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I'm sure this has been done, but since I'm thinking about it...
I would like five short one-page signed letters of Cobb, Wagner, Mathewson, Ruth and Johnson, each beginning with "Dear Scott", with instructions on how to perform some baseball skill;e.g-'how to throw a curve', 'how to steal home', etc. Since it's a fantasy, each will be written on team letterhead, written while the player was playing. Oh yeah, and Babe Ruth's 1927 World Series ring. How hard is that?
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Framed and matted cuts of the first 5 inductees is a lifetime goal... I am already 60% of the way there, (soon to be 80% hopefully) but number 5 is going to be a toughie
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My dream autograph item exists, and it was sold in this link
http://huntauctions.com/live/imagevi...1149&lot_qual= Underneath this breathtaking composition are the signatures of the participating members as follows: John M. Ward, T.J. Keefe, J.J Gerhardt, Wm. Ewing, Roger Connor, Daniel Richardson, Michael Welch, Michael Dorgan, Jas. H. O'Rourke. If we are currently fantasizing, I'm sure I could add some names from the same timeframe, but the list is pretty awe-inspiring as is. What a great item.
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My Hall of Fame autograph collection http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/f...NFT/?start=all Last edited by mighty bombjack; 08-26-2013 at 11:06 AM. |
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Realistically: I would like to acquire a Barney Dreyfuss and/or Hughie Jennings autograph in the next few years.
Long term: Signed Checks from the original 5 inductees Fantasy: Sam Thompson autograph, Ledger that Bombjack just listed and the hotel ledger from the Halper auction (assuming it wasn't stolen). |
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My dream autograph would be correspondence between Christy Mathewson and any of his ghost writers with respect to any of the Matty fiction books.
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First would be Barack Obama's autograph repealing Obamacare! (Totally a joke guys dont rip on me!)
_____________________________________________- Actual list....... The Ledger from the Halper sale is the greatest signed item in the Sports Memorabilia Hobby, that would be number one. A James Creighton handwritten letter would be number 2. The item previously mentioned with Keefe etc. would be number 3. Next would be a Louis Sockalexis handwritten letter (a few exist in Notre Dame's archives). last would be a Roy Castleton autograph (he basically does not exist despite his death date.
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I was about to ask the same thing. I recall seeing various references to this item, but have never seen the item or description. I would sure like to!
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My Hall of Fame autograph collection http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/f...NFT/?start=all |
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Scroll down to lot 14, try not to drool.
http://www.amazon.com/Barry-Halper-C...der_0962258873 -Does anyone have anymore pictures of this? Anyone know who bought it or selling price? |
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I'd be interested to see the list in it's entirety (not just he HOFers/stars). Unbelievable piece. |
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Quick follow up to my question:
A gem with 113 signatures from major leaguers in 1894, Lot No. 14 commanded a final price of $96,000, once the buyer’s premium was tacked on. It was bought by John Brigandi, a veteran hobbyist and dealer more than astute enough to realize what a prize the ledgers represented. It was a nice reminder, if anyone needed one, that the next 2,475 lots or so would be material largely unlike anything ever seen before in the hobby. Last edited by tazdmb; 08-26-2013 at 12:07 PM. |
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Any signed T3 Turkey Red cabinet.
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Many of the signatures in that ledger could be exemplars used to spot some of the obvious forged items auctioned recently. I don't want to incur the wrath of any major auction houses by giving specific examples, but we've discussed some of them here recently, especially a couple of baseballs with 1800's HOF'ers that were very questionable. I didn't realize at the time that exemplars were to be had from this hotel ledger.
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Dream? to have all 300 HOF'ers (or as close to it as possible. I am not even sure how many guys are still considered impossible)..lol Of course, it would take hitting the lottery and 5-10 years constant searching.....so my list would be 82 long....
Right now I dream to just get to 220 (preferably by way of a comiskey and gc alexander as I'm at 218 and those are the next cheapest)......I'd be satisfied with that considering 200 was a dream last year.... |
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I'd say my autograph dreams have changed over the years, especially as I have less and less space to display them, so I'll have to break it up in to:
Impossible dream: All x number of HOF'ers, all 1919 Blacksox (the whole team), and all 1927 Yankees, and single signed baseballs from everyone on the 1955 Dodgers. Might be possible: Every signed Mantle magazine that could possibly be signed. Will be done: All 1934 Cardinals (only need 2), All 1960 Pirates (only need 1...damn you Danny Whelan!!) |
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A signed Mantle baseball from every year he played, including minor leagues. I can also think of a few pre-war card sets that I wouldn't mind having signed by all HOF'ers;e.g-Cracker Jacks, T206, Old Judge....but then I would be getting ludicrous edited to add: better still - a single 'exemplar' Mantle ball, signed by Mantle each year he played.
