The Travels of "Large Ass" Herzog (photo log)

[rainier2004]

Where's the pic?

[Leon]

I would like to have him on a stand next to the microphone at the Net54baseball Dinner at the National, if possible. It would be appreciated. The Dinner is Friday night, Aug 3rd. Who knows maybe he will say a thing or two?

[MacDice]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

Where's the pic?

Did the pictures not display?

[rainier2004]

Im not seeing any pics, maybe its my computer Im not see the "watch now" icon on ebay all of sudden either.....

[whitehse]

I dont see the picks either. I was going to say something yesterday but I thought it was just my computer.

[MacDice]

Lets try this again....

Here is "Large Ass" Herzog at the home of the Anchorage Bucs.


He then traveled to Fairbanks to the home of the Alaska Goldpanners. This photo was taken just before BP prior to the 107th MidNight Sun Game.


Herzog then made the trip across country to Pittsburgh, where I reunited him with Honus Wagner. He did not have much to say to Wagner, I think that he was a little jealous as to how much attention his T206 card gets.

[milkit1]

great pics! buckys back!

[MacDice]

Originally Posted by MacDice

Today Herzog went to Safeco Field to watch the Mariners play the Angels in a Turn Back The Clock Night (1955 PCL uniforms). He was able to see Albert Pujlos hit career HR #451.

Another image that for some reason did not post. This picture was taken on 5-26

[bbcard1]

Great job guys! Lovin' the Buck back.

[Leon]

Large Ass is now in Lucas TX. He is packing for the national and will be assisting the speakers on the podium at the Net54baseball Dinner. He will also be on display at our booth if anyone wants to come by and just shoot the shi$ with him. He seems to be in a good mood lately.

[milkit1]

Originally Posted by leon

large ass is now in lucas tx. He is packing for the national and will be assisting the speakers on the podium at the net54baseball dinner. He will also be on display at our booth if anyone wants to come by and just shoot the shi$ with him. He seems to be in a good mood lately.

yes!

[bbcard1]

while my trip to the national is somewhat in question due to business obligations and the fact that much of my dry powder was used today, Buck may be the thing that tips the balance!

[bbcard1]

Can someone post a pic of Leon and Buck at the national?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

Can someone post a pic of Leon and Buck at the national?

He will be set up on/at our table today as well as will be on the podium at the Dinner tomorrow night. I don't have camera abilities but I am sure someone will today.

[t206hound]

I did see Bucky after chatting with Leon. Prominently displayed on the corner of the table.

[abothebear]

Still waiting on pictures of Buck at the National... Anybody?

[Leon]

So Large Ass Herzog is back in Lucas TX after a grueling 2012 National Baltimore. He joined my table partners, Jay M., Scott B, Richard M, and myself at breakfast one morning (a very good buffet), attended each day of the National set up on my table (as many members and others saw) and finally ended up at the Net54baseball Dinner. As the pictures (thanks Brett and Lyman) show he was on the podium with the Speakers at the Dinner. His diary has been updated and he is ready to fly to his next board member adventure. I just need to know where to send him.....

AND for the record, NO ONE that came up to my table actually KNEW why he is called "Large Ass" Herzog. The reason is that he has an Old Mill back. Old Mill backs have the wording "Large Assortment" near the bottom of the ad. On this T206 there are paper remnants over the last half of the word "Assortment" so all you see is "Large Ass" on the card. That is why he is Large Ass Herzog. IF anyone wishes to take him on his next adventure you can post here about it, PM me or email me. He has a lot of energy and He is ready to go!!

[abothebear]

Great picture!

That is funny about no one knowing about his name. I suppose the bulk of his fame came after the link to the original thread was long buried on page 1 of this thread.

Here is a link to that original thread when Buck first came to Net54.
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=135418

[ullmandds]

that's good to know how Buck got his name...in the few months we spent together...he never shared that with me!!!!!!

There aren't many om bucks out there?!?!?!

