Heritage winnings anyone?

[Runscott]

Very happy to win this catcher's mitt:

"This is the mitt my father used to catch me when I was a kid--13-16 years old--on our farm near Van Meter, Iowa. It was this mitt he was using when I threw a fastball in 1934 that hit him in the chest and broke three ribs, as described in Time magazine April 19, 1937." - Bob Feller

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Very happy to win this catcher's mitt:

"This is the mitt my father used to catch me when I was a kid--13-16 years old--on our farm near Van Meter, Iowa. It was this mitt he was using when I threw a fastball in 1934 that hit him in the chest and broke three ribs, as described in Time magazine April 19, 1937." - Bob Feller

Scott,
That's an awesome glove to own. Definately a museum piece, to say the least. Congrats on your pickup!

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Scott,
That's an awesome glove to own. Definately a museum piece, to say the least. Congrats on your pickup!

Thanks Scott. Nice contract pick-up as well. It's interesting to hear the stories behind these pick-ups. Mine was a no-brainer - last weekend my Dad was talking with me about what it was like to catch a 90+ mph fastball when he was catching my brother. I know he still has that mitt.

[mr2686]

Scott, great pickup and story. Your Vandy collection is sizing up to be second to none.

[drc]

I had lunch with Scott and his son yesterday, and that's what I referred to it as. Something for a museum. Definitely a historical artifact.

And at the downtown coffee shop afterwords, Scott literally had his computer open to the live Heritage bidding.

I didn't place a bid. Just a coffee.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by drc

I had lunch with Scott and his son yesterday, and that's what I referred to it as. Something for a museum. Definitely a historical artifact.

And at the downtown coffee shop afterwords, Scott literally had his computer open to the live Heritage bidding.

I didn't place a bid. Just a coffee.

I apologize for getting on the computer - the item I was looking for was the 1913-14 Pirates scorebook mentioned earlier in this thread. Very glad it went to someone who will appreciate it.

I have also been thinking more about that 1907 Pirates photo I picked up through Heritage yesterday. Rather than messing with re-mounting and taking a chance on damaging the photo, just going to leave as-is and add a nice mating and frame.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Very nice pick-up on the Pirates photo, Scott.

[mybestbretts]

Wow, looks like some great items. I bid and lost

[Runscott]

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[71buc]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Very happy to win this catcher's mitt:

"This is the mitt my father used to catch me when I was a kid--13-16 years old--on our farm near Van Meter, Iowa. It was this mitt he was using when I threw a fastball in 1934 that hit him in the chest and broke three ribs, as described in Time magazine April 19, 1937." - Bob Feller

Amazing piece with true historical significance! That belongs in a museum. You have the Real Roy Hobbs father's glove. It doesn't have a lightening bolt on it does it?

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Amazing piece with true historical significance! That belongs in a museum. You have the Real Roy Hobbs father's glove. It doesn't have a lightening bolt on it does it?

Thanks Mike - I read your above post right after posting a pic of this in the pre-rookie thread. I don't have the room in my place to display anything really, but if I ever get a 'man-cave', this will be one of the centerpieces.

[dcdopson]

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