What was your best memorabilia addition to your collection in 2014?

[stone193]

Reading what you guys have picked up is a treat. Great stuff!

My primary focus is baseball games.

I picked up my "whale" - for a really good price - I really got lucky!

Major League "Indoor" Base Ball Game

[Huysmans]

Hey Mike, great pick up! She's a beauty.
I'd love to know where you found that?
I have a few games myself, including, sadly, just the generic example of this game.
Got a best game or favorite?

[MVSNYC]

Killer stuff, guys. Tim, love that Foxx bat.

This was a nice piece for me from REA. circa 1903 Highlanders stub.

[stone193]

Originally Posted by Huysmans

Hey Mike, great pick up! She's a beauty.
I'd love to know where you found that?
I have a few games myself, including, sadly, just the generic example of this game.
Got a best game or favorite?

Hi Brent - thanx!

I got it on ebay recently - I was the only bidder with an opening bid of $999.98. Before I placed the bid, I conferred with the boys over at the Game Forum as to the likelihood it was authentic. The cover is definitely chromolithographic under a 20x.

I've been a game collector since 2004 - and this game was my "whale." So, this is the centerpiece of my collection.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by stone193

Hi Brent - thanx!

I got it on ebay recently - I was the only bidder with an opening bid of $999.98. Before I placed the bid, I conferred with the boys over at the Game Forum as to the likelihood it was authentic. The cover is definitely chromolithographic under a 20x.

I've been a game collector since 2004 - and this game was my "whale." So, this is the centerpiece of my collection.

Congrats on a wonderful pickup. Tough to find... especially at that price and in that condition

[stone193]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Congrats on a wonderful pickup. Tough to find... especially at that price and in that condition

Thanx Mark! As I said, I really got lucky. Perhaps due to the fact that it was listed under "antique toys" - with no reference to sports? Perhaps the high starting bid?

[slidekellyslide]

Slow year for my collection...but did get some nice items.

Best photo - 1906 cabinet of Nebraska Indians player


Best card - Sam Miley night giveaway at the park


Best postcard - Nebraska Indians

[Hot Springs Bathers]

Mike- That is a beautiful game! I have been hoping to pick up the green cover (less expensive) version. Can you tell me what team cards were included in your edition. I am trying to compile a list of all teams/seasons of rosters were issued.

Thanks and happy holidays!

[stone193]

Originally Posted by Hot Springs Bathers

Mike- That is a beautiful game! I have been hoping to pick up the green cover (less expensive) version. Can you tell me what team cards were included in your edition. I am trying to compile a list of all teams/seasons of rosters were issued.

Thanks and happy holidays!

Hi Mike and thanx!

Will get back to ya soon. I haven't had a chance to organize them. As you know, they can be broken up - some are - some not.

I picked up the generic version a few years back. The games appear identical other than the cover. Tho a variation appears with respect to whether is has the patent applied for or the actual date.

From my "indoor" version:



From my "generic" version:

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by stone193

Hi Mike and thanx!

Will get back to ya soon. I haven't had a chance to organize them. As you know, they can be broken up - some are - some not.

I picked up the generic version a few years back. The games appear identical other than the cover. Tho a variation appears with respect to whether is has the patent applied for or the actual date.

From my "indoor" version:



From my "generic" version:

Hey Mike, despite the usual consensus among collectors, I still find EBay to be great for amazing items and finds..... You just have to search a lot harder these days! 😁

And I have noticed a few subtle differences, though not necessarily between the generic and indoor versions themselves, but just in general. I could be wrong with these, and it would be great for Dr. Cooper to chime in with his expertise and provide clarity.

1. The boxes that came with the Indoor version to house the line-up cards, didn't come with the generic version. This could be to make the game more affordable, as the generic model seems to have been made as a cheaper alternative for contemporary consumers.

2. Only the indoor models have a patent pending listing without a patent date. This would again lend credence to the idea that the generic version came after the indoor, as a more moderately priced example.

