2020 Memorabilia Pick Ups

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by 71buc

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.

Mike,
That's a solid collecting year for you, buddy!
I especially love that minty Clemente glove box. What cool graphics!

[mrozie21]

I couldn’t pick my favorite so I’ll show 2. Follow me to Forbes Field sign as well as a 1960 Rocky Nelson game used uniform with Game used glove.

[baseball tourist]

I am excited to own these:

1959 -‘60 Toronto Maple Leafs AAA Uniform (attributed to knuckleballer Bobby Tiefenauer)

C.1965 Vancouver Mounties PCL game cap attributed and signed by Ossie Chavarria

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by mrozie21

I couldn’t pick my favorite so I’ll show 2. Follow me to Forbes Field sign as well as a 1960 Rocky Nelson game used uniform with Game used glove.

Being a '60 Pirates collector, you had me at Forbes Field but slayed me at Rocky Nelson. That is so cool!

[Mark]

I agree. Wonderful additions. Even when I was about 8 years old, when my dad was driving us to Forbes Field, I remember seeing those signs saying "Follow Me to Forbes Field" and thinking that there weren't really enough of those signs along our route to guide anybody who didn't know how to get there. But still a very desirable relic from our historic past.

[Mark]

Compared to all the colorful stuff that you guys added this year, my new bats are not all that photogenic. Still, they are what they are. It turns out that in 2020 I added more bats to my collection than I realized. These 2 stand out. The first is a George Grantham gamer that I have been hunting ever since I turned one down in 1994 because I wasn't willing to pay the extra $100 that the dealer wanted for it. The second is a Lloyd Waner bat that matches his "PBOR" for 1928. These are among the tougher Pirates bats from the 20's.

[JoeDfan]

Probably my favorite pickups for the year, and likely will remain in my top 5 all time. A couple of game worn jerseys from the Japanese-American leagues, an all but forgotten chapter in baseball history.

1930's(?) Brigham City Niseis, and Japanese Amateur Athletic Union (I think).

[JoeDfan]

Originally Posted by Mark

Compared to all the colorful stuff that you guys added this year, my new bats are not all that photogenic. Still, they are what they are. It turns out that in 2020 I added more bats to my collection than I realized. These 2 stand out. The first is a George Grantham gamer that I have been hunting ever since I turned one down in 1994 because I wasn't willing to pay the extra $100 that the dealer wanted for it. The second is a Lloyd Waner bat that matches his "PBOR" for 1928. These are among the tougher Pirates bats from the 20's.

Maybe not colorful, but man, those are total eye candy to me!!!

[jpop43]

Despite the obvious travails we've collectively endured (and still are) in 2020, I did manage a few acquisitions that fit into both ends of my collecting spectrum...19th C. and 1950s NY Yankees.

The trophy bat was an early 2020 pick up, while the CDV was a late summer acquisition. Aside from being an outstanding image, its particularly special and extraordinarily meaningful as it was the last item my father and I talked about and added to the collection before his passing in September.

The Mantle glove stands out as the finest example of a 1960 model MMP that I've see to date, and fits nicely with the VERY humble, collector grade (euphemism for low grade) Mantle card collection that I've been piecing together over COVID. I need just two more examples to complete a full run of his Bowman/Topps bubble gum cards...it'll now take me the rest of my life to do that ( I mean, afford that )!!

Anyway, I wish you all happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and my sincere best wishes for a much better New Year. And, keep posting...I know that there were some great pick ups this past year and can't wait to see some more of them.

Jonathan
www.dugouttreasures.com

[mrozie21]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Being a '60 Pirates collector, you had me at Forbes Field but slayed me at Rocky Nelson. That is so cool!

The Nelson uniform will pair nicely with my 1960 Tom Cheney home uniform.

[71buc]

Originally Posted by mrozie21

I couldn’t pick my favorite so I’ll show 2. Follow me to Forbes Field sign as well as a 1960 Rocky Nelson game used uniform with Game used glove.

Is that the Forbes sign they had in the Lelands auction? I love those signs I think the graphics are amazing. I have a negative with three people in a convertible sports car with one of those strapped to the trunk during the celebration. If you are interested in a scan (gratis)PM me your email. It would look great as a companion piece.

[mrozie21]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Is that the Forbes sign they had in the Lelands auction? I love those signs I think the graphics are amazing. I have a negative with three people in a convertible sports car with one of those strapped to the trunk during the celebration. If you are interested in a scan (gratis)PM me your email. It would look great as a companion piece.

I bought the sign from a fellow collector and it's in fantastic shape. I think you sent me a photo already.

[71buc]

Originally Posted by mrozie21

I bought the sign from a fellow collector and it's in fantastic shape. I think you sent me a photo already.

This one?

[packs]

My favorite was my Mariano Rivera last out ball for save #380 from Opening Day 2006. This ball was lined back to Mo for the save: