June 2011 pick up thread

[brandoningram]

Hey guys, Just received the American Association Pin today. Had the OAL ball for a month or so. I know absolutely nothing about these pins, just that they depict those incredible baseballs ( Baseballs in which I collect ). Can anyone enlighten me with some info on these pins, and answer whether there are more "baseball" pins like this out there to collect? Greatly appreciate any help.
B

[murphusa]

The two you have are the most common ones you see. They come in a couple of different sizes. The largest I have ever had was 1 1/2"

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by brandoningram

Hey guys, Just received the American Association Pin today. Had the OAL ball for a month or so. I know absolutely nothing about these pins, just that they depict those incredible baseballs ( Baseballs in which I collect ). Can anyone enlighten me with some info on these pins, and answer whether there are more "baseball" pins like this out there to collect? Greatly appreciate any help.
B

I've seen them come up on Ebay quite often, go for anywhere from $10 to $30.

[Lordstan]

OK I've gone a little wild so far this month.
I got these as part of a bigger deal.
I am pretty sure that these are Type 1 originals based on the stampings.

The first is a 1927 Charles Conlon Rogers Hornsby portrait.





Second is a 1946 of Jackie Robinson in the Montreal Royals Uniform.
The article talks about him playing inn Louisville in the Shaunessy playoffs. It also talks about Robinson being "the first negro ballplayer to participate in post season play in the history of organized professional baseball"

[gnaz01]

Posted in wrong account

[bcbgcbrcb]

Marc:

Very nice Jackie and Hornsby photos!

[Lordstan]

Thanks Phil!
Though I'm not sure if I am going to be able to keep them.
I just got offered something even nicer, so I might have to sell these to raise money.
Too many things showing up at the same time. I guess it's a good problem to have.
Mark

[djrhanover]

Just received from Chris Bland. Thanks Chris!