2012 national convention pickups/pictures

[canjond]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Jon, why do you think these were produced by Cobb? I wouldn't think that even Cobb would refer to himself as "The Word's Greatest Ball Player."

David-

The info actually came from Rob Lifson, although I'm not sure the genesis of the theory. According to REA, "These exceedingly rare photographic displays were produced in the 1920s by Ty Cobb himself for use as special presentation gifts to friends. (The fact that they were only given to Cobb's friends may, all by itself, explain their great rarity.). . . The cover of the folder reads “Souvenir Photos of Ty Cobb – The World’s Greatest Ball Player” (modesty was never Cobb’s strong suit)."

- Jon

[Scott Garner]

Here are mine:

1) Bob Feller different unusual membership cards from his personal estate
Bonus points for the original return envelope with postmark and 1938 stamp. Right up my collecting alley. My personal favorite is the light blue North Carolina Sherrif's Association card (get out of jail free card?) signed on the back by no-hit pitchers Bob Feller and Ernie Shore (threw a combined unofficial perfect game with Babe Ruth in 1917). Sweet!

2) Johnny Vander Meer fan autograph letter request including autographs of the double no-hit battery of Vander Meer and HOF Ernie Lombardi. Interestingly enough, VanderMeer faked the signatures of both Lombardi and Ival Goodman. What a giver!

3) Carl Hubbell vintage signed original snapshot circa 1920's. Thanks to net54 member Hank Thomas for this one. It was great seeing you Hank!


Bob Feller estate memberdship cards -front.jpg

Bob Feller estate menbership cards- back.jpg

Johnny Vander Meer 1938 autograph request and original envelope.jpg

Johnny Vander Meer 1938 autograph request and Vandy- Lombardi sigs.jpg

Carl Hubbell circa 1920's signed snapshot.jpg

It was great seeing many of you at the net54 dinner on Friday. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did...