365 Days of Roberto Clemente

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by scotgreb

My favorite modern card . . .

I've owned it for a while but just back from PSA

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That’s a nice one Scott! Sometimes I see modern Clemente cards that I wouldn’t mind owning, but then I remind myself that at some of the prices, I’m better off putting that money towards vintage.

[71buc]

I just picked this program up. It was from a 1967 Charity Testimonial Banquet hosted in Eerie PA. First time I have come across one of these. The honorees were the MLB MVP Clemente and NFL MVP Bart Starr. Pirates manager Harry Walker was in attendance as well as was HOF member Garo Yepremian who had just completed his rookie season that saw him set an NFL record six Field Goals in a single game. Bob Prince was the MC. Each one of them signed this program. I found a photo of Clemente and Starr at the event. If you look at Starr’s left hand he is holding a copy of this program.


Whoops I stand corrected Garo is not in the NFL HOF. How embarrassing for both of us.

[docpatlv]

Great pickup! Nice, clean Roberto signature.

[hcv123]

I've not seen that one before either. I have to go dig up the stuff I won from the Hunt auction as I think I have the award tray that was given to Clemente and a different program to the event!? If so, would love to discuss a possible trade or purchase if you would consider it?

[71buc]

A nice person I met on Facebook gifted me this magazine it arrived today. Apparently Talk Family Magazine is an African American publication based in Pittsburgh. I didn’t see this one listed in this thread so I thought I would add it.

[docpatlv]

What a great gift! Never seen that one before.

[JollyElm]

I'm confused...was Clemente running so fast that he slid far into center field, making Mays quickly leap to avoid a collision??

[Chstrite]

If anyone has a Clemente 1969 Transogram Complete box let me know

Charles.strite@yahoo.com

[batsballsbases]

Cant remember if I posted this but it will be my avatar for a while.. Rare PM10 Clemente pin.....

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by batsballsbases

Cant remember if I posted this but it will be my avatar for a while.. Rare PM10 Clemente pin.....

Haven’t seen one of those offered in many years, why do you think they’re so scarce?

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Haven’t seen one of those offered in many years, why do you think they’re so scarce?

So very hard to say. This pin is early so he might not have been so wanted back then.. Also pirate stadium pins seem to be way harder to find so they just didnt make as many... certain stadium pins are very scarce this is one of them

[e6phillips]

Here's a magazine I didn't see posted:

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by e6phillips

Here's a magazine I didn't see posted:

That’s a great one Eric! Another I haven’t seen before.

[71buc]

Eric and Al awesome me Clemente items thanks or sharing. That pin has long been on my want list.

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Eric and Al awesome me Clemente items thanks or sharing. That pin has long been on my want list.

Thanks Mike .. I havnt seen one come up for sale in over 10 years..... but you never know...

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Eric and Al awesome me Clemente items thanks or sharing. That pin has long been on my want list.

Thanks Mike .. I havnt seen one come up for sale in over 10 years..... but you never know...

[71buc]

This piece is not mine but I thought I’d share. I purchased this for the Clemente Museum earlier today. It’s a 1959 Advertising piece for Horne’s Department store in Pittsburgh. This appears to predate the rare Horne’s cards discussed earlier in this thread.

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by 71buc

This piece is not mine but I thought I’d share. I purchased this for the Clemente Museum earlier today. It’s a 1959 Advertising piece for Horne’s Department store in Pittsburgh. This appears to predate the rare Horne’s cards discussed earlier in this thread.

Nice item Mike. I picked one up a few years ago, but rarely see them available.

Do you actively purchase items on behalf the Clemente Museum?

[hcv123]

Twice in a lifetime!?

Some of us chase after the rare and obscure. I am definitely one of those people. My collection focuses primarily on playing days issues of Roberto Clemente. I especially love pursuing complete as issued boxes – most with known populations that can be counted on a single hand, sometimes a single finger. For 30 years prior to August 2020 at the top of my want list was a complete 1960 Bazooka box with Clemente. You can read the story of that incredible find here: https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=286980
Within a half hour of my posting this once in a lifetime find, a board member asked the question: So what’s next?

In short order I responded that a 1962 Jell-O Clemente complete box (for those unaware, the 1962 Jell-O was a test issue of sorts with limited regional distribution and are quite hard to find today – even in cut card form) or 1962 Post Canadian complete box with Clemente could be “next”. I had never seen or heard of the existence of either one. I took the time to enjoy the Bazooka box for a few weeks (literally pinching myself a couple of times while holding it), then started giving real thought to what was theoretically possible. In addition to the ’62 Jell-O and 62 Post Canadian, I added a complete 1961 Post box, complete 1963 Post box and/or complete 1962 Post box with a “blue line” Clemente. I started putting out some feelers for any of the aforementioned. I hadn’t seen nor heard of any of them existing.

Brian Powell reached out and shared a copy of an SCD advertisement by Lew Lipsett from 1985. Lew sold a collection of uncirculated (never had Jell-O in them!) 1962 Jell-O boxes. There was a single example of a number of different players including Clemente. The box existed! Did it still? Where was it? Did someone cut it to try to get a “high grade” single? The hunt was on.
I reached out to a number of people I know who might know its whereabouts. I reached out to a retired Lipsett who did not recall who purchased the box. I checked the grading company population reports. Nothing. I continued checking auctions, Ebay and a number of other sales channels. Nothing. The search paused as I had turned over all the stones I could think to turn over.

