July 2012 Pick-ups

[khkco4bls]

just picked this great spalding ball. 1910-20

[Lordstan]

I have been after one of these banks for a while. They come on ebay usually 3-4 times a year. I was really thrilled to find one with the original box. The bank itself isn't in the best condition, but I can always upgrade later if the opportunity presents itself.

[perezfan]

Great Bank, and a very under-rated piece. Especially with the Box (which appears to be in nice condition!)

Souvenirs like this from Gehrig's playing days are rare. Nice pickup!

[Lordstan]

Thanks Mark.
the box is the big reason I went after this one. I've seen the bank itself in better condition, but have never seen the box before.
I'm very pleased.

[repsher]

Nice bank. What is it made of? It looks plastic, but I'm guessing it's not.

[Lordstan]

Ryan,
I don't have it in hand yet.
I'll let you know when I get it.
Perhaps someone else on the board who has one could answer as well.

Best,
Mark

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

Ryan,
I don't have it in hand yet.
I'll let you know when I get it.
Perhaps someone else on the board who has one could answer as well.

Best,
Mark

It's glass, and is a very nice piece in person. High quality and will display great (especially adjacent to the Box). They call it "milk glass", FWIW...

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

I have been after one of these banks for a while. They come on ebay usually 3-4 times a year. I was really thrilled to find one with the original box. The bank itself isn't in the best condition, but I can always upgrade later if the opportunity presents itself.

You hit it right on the nose Mark. In time, you'll upgrade the ball, but the box, the box... that's the clincher! Well done.

Speaking of Boxes, Mark These arrived in yesterday's mail and are really sweet! They even have the original bubble bath inside of each Beatle!

Footnote; They never made a Beatles Soaky of John or George. Go figure...

Beatles-Soaky-PAUL-1.jpgBeatles-Soaky-PAUL-2.jpgBeatles-Soaky-PAUL-4.jpg

Beatles-Soaky-RINGO-1.jpgBeatles-Soaky-RINGO-4.jpg

[Jeffredsfan]

I just added 2 more game used ALEXANDER jerseys to the "Worlds Greatest Alexander Jersey" collection. Both are Redskins jerseys used by Lorenzo Alexander. (Sorry about the blurry picture.) This brings the collection to 76. Also, courtesy of MEARS, I was able to add a Fort Myers Sun Sox and West Palm Beach Tropics jacket to my collection.

As always, I am looking for game used / game worn jerseys with the name ALEXANDER on the back (or any variation of the name) and game used equipment from the Senior League. (aka SPBA, Senior Professional Baseball Association)

[aquarius31]

Neat photo of what I presume to be a small town team.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by aquarius31

Neat photo of what I presume to be a small town team.

Don't you love the black uniforms? But how do you suppose they felt in July and August?

[aquarius31]

Hi Hank, totally agree...perhaps that's why they're not smiling

[71buc]

I’ve been enjoying a pretty good month of picking up original photos. 1930 Nick Altrock , Joe E. Brown, and AL Schacht at the World Series, 1932 Leo Duroucher, 1940 rookie image Lou Boudreau, 1934 Goose Goslin, 1940s Larry Doby, 1932 Billy Herman, 1939 rookie image Early Wynn, 1944 Joe DiMaggio and 7th AFF Team (thanks JMANOS).

[nolemmings]

Great stuff everyone. Ryan that Waner Conlon is sweet!!!! It was also used for his rookie card:

(not mine)

[repsher]

"Great stuff everyone. Ryan that Waner Conlon is sweet!!!! It was also used for his rookie card:"

Thanks and Thanks for posting that I didn't realize it was also used for that card.
Ryan