June 2011 pick up thread

[Tigerden]

I havn't been very active in the hobby as of late but just added this 1945 Tigers World Series pennant to my collection and wanted to share.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Tigerden

I havn't been very active in the hobby as of late but just added this 1945 Tigers World Series pennant to my collection and wanted to share.

Many congrats, Adam...

A few of us were wondering who landed that one. There's one you NEVER see, and a championship season, no less. Looks even better in your photo than it did on ebay. Great graphics- great score!

[Tigerden]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Many congrats, Adam...

A few of us were wondering who landed that one. There's one you NEVER see, and a championship season, no less. Looks even better in your photo than it did on ebay. Great graphics- great score!

Thanks Mark. I know you are the pennant expert and was hoping that you would reply. Yes, it is much nicer than the photo in the auction. The seller indicated that the pennant had pinholes when put up to light but for the life of me I cannot see them. Maybe I am due for a eye doctor appointment. I couldn't believe that the seller had both the Cubs and Tigers versions and presumed that they where purchased together at the Series and kept together for 65 years. Amazing.

[mjkm90]

Adam...I came real close to pulling the trigger on that one, and am pleased it went to you. Congrats. I for one, have never seen that piece before.

[perezfan]

Yup... Mike H and I were both marveling at that one, Adam...

He and I both have the matching Cubs Pennant from that '45 World Series, and are both envious of your acquisition (Ok, I shouldn't speak for Mike but safe bet he is as jealous as I am...)

Yours is just a gem on 4 levels...

It's a never-seen variation
It commemorates a very important year
The "font" matches the Cubbie version to a tee
The condition is amazing- especially given its age

I know it didn't come cheap, but in retrospect, I think you stole it. I was surprised that the Cubs pennant went for more... probably just a result of the huge number of Cub fans out there. There's no comparison in terms of rarity.

Just a wonderful pickup

[Tigerden]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

Adam...I came real close to pulling the trigger on that one, and am pleased it went to you. Congrats. I for one, have never seen that piece before.

Thanks Mark and Mike for your seal of approval, your knowledge of pennants has no equal. Mike, maybe I should consider myself lucky that you did not pull the trigger on it and greatful that you recently added a few killer(and rare)Cubs pennants to your collection. No worries, if I ever decide to part with it, I would love to offer it to a someone on this Forum who would appreciate it as much as much as I do.

[slidekellyslide]

My Lincoln collection is having a stellar month...just picked up two 1956 Dick Stuart Chiefs photos from the Sporting News Collection.



This photo was snapped either seconds before or after the photo used on the 1956 Lincoln Mutual card. Probably my favorite photo in my collection now.

[t206head]

anybody buy cards anymore????

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by t206head

anybody buy cards anymore????

My last purchase was a Black Sox member postcard does that count?

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by t206head

anybody buy cards anymore????

I recently bought a Dazzy Vance '33 Goudey (but only to accompany a KenWel Vance Glove)