August pickups

[gunboat82]

I picked up this cool Jimmie Foxx Type 1, used for his 1933 George C. Miller card. I have a print journalism background, so the editorial framing just adds to the charm.

[ValKehl]

I got this 1951 Washington Senators team photo signed by all the players off of eBay. I wanted it because it includes my two most favorite Senators when I was a kid - Pete Runnels (his rookie year) and Mickey Vernon.

[sicollector1954]

AAGPBL Rockford Peaches Marie Mansfields 1950 Championship broach.

[daves_resale_shop]

I love the stories that unique pieces of memorabilia can bring to my attention.

What we have here is a mid 60’s game used r43 (pee wee Reese model) bat of Art “Pinky” Deras. Art is the pride of Hamtramck Michigan, and is known to some as the greatest little leaguer who ever lived.

Art led his 1959 Michigan team to the little league World Series behind and 18-0 record with 10 no hitters. He struck out 298 batters in 108 innings. He was as good at the plate batting .641 with 33 dingers and 116 rbis!

Pinky was heavily scouted by many teams but ended up signing with the cardinals. The allure of being scouted by Branch Rickey, a game of catch with Stan Musial, and and 80k signing bonus surely made the decision easy…

Deras played 5 years in the minors, but could never quite grasp the talent that he had as a youngster. Could have been a case of too much too soon, but I believe it was meant to be. Deras went on to to protect and serve has community as a police officer for just under 3 decades…

Shared a few links on his story below:

Enjoy!


https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/570...s-pinky-deras/

https://www.polishsportshof.com/port...age/art-deras/

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

I got this 1951 Washington Senators team photo signed by all the players off of eBay. I wanted it because it includes my two most favorite Senators when I was a kid - Pete Runnels (his rookie year) and Mickey Vernon.

Great piece, Val!

[doug.goodman]

Some great stuff guys. Love the bat and the Senators pic especially

[ValKehl]

Hank and Doug, thanks for your kind words.

[Topnotchsy]

My one winning from Heritage auction.

1935 St Louis Browns GU lineup card signed by manager Rogers Hornsby.

There were a few vintage lineup cards I was chasing, I was the 2nd highest bidder on the 1931 US Tour of Japan ball, and I was pursuing the Jackie Robinson award watch but ultimately was beyond my budget.

[Vintagecatcher]

Picked up this children's Catcher mask on eBay recently.

Patrick

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

My one winning from Heritage auction.

1935 St Louis Browns GU lineup card signed by manager Rogers Hornsby.

There were a few vintage lineup cards I was chasing, I was the 2nd highest bidder on the 1931 US Tour of Japan ball, and I was pursuing the Jackie Robinson award watch but ultimately was beyond my budget.

In looking at the wide array of prices realized for memorabilia, I came away thinking this was one of the best buys (if not the best) in the entire auction. Perhaps a tie between this and Johnny Mize's NY Giants Jersey. That said, it's really tough to find any other lot that could be considered a "good buy".

Great snag on the Hornsby Scorecard! I had to work hard for the Bob Chipman Cubs Road Flannel (my lone win). Such a beautiful and rare style with "CHICAGO" underlined in red, and one of the few Cubs shirts in this auction with no restoration...

https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-c...=MyBids-101116