I'm kind of done with cards. . . .

[commishbob]

I'm leaning away from cards as well. Once I finish putting this '67 set into the binder I don't see myself trying another set chase. I tend to favor publications and photos over memorabilia such as gloves and balls but the idea is the same.

For what I spent on the '67T I could have easily picked up the last two Orioles media guides I lack and had plenty left for some vintage paper I've been wanting to add to my collection.

[Exhibitman]

I've always picked up paper ephemera as an adjunct to cards. I am particularly drawn to snapshots. Some of my favorite pieces:

Satchel Paige snapshot from the team photographer, ca 1949:



1920s Biz Mackey snap from a Cal League season:



Velox snapshot of Jimmie Foxx with the Cubs:



Cubbies at spring training on Catalina snap, doing the Seven Dwarves routine:



Ernie Harwell, too cool for school, outside Ebbetts Field



QB Marshall Goldberg at a 1939 all star game:



I also appreciate AP News Library photos from the 1960s. They are about PC sized and have data and dates right on the front, which I appreciate:




And don't even get me started on team issues; like crack for me.

1958 Cleveland Browns TI Jim Brown rookie year:



This one took me years to find; 1971 rookie year Dr. J:



Images are from a pre-season exhibition against the Bullets, Wes Unseld defending. Not well; Dr. J lit him up for 30.

1959-60 Hawks TI, many HOFers:



1960-61 Celtics TI Bill Russell:



1968-69 Minnesota Pipers Connie Hawkins



MJ rookie year Bulls TI, small version:



1963 Cassius Clay mail response photo, w/mailing letter:



Love how they misspelled "resurrector"

[commishbob]

That’s some amazing stuff, Adam. The one I’m most envious of is that Connie Hawkins team issued photo. I’m a casual Hawkins collector with not much more than his cards and a few programs in my stash.

[jbsports33]

Great Stuff - I like cards! Just that I like really old photos too!

Good luck with your search

My favorite boxing photo! 1919 Ringside!

Jimmy

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by commishbob

That’s some amazing stuff, Adam. The one I’m most envious of is that Connie Hawkins team issued photo. I’m a casual Hawkins collector with not much more than his cards and a few programs in my stash.

Another:

[bnorth]

For me it is mainly bats of my favorite player, Wade Boggs. I have everything from little kids tee ball bats to a 1/1 All Star game bat. I blame this collection on a fellow member. He kept emailing me pics of all his amazing bats and got me hooked.

Here is a pic showing the top half of the display I made. I now have enough bats I need to build another one. One for gamers and one for store models.

My awesome wife lets me keep it in the living room and it brings me more joy now than all but a few cards.

We need more pics in this thread so post some

[Deertick]

All from the mid 40's from a newspaper photographer from the Philadelphia Bulletin, if I remember correctly. (My mom should know his name).

Always thought these were cool.

Pretty sure football is from Franklin Field.

[mrreality68]

Hi

I am glad many can and find joy in memorabilia

I wish I could say that I am done with cards.

But for me it is a joy and an addiction. Always looking for the next card.

My version of "branching out" was starting to collect post cards.

I have a few items that are not cards/postcards but nothing that as yet can take the place for me.