[bbcard1]

I think this is one of the greatest things in the history of sports collecting...I do a monthly column in a local sports pub and the editor has promised me I could do a feature on the travels of buck at some point in the future.

[abothebear]

Whoops, photo links were broken. Fixed now.
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=135418

[Leon]

Large Ass has committed to going to Pittsburgh in the next few days. He is excited about visiting one, or some, major league parks. Hopefully his new keeper will take some pics for us as he continues his journey. Thanks to the other folks that inquired too. Buck will be back available soon I am sure. regards

[John V]

Has anyone seen or heard from Large Ass lately?

[SushiX37]

Ya, any word on his travels lately? I'd love to have a chance at him to visit the College World Series this summer in Omaha, NE.

Rich

[Leon]

Originally Posted by SushiX37

Ya, any word on his travels lately? I'd love to have a chance at him to visit the College World Series this summer in Omaha, NE.

Rich

One of our members, who is affiliated with MLB, got him from me. That was a few months ago. If there is no response to this thread, as to his whereabouts, in the next few days I will put on my detective cap and try to find him. We can't have Large Ass missing in action.

[abothebear]

We are about two months away from the 2 year anniversary of the beginning of Buck's travels. He has been to many great sites the past two years, more than I could have imagined when we started.

I am not sure where he is currently resting but I figured I'd bump the thread back up to the top and repost the trade guidelines in hopes of re-energizing his travels.

The guidelines for the trade are this:
- Large Ass Herzog must be made available for trade again upon receipt.
- He may be traded for multiples, but must not be traded with any other card.
- He travels with a log book (I hope it still exists) that must be updated with dates and traded for info.
- The traded for item(s) must remain confidential (except for those with current log book access) even to past owners. If you want to know of LAH's trade history you have to trade for him.
- You must take a picture of yourself with LAH and post it on the site (this guideline quickly morphed into pics of Buck with local landmarks).
- You must re-post these rules when you make it available for trade (this one has not ben strictly followed, but the guidelines are posted and available so no big deal).

Here is a slideshow-type-thing I put together of his journey thus far.

[ullmandds]

Wheres buck??? Id love to take him to israel in april?!?!

[Leon]

I sent him to Brad H. after the National last year. I just emailed him and I will update here when I have one. regards

[Leon]

Large ass has been sighted. Here is a message from Brad today-

" I am traveling with my family to spring training today and will be in my office there this weekend. Thanks to your note I remembered to pack Mr. Herzog. I will get back on Net54 ASAP to get Large Ass back on his tour."




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[Cardboard Junkie]

bump

[atx840]

I'd like to meet Mr Large Ass at the National...if possible.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by atx840

I'd like to meet Mr Large Ass at the National...if possible.

I sent an email to Brad again yesterday to see where Large Ass is. I will see if we can coordinate him to be at our table again this year at the National. He was last year and was quite well received. He even got a complimentary admission pass each day, so he's a cheap date too. (that sounded kind of weird)

[Cardboard Junkie]

I'm just wondering where "Large Ass" is? Is my concern warranted? Dave.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Cardboard Junkie

I'm just wondering where "Large Ass" is? Is my concern warranted? Dave.

He is MIA right now. Yes, there is a concern. My last email(s) to the current owner have gone unanswered. Time to pick up the phone.....I will report back what I find out...(just now left a v-mail for him, at least he still has the same #)

[Batjac1]

I guess that makes two of them?

[teetwoohsix]

Nice Doug

That was funny-

Sincerely, Clayton

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Batjac1

I guess that makes two of them?

My wife laughed out loud. She knew of Large Ass Herzog.

[deadballfreaK]

Originally Posted by Leon

My wife laughed out loud. She knew of Large Ass Herzog.

I would never use the phrase "large ass" in front of my wife. She has spread a little after 32 years of marriage and she is sensitive about it. Still looks damn good to me.

