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gamebird 03-11-2018 07:59 AM

Unique autograph collections?.....
 
So,
in a never ending quest for unique ideas for a collection, I have decided to TRY to collect official MLB World Series baseballs. From what I can see is that they started marking them in 1978 so that is where I am going to start. I know, you are saying that isn't very difficult, seeing that they are all pretty much available online....but here is the trick....I want to get each one signed by the series MVP. I do realize that Willie Stargell has passed, so Ill have to find one that has already been signed. 1978 is where I am going to start (Bucky Dent)...will be fun to see how many I can get. I'm sure it will be difficult to get them all signed, but that's part of the fun of it. Any thoughts are welcome........ or ideas for other "collections"?

dgo71 03-11-2018 08:22 AM

Neat idea. Darrell Porter is deceased as well and I'd think might be challenging to find. Pat Borders and Frank Viola are currently minor league coaches in the Phillies and Mets organizations, respectively. Good luck!

RichardSimon 03-11-2018 08:54 AM

Be careful. Older Official WS baseballs are a FAVORITE of forgers who try to give their fakes a vintage look.

gamebird 03-11-2018 09:25 AM

Thank you guys for the input and the heads up.

gamebird 03-11-2018 09:31 AM

WOW.....pricey!!!!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Darrell-Por...wAAOSwBDlapDcM

Runscott 03-11-2018 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dgo71 (Post 1756329)
Neat idea. Darrell Porter is deceased as well and I'd think might be challenging to find. Pat Borders and Frank Viola are currently minor league coaches in the Phillies and Mets organizations, respectively. Good luck!

Wow, I did not realize he had died. I have a batting practice HR I think he hit (i made a tremendous catch and gloated too long to be positive it was him).

I like the OP's idea - good luck!

whitey19thcentury 03-11-2018 02:15 PM

The most interesting autograph collections I have heard of are of those collectors who collect "tragic deaths." Herman Hill will always have a soft spot in my heart.

gamebird 03-11-2018 03:15 PM

Thurman Munson is another.

Topnotchsy 03-11-2018 03:51 PM

Sounds like a pretty cool challenge. Best of luck with it. Each WS has so many memories and moments, so it should be a pretty cool collection!

I've tried picking up a game-used lineup card from the team that won the WS (any card from that season).

In the arena of "unique autograph collections" I collect lineup cards signed by managers who are in the HOF (do to efforts as a manager, player or otherwise).
I don't know anyone else who has tried a similar collection.

mr2686 03-12-2018 08:50 AM

How about Don Wilson under tragic deaths. Always thought it was suicide but was ruled accidental.

Runscott 03-13-2018 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mr2686 (Post 1756715)
How about Don Wilson under tragic deaths. Always thought it was suicide but was ruled accidental.

I thought it was a garage carbon monoxide death? Tragic in any event.

How about 'failed cannot miss';e.g. David Clyde, Cesar Cedeno and ilk. Or guys who were dead certain HOF at one point, then were not;e.g. Mattingly.

Or 'the next...' - Cedeno=Mays, Murcer=Mantle

mcgwirecom 03-13-2018 06:57 PM

Or JD "one foot in the hall of fame" Drew. Or Brien Taylor first guy to get over a million signing bonus.






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Originally Posted by Runscott (Post 1757133)
I thought it was a garage carbon monoxide death? Tragic in any event.

How about 'failed cannot miss';e.g. David Clyde, Cesar Cedeno and ilk. Or guys who were dead certain HOF at one point, then were not;e.g. Mattingly.

Or 'the next...' - Cedeno=Mays, Murcer=Mantle


mr2686 03-14-2018 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Runscott (Post 1757133)
I thought it was a garage carbon monoxide death? Tragic in any event.

How about 'failed cannot miss';e.g. David Clyde, Cesar Cedeno and ilk. Or guys who were dead certain HOF at one point, then were not;e.g. Mattingly.

Or 'the next...' - Cedeno=Mays, Murcer=Mantle

Apparently they felt he accidently fell asleep drunk in the car with the engine running. Definitely tragic.

As for can't misses, Cedeno was definitely in that class. I'll never forget being the hero of my friends for getting his autograph when the Astros visited Dodger Stadium. He was a sure HOF'er...well, until he kill that hooker. LOL

stat192 03-18-2018 06:36 PM

I think my collection is pretty unique. I have an autograph of every single player who has debuted in major league baseball from 1946 to 2017. Now about to work on 2018 once the season starts.

That is over 11,350 different players, and 72 straight years.

What do you think, Unique?

BillyCoxDodgers3B 03-18-2018 08:02 PM

Exceptionally commendable--especially considering the record speed in which it was assembled! Thankfully for those who both sell and appreciate the hunt, not entirely unique. ;).

mrmopar 03-20-2018 05:35 PM

Maybe not unique, as that theme seems to be popular among autograph collectors, but sounds awesome. You have to wonder how many complete runs there may be out there too and how many really close, give a few toughies here and there.

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Originally Posted by stat192 (Post 1758719)
I think my collection is pretty unique. I have an autograph of every single player who has debuted in major league baseball from 1946 to 2017. Now about to work on 2018 once the season starts.

That is over 11,350 different players, and 72 straight years.

What do you think, Unique?


Topnotchsy 03-20-2018 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stat192 (Post 1758719)
I think my collection is pretty unique. I have an autograph of every single player who has debuted in major league baseball from 1946 to 2017. Now about to work on 2018 once the season starts.

That is over 11,350 different players, and 72 straight years.

What do you think, Unique?

Wow! Are you going to go back earlier, or did you decide post-WWII is enough?

Bpm0014 03-21-2018 07:12 AM

I think my collection is pretty unique. I have an autograph of every single player who has debuted in major league baseball from 1946 to 2017. Now about to work on 2018 once the season starts.

That is over 11,350 different players, and 72 straight years.

What do you think, Unique?


Even Eddie Gaedel??

Scott Garner 03-21-2018 02:50 PM

Pitchers that hurled no-hitters and perfect games 1893- present
 
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I've certainly posted about this before, but I collect the signatures of all pitchers that have thrown a no-hitter or perfect game from 1893- present.
Currently I am still looking for less than 20 signatures.
A few of these signatures are either out of reach price-wise (Christy Mathewson) or are likely not findable/ affordable (Addie Joss).
The remaining names on my want list are players that are seldom seen or I haven't been fortunate enough to find- yet? ;)

stat192 03-23-2018 07:29 PM

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Yes even Eddie Gaedel

Scott Garner 03-24-2018 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by stat192 (Post 1760398)
Yes even Eddie Gaedel

Nice! Great collection, Giovanni!


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