April 2022 Pickups

[mrreality68]

Nice pickups Mike and Buzz

[71buc]

Those bumblebees are beautiful

[mrozie21]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Those bumblebees are beautiful

Thanks Mike, I loved the 1979 Pirates as a kid so that year jerseys are my favorites.

[Scott Garner]

I'm really happy to have added this neat piece of history to my advanced no-hitter collection last night.

Many of you may possibly be aware that on June 23rd, 1917, Babe Ruth was the starting pitcher in a historic game at Fenway that was one for the ages.
Ruth got in an argument with home plate umpire Brick Owens for calling four consecutive pitches balls to begin the game, allowing an immediate walk of Nats leadoff hitter Roy Morgan. Lots of arguing back and forth between Ruth and Brick Owens and the Babe proceeded to take a swing at Owens. This immediately got Ruth tossed from the game.

Without even warming up, Red Sox RHP Ernie Shore came into the game in relief. Roy Morgan immediately tried to steal 2nd, but was thrown out.
Shore famously proceeded to get the next 26 batters out and hurling perfect ball in relief. Until 1991 this game was, in fact, declared a "perfect game".
In 1991, the rules surrounding no-hitters and perfect games changed and this game became a no-hitter in spite of it's unusual place in baseball history.

Ernie Shore, a famous North Carolina resident and Sheriff of Forsyth County for many years, was honored by the Governor of NC in 1972 for this great achievement in baseball history.

This award came by way of Jan Shore, the oldest daughter of Ernie Shore.
It's a perfect fit for my collection & happy to have it.

[batsballsbases]

Scott,
It always amazes me on the items you are able to collect for that great collection! Just great!

[bgar3]

Scott, great pickup. I played baseball on Ernie Shore field as it was the home for Wake Forest and various Winston-Salem minor league teams. A really nice old stadium. Not sure if it is still there.

[Bumpus Jones]

awesomeness...

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I'm really happy to have added this neat piece of history to my advanced no-hitter collection last night.

Many of you may possibly be aware that on June 23rd, 1917, Babe Ruth was the starting pitcher in a historic game at Fenway that was one for the ages.
Ruth got in an argument with home plate umpire Brick Owens for calling four consecutive pitches balls on Ruth to begin the game, allowing an immediate walk of Nats leadoff hitter Roy Morgan. Lots of arguing back and forth between Ruth and Brick Owens and the Babe proceeded to take a swing at Owens. This immediately got Ruth tossed from the game.

Without even warming up, Red Sox RHP Ernie Shore came into the game in relief. Roy Morgan immediately tried to steal 2nd, but was thrown out.
Shore famously proceeded to get the next 26 batters out and hurling perfect ball in relief. Until 1991 this game was, in fact, declared a "perfect game".
In 1991, the rules surrounding no-hitters and perfect games changed and this game became a no-hitter in spite of it's unusual place in baseball history.

Ernie Shore, a famous North Carolina resident and Sheriff of Forsyth County for many years, was honored by the Governor of NC in 1972 for this great achievement in baseball history.

This award came by way of Jan Shore, the oldest daughter of Ernie Shore.
It's a perfect fit for my collection & happy to have it.

Scott,

Here is the next person you need to add to your collection.

https://www.aol.com/sports/20-old-ja...145425635.html

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Michael B

Scott,

Here is the next person you need to add to your collection.

https://www.aol.com/sports/20-old-ja...145425635.html

Michael,
LOL I just had a friend send me a YouTube video of outtakes of his 19K Perfect Game. WOW! Maybe one of the most dominant games ever pitched??

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Michael,
LOL I just had a friend send me a YouTube video of outtakes of his 19K Perfect Game. WOW! Maybe one of the most dominant games ever pitched??

Thirteen strikeouts in a row is impressive to say the least.