August pickups

[Chris-Counts]

I found these beauties on eBay a few weeks back. One is a 1938 Boston Bees Cap, while the other is an early 1950s Hollywood Stars cap. The latter was worn by Howie Haak, who pioneered scouting in the Caribbean, and was instrumental in the Pirates' fleecing of Roberto Clemente from the Dodgers.

[71buc]

It took 30 years but I finally got them signed today at the National. These are Ozzie Smith's spikes from 1979.

[Chris-Counts]

Hi Chris, who's the maker of the St. Paul cap? That's a real find — there can't be too many of those still around. I recently took the plunge into old minor league caps ...

[Kzoo]

Mike...……...Those Ozzie spikes are awesome. Glad to see you changed up the inscriptions and even how he signed his first name. Nice!

[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Hi Chris, who's the maker of the St. Paul cap? That's a real find — there can't be too many of those still around. I recently took the plunge into old minor league caps ...

Thanks, Chris! Spalding was the manufacturer.

That Bees hat is a stunner! It's in beautiful condition. I thought it was interesting that the leather band matches this example:

https://greyflannelauctions.com/1936...ITEM32277.aspx

[JMEnglish27]

Beautiful stuff, guys.

[bobfreedman]

Picked this up at the National, I would love to pick up the Pitcher if anyone has one for sale?

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by 71buc

It took 30 years but I finally got them signed today at the National. These are Ozzie Smith's spikes from 1979.

Mike,
Those Ozzie spikes are the bomb!! Very cool.
I can't believe you were at the National & I missed you.
I just returned last night. Wish I knew you were coming to Chicago...

[Scott Garner]

One of my favorite pickup from the 2019 National was this really nice example of the super scarce Vida Blue no-hitter ticket on September 21, 1970.
Many thanks to long-time hobby friend & dealer Mark Macrae which found this for me. This upgrades the one I previously had in my collection that took me 44 years to locate.

Only 4,284 people attended this game making this absolutely one of the most challenging no-hitter tickets to find post WWII.

BTW, the 2019 National in Chicago was a blast! I had a lot of fun hanging out with many hobby friends. It was great running into Carlton, Graig Kriendler, & Tim Carroll from net54.

[71buc]

Awsome Vida Blue ticket Scott. I have been here two days and have not found one 1971 Pirates ticket. I did pick up this Clemente memorial item which originated from the Clemente family. I'm getting my Reggie Jackson gamer signed today and will fly out tomorrow. I attended the Net54 event last night and met a few people. This has been a great experience. Sorry I missed you.

[ooo-ribay]

Great stuff guys!

Mike might appreciate this addition to my low end Giants collection. The postal district, rather than ZIP code, dates it pre-1963. Alas and alack, it did not light up when I installed a fresh "N" battery.

Has anyone seen similar light up pins for other teams?

[71buc]

Rob that's so ugly its beautiful! If there is a Pittsburgh version I want one. I finally got my Reggie Jackson gamer signed today. I am very happy with it. It looks better than I had hoped for.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Great stuff guys!

Mike might appreciate this addition to my low end Giants collection. The postal district, rather than ZIP code, dates it pre-1963. Alas and alack, it did not light up when I installed a fresh "N" battery.

Has anyone seen similar light up pins for other teams?

Rob,
I saw that at the National!!
Never seen these before...

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Great stuff guys!

Mike might appreciate this addition to my low end Giants collection. The postal district, rather than ZIP code, dates it pre-1963. Alas and alack, it did not light up when I installed a fresh "N" battery.

Has anyone seen similar light up pins for other teams?

I have one for the Senators.