Your top finds for 2011

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

OK. I'll play.
Best pickup..
1920's Paul Thompson Type 1 of Babe Ruth.


Now this pic may look familiar to you from thread post 22 because it now lives, happily I'm sure, along side some other ridiculously good photos in Jimmy's collection.

This pickup turned into some of my best pickups, that will be staying with me for a loooong time. It was painful to trade the Babe, but I did come away very happy.

1927 Gehrig Type 1 with companion pieces

1928 Sporting News handbook. (also from trade)
and 1927 Police Gazette. It's in rough shape, but I haven't seen another copy before and when I can frame them all together, it should clean up nicely. (from eBay)


1927 Yankees Team picture.


Gehrig Family Christmas Card


1927 Yankees infield


1927 Ruth Type 1 portrait matching Gehrig


and my favorite pic of all and, perhaps not the most expensive, but certainly then one pic the deal hinged upon me getting. Perhaps the favorite Gehrig pic I own.
Lou with Christy Walsh Jr 1927.


In other fields of interest.

1939 HOF yearbook.


1954 Sport Magazine signed by Casey Stengel. It came with a cert from PAAS. Some expert named Simon signed it. Anybody heard of him?


Unfortunately, I didn't get to buy any signed 1934 Goudeys this year.
Before the year is out Does anybody have one I need and want to sell or trade it to me?

Great stuff everyone.
Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year to everyone. Hopefully next year will be even better.

Best,
Mark

Mark,
That 1927 closeup of Gehrig is epic! Great swap for both you and Jimmy!

[baseballart]

Even though it's only one bookend, I picked this up, having a spot on a shelf where only one is needed. So despite my earlier posted rppc, I actually was able to find something book-ish to post as a top find.

[71buc]

First off I would like to thank Leon for hosting this site. It has been a much needed diversion. I supervise social workers for the state and this year has been quite rough for many of the people my staff serve. A little Etta James and Net54 makes even the roughest days bearable. Due to the economy I am almost embarrassed by the money I waste with this madness when so many others struggle to find homes. I couldn't play right field like the Great One but I still blame Clemente for my career choice. I'm beginning a much needed two week vacation and plan to spend the holidays with my healthy children, and beautiful wife. I am truly blessed compared to many I see on a daily basis.

By my standards and budget I had one of my better collecting years in 2011. I have very eclectic tastes. I collect vintage photos, memorabilia, pre and post war cards, game used equipment, and autographs. This scattered approach to collecting serves to make it extremely difficult to pick my favorite 2011 purchases. The items pictured below are my favorite 2011 pick ups from each genre I collect. I can't claim to have obtained any items as rare as others have posted in this thread. However I certainly had a lot of fun and squandered quite a bit of money. Thanks for indulging me this year. I hope that the Holidays bring all of you happiness and health. We are all so fortunate to be financially secure enough to chase these silly things we all hold so dear. Pass on your good fortune and do something positive for a total stranger in need.

[GKreindler]

Mike,

I LOVE that shot of Cuyler laying on the bats. The light is beautiful, and I feel like it's just an awesome candid moment that some lucky photographer caught. Great pick-up!

Graig

[Scott Garner]

First off I would like to thank Leon for hosting this site. It has been a much needed diversion. I supervise social workers for the state and this year has been quite rough for many of the people my staff serve. A little Etta James and Net54 makes even the roughest days bearable. Due to the economy I am almost embarrassed by the money I waste with this madness when so many others struggle to find homes. I couldn't play right field like the Great One but I still blame Clemente for my career choice. I'm beginning a much needed two week vacation and plan to spend the holidays with my healthy children, and beautiful wife. I am truly blessed compared to many I see on a daily basis.

By my standards and budget I had one of my better collecting years in 2011. I have very eclectic tastes. I collect vintage photos, memorabilia, pre and post war cards, game used equipment, and autographs. This scattered approach to collecting serves to make it extremely difficult to pick my favorite 2011 purchases. The items pictured below are my favorite 2011 pick ups from each genre I collect. I can't claim to have obtained any items as rare as others have posted in this thread. However I certainly had a lot of fun and squandered quite a bit of money. Thanks for indulging me this year. I hope that the Holidays bring all of you happiness and health. We are all so fortunate to be financially secure enough to chase these silly things we all hold so dear. Pass on your good fortune and do something positive for a total stranger in need.

Mike,
Thanks! Those are some important heartfelt words. I agree that passing on our good fortune is something that we all need to think about as a constant in our lives.

Your top pickups for 2011 are some really good ones. I like the Pudge game jersey and Reggie Angels era game bat.

Happy holidays and enjoy your well deserved vacation with your family!

[aquarius31]

Those are some amazing pickups! Here are my favorite 3 for the year. Happy Holidays to everyone!

[GrayGhost]

Awesome George

[Bill Rayburn]

Originally Posted by aquarius31

Those are some amazing pickups! Here are my favorite 3 for the year. Happy Holidays to everyone!

aquarius31--Great Wood Cuts. What is the one in the top right?

[aquarius31]

Thanks guys...the one on the top right is the Chicago BBC from an 1885 Police Gazette.