April pickups

[slidekellyslide]

Some of these items I got in the last few weeks, but haven't had time to do anything with them yet. Second from left on this postcard is Grover Cleveland Alexander..probably somewhere in France.

[ksfarmboy]

Nice little group there Dan. The scorer is pretty cool.

[Scott Garner]

Here are a couple of great photos that I just picked up from net54's Lance Fittro:

1) HOF Satchel Paige pitching in relief of HOF Bob Feller 1948.
Sweet image of Satch!

2) Type II photo of Johnny Vander Meer and Babe Ruth on the bench prior to Vandy's 2nd consecutive no-hitter on 6/15/38.

BTW, in addition to being a cool image, this photo provided a photo match to the dugout featured in the William C. Greene Type I photo that net54's Graig Kreindler painted for me in 2012. The splintered board pictured just to the right of Vandy's head in the Vandy/ Babe photo is an exact photo match to the board to the left of Vandy in the William C. Green photo. Mystery solved, my painting is of Vandy in the Ebbets Field visitor dugout.

I'm pretty certain now that this photo was taken on 6/17/38, two days after the second no-hitter. I believe that Greene actually shot the photo of Vandy w/ Babe as well.

[David Atkatz]

Just won this from Heritage--cast-and-crew signed script from the Amos 'n' Andy TV show (1951-53). Signed by

• Amos Jones – Alvin Childress
• Andrew Hogg Brown (Andy) – Spencer Williams
• George "Kingfish" Stevens – Tim Moore
• Sapphire Stevens – Ernestine Wade
• Ramona Smith (Sapphire's Mama) – Amanda Randolph
• Algonquin J. Calhoun – Johnny Lee

[BigJJ]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Just won this from Heritage--cast-and-crew signed script from the Amos 'n' Andy TV show (1951-53).
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David, Great piece. Do I see a dog print?

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by BigJJ

David, Great piece. Do I see a dog print?

You do. I have no idea what (who?) that represents.

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Here are a couple of great photos that I just picked up from net54's Lance Fittro:

1) HOF Satchel Paige pitching in relief of HOF Bob Feller 1948.
Sweet image of Satch!

2) Type II photo of Johnny Vander Meer and Babe Ruth on the bench prior to Vandy's 2nd consecutive no-hitter on 6/15/38.

BTW, in addition to being a cool image, this photo provided a photo match to the dugout featured in the William C. Greene Type I photo that net54's Graig Kreindler painted for me in 2012. The splintered board pictured just to the right of Vandy's head in the Vandy/ Babe photo is an exact photo match to the board to the left of Vandy in the William C. Green photo. Mystery solved, my painting is of Vandy in the Ebbets Field visitor dugout.

I'm pretty certain now that this photo was taken on 6/17/38, two days after the second no-hitter. I believe that Greene actually shot the photo of Vandy w/ Babe as well.

Dang it, if I had known that photo closed the loop on your Kreindler painting locale mystery, I could have squeezed you for a few more bucks!

Just kidding! Glad to have found an appreciative new home for those guys, and especially now knowing you're feeling the gratification of a solved mystery. I know you'll take good care of them

[jester]

Not sports, but a nice pennant.

[repsher]

A couple of new photos:

Bob Feller with his father as an 18yr old in training camp 1937

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Ban Johnson - 1923. I'm showing the back not just because I like the saying written on the back, but it also looks like the photographer signed it. Does anyone recognize who the photographer might be?

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[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by repsher

Does anyone recognize who the photographer might be?

Looks like "Sparrow?" Unfortunately, that doesn't ring a bell with me.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by repsher

A couple of new photos:

Bob Feller with his father as an 18yr old in training camp 1937

I would love to have a hi-res scan of the Feller pic. I own the catcher's mitt that Feller's Dad used when Bob Feller was 13-16 (according to Bob Feller), so while this probably isn't a pic of my glove, it would still be cool to have a good copy for the display.

[khkco4bls]

Well I'm going through New Hampshire visiting son at college and go antiquing with wife. Come across a Tober baseball, green and red stitched and the dealer had write up of Red Rolfe on panel and his stats because it was clearer for him to read. There are other sigs. And i look through the glass and say to my wife.Thats GEHRIG on the sweet spot. Love when dealers don't check the ball closely, or don't know baseball. payed 130.00 dollars. Was thrilled to death.My wife enhanced on photo shop. The bottom 3 photos are the real pics of the ball.Also nice basketball uniform i think from the twenties from James w. Brine. great cond. came out of trunk in New Hampshire. Also unused D&M scorecard. Very successful day i'd say...

[BigJJ]

Awesome Kevin!

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by khkco4bls

Well I'm going through New Hampshire visiting son at college and go antiquing with wife. Come across a Tober baseball, green and red stitched and the dealer had write up of Red Rolfe on panel and his stats because it was clearer for him to read. There are other sigs. And i look through the glass and say to my wife.Thats GEHRIG on the sweet spot. Love when dealers don't check the ball closely, or don't know baseball. payed 130.00 dollars.

Nice!!

[khkco4bls]

here is the basketball uniform. Being a baseball collector and vintage collector i couldn't leave the uniform behind for 85 dollars. James W Brine maker.

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by khkco4bls

Well I'm going through New Hampshire visiting son at college and go antiquing with wife. Come across a Tober baseball, green and red stitched and the dealer had write up of Red Rolfe on panel and his stats because it was clearer for him to read. There are other sigs. And i look through the glass and say to my wife.Thats GEHRIG on the sweet spot. Love when dealers don't check the ball closely, or don't know baseball. payed 130.00 dollars. Was thrilled to death.My wife enhanced on photo shop. The bottom 3 photos are the real pics of the ball.Also nice basketball uniform i think from the twenties from James w. Brine. great cond. came out of trunk in New Hampshire. Also unused D&M scorecard. Very successful day i'd say...

