September Pick Up Thread

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by MCyganik

Early to mid 60s most likely. Sears signed Ted Williams in 1962 to endorse their wide range of "outdoor sports" products after his retirement. So his name/signature is on Sears branded tents, guns, bicycles, weight sets, fishing equipment and of course, Sears model baseball equipment.

Here's a short vintage SI article about his endorsement signing:

https://www.si.com/vault/1962/03/05/...laying-manager

I have a Sears Ted Williams endorsed fielders mitt that I deployed after my Rawlings glove was stolen in 1973.
Based on your pictures, I would actually guess late 1960's or early 1970's.
I seem to remember these when shopping at Sears. Use old Sears catalogues to fill in the time gap, just as an FYI

[mr2686]

I'd agree with late 60's, early 70's. I had the same weights that I got in 74 when I started High School. Kept those darn things for 30 years, until I just didn't want to move them again.

[BuzzD]

Nice Conlon Hinky Haines 1923 and Armando Marsans 1918

[71buc]

I recently picked up this 1971 Giants vs Pirates NLCS program. It is considered to be the rarest Championship Series program. I have no idea how that was determined. Prices on these range from $400 to $750 which essentially excluded it form my want list. I was lucky enough to land this one at a fraction of the cost from an eBay seller who had no idea of its rarity. I also added four Malcolm Emmons 8X10s of Manny Sanguillen, Dock Ellis, and Bob Robertson.

[perezfan]

Great stuff!

I could tell those were Emmons' images before I even read your text. Classic style! He is the greatest of all the post-war photographers, IMHO.

Nice pickups!

[Jim65]

Recent pickup 1971 Mets game used flannel jersey, worn by Frank Estrada who played one game and was traded to the Angels as part of the Nolan Ryan trade. 1971 was the last year the Mets wore flannels. The New York was stripped off when it was sent to the minors.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I recently picked up this 1971 Giants vs Pirates NLCS program. It is considered to be the rarest Championship Series program. I have no idea how that was determined. Prices on these range from $400 to $750 which essentially excluded it form my want list. I was lucky enough to land this one at a fraction of the cost from an eBay seller who had no idea of its rarity. I also added four Malcolm Emmons 8X10s of Manny Sanguillen, Dock Ellis, and Bob Robertson.

At least you got the one game the Giants won.

[JMEnglish27]

Fun pickup - I love that he's in uniform in the art.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by bigj7489

Fun pickup - I love that he's in uniform in the art.

Original SF Giant, if you didn't know. Also the only team he played for (1958-70).