June pickups

[71buc]

This may sound totally crazy to most. Perhaps it will serve as evidence of how troubling my addiction to the 1971 Pirates is. I have been looking for any piece of memorabilia related to Lorenzo “Rimp” Lanier for a number of years. He is the gentleman depicted in my avatar. Rimp is the most obscure member of the 1971 Bucs. He was on the Pirate roster for six games between Sept 11th - 26th He came to the plate four times. He struck out once and reached base one time after being hit by a pitch. He never played an inning of defense. He was left off the post season roster. He returned to the minor leagues and never suited up for another major league team again.

Due to these factors I thought there was no memorabilia to serve as evidence of his rumored contributions to my all-time favorite team. Last week I came across a group of 1971 team issued photos on eBay. I thought I already had them all. Normally I wouldn’t have even given them a second glance. For some reason this time I did. I was stunned to see there in between Milt May and Bruce Kison was my pal Rimp! His uncertain expression reflected his tenure. As crazy as it sounds I placed a max bid of $100 for the opportunity to bring Rimp home. In the end his ransom was only $38.11. I would have gladly paid the $100 to return him to the team. I can’t imagine that many of these were printed. Heck…I surprised that ANY were printed. I know it is the only one I have ever seen. This is why I love this hobby so much, such silliness bringing joy to an otherwise mundane summer day. Now I have to change that avatar.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by 71buc

This may sound totally crazy to most. Perhaps it will serve as evidence of how troubling my addiction to the 1971 Pirates is. I have been looking for any piece of memorabilia related to Lorenzo “Rimp” Lanier for a number of years. He is the gentleman depicted in my avatar. Rimp is the most obscure member of the 1971 Bucs. He was on the Pirate roster for six games between Sept 11th - 26th He came to the plate four times. He struck out once and reached base one time after being hit by a pitch. He never played an inning of defense. He was left off the post season roster. He returned to the minor leagues and never suited up for another major league team again.

Due to these factors I thought there was no memorabilia to serve as evidence of his rumored contributions to my all-time favorite team. Last week I came across a group of 1971 team issued photos on eBay. I thought I already had them all. Normally I wouldn’t have even given them a second glance. For some reason this time I did. I was stunned to see there in between Milt May and Bruce Kison was my pal Rimp! His uncertain expression reflected his tenure. As crazy as it sounds I placed a max bid of $100 for the opportunity to bring Rimp home. In the end his ransom was only $38.11. I would have gladly paid the $100 to return him to the team. I can’t imagine that many of these were printed. Heck…I surprised that ANY were printed. I know it is the only one I have ever seen. This is why I love this hobby so much, such silliness bringing joy to an otherwise mundane summer day. Now I have to change that avatar.

Very happy for you!! I, too, love to find things I didn't know existed!

Now, tell us....how the hell did he come to be called "Rimp"?

[71buc]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Very happy for you!! I, too, love to find things I didn't know existed!

Now, tell us....how the hell did he come to be called "Rimp"?

He was 5'8" and weighed 150 I'm guessing Rimp is short for Shrimp?

[Dave Grob]

Added this Vada Pinson bat to my 1961 Reds grouping of:

-Frank Robinson
-Gordy Coleman
-Jim Maloney
-Darrell Johnson
-Don Blasingame
-Wally Post
-Gus Bell
-Eddie Kasko

Toughies still are Jerry Zimmerman and Gene Freese

Dave Grob
DaveGrob1@aol.com

[71buc]

Dave, Awesome Pinson bat what an under rated player he was. Are the others also 1961 world series bats? I know those are hard to come by.

Ron, nice Cano judging by the ball marks it certainly couldn't be from this season

[Dave Grob]

Only the Pinson is a WS bat. Others are period H&Bs. One of my favorite questions about the Reds of the 60s is this. Pete Rose had the highest batting average of the decade at .309. Frank Robinson had the most home runs for the decade with 190. Who was it that drove in more runs than any other Reds player during the 1960s? The answer is Vada Pinson with 722.

Dave Grob

[sayhey24]

Here's another Horlen flannel, turned into a Don Eddy jersey.

Greg

[eastonfalcon19]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Dave, Awesome Pinson bat what an under rated player he was. Are the others also 1961 world series bats? I know those are hard to come by.

Ron, nice Cano judging by the ball marks it certainly couldn't be from this season

lol Thank you, yea he's absolutely killing my fantasy team.

[JoeyFarino]

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by 71buc

This may sound totally crazy to most.

I think it's "very" cool...