[BradH]

Hello everyone –
First of all, I'm VERY SORRY for the lengthy delay in getting these pics posted from Buck’s latest tour. I had some unforeseen health issues last fall, and my work and travel gets extremely crazy beginning in January. Thankfully, Leon sent me a few reminders about Buck’s whereabouts, and I was finally able to track him down (I haven’t done anything with cards lately and quite frankly, I’d forgotten I had him!)

Anyway – here is what Buck “Large Ass” Herzog has been up to…

Since Buck is former Brave, I thought it would be interesting if he joined one of the most popular Braves of all time for the last few weeks of his playing career, so Buck and Chipper Jones spent some time together in September and October, as Chipper wound down his final weeks as an active player.

(I'm not sure how to separate the photos with text in between, so here's the full description of his travels, with pics below.)

Photo 1) On September 7, 2012, Buck went to Citi Field in New York and joined Chipper in the parking lot, at the location of the former Shea Stadium home plate. Chipper did a TV interview where he took the reporter and the viewers through his memories of his first career home run in 1995 at Shea. Buck recalled that reporters in his day were not nearly as attractive as they are today…

Photo 2) Buck enjoyed a three-game series at Philadelphia’s beautiful Citizens Bank Park in late September, including this beautiful day game in 9/23/12.

Photo 3) Buck concluded the regular season with a trip to Pittsburgh's PNC Park in October (Buck informed me he'd been here before with a fellow Net54 member, but was glad to be back). He enjoyed visiting the statue of his old friend Honus Wagner, and being on the field for batting practice and to see Photo 4) Chipper receive a gift from Andrew McCutchen and the Pirates.

Photo 5) Buck was passed around among several Braves players in the locker room at PNC Park. They were intrigued by his tour and his story. Fellow card enthusiast Tim Hudson spent a lot of time with Buck, and Photo 6) 2011 Rookie of the Year Craig Kimbrel was fascinated by the “Large Ass” line on Buck’s back.

Photo 7) On October 4, 2012, the Braves held a workout at Turner Field and Tim Hudson took Buck on the field for batting practice. Hudson (center) was joined by fellow card lovers (L-R) Cory Gearrin, Brandon Beachy, Craig Kimbrel and Freddie Freeman.

Photo 8) A day after being knocked out of the playoffs, Buck went to Turner Field on a quiet Saturday morning to help Chipper Jones clean out his locker for the final time.

Photo 9) Buck hangs out in Chipper's locker for a while before it's packed up...Can you find him (baseball card version of Where's Waldo)?

Photo 10) Buck says goodbye to a Chipper Jones jersey, before it is sent to the Hall of Fame. This is the jersey Chipper wore on 7/3/12, when he went 5-for-5 vs. the Cubs.

Photo 11) Buck hangs out with legendary manager Bobby Cox in spring training, March 2013.

Okay - so who's next? I'm taking requests for Buck's next home. Please let me know via PM if you'd like to have him and I'll pass him on...Before I forget him again!

[4815162342]

Incredible!

[t206hound]

It's gonna be tough for the next guy to beat those pictures. Fantastic!

[gnaz01]

Amazing!!!

[Cardboard Junkie]

Cool Cool Cool!!!! I think "LargeAss" will dethrone the psa8 wags if he ever goes on the block! Dave

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

Incredible!

agreed. worth the wait. I have wanted to take part in this, but I don't have anything interesting to show Buck

[Gmrson]

Great pics! That guy really gets around.

[z28jd]

Very cool pics! I love the PNC pics

[milkit1]

Holy effing moly! Those are incredible! Not to be a spoil sport but we still need bucky:
Posed with a movie star
At the playboy mansion
In outer space
Being rescued from an oncoming locomotive (or doing the rescuing, I'm not picky)

[AMBST95]

Awesome photos. The gauntlet has been thrown!

[milkit1]

By the way when this winds down I was hoping I could be last (as I was the first) so I could get pics of Buck with my sons again who have already changed dramatically since I did this two years ago when george gets all this back he is going to have the most popular t206 ever!

[Ease]

Wow just wow! Absolutely incredible!