December 2011 Pick-Ups

[sicollector1954]

With all due respect to my family and friends, this has to be the "nicest" Christmas card I have ever received in the mail. The card is signed in black ink on the front side and pencil on the back. I would be interested in any information anyone might be able to provide that can tie a person named "Mazie" to Lou Gehrig such as a friend, relative, etc. as I am always trying to find out the most I can about the items in my collection. Thanks much for any help.

Happy Holidays to all here and a safe and properous New Year and good luck in all of your future collecting.

[Kzoo]

First off, that's a nice Christmas card, Dave, but it's too bad someone named 'Lou' wrote all over it. And why did he have to sign it twice? Bummer

Guys....Here's my recent pickup from Craig's list, of all places. Supposedly this was in the wall of the guy's grandparents house and was found years ago while doing restoration. From my limited research, I believe this old ball is called a 'belt ball' and dates from the mid 19th century (please correct me if I'm wrong). It's 3 pieces and as seen in the photos, the one side came loose years ago with the rolled inner fabric strips exposed. I was disappointed to see the loose piece at first, but then decided it was kind of cool to see the 'inner workings' of this old ball.....kind of like one of those engine diagrams on display at auto shows (so, IMO, sort of like 'bad news, not so bad/slightly good news'). The ball measures almost 9" in circumference at it's widest girth, so it's a bit larger than some of the other ones I came across in my research.

Matt

[mjkm90]

That is a real HONEY Matt. Very tough ball and on par with lemon peels.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Kzoo

First off, that's a nice Christmas card, Dave, but it's too bad someone named 'Lou' wrote all over it. And why did he have to sign it twice? Bummer

Guys....Here's my recent pickup from Craig's list, of all places. Supposedly this was in the wall of the guy's grandparents house and was found years ago while doing restoration. From my limited research, I believe this old ball is called a 'belt ball' and dates from the mid 19th century (please correct me if I'm wrong). It's 3 pieces and as seen in the photos, the one side came loose years ago with the rolled inner fabric strips exposed. I was disappointed to see the loose piece at first, but then decided it was kind of cool to see the 'inner workings' of this old ball.....kind of like one of those engine diagrams on display at auto shows (so, IMO, sort of like 'bad news, not so bad/slightly good news'). The ball measures almost 9" in circumference at it's widest girth, so it's a bit larger than some of the other ones I came across in my research.

Matt

Awesome Matt!!!

I think Pickles would like it.

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by sicollector1954

With all due respect to my family and friends, this has to be the "nicest" Christmas card I have ever received in the mail. The card is signed in black ink on the front side and pencil on the back. I would be interested in any information anyone might be able to provide that can tie a person named "Mazie" to Lou Gehrig such as a friend, relative, etc. as I am always trying to find out the most I can about the items in my collection. Thanks much for any help.

Happy Holidays to all here and a safe and properous New Year and good luck in all of your future collecting.

You sure that is real? Cause if it's the same auction I seen, it had nothing but fakes in the auction?

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

You sure that is real? Cause if it's the same auction I seen, it had nothing but fakes in the auction?

You beat me to the punch; doesn't look good at all to me

[mcgwirecom]

Just picked up this sweet Bob Feller signed ball. I know, I know, how rare is a Bob Feller signed ball? Well I bought it because it is from his playing days and on a beautiful Ford Frick ball.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by mcgwirecom

Just picked up this sweet Bob Feller signed ball. I know, I know, how rare is a Bob Feller signed ball? Well I bought it because it is from his playing days and on a beautiful Ford Frick ball.

Beautiful vintage Feller Ball, Randall! Congrats!

[sicollector1954]

Thanks Matt for your "nice" comments. I like your ball as well. I was very pleased to get this for my collection. As far as a couple other members comments here, you are welcome to your opinions. I myself think the "L" is slightly smaller in size than the "G" in Gehrig with the o in Lou being closed since this is probably a 30's signed piece. If you look closely, there is a slight break after the G and the e in Gehrig and more so of the one on the pencil sig. The slant of the small g also looks to be similar with a variation of less than 10 degrees as well. I won't continue.... but I am "comfortable" with adding this signature to my collection and that is what matters. The card was acquired in a "Sunshine" state auction and I woud have bought a few more that I thought were good as well...a nice Wagner, Frank Baker letter, Bill Klem and even a double signed Cobb were fine but did not have more $$. I might add that there were "many" autographs in that auction that did not look good as well.
This Gehrig will not appear anywhere anytime soon so no worries guys.

