2020 Memorabilia Pick Ups

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Although this has been a miserable year on many levels I did have a good year in my small niche. My best pick up was this 1971 Pirate World Series ring (Staff Member). The large street banner hung in Pittsburgh welcoming the Bucs home. There are three version I now have two of them. The hat belonged to Frank Oceak and was worn during the 1971 season, the 1971 Clemente team issued Action Photo is a rare issue. I also upgraded my 1971 Rawlings WSSGlove box to a near mint one. There are three known examples of this box (thanks Rhys).

The Superstar Program Is from Sept 24, 1971 the Mets hosted the Bucs at Shea. That night Puerto Rican politicians, dignitaries, celebrities, and NY businessmen sponsored Roberto Clemente Night. The Mets Spanish speaking radio station WADO 1280 hosted the event. These programs, judging by the contents, were given out to guests invited to attended a private dinner for Clemente held at the NY Commodore Hotel following the game. I was unaware that this program existed until I stumbled across this one. Call me crazy but sometimes it seems these items we hunt often find us instead of the other way around.

Thanks to everyone in the Net54 community for the much needed distraction this year. It’s hard to believe next year is the 50th anniversary of my beloved Champion Pirate club. Lordy I’m getting old.