December 2011 Pick-Ups

[Bugsy]

I also bought St. Paul Saints' manager Mike Kelley's presentation watch fob. The front reads, "A.A. Champions: 1919, '20, '22" and the back is inscribed "M. J. Kelley."

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Bugsy

I also bought St. Paul Saints' manager Mike Kelley's presentation watch fob. The front reads, "A.A. Champions: 1919, '20, '22" and the back is inscribed "M. J. Kelley."

Nice pickup Chris. It's beautiful!!

[Scott Garner]

I just found one of my ticket collecting holy grails today.

In 1968 (the year of the pitcher), a very rare occurance happened at historic Candlestick Park in SF. On September 17, 1968 HOF'ers Gaylord Perry and Bob Gibson matched up in a true pitching duel for the ages. On this day Perry was up to the challenge as he bested a pitcher Gibson that was enjoying one of the greatest season's ever (1.12 ERA en route to the pitcher's triple crown). Perry no-hit the World Champion Cardinals 1-0.

Not to be outdone, the Cards' Ray Washburn returned the favor by no-hitting the SF Giants 2-0 less than 16 hours later the following day! A miniscule 4700 fans attended the Washburn no-hitter at "The Stick".

Amazingly, I actually acquired the ticket for the lucky fan that was witness to baseball history in the making. The patron was a die hard SF Giants season ticket holder named Lena Pontier. She became a season ticket holder when the NY Giants relocated to San Francisco in 1958 and attended almost every game through the Bay Bridge World Series in 1989.

Note that Lena had an unbeliveable seat to witness all this baseball history- Section 1, Box 1. Here is a look at her tickets and dated complimentary parking passes to Perry's and Washburn's back-to-back no-hitters in 1968.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I just found one of my ticket collecting holy grails today.

In 1968 (the year of the pitcher), a very rare occurance happened at historic Candlestick Park in SF. On September 17, 1968 HOF'ers Gaylord Perry and Bob Gibson matched up in a true pitching duel for the ages. On this day Perry was up to the challenge as he bested a pitcher Gibson that was enjoying one of the greatest season's ever (1.12 ERA en route to the pitcher's triple crown. Perry no-hit the World Champion Cardinals 1-0.

Not to be outdone, the Cards' Ray Washburn returned the favor by no-hitting the SF Giants 2-0 less than 16 hours later the following day! A miniscule 4700 fans attended the Washburn no-hitter at "The Stick".

Amazingly, I actually acquired the ticket for the lucky fan that was witness to baseball history in the making. The patron was a die hard SF Giants season ticket holder named Lena Pontier. She became a season ticket holder when the NY Giants relocated to San Franciso in 1958 and attended almost every game through the Bay Bridge World Series in 1989.

Note that Lena had an unbeliveable seat to witness all this baseball history- Section 1, Box 1. Here is a look at her tickets and dated complimentary passes to Perry's and Washburn's back-to-back no-hitters in 1968.

Here is the photo. For some reason it didn't make it on the 1st post! Doh!!

[mr2686]

Wow Scott, way to end the year on a high note. Of course, you still have 30 days left

[Rickyy]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Here is the photo. For some reason it didn't make it on the 1st post! Doh!!

That is sweet! As a Giants Fan...I'm glad to have seen this item! Makes me recall the time as I was a kid sitting in the swirling winds..when the stadium was still not enclosed....

Ricky Y

[sayhey24]

Those are some very cool tickets Scott -- what a no hitter collection you've built!
Being a Giants fan, I remember those back to back no hitters very well. Amazingly, if I recall correctly without looking it up, the very same thing happened again the next year, I think right around the same time as the moon landing.

Greg

[perezfan]

Scott:

If I recall correctly, Jim Maloney (Reds) and Don Wilson (Astros) also pitched back to back no-hitters in the late '60s. I was just a little kid, but that's how I think I remember it. I attended the Maloney no-no, and then I believe Wilson came right back and pitched his the following evening.

Both games were at Crosley Field... at least that's how I am remembering it from 40+ years ago.

Anyway... just curious as to whether you have either of those Tickets? I figured if anyone does, it would be you! I wish I had the knowledge way back then to save mine, but it is long-gone

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by sayhey24

Those are some very cool tickets Scott -- what a no hitter collection you've built!
Being a Giants fan, I remember those back to back no hitters very well. Amazingly, if I recall correctly without looking it up, the very same thing happened again the next year, I think right around the same time as the moon landing.

Greg

Thanks Greg, Ricky, Mike amd Mark...

Greg and Mark, your memories are flawless!

The following year on April 30, 1969 Jim Maloney pitched his 2nd career no-hitter against the visiting Houston Astros, defeating them 10-0.

The very next day Astros fireballer Don Wilson duplicated the Perry Washburn back-to back no-hitter feat from a year earlier. Don Wilson also pitched his 2nd no-hitter against the hometown Reds 4-0 in front of another incredibly small crowd. Only 4,400 attended Wilson's masterpiece. After searching for this ticket for 39 years, I also finally found it in 2011.

NOTE: Wilson's life ended suddenly at age 31 in 1974 when he died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

BTW, the only other time that back-to-back no-hitters occured in ML history was in 1917 when Ernie Koob and Bob Groom did it in St. Louis.

Sorry, I don't have either of these to show!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Rickyy

That is sweet! As a Giants Fan...I'm glad to have seen this item! Makes me recall the time as I was a kid sitting in the swirling winds..when the stadium was still not enclosed....

Ricky Y

Hey Ricky and Greg,

Here is a big shout out to all Giants fans. I thought you might like seeing a 1968 signed Gaylord Perry no-hitter program from his big day on Sept. 17th.- the 1st of the back-to-back no-hitters.

[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Nice pickup Chris. It's beautiful!!

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

Chris

[Frozen in Time]

Spectacular find Jimmy - and the collection just gets bigger (and better)!!!

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Wow Scott, way to end the year on a high note. Of course, you still have 30 days left

Thanks for all the nice words guys! And Bugsy, that fob is sweet! It really pops. Great pick-up.

And Mike, 30 days for Scott is like a year or two for the rest of us! Scott started 2011 on fire and he continues on his amazing streak! Week after week. Jeez Scott, don't you work? Man, I thought I was possessed, but you make me look like a little kid. I've never seen anyone run so good for so long. Keep it up Buddy!

And in case anyone hasn't noticed yet. The sheer madness & bliss that is Henry Yee auctions, went live yesterday and the photos start listing later today!

Here's a link. And good luck to all, unless your bidding against me!

http://www.ebay.com/sch/hyee_auction...4&_sop=1&_sc=1