January Pickups

[mr2686]

I already have a real nice Hoak 3x5 that I'm using for my 1960 pirates project, and was debating on whether to use that for the 55 dodgers and try to find a 60 or 61 pirates signed card when I found this.

[mjkm90]

I didn't know how many years it would take to add the second of my four holy grails to my collection, but thanks to my good friend Mark Steinberg, this beauty just arrived.


That kid in the background looks a lot like me, but I'm not sure we are related The trophy and I are now engaged

[sundevil]

Mike - I am stoked for you man! Cant believe how many times over the last few years you've talked about "landing" a Spalding and you finally got one!!! I know I am in the minority, but the example you "landed" is my favorite. And you bought a car today as well. Seriously, I have as big a smile as your daughter. Thrilled for you bro.

[John V]

Jonathan,
Nice Joe Jackson! What year is it from?

[BrockJacob]

It's a beaut Mike! Congrats.

[batsballsbases]

Very nice Mike Its like Christmas when they arrive. Looks like Mark did his good deed for the year!

[slidekellyslide]

Very nice Mike! Congrats!!!

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

I didn't know how many years it would take to add the second of my four holy grails to my collection, but thanks to my good friend Mark Steinberg, this beauty just arrived.


That kid in the background looks a lot like me, but I'm not sure we are related The trophy and I are now engaged

Go ahead and marry it Mike, cause you're not going to find a better one!

[ksfarmboy]

Way to go Mike, congrats!

[mjkm90]

Thanks fellas. It's interesting how much I am enjoying this piece. Since the deal was completed I have hardly even looked at ebay or other sources. It will be a while before I "have" to have something else.

[cwazzy]

I'm sure most people saw this on the BST but I'm pretty excited to own it

[Oldtix]

Nice pickup, Chris! I don't know if you recognize the name, but T.J. "Boss Tom" Pendergast was the political boss of Kansas City during the first part of the twentieth century. He handpicked Harry Truman from obscurity to become the Democratic candidate for US Senate in 1934. Take some time to do a little research on Boss Tom and you'll appreciate your purchase even more!

[CarltonHendricks]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

I didn't know how many years it would take to add the second of my four holy grails to my collection, but thanks to my good friend Mark Steinberg, this beauty just arrived.


That kid in the background looks a lot like me, but I'm not sure we are related The trophy and I are now engaged

Mike, What a beauty!!!!! Congrats!!!! Those Spalding's are so great, and that's my favorite one I think. I remember a story your bud Ryan Simms told me, that before he got one...his wife would chide him about ordering the more expensive bottle of wine at dinner because she said "that money could be going towards your Spalding trophy"