Show and tell Bob Feller

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by jingram058

Somewhere I have one of those MCI Ambassadors of Baseball cards signed by him, and a color postcard signed by Johnny Vander Meer. They came aboard USS Independence CV-62 when I served on that aircraft carrier. I met Bob Feller, Johnny Vander Meer, Graig Nettles, Rick Waite, and Bert Campaneris. They were all very, very nice gentlemen, and didn't charge any money for anything. You could also have someone take photos with them if you had a camera. Bob Feller had a stack of those MCI cards pre-signed. We talked a few minutes and shook hands. Johnny Vander Meer personalized a postcard for me, and also wrote "back-to-back no-hitters, 1938". Super nice guy. Nettles, Waite and Campaneris signed a USS Independence photo. I think this was one of our in-ports while the ship was tied up at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego.

Found 'em. Johnny Vander Meer goes with the Bob Feller card.

[egri]

I’ll dig up the pictures later, but I have a PSA-slabbed 1953 Topps Bob Feller that PSA labeled 1954. I like to think it was shoddy QC on their part, and not a lack of knowledge.

[MikeGarcia]

..Printers' Proof/Office Copy from a New Jersey family whose relative worked at the shop where Dixie had their exquisite work done ; this never made it as far as the hole-punch process ; shows handling though ; there are survivors from the salesman's sample portfolios showing up sometimes : those have about 25 little holes across the top from being liberated from the spiral metal coil binding .... P.S. - The Foxx from this set is simply pure art.

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[vthobby]

Here is my Feller Shrine! Original Municipal Stadium Seat signed by him and a home plate signed also! Surprisingly the seat is as solid as it was 75 years ago!

Peace, Mike

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[IndyDave]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

Here is my Feller Shrine! Original Municipal Stadium Seat signed by him and a home plate signed also! Surprisingly the seat is as solid as it was 75 years ago!

Peace, Mike

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Awesome pieces Mike.

Those seats had to see solid with as much noise as they made

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by MikeGarcia

..Printers' Proof/Office Copy from a New Jersey family whose relative worked at the shop where Dixie had their exquisite work done ; this never made it as far as the hole-punch process ; shows handling though ; there are survivors from the salesman's sample portfolios showing up sometimes : those have about 25 little holes across the top from being liberated from the spiral metal coil binding .... P.S. - The Foxx from this set is simply pure art.

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Damn fine looking set

[ramram]

I’ve got a 1934-1936 Iowa State Amateur Baseball Tournament scorebook that has all of Feller’s last amateur games before the 16 year old went Pro.

Playing against much older, seasoned ballplayers the 16 year old high schooler dominated. This was the tournament at which Feller was "found" by superscout Cy Slapnicka. He was signed shortly thereafter. The scorebook was the official scorers book kept by the Iowa Amateur Athletic Association's State Chairman Joe Campbell. Feller's team of farm boys ended up winning the tournament against many of the well sponsored city boys. Feller was probably 8 - 10 years younger than most of the participants.

In the tournament, Feller pitched 27 1/3 innings, had 49 strikeouts and gave up 14 hits, 10 walks, 4 runs (1 earned run). The only earned run was on a home run.

Rob M

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[Trublubrucru]

It was around 1981, I was looking through old National Geographics at school from the 40's and 50's and came across this ad. Bob Feller was attending a local card show that week and I had him sign it and a few other things. It was my first "paid" autograph. He was chatty with my mom and me and I left happy to have met my first Hall of Famer. ( how about that new T.V. with the LARGER 17 inch screen!)

[Leon]

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