Why cant i find a gehrig auto for $130.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by khkco4bls

Well I'm going through New Hampshire visiting son at college and go antiquing with wife. Come across a Tober baseball, green and red stitched and the dealer had write up of Red Rolfe on panel and his stats because it was clearer for him to read. There are other sigs. And i look through the glass and say to my wife.Thats GEHRIG on the sweet spot. Love when dealers don't check the ball closely, or don't know baseball. payed 130.00 dollars. Was thrilled to death.My wife enhanced on photo shop. The bottom 3 photos are the real pics of the ball.Also nice basketball uniform i think from the twenties from James w. Brine. great cond. came out of trunk in New Hampshire. Also unused D&M scorecard. Very successful day i'd say...

Nice job, Kevin!

[yanks12025]

Picked up this painting of Brook Fordyce, Hawkeyes bat, store model bat and a game used Marc Sagmoen bat at a garage sale.

[sports-rings]

I wanted a Yankee 1953 ring for a long time. Finally got one! The '53 ring was unlike any other Yankee Champions ring from the late 40's through the 60's. It had a "5" on top to celebrate their 5th consecutive World Series Championship.

This is a player's ring and out of respect for his family I can't reveal who the player was. He was not one of the names we often speak of, but still contributed to the success of the team.

[Runscott]

Here's an 1800's cabinet photo picked up from Leon - I collect 1800's albumens, generally in action or with catcher's gear, so a huge thanks!

It has an old matt around it, so you can't see the edges:

[CarltonHendricks]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Here's an 1800's cabinet photo picked up from Leon - I collect 1800's albumens, generally in action or with catcher's gear, so a huge thanks!

It has an old matt around it, so you can't see the edges:

Scott, Really nice looking photo...looks like a tricycle of sorts also in the shot. What are the dimesnions? Can you post a shot that includes the backing, that is the whole thing?
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Michael Borkin,
Congrats...very nice looking 53' Yankees ring...I don't know anythng about rings but if you chased it a long time must be very rare

[iwantitiwinit]

I want that ring!!!!!! Beautiful. The wear is fantastic.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by CarltonHendricks

Scott, Really nice looking photo...looks like a tricycle of sorts also in the shot. What are the dimesnions? Can you post a shot that includes the backing, that is the whole thing?

Carlton, the previous owner described it as a 'wheelchair'. The exposed part of the front is 5x7, the entire back is 6x8. I just removed the matt, which is probably early 1900's. The border of the original cabinet mount was trimmed away rather haphazardly, the matt improving its display.

[slidekellyslide]

Definitely not a wheelchair...it's chain driven and you can see the pedals. I've not seen anything like that...possibility that that three wheel bike is of more significance than the baseball theme. Great photo!

[yanks12025]

George Kelly pro model Zinn beck

[GKreindler]

Michael,

KILLER ring. Just KILLER.

Graig

[WillowGrove]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

Some of these items I got in the last few weeks, but haven't had time to do anything with them yet. Second from left on this postcard is Grover Cleveland Alexander..probably somewhere in France.

Dan- that is a great post card of Grover Alexander - considering the effect that the War had on his health. (shell shock, loss of hearing). Interesting to figure out how long he had served by the time the photo was taken.

Regardless, very cool item.

peter

[sports-rings]

I want that ring!!!!!! Beautiful. The wear is fantastic.

Thanks for the nice comments.

The player wore it for years after he retired. I came close to buying Joe Collins '53 ring directly from his son but at the last minute he got a better offer from Heritage Associates. The son told me he sold that ring to them and they put it in their auction. That ring was in great shape. I would have preferred the ring that I acquired had less wear because this lowers the value of the piece.

[eastonfalcon19]

Here are some of my pickups from this past weekend at a flea market. The first item I picked up is a nice 1880-1890s reach ring bat and the second item is a 1990-91 Houston Astros team signed ball...ball includes schilling, Biggio, Bagwell, Ken Caminiti,Darryl Kile.

[Greenmonster]

I spent this month's hobby $$$ on framing, just picked these up.

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Greenmonster

I spent this month's hobby $$$ on framing, just picked these up.

Nice!
I like them all, but love how the Speaker came out.

[khkco4bls]

Just picked up off ebay. Green bay baseball club box to go with my others. Love these baseball boxes.

[Joe Hunter]

Picked up this 1949 Ted Williams and Joe McCarthy Spring Training Type I photo. Picture is a little rough, but the images are crystal clear. World Wide stamping on reverse.

[CarltonHendricks]

Originally Posted by khkco4bls

Just picked up off ebay. Green bay baseball club box to go with my others. Love these baseball boxes.

Wow Kevin really nice cigar box...and the side label makes it even nicer....you hit a home run!!! Congrats

[GaryPassamonte]

Natty bunch.

[GrayGhost]

May sell on here in future, for now, just liked this. some condition issues, but cool

[bobbvc]

Store bats- Spalding B3 (only 32"s but nice Wagner model) and super rare early decal (pre 1910) on a Youth model bat. Always looking for Wagner stuff.

[HRBAKER]

Beautiful Wagner decal bat!

[slidekellyslide]

Picked up a bunch of team signed baseballs from various years in the 1950s of the Lincoln Chiefs (Western League)...also snagged a new pinback circa 1910 from the Lincoln minor league club.