June Memorabilia Pickup Thread

[71buc]

Thanks Mike and Rob. I believe they were created by the Post Gazette as they are similar in design to a few plates I have in my collection that were sold by the Gazette. I have always assumed they were released between 1970-73. I have a matching Chicken on the Hill plate. I have never seen matching plates for the other two. Bob Prince vintage memorabilia is tough to find. I’d love to find one of his zany sports coats.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Thanks Mike and Rob. I believe they were created by the Post Gazette as they are similar in design to a few plates I have in my collection that were sold by the Gazette. I have always assumed they were released between 1970-73. I have a matching Chicken on the Hill plate. I have never seen matching plates for the other two. Bob Prince vintage memorabilia is tough to find. I’d love to find one of his zany sports coats.

So, Bob Prince is…a broadcaster? Who’s the chicken on the hill? And what’s the significance of a gnat’s eyelash? Some of us only know the early 70’s Pirates in broad terms.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

So, Bob Prince is…a broadcaster? Who’s the chicken on the hill? And what’s the significance of a gnat’s eyelash? Some of us only know the early 70’s Pirates in broad terms.

Since they appear to be whimsical, I wonder if they ever made one to celebrate the "Green Weenie".

Never seen any of these before... must be uber-rare. Great stuff, Mike!

[mrozie21]

Very excited to get this piece of Forbes Field!!! This is what people describe as one of “cornerstone” pieces from the exterior of Forbes Field. These were above the arched windows and only a handful of these survived. There’s two complete sections that are in the National Ballpark Museum in Denver.

[71buc]

That’s a breathtaking piece Mike. Congratulations!

[ooo-ribay]

You track down some amazing stuff, Mike R.

You too, Mike K.

[doug.goodman]

That's a pretty spectacular piece

[Topnotchsy]

Picked up a small collection of dugout lineup cards from a fan who was at the games, and a larger collection from former umpire Tim Welke. Roughly 90 lineup cards combined with lots of cool ones.

Some of the highlights:

• 1973 World Series Game 1 - This was Willie Mays final ever start
• 1996 World Series Game 3 - This was the first Yankees World Series win of the most recent dynasty.
• 2 lineup cards where Griffey Sr and Jr played together.

[71buc]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

So, Bob Prince is…a broadcaster? Who’s the chicken on the hill? And what’s the significance of a gnat’s eyelash? Some of us only know the early 70’s Pirates in broad terms.

Sorry Rob I assumed people knew who Bob Prince was. As you said he was the announcer for the Pirates for 28 years. He is a member of the HOF and was a Pittsburgh icon known for his rapid delivery and colorful descriptions such as the two featured on the mugs. These were known as “Gunnerisms”.

Willie Stargell owned a chicken restaurant named All Pro Chicken in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Whenever he homered, the person at the counter would get free chicken. Prince would say, "We need a homer here. Come on, Willie, spread some Chicken on the Hill."

In one particular game, Prince said that if Stargell hit a home run, everybody in the restaurant would get free chicken. Stargell did hit the home run, everyone got free chicken, and Stargell sent the bill to Prince.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgItRb_NO0o

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Sorry Rob I assumed people knew who Bob Prince was. As you said he was the announcer for the Pirates for 28 years. He is a member of the HOF and was a Pittsburgh icon known for his rapid delivery and colorful descriptions such as the two featured on the mugs. These were known as “Gunnerisms”.

Willie Stargell owned a chicken restaurant named All Pro Chicken in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Whenever he homered, the person at the counter would get free chicken. Prince would say, "We need a homer here. Come on, Willie, spread some Chicken on the Hill."

In one particular game, Prince said that if Stargell hit a home run, everybody in the restaurant would get free chicken. Stargell did hit the home run, everyone got free chicken, and Stargell sent the bill to Prince.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgItRb_NO0o

Now I know. Thank you.

[guy3050]

So happy to add these Expos Olympic stadium seats to my collection can’t wait to add the support legs on them, will look great next to my Jarry Park stadium seats!!!