Best...Find....Ever

[vintagesportscollector]

Awesome, Mark! Congrats.

[parker1b2]

Unbelievable find. Congrats!!!

[Lordstan]

I found the original Legendary auction from Nov 2103 auction.

I only paid a little more than this, but am not sure why it didn't end way higher than that.

http://legendaryauctions.com/LotDeta...ntoryid=161698

[billyb]

Mark,
That is a great collection. That bit of history could not have found a better home.
Now for the big question? What has to come down off the wall to display that collection?

[sporteq]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

I found the original Legendary auction from Nov 2103 auction.

I only paid a little more than this, but am not sure why it didn't way higher than that.

http://legendaryauctions.com/LotDeta...ntoryid=161698

Mark- I believe you paid a small fraction for this amazing collection. How are you going to display these relics?

Albert

[Mark70Z]

That is an awesome grouping. Thanks so much for sharing.

Please, if you display, please post a picture. That would make for such a great display.

[Leon]

This thread is so cool I copied it from the memorabilia side. Outstanding history...Congrats great pick ups!!

[frankbmd]

So what was Robert's winning limerick.

I want to know why he beat me.

[OldEnglishD]

Originally Posted by Leon

This thread is so cool I copied it from the memorabilia side. Outstanding history...Congrats great pick ups!!

+1

As a huge Gehrig fan, I was all grins looking through this thread.

Thanks for sharing!

[darwinbulldog]

I love this stuff. Funny thing about the Yankees on the field is that the only uniform number visible is 24. According to Baseball Almanac, #24 was worn by Vito Tamulis and Charlie Devens that year, and each of them only played in one game, at Philly, 9/25 and 9/26, respectively, and each of them notched a W. That was Tamulis's debut and Devens's swan song.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

I found the original Legendary auction from Nov 2103 auction.

I only paid a little more than this, but am not sure why it didn't end way higher than that.

http://legendaryauctions.com/LotDeta...ntoryid=161698

Maybe because it wasn't shilled.

[EldoEsq]

Amazing find to add to your collection!!!!

[Mountaineer1999]

Great find and great little story. Love the pictures of the little boy experiencing the city. A little bit sad the family didn't or couldn't hold onto it. I always wonder what events lead to a family heirloom sale.

[David W]

The itinerary reads on both games game at 3:00 - return to hotel at 5:00

2 hour ball games, now they are 3 hours.

[Wite3]

Amazing! Great stuff from a bygone era.

Joshua

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by David W

The itinerary reads on both games game at 3:00 - return to hotel at 5:00

2 hour ball games, now they are 3 hours.

I read someplace that they are actually a little shorter this year on average. But obviously with all the pitching changes and antics at the plate (and mound) we will never see two hour games again. If you watch clips of even 60s or 70s games, what jumps out immediately is the much faster pace. The pitcher gets the ball back, looks in for the sign, and delivers.

[Enfuego]

Simply Beautiful!!!

[basesareempty]

Originally Posted by Mountaineer1999

Great find and great little story. Love the pictures of the little boy experiencing the city. A little bit sad the family didn't or couldn't hold onto it. I always wonder what events lead to a family heirloom sale.

I agree! Mr. Coleman must have some grandchildren that would want to keep it. But as these thing usually happen, the $$ outweighs the sentimental value for at least some of the heirs and this stuff ends up at auction.

[swarmee]

No one discussing the Ruth auto on the bottom of the picture with the kid on his lap? Not even mentioned in the Legendary Auctions lot? Is that because it is not authentic?
Congrats on a great find!

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by swarmee

No one discussing the Ruth auto on the bottom of the picture with the kid on his lap? Not even mentioned in the Legendary Auctions lot? Is that because it is not authentic?
Congrats on a great find!

I noticed the same thing and was going to post about it, but figured I would read all the way through. What's the deal here?

[edjs]

Very cool! I love collections like this.

[clydepepper]

WOW! It was refreshing to view a time in history when advertisements did not dominate or otherwise invade our enjoyments (NOT!)
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With today's wide spread media coverage, the many similar contests (albeit not with Ruth & Gehrig) can become less noticeable and the kids that win them are already so jaded and discerning that they do not fully appreciate it...and that is a shame.
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It would be truly wonderful to be more 'connected' to such wonderful experiences as you have lade out for us.

Just imagine if you only got to see your hero once in a lifetime

-or a time when you could leave your front door unlocked

-and before you and many others had been scared into your basement by a radio show (Mercury Theatre).
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Thanks a lot for sharing!

[Rickyy]

Maan...one of the nicest collection I've ever seen! Congrats!

Ricky Y

[ls7plus]

Absolutely fabulous slice of history!!!

Thanks for sharing,

Larry

[Louieman]

Thanks for sharing! Really great stuff

[baztacula]

Super cool stuff! You know, it would be such a beautiful gesture if Lordstan gifted this treasure trove to Julia Ruth Stevens, daughter of the Babe. She's such a great lady who would undoubtedly get a big kick out of seeing her daddy in these fantastic, fun photos. Wow, that would go a long ways in helping her heal after her disastrous first pitch from a couple weeks ago.

[hangman62]

That is just mind blowing !

[kevlewis]

Mark thats a awesome pickup. Love the provenance!!!!