make a difference if I said you could not open the book? Not to pooh pooh vintage books (which I love and have many of), but I'm looking more for pieces you would like to view for what they are rather than a source of baseball information. I hope that makes sense.

OK Mike how about these three. Baseball Clamp Saddle, Railroad Bat and my Trophyball. D.

[mjkm90]

Atta boy!

[perezfan]

I don't think I can pick my top 20 (much less than my top 3). My taste is constantly changing, and my area of focus just around goes in circles.

First it was autographs, then (in this order) pennants, bobbing heads, Hartlands, arcade games, pennants again, game-used uniforms, game-used bats, autographs again, early equipment, pennants again, and now early statues and figural pieces. Fickle, indecisive, obsessive and psychotic... I know!

Since I'm limited to only 3 here, I suppose it's these... but subject to change on a daily basis. On another day, I would have to throw in at least one pennant!

3. Ty Cobb "Safe" Figural Trophy (only other one I've seen was in Halper)

2. Tony Perez' Home Flannel from his finest season (1970) (my favorite Player- obviously!)

1. Incredible Reds Metal Ticket Sign from Crosley Field. I believe that 3 of these survived, and this one might go to my grave. One of the few magical items that I remember seeing as a kid, and never anticipated owning one day... this is the centerpiece of my Reds collection.

[Scott Garner]

Incredible Crosley ticket sign- very nice!

[Irwin Fletcher]

Wow - you guys have some incredible stuff! Whatever would be in my top 3 would pale in comparison. Check back in with me on this question in 5 years or so.