August pickups

[71buc]

Jaimie that’s an incredible addition to your collection. That’s a special photo. Although my pickup pales in comparison I am probably just as thrilled as you are. There are very few images of the elusive Rimp Lanier. This is the only action photo I have ever seen of him. He played in 6 games batting 4 times during a brief 1971 September call up. He didn’t play an inning in the field before he returned to the minors never to play another game in an MLB uniform. He was the victim of the depth of the 1970s Pirate Roster. He played 7 minor league seasons and ended his career with a .428 career on base percentage.

Anything related to Rimp is rare. These two photos are as rarer than his autograph. For whatever reason he is very private if not reclusive. His autograph on a 3X5 will sell for over $300 if you can find one. I have no idea why but he fascinates me. A few years ago I found his address and mailed him two copies of my team issued publicity photo and $50. I included a self addressed postage paid envelope and a sharpie. I asked that he sign one and keep the other. I told him use or donate the money to his favorite charity. He kept both photos and the cash LOL. One day if I muster the courage I’ll fly to Cleveland and knock on his door. That would be an awesome or perhaps dangerous adventure. It might be worth the risk to get one of these photos signed,

[Schlesinj]

So what you are saying that is the Moonlight Graham of the 1971 Pirates without Kevin Costner? Congrats!

[Schlesinj]

Also picked up a few more legal/financial documents that have been up for auction related to the Red Sox sale of Ruth to the Yankees. Some of the executed documents were just amazing that have sold the last few auctions. I went the next level down and grabbed a few file-copies/letters etc. or related documents referencing the sale. I work in the debt finance world so this is a perfect niche of everything that interests me. They will look great framed on my wall of my office. Here is a recent example I had framed and the other two are what I just won tonight with a description. Definitely a little geeky.

Framed Ruth Sale Letter.jpg

IMG_5641.jpg

IMG_5642.jpg

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Jaimie that’s an incredible addition to your collection. That’s a special photo. Although my pickup pales in comparison I am probably just as thrilled as you are. There are very few images of the elusive Rimp Lanier. This is the only action photo I have ever seen of him. He played in 6 games batting 4 times during a brief 1971 September call up. He didn’t play an inning in the field before he returned to the minors never to play another game in an MLB uniform. He was the victim of the depth of the 1970s Pirate Roster. He played 7 minor league seasons and ended his career with a .428 career on base percentage.

Anything related to Rimp is rare. These two photos are as rarer than his autograph. For whatever reason he is very private if not reclusive. His autograph on a 3X5 will sell for over $300 if you can find one. I have no idea why but he fascinates me. A few years ago I found his address and mailed him two copies of my team issued publicity photo and $50. I included a self addressed postage paid envelope and a sharpie. I asked that he sign one and keep the other. I told him use or donate the money to his favorite charity. He kept both photos and the cash LOL. One day if I muster the courage I’ll fly to Cleveland and knock on his door. That would be an awesome or perhaps dangerous adventure. It might be worth the risk to get one of these photos signed,

ANOTHER great story, Mike. Soooo….I know a little of the Pirates’ hat history but am not familiar with the one Rimp is wearing, as he leans on the fence.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Jaimie that’s an incredible addition to your collection. That’s a special photo. Although my pickup pales in comparison I am probably just as thrilled as you are. There are very few images of the elusive Rimp Lanier. This is the only action photo I have ever seen of him. He played in 6 games batting 4 times during a brief 1971 September call up. He didn’t play an inning in the field before he returned to the minors never to play another game in an MLB uniform. He was the victim of the depth of the 1970s Pirate Roster. He played 7 minor league seasons and ended his career with a .428 career on base percentage.

