365 Days of Roberto Clemente

[docpatlv]

Day 87

Picked up a near set of this next issue years ago, and then a few years after was able to purchase a complete set.

1972 Pirates Album cut-out photo...

[Mark70Z]

Something else I’ve never seen. I thought I’ve seen a lot of Clemente oddball items over the years; I guess I was mistaken.

Mentioned it previously, but really like the cut-outs that were meant to be cut from newspapers. So, how many in this set?

[docpatlv]

Mark,

There were 28 in the series.

Did you pick up either Brooks photo?

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Mark,

Did you pick up either Brooks photo?

Yes; picked up both the b&w and color snapshot photos. Thanks so much for the heads up on the photos. I don’t always keep up with eBay on Brooksie items so sometimes nice pieces are missed. I don’t have a lot of snapshot photos, but there definitely seems like a much higher price needs to be paid if you want to add to your collection.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Day 87

Picked up a near set of this next issue years ago, and then a few years after was able to purchase a complete set.

1972 Pirates Album cut-out photo...

These regional newspaper cut out sets are grossly under-appreciated, IMO. There are a bunch of them going back to the 1930s and they are mostly uncatalogued and quite difficult to find.

[docpatlv]

Day 90

1967 Sports Illustrated...(how is this his ONLY cover???)

[71buc]

I recently added to my collection the September 24, 1971 Shea Stadium pin that Mike previously shared (post 78). I have always wanted to create a grouping of this Type 1 photo taken at Shea Stadium on that night with the pin, and a ticket stub to the game. I hope to frame them together in the near future.

Howard here is another Type 1 photo of Roberto taken at the same photo shoot for the Temas magazine cover (post 268). The photo was shot by photographer Ed Fernandez in Puerto Rico. The same photo shoot appears to have been used for the 1971 Clemente Rawlings Advisory Staff photo.

In honor of the Pirates opening their season today I am also including a full ticket to Opening Day 1971 and a stub to Opening Day 1960. I have only seen one other full 1971 Opening Day ticket. I know Roberto's 1971 Series ring sold recently. I am curious if anyone knows the whereabouts of his 1960 ring.

[clydepepper]

My only Non-Card Roberto:

Fridge Magnet

Clemente Fridge.jpg


Worthy of my 4,000 post

[docpatlv]

Great items Mike! I’ve been looking for the Roberto Clemente Day stub for a while. If you spot one, let me know.

Raymond, I think I have that magnet also.

[docpatlv]

Day 91

1968 Sports Illustrated poster and sales poster...

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Howard here is another Type 1 photo of Roberto taken at the same photo shoot for the Temas magazine cover (post 268). The photo was shot by photographer Ed Fernandez in Puerto Rico. The same photo shoot appears to have been used for the 1971 Clemente Rawlings Advisory Staff photo.

That photo is AWESOME!

Originally Posted by 71buc

In honor of the Pirates opening their season today I am also including a full ticket to Opening Day 1971 and a stub to Opening Day 1960. I have only seen one other full 1971 Opening Day ticket. I know Roberto's 1971 Series ring sold recently. I am curious if anyone knows the whereabouts of his 1960 ring.

Nice ticket and stub too! The 1960 ring sold in the same sale (300k)- here is a picture (no I didn't win it!). Lot # 617 - Wish I hit the lottery ahead of that auction!! Both rings, 2 silver bats, gold gloves, 1960 WS unifrom almost had a heart attack when I saw it all.

https://huntauctions.com/live/imagev...t_qual=&closed

[71buc]

Thanks for the info Howard. I did see that auction and also came away empty handed. Somehow I missed the 1960 ring. I see there are 100 more Clemente family lots in their current auction. I bid on a few but remain pessimistic about my chances.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Thanks for the info Howard. I did see that auction and also came away empty handed. Somehow I missed the 1960 ring. I see there are 100 more Clemente family lots in their current auction. I bid on a few but remain pessimistic about my chances.

Some of the prices were stunning. Some not so much imo. I was on the phone almost the whole auction. I took home about 5 lots - coolest one I believe to be Clemente's 1954 learners permit with photo. Of course where many of the other lots were falling within the estimates a couple that I REALLY wanted and went after hard, blew the estimates away! Really wanted that 3000 hit Vase from the team with facsimile auto's - I wasn't even close. Under bidder on the gold medal from PR. Such is life. Glad to have won a few. Have many bids on the current auction too! We'll see when the dust settles.