Please share your Cincinnati Reds items

[Dave Grob]

Could have posted this grouping as a December pickup, but it probably better belongs here. Have been after it for a while. In my estimation, Walters is the best starting pitcher in Reds history, especially considering he did not take to the mound until his late 20s (27 I think). Although Bucky won the NL MVP award in 1939, I think 1940 was the better season based on the differences in his World Series efforts (1939 0-2 vs 1940 2-0).

The photo is a Type I Sporting News file photo. If I can find the right material, I will probably restore the Hershberger arm band.



Dave Grob

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Dave Grob

Could have posted this grouping as a December pickup, but it probably better belongs here. Have been after it for a while. In my estimation, Walters is the best starting pitcher in Reds history, especially considering he did not take to the mound until his late 20s (27 I think). Although Bucky won the NL MVP award in 1939, I think 1940 was the better season based on the differences in his World Series efforts (1939 0-2 vs 1940 2-0).

The photo is a Type I Sporting News file photo. If I can find the right material, I will probably restore the Hershberger arm band.



Dave Grob

Beautiful Bucky Walters collection, Dave! Congrats.

[Dave Grob]

Scott,

Thanks....Still trying to land a Vander Meer..

Dave

[Scott Garner]

Dave,
You and me both, brother.
I recently picked up this undated circa 1938 candid original photo of Vandy & Cincinnati Reds owner Powell Crosley. Condition is not ideal, but I LOVE the image.

June 15th, 1947 original action photo of Vandy pitching complete game win, career win #88. Photo was taken at Crosley Field. Great seats, eh?

[Dave Grob]

Scott,

Nice pics. The jacket Vandy is wearing looks more like 1938 than 1939 or 1940. If 1938, then no wonder his boss is all smiles..

Dave

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Dave Grob

Scott,

Nice pics. The jacket Vandy is wearing looks more like 1938 than 1939 or 1940. If 1938, then no wonder his boss is all smiles..

Dave

Dave,
That's even better & makes this photo perfect for my collection focused on 1938 Vander Meer. Thanks for the head's up

[rholmes]

Recently added this 1914 single signed Buck Herzog ball. The inscription is to Harry Stephens, the Reds club secretary, who I believe played a large role in bringing Herzog to Cincinnati as player-manager.

There is another notation on the ball that is mostly non-decipherable (Begins "The first...") and the score "Cincie 10 - Chicago 1", along withe the date "April 14, 1914", which likely makes this a game ball from opening day at Redland Field and Buck Herzog's first game as manager.