Anything related to Rimp is rare. These two photos are as rarer than his autograph. For whatever reason he is very private if not reclusive. His autograph on a 3X5 will sell for over $300 if you can find one. I have no idea why but he fascinates me. A few years ago I found his address and mailed him two copies of my team issued publicity photo and $50. I included a self addressed postage paid envelope and a sharpie. I asked that he sign one and keep the other. I told him use or donate the money to his favorite charity. He kept both photos and the cash LOL. One day if I muster the courage I’ll fly to Cleveland and knock on his door. That would be an awesome or perhaps dangerous adventure. It might be worth the risk to get one of these photos signed,

ANOTHER great story, Mike. Soooo….I know a little of the Pirates’ hat history but am not familiar with the one Rimp is wearing, as he looks through the fence.

[MVSNYC]

Tony and Jonathan, thanks so much!…Got the replica rings at a show in Parsippany, NJ. Every month or so the promoters rotate venues- Holiday Inn, Embassy Suites, and PAL. Always a great turn out. The promoter’s Instagram:

https://instagram.com/morriscountycardshow


Jamie, awesome Ruth documents. I was following those.

[71buc]

Rob, I believe that photo of Rimp was taken while he played in AAA he wore #48 in Pittsburgh. I’m just pleased to find a photo of him period. It’s the little things like this that keeps a myopic collector such as I going.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Rob, I believe that photo of Rimp was taken while he played in AAA he wore #48 in Pittsburgh. I’m just pleased to find a photo of him period. It’s the little things like this that keeps a myopic collector such as I going.

And it looks like Rimp might have had a twenty something number in the batting picture…

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Tony and Jonathan, thanks so much!…Got the replica rings at a show in Parsippany, NJ. Every month or so the promoters rotate venues- Holiday Inn, Embassy Suites, and PAL. Always a great turn out. The promoter’s Instagram:

https://instagram.com/morriscountycardshow


Jamie, awesome Ruth documents. I was following those.

I had no idea this show was still going on. I used to attend 20+ years ago. Glad to hear it is still up and running

[Vintagedeputy]

Recent pick up.

[MVSNYC]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

I had no idea this show was still going on. I used to attend 20+ years ago. Glad to hear it is still up and running

Hi Jeff,

It's my understanding it was running for years, but hadn't happened in a while. I think this was first one in a long time (although I may be wrong). Was great.

The organizer does rotating shows at the other venues I mentioned above, maybe every other month or so. Fun shows.

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Hi Jeff,

It's my understanding it was running for years, but hadn't happened in a while. I think this was first one in a long time (although I may be wrong). Was great.

The organizer does rotating shows at the other venues I mentioned above, maybe every other month or so. Fun shows.

Good to know. Would be fun to find my way back there at some point.

[Exhibitman]

I picked up a collection of automobile postcards, trade cards and blotters because I loved the artwork. Here are a few. The PCs are 9" wide:




These are fold-outs

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Jaimie that’s an incredible addition to your collection. That’s a special photo. Although my pickup pales in comparison I am probably just as thrilled as you are. There are very few images of the elusive Rimp Lanier. This is the only action photo I have ever seen of him. He played in 6 games batting 4 times during a brief 1971 September call up. He didn’t play an inning in the field before he returned to the minors never to play another game in an MLB uniform. He was the victim of the depth of the 1970s Pirate Roster. He played 7 minor league seasons and ended his career with a .428 career on base percentage.

Anything related to Rimp is rare. These two photos are as rarer than his autograph. For whatever reason he is very private if not reclusive. His autograph on a 3X5 will sell for over $300 if you can find one. I have no idea why but he fascinates me. A few years ago I found his address and mailed him two copies of my team issued publicity photo and $50. I included a self addressed postage paid envelope and a sharpie. I asked that he sign one and keep the other. I told him use or donate the money to his favorite charity. He kept both photos and the cash LOL. One day if I muster the courage I’ll fly to Cleveland and knock on his door. That would be an awesome or perhaps dangerous adventure. It might be worth the risk to get one of these photos signed,

Great story.. Your eventual trip to his door could make a Netflix documentary..."Finding Rimp Lanier"