March pick-ups!!

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

I can't believe I'm actually starting this thread!!! I guess I was just so excited by my most recent reference purchase that I had to pull the trigger.

I won this baby off of a Legendary eBay auction a day or two ago:



The image is of Hank Greenberg before the top of the 4th inning during the 5th game of the 1940 World Series. He had hit a three-run homer into deep left field about ten minutes prior.

This was actually the original 4"x5" negative of a photo I fell in love with a while back. I think the first time I saw it was in Ken Burns' documentary, but I had never been able to track down a copy of any sorts. The image of any ballplayer tipping his cap to the crowd is just too Rockwellian for me to pass up!

Now, I'm hoping that the actual negative isn't as over-exposed as the scan, as I've seen the following Type 1 in one of Henry Yee's auctions:



I guess we'll see when it arrives! And 'yes', this will be a painting for darn sure.

Now, let's see yours!!

Graig

[base_ball]

I was lucky enough to get to a few games at Tiger Stadium. Pictures like that really make me miss it. There was nothing like hearing the crack of the bat in that place when the stands were near-empty.

Here's one of my latest acquisitions, a souvenir knife from the 1914 World Series. The Braves are on the other side. I've always thought it was neat and it doesn't turn up too often, and lawdy it'd better not be a fake, I pray.

[frank461]

Not exactly a March pickup as I found this interesting plaque from Yankee Stadium on EBAY about a month ago...anyone ever seen something like this before?

[David Atkatz]

Those markers were, I believe, set in the sidewalk around the Stadium.
If you ever decide to sell, please let me know!

[frank461]

Thanks very much for the info, David. I really appreciate it.

Frank

[perezfan]

Graig...
That Greenberg image is a stunner. Cannot wait to see ther impending masterpiece!

Joseph...
No worries on the A's/Braves Knife (it's real). I was watching that one for a long time, and had my finger on the trigger a couple of times. Never quite pulled it, so I am glad it went to a good home!


I was able to acquire this epic statue from Hunt's over the weekend.... it a genuine Muller Batter from 1868. One of the first baseball statues ever created, and a super rare piece. Being a collector of this figural stuff (and as rarely as these come along) I was praying to land either this one or the Pitcher, which I believe to be even more scarce. Apparently the participating bidders thought so too!

Some interesting prices realized at Hunts... some were very high, but lots of great deals as well. I know the dreadful weather probably kept some potential live bidders away. Any other Hunt winners- please post!

[Robbie]

Hi Graig...

I have this photo of a young Willie Mays tipping his cap at a spring training game before the 1954 season. I thought you might enjoy seeing it.

Robert >>

[bcbgcbrcb]

Picked this one up in the recent B & L Auction. Since it was produced in 1865 and pictures Henry Chadwick on the far right at center, it marks one of the earliest possible Chadwick collectibles.

[perezfan]

WOW Keith...

Those are some jaw-dropping pieces you picked up recently. I can't even imagine where you found those things, but they're truly stunning. That Batwing Noseguard is especially incredible.

Your posts always make me want to foray into football, but my wallet tells me to stay far away (and so far I've had the sense to listen and obey it).

Collecting one sport is more than damaging enough. But your posts are like the old cartoons, where the aroma of a fresh baked pie coaxes you over (in the form of an inviting finger) to try a bite. Irresistable stuff!

[vintagesportscollector]

Keith - Fantastic pick ups. Love the noseguard and the wealth of various items in that scrapbook is incredbile. If you're ever looking to part with one of those tintypes, I'd be interested . Where do you find all these items? You always seem to dig up an array of very interesting items.

[vintagesportflips]

Thanks guys,
All but the poster, were ebay pickups. The poster was acquired at an estate auction. I will send you an email about the tintypes later today.

[CarltonHendricks]

9 1/2" diam.
Great stuff Keith...you're really cleaning up, good job. Above my little pick up I better hoist before March ends..Got on eBay, seller said it dates to 1949....but I dunno..can anyone here date it? I recently posted a Heisman dinner plate as my Sports Antique of the Week you can see here