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Mike
Who do you need on the '34 Cardinals, I have a complete run of all the toughies including Lindsey, Fullis, Worthington, DeLancey etc. Rhys FYI, Brigandi does not own the ledger anymore and although I dont know who does, I know others who know where it is now.
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Dream: Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente's original rookie contracts....
Reality: Grover Alexander letter (any content will suffice)
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I actually have this want list currently on the BST thread, but here are the only signatures that I still need to find to complete my collection of signatures from all no-hit pitchers dating back to 1893.
Some of these players are exceedingly scarce, but you gotta dream, right? Here is the list: Bill Hawke Elton Chamberlain Ed Stein Jay Hughes Red Donahue Walter Thornton Chick (Chic) Fraser Weldon Henley Jake Weimer Stoney McGlynn Ed Karger Johnny Lush Rube Vickers Leonard (King) Cole Thomas L. Hughes AKA Salida Tom Hughes (Highlanders) Carl Cashion Frank Allen Claude Hendrix Arthur (Davie) Davenport Please let me know if you can provide a lead to any of them. Thanks! Last edited by Scott Garner; 08-30-2013 at 05:00 AM. |
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If this is a dream list,I would like Brooklyn Dodgers signed balls from '46 to '57.
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The 1909 Pirates. I feel like I know these guys already. Might as well have their autographs.
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I have counted the stitches on a baseball more than once.[/B] My PM box might be full. Email: jcfowler6@zoominternet.net Want list: Prewar Pirates items 1909 Pirates BF2 Wagner Cracker Jack Wagner and Clarke Love the hobby. |
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My dream is complete my signed 1934 Goudey set. I only need 19 more!
If we are really dreaming... 1) 1923 signed Gehrig Jersey or any signed jersey for that matter. 2) Gehrig sig inscribed either "Larrupin" or "Luckiest Man on the face of the earth"
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My signed 1934 Goudey set(in progress). https://flic.kr/s/aHsjFuyogy Other interests/sets/collectibles. https://www.flickr.com/photos/96571220@N08/albums My for sale or trade photobucket album https://flic.kr/s/aHsk7c1SRL |
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what auto i would love to have in my collection is a 1919 cincinnati reds signed ball
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I would like an GPC, index card, or cut autograph from every player that was in the T206 set. I have 41/392 so far and still looking. If you can help let me know. Please check my signature line below for who I have. Thanks
Joe
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What I collect: 1909-11 E264 Colgan’s Chips 22/226 1910-12 P2 Sweat Caporal PSA Pins 140/204 Last edited by Joem36; 08-27-2013 at 02:04 PM. |
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A single signed ball from every HOF pitcher to throw a no hitter.
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nothing too crazy, I guess...
I would love to pick up Hal Chase and Thurman Munson signatures on index cards. I'd also like to wrap up my Perez Steele autograph collection by picking up the following: Joe Cronin, Hank Greenberg, Red Ruffing, Lloyd Waner, Roy Campanella, Stan Coveleski, Waite Hoyt, Satchel Paige, George Kelly, Early Averill, Walter Alston, Richie Ashburn and Kirby Puckett. Ugh...on second thought, very unlikely I ever finish that project... ![]()
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![]() Chick (Chic) Fraser threw a no-hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1903. Fraser was a scout for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1934 when this Brooklyn Dodgers banquet menu was signed. The event took place in Long Island just as the 1934 baseball season was just beginning. One off the list, with 18 more to go... Take a look for yourself. Note that HOF Hack Wilson was also in attendance and signed the banquet program as well. Last edited by Scott Garner; 08-31-2013 at 05:21 AM. |
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This is the first Chick Fraser that I have seen offered in perhaps a decade. BTW, Jim was nice to me and gave me an offer I couldn't refuse. ![]() Many thanks Jim! Last edited by Scott Garner; 08-30-2013 at 07:39 PM. |
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Let me know if you want to carefully trim that Hack Wilson to sell....I'd take it and help you recover some funds!!
James
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Baseball signed by Bill Veeck and Eddie Gadel.
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That's price you pay for collecting the more obscure players.
I bought an album page with a really nice, old school Baker on it but my focus was on Buck Freeman: ![]() |
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Eddie Plank
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Of the players that are impossible/very difficult, the top two on my list would Ed Delahanty and Matty.
As far as athletes that are at least more realistic, I would love to have a Jim Thorpe letter. |
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