July Pickups...

[thenavarro]

I needed a new project to mess with so I picked this up.

Already signed by Carrie Fisher (Leia), Dave Prowse (Vader), Peter Mayhew (Chewie), Anthony Daniels (C3PO), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett), Kenny Baker (R2D2), and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker)

I'd like to add Harrison Ford, George Lucas, James Earl Jones, Billy Dee Williams, Frank Oz and Ian Mcdiarmid. Some of those I'd like to get are VERY tough now but no big deal to me if I don't get them. Mainly the piece reminded me of a very enjoyable part of my childhood so I bought it.

[Dewey]

That Campy is just...wow. Nice!

[Johnny630]

Beautiful Campy !!

[Johnny630]

Pumped

[tazdmb]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

I'd like to add Harrison Ford, George Lucas, James Earl Jones, Billy Dee Williams, Frank Oz and Ian Mcdiarmid. Some of those I'd like to get are VERY tough now but no big deal to me if I don't get them. Mainly the piece reminded me of a very enjoyable part of my childhood so I bought it.

Having completed this same project on my ESB poster, let me offer you some advice:

For Ford, Lucas and JEJ, go through K9 in New York (PM me for contact info if you need it)
BDW and McDiarmid-Get through a show
Frank Oz-Rumor is he no longer signs any more Star Wars related stuff. K9 got him for me a few years ago, but he personalizes everything.
Another issue to keep in mind is if you are not getting it through a show, it will be challenging to get them in the same color as now. IE-Harrison Ford will grab a marker and then run with it.

Good luck and may the force be with you!

[nicker10]

Here's a 1931 signed Cubs ball that has Hack Wilson, Rogers Hornsby, and Kiki Cuyler among others. Not in the greatest condition but the Wilson is a pretty strong signature

[Fballguy]

Posted this on a similar thread on the memorabilia forum, but I guess it probably belongs on this one.

Very cool pick ups so far this month. Congrats to all.

Thought I'd sprinkle a little on the football side. This oddity arrived today. A circa 1954, Los Angeles Rams King Crusher bucket hat that once belonged to a man name Henry Schmidt, who was head athletic trainer at Santa Clara University for 50 years. He also worked with the L.A. Rams and San Francisco 49ers.

This is one of two hats I picked up from the Schmidt estate, both with dozens of signatures of former Ram and 49er greats and various other dignitaries.

No idea of the origin and no certificate of authenticity but there are so many diverse names on here...known and unknown...Hard to believe they would be fake. Even if they are, I'm still happy to own it.

Signatures include...Norm Van Brocklin, Elroy Hirsch, Tom Fears, Tank Younger, Les Richter, Hampton Pool, Big Daddy Lipscomb, Woodley Lewis, Duane Putnam, Charlie Toogood, Bob Boyd, Harry Thompson, Tom Dahms, Don Paul, Hall Haynes, Skeet Quinlan, Harland Svare, Dan Reeves, Tex Schramm, Eddie Kotal, Bill Battles, John Sauer, Dick Voris, Ralph Weaver, Ed Beatty (Rams 1954 first round draft pick)...All players or coaches with the Rams.

Also....Bob Kelley, Rams play by play man from their inception in 1937 through 1965

49ers include...John Henry Johnson, Joe Perry, Red Hickey, Buck Shaw, Y.A. Tittle, Jim Cason, Bill Stits, Phil Bengston (Vince Lombardi's successor in Green Bay).

Other football signatures include...Bert Bell, Doak Walker, Art Donovan, Gino Marchetti, Joe Schmidt, Lou Creekmur, Roger Zatkoff, Lavern Torgeson

Several other signatures, I've yet to identify.

The hat is also inscribed:

To Henry
Best Always
Rev. Bob Richards (Richards was a U.S. Olympian back in the 40's and 50's and one time presidential candidate)

As I said...No certified authenticity, but still cool to me.

[Michael B]

[QUOTE=Fballguy;1678446]Posted this on a similar thread on the memorabilia forum, but I guess it probably belongs on this one.

Very cool pick ups so far this month. Congrats to all.

Thought I'd sprinkle a little on the football side. This oddity arrived today. A circa 1954, Los Angeles Rams King Crusher bucket hat that once belonged to a man name Henry Schmidt, who was head athletic trainer at Santa Clara University for 50 years. He also worked with the L.A. Rams and San Francisco 49ers.

This is one of two hats I picked up from the Schmidt estate, both with dozens of signatures of former Ram and 49er greats and various other dignitaries.

No idea of the origin and no certificate of authenticity but there are so many diverse names on here...known and unknown...Hard to believe they would be fake. Even if they are, I'm still happy to own it.

Signatures include...Norm Van Brocklin, Elroy Hirsch, Tom Fears, Tank Younger, Les Richter, Hampton Pool, Big Daddy Lipscomb, Woodley Lewis, Duane Putnam, Charlie Toogood, Bob Boyd, Harry Thompson, Tom Dahms, Don Paul, Hall Haynes, Skeet Quinlan, Harland Svare, Dan Reeves, Tex Schramm, Eddie Kotal, Bill Battles, John Sauer, Dick Voris, Ralph Weaver, Ed Beatty (Rams 1954 first round draft pick)...All players or coaches with the Rams.

Also....Bob Kelley, Rams play by play man from their inception in 1937 through 1965

49ers include...John Henry Johnson, Joe Perry, Red Hickey, Buck Shaw, Y.A. Tittle, Jim Cason, Bill Stits, Phil Bengston (Vince Lombardi's successor in Green Bay).

Other football signatures include...Bert Bell, Doak Walker, Art Donovan, Gino Marchetti, Joe Schmidt, Lou Creekmur, Roger Zatkoff, Lavern Torgeson

Several other signatures, I've yet to identify.

The hat is also inscribed:

To Henry
Best Always
Rev. Bob Richards (Richards was a U.S. Olympian back in the 40's and 50's and one time presidential candidate)

As I said...No certified authenticity, but still cool to me.


Bob Richards was a triple Olympic medalist in the pole vault (1948 Bronze, 1952 and 1956 Gold) I believe he breeds Arabian horses in Texas now. That signature is legit.

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by Michael B

Bob Richards was a triple Olympic medalist in the pole vault (1948 Bronze, 1952 and 1956 Gold) I believe he breeds Arabian horses in Texas now. That signature is legit.

Thank you. Glad to hear that one passes muster. Had a good feeling about that one.

Yes...He lives in Gordon, TX about 4.5 hours from me in Houston.

[Bobsbats]

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