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Day 40
Up next is a snapshot photo of Roberto and possibly teammates/other MLB players attending what appears to be a little league game (based on the player at the far end of the bench). I have made a small attempt to identify the gentlemen sitting next to Clemente, but have met little success. If anyone has any ideas as to who they may be, please feel free to post. What I love about the photo is how close the general public is to Roberto and others and how they genuinely seem more interested in the game than being in the presence of MLBers. Not sure on the date this photo was taken but I'm guessing. ca. late 1950s-early 1960s Snapshot photo... |
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Awesome photo!
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In the past I would buy anything that had to do with Roberto, but currently I try to focus on purchases from Roberto's actual playing days. I do still acquire newer items, but on a more limited basis. Two newer items that I still like to purchase, if they appeal to me, are patches and pinbacks. This next item, I was told, was produced in very limited quantities (I believe I was told less than 50). I have not seen one show up for sale in a long time, so I think that number might be accurate. 1994 Ltd. Edition Statue Dedication patch... And a companion piece keychain... |
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This next item will always be special to me because my Dad bought if for me when I was in Junior High. It was one of the first Clemente items in my collection. Not sure how many were produced, but I rarely see it offered. ca. Early 1980s HOF baseball... |
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Not only is that a nice item it makes it even more special coming from your Dad. Do you happen to know how many different items the HOF put out when Clemente was inducted?
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Thank you Mark. I have no idea how many items were produced for his induction (at least vintage items). I certainly don't see may available. On the other hand, they made a ton of items for his statue dedication.
Did they make a similar baseball for Brooks? Here's an item for you Mark, nothing earth-shattering, but maybe you haven't seen it. Day 43 1972 Superstar Sports magazine with color pin-ups of Aaron, Brooks, Bench and Roberto... |
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Day 44
1967 Illustrated Current News Poster... |
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I haven’t seen this magazine before, or at least I can’t recall seeing it, so this is another item I can add to my list. Thanks for posting the pics as well. |
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With a print run of 21,000 this must be the not-particularly-limited edition Statue Dedication patch (cf. "Day 41", pg 15 post #150)
I pulled it from a box of mementos in the basement; it's unopened. (I can't say I remember it at the time, but re-reading it now IMO the write-up comparing his life to a base-path is a bit corny). |
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Similar to one Howard posted. Wish it had his photo and was in better condition, but sometimes you take what you can get. Not sure why there are so few of these out there, but they are rarely seen.
1973 Funeral card... |
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