January Pickups

[cwazzy]

Originally Posted by 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!

Actually that's the main reason I got it. I live in KC and loved the KC connection. Thanks for the compliment.

[Rob D.]

Being in the newspaper biz (yeah, we're an endangered species) and having been a huge fan of The National when it was around, this seems like a natural for my collection.

I'm waiting to hear from Hunt Auctions on the shipping costs, which easily could turn this from a great to not-so-good buy.

[MGHPro]

I just picked up the bottom bat to go along with the top one. You dont see these often and was glad to get it.
Matt

[ksfarmboy]

Matt, great bats, very rare indeed. Sorry about the delay in getting the bat list to you. Hopefully I can get them rounded up soon.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Being in the newspaper biz (yeah, we're an endangered species) and having been a huge fan of The National when it was around, this seems like a natural for my collection.

I'm waiting to hear from Hunt Auctions on the shipping costs, which easily could turn this from a great to not-so-good buy.

Frank DeFord was the editor as I remember. Top-notch writing for every sport. That's a really cool piece, nice pick-up.

Thanks to fellow board member Scott Garner, I won his ebay auction for a ticket stub to the first no-hitter for Koufax. I now have three of the four.

Now I just need to find a photo from the game...

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[Scott Garner]

Jimmy,
Congrats on adding it to your collection. I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks!

[perezfan]

I haven't posted anything new here in quite a while, so here goes...

1. 1910s Honus Wagner Decal Bat
2. 1920s Spalding Catcher Trophy
3. 1880s ABC Pitcher Plate
4. 1930s Reach Catcher Trophy
5. 1880s Chicago Pitcher Figural Lamp

Sorry for the mess and the crappy photos... still getting unpacked!

[BrockJacob]

Not a half bad haul there Mark

Originally Posted by cwazzy

Actually that's the main reason I got it. I live in KC and loved the KC connection. Thanks for the compliment.

Nice pick up. Congrats