About a month ago I was pricing out a group of cards including a 1962 Jell-O Clemente single. I often check the graded population for cards I know to be low population. As I was navigating to the 1962 Jell-O listing in the grading company database, just above it was the “1962 Jell-O complete box” listing. “Just for fun” I clicked on the complete box listing – my eyes popped out of my head when I saw the Clemente listed there!!! It wasn’t there last time I looked! Now to find it……

I frantically started posting on Facebook and Net 54 looking for it. I emailed a number of contacts. Shortly after I posted on Net 54 I received a text from Nicolo (Raulus) with a link to the Clemente box coming up in a major national auction! Oh Crap! Now I need to take down all my posts so as not to bring any more attention to the box than a major national auction invariably will already have! I deleted all my posts and sent follow up emails that I had located the box.

In addition to the 1962 box, the auction also had an uncirculated 1963 Clemente Jell-O box (I already have one – though nowhere near as nice and a different flavor Jell-O (which I didn’t realize till after the auction) and 1962 post Alpha Bits Clemente partial box (the fact it was only partial made it less interesting to me).
When the dust settled (and my pocket was quite a bit lighter), I was the winner of the 1962 box! I received it yesterday. I believe it is a one of a kind and the same box sold by Lipsett in 1985.
Ironically, it was slightly anti-climactic in the shadow of the 30 year search for the 1960 Bazooka box as I had “only” searched for 3 years. Had it been on my radar, I could theoretically have been searching for it longer than the Bazooka box. That said, I feel humbled to have been able to add this incredible, likely 1 of a kind box to my collection!

Anyone happen to have a 1962 Post Canadian complete box (or complete panel) with Clemente….. ?

[quitcrab]

Great job Howard, and a great addition to your collection .The thrill of the hunt !
Scott

[ValKehl]

A sweet and well-deserved acquisition, Howard - congrats!

[Empty77]

They're finding the right home Howard. With efforts like those, surely you're the only one worthy of winning

[docpatlv]

Congratulations Howard!

Another whale item added to your collection 👍🏻

[docpatlv]

Haven’t added many Clemente items lately, bud did pick up his 1957 Kahn’s fairly recently…

[71buc]

Incredible Howard congratulations! Mike that Kahns is spectacular as well.

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Incredible Howard congratulations! Mike that Kahns is spectacular as well.

Thanks Mike, hope all is well.

[tjisonline]

[QUOTE=hcv123;1803240]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Great pickups Howard! That uncut sheet is very nice. At first I thought it was the same as the photo I picked up from you, but then I noticed it was slightly different. Any idea who issued the photo you sold me?







It is a team issued photo. PSA doesn't grade them but other than the couple I've owned, I don't recall seeing them around.

Originally Posted by hcv123

I had to sell some stuff to raise funds for my divorce - this was one of the items to go. It is a store model glove that got the "gold glove treatment". I have never seen another. I feel better knowing it is in a good home! Hey Mark - another item for your Brooks want list!

Hi Howard, Thank you so much for posting this information & Docpatlv asking about it . Been trying to find more info about this team issue card. I assume this is also a 1971 issue. Wonder why PSA stopped grading it. Oh well. Thanks again.

[71buc]

TJ, Those with the white box are 1971 team issued Sunday photos. They were distributed to fans for autograph sessions conducted at Three Rivers Stadium prior to Sunday day games. There is not a definitive checklist. The autographed ones I have in my collection are as follows. I do not have a signed Clemente portrait version*. I hope this helps.

Alley
Blass
Briles
Clemente action
Clemente portrait*
Clines
Davalillo
Robertson
Moose
Oceak
Oliver
Bob Prince
Grant
Nelson
Johnson
Osborne
Ricketts
Clings
Giusti
Sanguillen
Veale
Walker
May
Hernandez

[tjisonline]

Hi Mike,
Sorry for the late reply. This is great. Thank you so much for this information. Was having a really though time finding anything. Now I can try different searches with your provided info. Many thanks.

TJ

Originally Posted by 71buc

TJ, Those with the white box are 1971 team issued Sunday photos. They were distributed to fans for autograph sessions conducted at Three Rivers Stadium prior to Sunday day games. There is not a definitive checklist. The autographed ones I have in my collection are as follows. I do not have a signed Clemente portrait version*. I hope this helps.

Alley
Blass
Briles
Clemente action
Clemente portrait*
Clines
Davalillo
Robertson
Moose
Oceak
Oliver
Bob Prince
Grant
Nelson
Johnson
Osborne
Ricketts
Clings
Giusti
Sanguillen
Veale
Walker
May
Hernandez

[Chstrite]

SOLD SOLD SOLDFor Sale or Trade - 1969 Transogram Complete Box, Roberto Clemente. Please look closely. This box is in very poor condition. The top lid / picture is a bit damaged. Price stamp. The larger card has a crease. The cellophane is damaged. Not an impressive Box but it is a Clemente!!! I would prefer a trade for one of the 1969 Transogram Complete Boxes I am missing (Allen, Callison, Seaver, Swoboda, Banks or McCarver). If no trade, I will take $260 shipped. Pay Pal. Email me at charles.strite@yahoo.com. SOLD SOLD SILD

[Swadewade51]

Meant to get this up here yesterday. Happy belated Birthday to the amazing Vera Clemente

This original photo of the amazing Clemente power couple came to me from Puerto Rico and only has one publication stamp from "Bohemia Libre". I am in the middle of my research determining if it was from the Cuban or competing Venezuelan issued magazine. Either way it's a crystal clear piece and I feel beyond blessed to have this in my collection.img014.jpg

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[e6phillips]

Have this magazine available. Only the cover + one page are for sale, but they are tough to come by.

PM if interested.

Thanks,
Eric