What would you choose?

[David Atkatz]

First piece was a no-brainer for me--my 1927 Yankees team-signed ball:



Next, my Ruth ball:



Can't quite decide on the third item. It will be a Yankee Stadium piece--the real Yankee Stadium, not that monstrosity north of 161st Street.

Either the opening day program



or the letter "M" from the YANKEE STADIUM sign that hung over Gate 2:

[yanks12025]

My first choice would be my 1926 Yankee Ball.


Second item would be the ceiling padding from the home dugout from the old yankee Stadium.


And the third would be Chris Chambliss game used Yankee hat.



P.S.
David love the Yankee Stadium M.

[Oldtix]

You guys are bringing out the heavy artillery on this one! Fantastic stuff and thank you for sharing it!

First, my 1933 Sport Kings store display poster...advertising, cards and the Babe all addressed in one piece.



Second, I'd HAVE to have a ticket - and the Opening Day 1939 Cardinals ticket with the Baseball Centennial logo is the best looking one I've ever seen.



And third, this Safe At Home lobbycard signed for me by my childhood sports heroes...autographs, movies and the M&M boys. Only problem with this is every time I see it I get jealous of that kid.

[thekingofclout]

"And third, this Safe At Home lobbycard signed for me by my childhood sports heroes...autographs, movies and the M&M boys. Only problem with this is every time I see it I get jealous of that kid."

After reading all of your terrific stories surrounding your collection... I just assumed you were that kid!

[Oldtix]

In my dreams, pal! The sad truth is I even have a 16mm print of the movie (that's how we did it before all those newfangled videotapes came along).

[Lordstan]

I'm with Jimmy. Its Gehrig all the way.

First. My favorite piece in my collection.


Second. Has the additional benefits of involving Ruth. And, if I am allowed I can read the paper as well.


Third. Fits all my collecting interests. Gehrig, autographs, and off the beaten path. Plus there is just something really cool about it. Of course, I would fix the glass first.


My only other question would be if a set of cards would count as one item or not. If so, I would leave off the Midweek Pictorial and bring the 1934 Goudey autographed set I am working on.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

I'm with Jimmy. Its Gehrig all the way.

Second. Has the additional benefits of involving Ruth. And, if I am allowed I can read the paper as well.

Regarding this piece, not only was the comment funny, check out the look on the Babe's face and the light bulb above him. It looks as if the Bambino just got struck with an idea. Most likely something to do with broads & booze.

[sayhey24]

Before I post any of my own pieces, just have to say this is one of my favorite threads -- some incredible items:

Jimmy, I've always thought your personalized Gehrig autograph is just about the coolest thing any collector can have -- and yours is stunning.

I would also use the word stunning to describe your two autographed balls David.

Rick, I would say that Cardinals ticket is the best looking ticket I've ever seen!

And Mark -- the Perez jersey is drop dead gorgeous, and the minute I saw your Crosley Field sign, I remembered it right away -- I drooled over it (or another very similar one) in a Leland's auction years ago. I also saw your Connie Mack statue in another thread. I too have that statue, and I also got mine on ebay years ago. One more great thing about it -- the Hall of Fame also has one on display in it's Philadelphia A's display right outside the Babe Ruth room.

Dynarl -- I'm curious about your ball stitcher -- every one I've ever seen doesn't have "vise arms" like that, but instead has arms that kind of contour to the shape of a baseball. Having grown up with parents who are antique collectors, it immediately struck me as a harness maker's bench. it's cool to learn something new at my age!

Greg

[thekingofclout]

[QUOTE=David Atkatz;775558]First piece was a no-brainer for me--my 1927 Yankees team-signed ball:



Next, my Ruth ball:



I've said it before and I'll say it again David... You've got some pair of BALLS there!