May Pick-up Thread...

[Rob D.]

Not to be a buzz kill, but are you sure that the photo is the same one used on the patch? The scans make it seem that the placement of the glove and the position of Koufax's left hand are different in the two images. Even the expression on his face seems a little different. I'm probably wrong; just wanted to throw it out there.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Hey Jimmy,
What a cool companion piece for a GREAT photo of Koufax that I've never seen. Where do you come up with some of these items? Do you know what year the photo was taken and what year the patch was produced. VERY, VERY NICE! Good job!

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Not to be a buzz kill, but are you sure that the photo is the same one used on the patch? The scans make it seem that the placement of the glove and the position of Koufax's left hand are different in the two images. Even the expression on his face seems a little different. I'm probably wrong; just wanted to throw it out there.

Thanks Scott. The photo is dated 1961 and the patch 1964.

Good eye Rob! However it's a good thing I'm not that anal about stuff like that.

Here is a TYPE I photo of Gehrig and Ott and the companion piece "Famous Sluggers" booklet. Once again, not a perfect match, but once displayed together, that pretty much doesn't matter.

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[mr2686]

Where do you find this stuff Jimmy? I agree though, you can't be too anal about some of this or it will drive you mad.

[JasonL]

the length of sleeves are the proof

[JasonL]

the length of sleeves are the proof

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by JasonL

the length of sleeves are the proof

Plus, how far his pitching arm extends beyond his left leg.
Plus, how his glove is positioned differently against his right leg
Plus, the different background scene, seen between his legs...

Lots of subtle differences, but it's still a wonderful companion piece (taken by the same photographer during the same photo shoot). That is the first patch of that type I have ever seen... and still in its original packaging, no less. Has to be insanely rare... another amazing tie-in by Jimmy!

[Lordstan]

Picked up a few things not in hand yet

1928 Spring Training Type 1



1930's Burke Type 1



Listed as 1915 Type 1


And a couple of items I just got back from getting Musial signatures on
ONly Aaron and McCovey left...



and completed my "50 Years of Yankee All Stars" set signed. 44 cards set. Ruth, Gehrig, Stengel, and Howard are only ones unable to sign.

Link to rest of set if you're interested.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...20All%20Stars/

It's been a very good month so far.
Plus my daughter turned 12, wife turned....well, umm....older than that, and tomorrow/today is my sixteenth wedding anniversary. We all got gifts

Mark

[thekingofclout]

Lordstan - "OK had a busy week or two"

I would say so! Two flat out terrific Gehrig images and a nice looking Matty with fellow HOFer Edd Roush.

Well done Mark, well done.
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I did nail this sweet TYPE I Mickey Mantle by Don Wingfield...

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[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

...completed my "50 Years of Yankee All Stars" set signed. 44 cards set. Ruth, Gehrig, Stengel, and Howard are only ones unable to sign.

Just send the cards to Coach's--I'm sure they can get 'em signed for you.

Beautiful photos, Mark.