July Pickups

[lefty147]

Picked up these early oversize college pennants. Normal 12x30 pennant is in the pictures for scale. The Princeton one is 17" x 47" w/out the tassels as is the Xavier. The tiger head looks incredible The South Dakota is 17" x 59" w/out the tassels. The ladies grandmother worked at the factory where they were made and was able to keep them. Not really sure if they were available to general public to purchase or not. Mike

[perezfan]

Wow Mike...

Fantastic detail on that Tiger. Must look even more impressive and imposing in person. Beautiful Pennants and incredible condition... congrats!

[sayhey24]

Nice pennant pickups Mike -- I believe those are all early Negro League pennants

Greg

[lefty147]

Thanks Mark and Greg.

[Scott Garner]

I just picked up a game used 1969 Twin road grey flannel jersey of Rich Reese.

Rich Reese was Nolan Ryan's ML record 383rd K in his historic 1973 season.
This record still stands, and likely will not be broken because of specialized pitching.

1969 was Rich Reese's career year. He ended up hitting .322 for the Western Division winning Minnesota Twins. The Twins were defeated by the Orioles en route to the 1969 World Series with the NY Mets.

After his baseball career ended, Rich Reese became a superstar in the business world. He began selling Hamm's beer, but transitioned over to Bacardi, where he worked his way all the way up to President and CEO. Pretty remarkable!

[39special]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I just picked up a game used 1969 Twin road grey flannel jersey of Rich Reese.

Rich Reese was Nolan Ryan's ML record 383rd K in his historic 1973 season.
This record still stands, and likely will not be broken because of specialized pitching.

1969 was Rich Reese's career year. He ended up hitting .322 for the Western Division winning Minnesota Twins. The Twins were defeated by the Orioles en route to the 1969 World Series with the NY Mets.

After his baseball career ended, Rich Reese became a superstar in the business world. He began selling Hamm's beer, but transitioned over to Bacardi, where he worked his way all the way up to President and CEO. Pretty remarkable!

Scott,love that jersey!I got a Ttm back from him the other week.He answered all my questions

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by 39special

Scott,love that jersey!I got a Ttm back from him the other week.He answered all my questions

Thanks!
He's an extremely cool guy. I've had the same experience when I've written to him.

[murphusa]

tough 1922 Reach poster

what's great about it is that it is for a Reach Professional Catchers glove but we get to see the catcher in full uniform.

will think about having it restored, but maybe not

[MGHPro]

Great pick up Murph. Great looking piece
Matt

[sporteq]

Originally Posted by murphusa

tough 1922 Reach poster

what's great about it is that it is for a Reach Professional Catchers glove but we get to see the catcher in full uniform.

will think about having it restored, but maybe not

That is FANTASTIC!!

AL

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by murphusa

tough 1922 Reach poster ... will think about having it restored, but maybe not

My vote, not that you asked, is to leave it as it is.

Beautiful.

Doug