What is your best memorabilia pickup you added to your collection in 2013?

[Runscott]

Most of these were picked up in 2013

[horzverti]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Most of these were picked up in 2013

Awesome...the dog too!

[71buc]

My collection and I obviously reside in a much different neighborhood than Runscott. These are my favorite pieces of memorabilia added to my collection in 2013. The 1949 Type 1 photo that called into question the dating of the Jackie Robinson Bond Bread set was likely the highlight of my collecting year. It was also very cool to work with Shaun (CharlieBrown) on this and then see our efforts mentioned in the last REA catalog. Congratulations again on the new lady in your life Shaun. The other Type 1 photos are as follows: 1949 Iconic Stengel image, 1954 Willie Mays in Puerto Rico, Tom Seaver in the minors 1966, Hank Aaron being carried off the field following his 1957 pennant clinching homer, and Oscar Charleston with the Clowns in 1954. The nine foot pennant behind Lamont flew over the holy land of Three Rivers Stadium in 1970. I wanted that Roogie’s Bump movie poster for years. It was nice to land one. I finally picked up a Teddy Ballgame single signed ball. My oddest purchase of the year was Bob Moose’s Iron City Beer tie commemorating my beloved 1971 Bucs and their World Series Championship. I love baseball and it's history. Most of all I love the people it has introduced me to and the numerous moments in my life linked to it. 2013 was great for that. I gave a vital organ to my best friend in baseball and survived to see Cutch and the Bucs right the ship. The Pirates finally sailed into to Safeco. One of the games was played on my Dad’s 73th birthday and I got to treat him to Diamond Club seats. It was fitting that we saw the game together as he is the one who started this mess all those years ago. I hope your year was as memorable. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by 71buc

My collection and I obviously reside in a much different neighborhood than Runscott. These are my favorite pieces of memorabilia added to my collection in 2013. The 1949 Type 1 photo that called into question the dating of the Jackie Robinson Bond Bread set was likely the highlight of my collecting year. It was also very cool to work with Shaun (CharlieBrown) on this and then see our efforts mentioned in the last REA catalog. Congratulations again on the new lady in your life Shaun. The other Type 1 photos are as follows: 1949 Iconic Stengel image, 1954 Willie Mays in Puerto Rico, Tom Seaver in the minors 1966, Hank Aaron being carried off the field following his 1957 pennant clinching homer, and Oscar Charleston with the Clowns in 1954. The nine foot pennant behind Lamont flew over the holy land of Three Rivers Stadium in 1970. I wanted that Roogie’s Bump movie poster for years. It was nice to land one. I finally picked up a Teddy Ballgame single signed ball. My oddest purchase of the year was Bob Moose’s Iron City Beer tie commemorating my beloved 1971 Bucs and their World Series Championship. I love baseball and it's history. Most of all I love the people it has introduced me to and the numerous moments in my life linked to it. 2013 was great for that. I gave a vital organ to my best friend in baseball and survived to see Cutch and the Bucs right the ship. The Pirates finally sailed into to Safeco. One of the games was played on my Dad’s 73th birthday and I got to treat him to Diamond Club seats. It was fitting that we saw the game together as he is the one who started this mess all those years ago. I hope your year was as memorable. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Mike,
You've had an amazing year all the way 'round.
Definitely one beyond compare when you include all of the things that occurred in 2013.

Happy holidays to you as well, Mike!

[benjulmag]

This is George Bird's 1871 contract with the Forest City of Rockford. 1871 was the inaugural season of the National Association, baseball's first professional league. Professional baseball did not formally begin until 1869 with the Cincinnati Red Stockings, so as far as baseball contracts go, this one represents professional baseball at its infancy.

[sicollector1954]

Corey--I am soooo jealous of your letter....an awesome piece....I collect vintage baseball memorabilia as well but what makes it worse is that I am and currently live in Rockford.....If you ever want to.........never mind!

[GKreindler]

Mike,

I LOVE that shot of Willie in Puerto Rico. The shadows meandering across the field make it soooo beautiful. I remember seeing it on eBay a few years back, b never pulled the trigger. I'm glad to see it in the collection of someone who will really appreciate it.

Well done!

Graig

[tony]

Just got the clock.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by 71buc

My collection and I obviously reside in a much different neighborhood than Runscott. These are my favorite pieces of memorabilia added to my collection in 2013.

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It was fitting that we saw the game together as he is the one who started this mess all those years ago. I hope your year was as memorable. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Mike, that is a great collage. Glad to hear your story and hope someday I can report a similar one. I still have the program from the first game he took me to, and a vivid image of McCovey and Mays leaning on their bats chatting before the game, right in front of us.

[witster]

Originally Posted by 71buc

My collection and I obviously reside in a much different neighborhood than Runscott. These are my favorite pieces of memorabilia added to my collection in 2013. The 1949 Type 1 photo that called into question the dating of the Jackie Robinson Bond Bread set was likely the highlight of my collecting year. It was also very cool to work with Shaun (CharlieBrown) on this and then see our efforts mentioned in the last REA catalog. Congratulations again on the new lady in your life Shaun. The other Type 1 photos are as follows: 1949 Iconic Stengel image, 1954 Willie Mays in Puerto Rico, Tom Seaver in the minors 1966, Hank Aaron being carried off the field following his 1957 pennant clinching homer, and Oscar Charleston with the Clowns in 1954. The nine foot pennant behind Lamont flew over the holy land of Three Rivers Stadium in 1970. I wanted that Roogie’s Bump movie poster for years. It was nice to land one. I finally picked up a Teddy Ballgame single signed ball. My oddest purchase of the year was Bob Moose’s Iron City Beer tie commemorating my beloved 1971 Bucs and their World Series Championship. I love baseball and it's history. Most of all I love the people it has introduced me to and the numerous moments in my life linked to it. 2013 was great for that. I gave a vital organ to my best friend in baseball and survived to see Cutch and the Bucs right the ship. The Pirates finally sailed into to Safeco. One of the games was played on my Dad’s 73th birthday and I got to treat him to Diamond Club seats. It was fitting that we saw the game together as he is the one who started this mess all those years ago. I hope your year was as memorable. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Awesome pickups, everybody. Beautiful story 71buc. That sounds priceless. Witster