Your Best Pickup of 2012

[sports-rings]

I picked it up at the national this summer. I was told it could be a "2nd one" and that he probably does have the original one. this was all conjecture on the part of the seller.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by sports-rings

I picked it up at the national this summer. I was told it could be a "2nd one" and that he probably does have the original one. this was all conjecture on the part of the seller.

Thanks! I was surprised that he would have sold his. Owning a Cy Young award is pretty cool, never the less.

[vintagesportflips]

Tough to pick my favorite 2012 pickup, but after some pondering, it would have be picking up a couple of pieces to complete my 1969-1972 Philadelphia Eagles game used uniform. I have had the pants for several years - they date to 1971-72. I picked up the circa 1969-70 Tom Woodeshick helmet with the help of Carlton's last Chicago national writeup. After seeing his photos last year, I spotted the helmet in the case of one of the dealers. Carlton helped me by identifying the dealer, and after some phone calls, I was able to land a helmet that I had been after for a while. Then later in 2012 I was able to convince a fellow collector to part with his circa 1970 Gary Ballman Philadelphia Eagles white jersey with several team repairs. I had the jersey authenticated by Mears after I received it, and was thrilled to complete the ensemble. The socks and cleats aren't Eagles worn, but found a pair of unworn Spotbilt cleats that most Eagles players of that era wore to try to make the mannequin display as accurate as possible.

[Jaybird]

Nice game worn display! Really impressive. Might I suggest some eye black on the mannequin's face?

[vintagesportflips]

Eye black is a very good idea- thanks. Will give the mannequin's face a tougher look.

[jsage]

Originally Posted by kjjavic

Eye black is a very good idea- thanks. Will give the mannequin's face a tougher look.

You have a FANTASTIC EAGLES COLLECTION.
I think it will take more than eye black to make the mannequin look tougher.
It appears to have a female appearance.
Jerry

[vintagesportflips]

Thanks Jerry.
And yes, I was being sort of sarcastic about the mannequin becoming tougher. It is a male mannequin, and quite tall at about 6'5", but unfortunately almost all mannequins come with a mascara'd look to their eyes. Thats what gives that feminine appearance. The eye black will help, but not dramatically.

[coachdude2]

I picked up some nice things this year, but this is one of my favorites. My grandkids love coming in my office and hitting me up for pennies so they can get their treats.

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