3. I've seen examples of both versions... I'm pretty sure.... that were attached opposite. On my generic version, the spectators shown are at the hinge side of the board. I've seen at least two examples that I remember that were put together with the scoreboard end being at the side of the hinges, where the game folds shut and is attached.

Again, I definitely could be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time. 😎
I'd love to hear if others have info or knowledge to share.
....otherwise, have a great day collecting!

[stone193]

Originally Posted by Huysmans

Hey Mike, despite the usual consensus among collectors, I still find EBay to be great for amazing items and finds..... You just have to search a lot harder these days! 😁

And I have noticed a few subtle differences, though not necessarily between the generic and indoor versions themselves, but just in general. I could be wrong with these, and it would be great for Dr. Cooper to chime in with his expertise and provide clarity.

1. The boxes that came with the Indoor version to house the line-up cards, didn't come with the generic version. This could be to make the game more affordable, as the generic model seems to have been made as a cheaper alternative for contemporary consumers.

2. Only the indoor models have a patent pending listing without a patent date. This would again lend credence to the idea that the generic version came after the indoor, as a more moderately priced example.

3. I've seen examples of both versions... I'm pretty sure.... that were attached opposite. On my generic version, the spectators shown are at the hinge side of the board. I've seen at least two examples that I remember that were put together with the scoreboard end being at the side of the hinges, where the game folds shut and is attached.

Again, I definitely could be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time. 😎
I'd love to hear if others have info or knowledge to share.
....otherwise, have a great day collecting!

Thanx Brent for the post!

I have only one contribution - on the generic version - the one I picked up did have the 2 "red" boxes that also came with the more attractive "indoor" game.

inside generic version:



Also, I believe Butch from the Game Forum believes that the patent applied for and patent date version can be found in the generic version of the game.
I'm gonna let him know of this discussion in case he misses it - the men at the front office have just about the most comprehensive knowledge on any game in general IMO.

[Huysmans]

Mike, thanks!
So it turns out I was right..... About being wrong. 😒
I'd definitely like to learn more about both versions and their anomalies.

[stone193]

Originally Posted by Huysmans

Mike, thanks!
So it turns out I was right..... About being wrong. 😒
I'd definitely like to learn more about both versions and their anomalies.

Now that's funny!

Merry Christmas.

[stone193]

Originally Posted by stone193

Hi Mike and thanx!

Will get back to ya soon. I haven't had a chance to organize them. As you know, they can be broken up - some are - some not.

I picked up the generic version a few years back. The games appear identical other than the cover. Tho a variation appears with respect to whether is has the patent applied for or the actual date.

From my "indoor" version:



From my "generic" version:

Hi Mike

The teams were woefully incomplete. I'm gonna check this against the other game I have.

I only found "team header" cards for:

AL:
Wash.
Phil.
Chic.
Det.
St. L

NL:
Bost.
Cinn.
Pitt.
St. L

I'm sure with kids handling these games - little cards would seem to be a casualty of usage and transportation.

[vintagesportscollector]

Originally Posted by Hot Springs Bathers

Mike- That is a beautiful game! I have been hoping to pick up the green cover (less expensive) version. Can you tell me what team cards were included in your edition. I am trying to compile a list of all teams/seasons of rosters were issued.

Thanks and happy holidays!

I've got a generic version that came with several team cards from 1917. I Imagine they issued every AL/NL team card each year. At the time you could send in a 1 cent postcard every year and get the latest years batting order for each team free! I also have a few cards from the International League (Buffalo, Providence, ..), so I suspect you could get team cards from the American Association, Pacific Coast league, as well as the Federal League.

image.jpg

[stone193]

Originally Posted by vintagesportscollector

I've got a generic version that came with several team cards from 1917. I Imagine they issued every AL/NL team card each year. At the time you could send in a 1 cent postcard every year and get the latest years batting order for each team free! I also have a few cards from the International League (Buffalo, Providence, ..), so I suspect you could get team cards from the American Association, Pacific Coast league, as well as the Federal League.

Attachment 171972

Thanx Joe for taking the time to post some examples.

I'm gonna have to check out what I have in my generic version.