August pickups

[Bugsy]

1939-40 St. Paul Saints game used hat.

[Bugsy]

1921 Saints program. I almost have a complete run of the 1920s. I just need 1923 now.

[Chris-Counts]

I found these beauties on eBay a few weeks back. One is a 1938 Boston Bees Cap, while the other is an early 1950s Hollywood Stars cap. The latter was worn by Howie Haak, who pioneered scouting in the Caribbean, and was instrumental in the Pirates' fleecing of Roberto Clemente from the Dodgers.

[71buc]

It took 30 years but I finally got them signed today at the National. These are Ozzie Smith's spikes from 1979.

[Chris-Counts]

Hi Chris, who's the maker of the St. Paul cap? That's a real find — there can't be too many of those still around. I recently took the plunge into old minor league caps ...

[Kzoo]

Mike...……...Those Ozzie spikes are awesome. Glad to see you changed up the inscriptions and even how he signed his first name. Nice!

[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Hi Chris, who's the maker of the St. Paul cap? That's a real find — there can't be too many of those still around. I recently took the plunge into old minor league caps ...

Thanks, Chris! Spalding was the manufacturer.

That Bees hat is a stunner! It's in beautiful condition. I thought it was interesting that the leather band matches this example:

https://greyflannelauctions.com/1936...ITEM32277.aspx

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by 71buc

It took 30 years but I finally got them signed today at the National. These are Ozzie Smith's spikes from 1979.

Mike,
Those Ozzie spikes are the bomb!! Very cool.
I can't believe you were at the National & I missed you.
I just returned last night. Wish I knew you were coming to Chicago...

[Scott Garner]

One of my favorite pickup from the 2019 National was this really nice example of the super scarce Vida Blue no-hitter ticket on September 21, 1970.
Many thanks to long-time hobby friend & dealer Mark Macrae which found this for me. This upgrades the one I previously had in my collection that took me 44 years to locate.

Only 4,284 people attended this game making this absolutely one of the most challenging no-hitter tickets to find post WWII.

BTW, the 2019 National in Chicago was a blast! I had a lot of fun hanging out with many hobby friends. It was great running into Carlton, Graig Kriendler, & Tim Carroll from net54.

[Jcosta19]

Picked these up at national.
One from a dealer find the other a net54 hook up.

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[Chris-Counts]

"Thanks, Chris! Spalding was the manufacturer.

That Bees hat is a stunner! It's in beautiful condition. I thought it was interesting that the leather band matches this example ..."

Chris, it was that McKechnie cap I used to verify the authenticity of mine. The one I have is missing the Horace Partridge patch, which was glued to the inside, and not stitched. When looking at mine under a bright light, you can see the outline of the patch and light glue residue from where it was attached.

[Bill Rayburn]

Two of my favorite National pick ups. The framed team picture is believed to be the 1897 Temple Owls. I haven't been able to verify that yet. Image is 16" x 13". The second is a 1902 copyright football print by John Sheridan, Princeton football.

[cmoore330]

Originally Posted by Bill Rayburn

Two of my favorite National pick ups. The framed team picture is believed to be the 1897 Temple Owls. I haven't been able to verify that yet. Image is 16" x 13". The second is a 1902 copyright football print by John Sheridan, Princeton football.

Fantastic Sheridan poster, Bill! Thank you for sharing!

[Kzoo]

Nice pickup Bob. I saw your trophy sitting in the showcase with a 'Sold' tag on it. I have a Spalding pitcher, but it's my only one, so I can't part with it.

While not a Spalding trophy, I picked this one up after a little negotiating with Keith Javic (sp?). Glad I brought it home. It's dated 1929 and is from a Buffalo, NY. American Legion league. It's about 14" tall and rather heavy.

[Bill Rayburn]

Originally Posted by cmoore330

Fantastic Sheridan poster, Bill! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks Casey and your welcome.