What is the best item in your collection?

[Kzoo]

I love my c. 1930 full size Louisville Slugger 'Home Run' trophy.

[mjkm90]

Originally Posted by Kzoo

I love my c. 1930 full size Louisville Slugger 'Home Run' trophy.

Epic trophy Matt. The original sculpture was done by Jack Lincoln Lambert. I have a Galvano example and it's always been a favorite.

[CarltonHendricks]

Originally Posted by Kzoo

I love my c. 1930 full size Louisville Slugger 'Home Run' trophy.

What a beauty...how about the dimensions and a shot of the engraved title plate?...what's the pursuit and capture story on that...Sure would like to see a shot of the underside of the base...and especially any markings...Is it bronze or galvano?...looks like a galvano cast but hard to tell without seeing in person...The base is dynamite!!!

I'm sort of wondering if that is by Jack Lincoln Lambert...It looks kind of like Lambert's work but may be a different casting than I've seen before...see below a 9" inch Lambert that I believe came out of a Leland's auction...

[Exhibitman]

1951 Topps Ringside contract signed by my cousin, Ray Miller (card below). Got it from the Topps Vault on eBay when they released the Ringside contracts.



Here is the card itself, signed:



And a letter from Ray talking about signing Ringside cards:

[mrozie21]

My 1973 Willie Stargell game used jersey. It's missing the "21" patch but otherwise all original

[packs]

Only proper for me to follow up with Mr. 21 himself. My favorite item is my rookie era Clemente:

[Kzoo]

What a beauty...how about the dimensions and a shot of the engraved title plate?...what's the pursuit and capture story on that...Sure would like to see a shot of the underside of the base...and especially any markings...Is it bronze or galvano?...looks like a galvano cast but hard to tell without seeing in person...The base is dynamite!!!

Carlton............Hello. The trophy is 19" tall to the tip of the bat and the base is 13" long. It is very heavy and weighs around 18 pounds. The wooden bat is removeable. The plaque reads 'Louisville Slugger Home Run Trophy presented to Harold Little'. There are not any other markings on it. There are 2 small hooks underneath, where it must have hung when dipped? That's my guess. I don't think it's solid bronze, but maybe has an outer layer of bronze? I acquired it from a local antiques dealer about 2 years ago, and I'm not sure where he got it. He had it for a long time and said he had gotten tired of it (CRAZY!). I love it!! Thanks for asking............Matt

[JoeyFarino]

[parker1b2]

I've shown this before, Game used ball from Niekro's 300th win signed and inscribed to Phil from John Cerutti, who was making his first Major League start against Phil that day. Unfortunately, the inscription has faded before I acquired it, but is slightly darker in person.

First Panel Reads:

Phil, To the man I had to face in my first ML start I was going for #1 you for #300 Oct 6, 1985

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2nd Panel:

The "Hall of Famer" won.
All the best
John J Cerutti


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[jgmp123]

Love these two Babe's.....Not nearly as nice as some of the recent posts, but some nice letter/checks that I love to look at!!

[irv]

Originally Posted by jgmp123

Love these two Babe's.....Not nearly as nice as some of the recent posts, but some nice letter/checks that I love to look at!!

Very nice!

[JoeyFarino]

Originally Posted by jgmp123

Love these two Babe's.....Not nearly as nice as some of the recent posts, but some nice letter/checks that I love to look at!!

Holy shnikes!!!