My autographs seldom make an appearance but since there are "authenticators" out there who things don't look good at all to and might not be "real", will share a first timer........Would be interested in getting "opinions" on this one pictured below. Take your "BEST LOOKS" and then read the rest after.

Never been on the market--never on the internet--better get your data bases going here--rare rare rare--can't be GOOD...gotta be a fake....where is the slant--where is the flow--where is the "red" pen--never used pencil--you can almost read every letter--sort of like an early (MJ)--never signed that way--on the back of a movie promo for a Marx brothers film--what--------you say this person did a movie with them in 1949???? Oop!!!!!!! Oh, maybe this vintage cut Type I proof nonsense pencil signature grading perhaps a 6/7 is in fact really legit...lol--Well...I guess it would have to maybe be deemed "Likely Genuine" as it is in fact an--------- "IN PERSON" autograph...
Say it ain't so Joe!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Holidays everyone.

(My momma always said)..."if you don't have something nice to say about someone--don't say anything at all." Good night Jim-Bob.

[batsballsbases]

I would have the ink and the pencil graphite tested first! Look a little suspect to me! Oh educated experts we could use a little help here.

[yanks12025]

(My momma always said)..."if you don't have something nice to say about someone--don't say anything at all." Good night Jim-Bob.[/QUOTE]


I guess never mind that were trying to help you out from you wasting money. But I guess a better person couldn't have bought them then, I seen the auction and could tell right away none of them looked right. If alot are fakes, then 99.9 percent of the time they are all fakes. But as long as your happy thinking it's real that's what matters.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by mcgwirecom

Just picked up this sweet Bob Feller signed ball. I know, I know, how rare is a Bob Feller signed ball? Well I bought it because it is from his playing days and on a beautiful Ford Frick ball.

Hey Randall. Now that's a Feller ball worthy of any collection! Congrats on a terrific pick-up.

[Lordstan]

Here we go.
1938 Type 1 of Lou Gehrig with bill Dickey. Great shot by Wm Greene. Very clear.




Don't know what year. Knot Hole Club membership card with mailing envelope. Card is in perfect condition. I posted this before, but got it today am putting up a better scan.


Happy Holidays to all.
Best,
Mark

[mr2686]

Mark, I found this link for an auction for similar Knot hole league card etc. Looks like it may be from 1935.
http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/A...ction_ID=56171

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

Here we go.
1938 Type 1 of Lou Gehrig with bill Dickey. Great shot by Wm Greene. Very clear.




Don't know what year. Knot Hole Club membership card with mailing envelope. Card is in perfect condition. I posted this before, but got it today am putting up a better scan.


Happy Holidays to all.
Best,
Mark

Mark,
Love the Gehrig- Dickey photo. It's awesome!!

[thxforthebp]

Picked this up on eBay to go with my Wilkes Barre/Scranton collection. Might have over paid slightly not really sure of the value but it was a have to have item. I recently picked up the matching Scranton program as well. Best part is the pictured player on the 3rd base position is a 19 year old future hall of famer Bob Lemon.

[yanks12025]

Here's the auction of fakes. Coaches corner of Florida..

http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.htm...by=1&order=asc

[aquarius31]

Just arrived in the mail yesterday.

[71buc]

I picked this one up on ebay today. I love vintage advertising with a baseball theme. I thought this was a nice piece and a bit unusual. It's the first time I have ever come across one of these. I almost passed on it. However, it always seems that when I hesitate I wind up kicking myself for it later.

[vthobby]

Picked up a REALLY interesting collection with some oddball items in it this weekend. I was thinking this stuff doesn't exist much anymore but thank you Craigslist!

Just listed the attached cabinet photo on Ebay if anyone is interested. 1 penny min bid.

Item #270867065806

Baseball Cabinet Photo New York Military Academy Team Bats Gloves Balls 1890s


Thanks! mike

[Scott Garner]

I just picked up a ticket stub to Walter Johnson's 99th career shutout- Opening Day 1924. Johnson still is the ML's shutout leader by a mile. He ended his career with 110 shutouts. His next closest competitor is Grover Cleveland Alexander with 90. To put this in perspective, HOF'er Nolan Ryan threw a lot of shutouts, but only ended up with 61......

This was a World Championship year for the Washington Senators; the only one that The Big Train ever won. This is the game that launched the Senators' push towards their eventual championship...

[Mr. Zipper]

Mariano Rivera 2001 Game Used ball



MLB Game Used hologram
Session Product Description: GAME USED BALLS
Game: ORIOLES VS. YANKEES
Session Name: CAL RIPKEN FAREWELL TOUR
Session Date: September 21, 2001
Autographer:
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: GAME USED BASEBALL