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[Scott Garner]

Vandy's starting 9

I was very happy to win this beautiful Ford Frick 1938 Reds team ball that features the signatures of all of the starting 9 that played in both of Johnny Vander Meer's back-to-back consecutive no-hitters. The Reds skipper Bill McKechnie (HOF) is also present on one of the side panels. Willard Hershberger, Lombardi's back up catcher that tragically committed suicide in 1940, is also present on this ball (tough sig!). This ball is a perfect fit for my Vander Meer collection, and I feel that it was actually a bargain.

Vander Meer's back-to-back no-hitters starting 9:

Lonny Frey
Wally Berger
Ival Goodman
Frank McCormick
Ernie Lombardi (HOF)
Harry Craft
Lew Riggs
Billy Myers
Johnny Vander Meer

[Runscott]

Congrats, Scott.

I had my eyes on this, but decided to save my $$ for tonight. Anyone here win this 1878 Utica cdv?

[sayhey24]

Another great piece for the Vandy collection Scott -- you're going to need a bigger house!

Greg

[perezfan]

Yes- Great pickup, Scott! You couldn't hope to find a better condition ball from that time period.

I have balls from the "39 and '40 years (Reds Champs), but am very envious of you for this one.

Terrific Vandy acquisition!

[Scott Garner]

Thanks Greg and Mark!
It's amazing that this ball looks as nice as it does for being nearly 75 years old. Fountain pen ink and a sock drawer, I suppose??

Anyway, I'm glad to own it. I can't wait to get it in hand!

[prewarsports]

No but I found that CDV on ebay in 2002 and bought it for $250! I sold it shortly afterwards and that is the first time I have seen it in exactly 10 years!

[GaryPassamonte]

I bought the Utica CdV.

[springpin]

I'm grateful Legendary Auctions permitted the Diamond Gum pins to be auctioned as a set as well as individually, and delighted the set was not broken up. If it had been, I doubt if it would ever be completed again. Congrats to the winner of this magnificent set.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by springpin

I'm grateful Legendary Auctions permitted the Diamond Gum pins to be auctioned as a set as well as individually, and delighted the set was not broken up. If it had been, I doubt if it would ever be completed again. Congrats to the winner of this magnificent set.

I agree, Paul. To me, that set was among the highlights of the auction.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by GaryPassamonte

I bought the Utica CdV.

I should have guessed! Nice pick-up at a good price.

[prewarsports]

Agreed, I think that Utica CDV is a $3000++ item all day long!

Rhys

[MVSNYC]

looks like i won this signed Mantle book, price seems very reasonable to me...

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...ntoryid=127866

[Exhibitman]

[gnaz01]

Not sports related, but VERY happy to have won this piece for my collection

[scooter729]

A couple of old Red Sox items will be returning back to Boston...

[MVSNYC]

Scott- i had some bids in on both of those items, congrats! i love the shade of blue on that score card.

[Scott Garner]

Beautiful Boston pieces, Scott.
Congrats!

[scooter729]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Beautiful Boston pieces, Scott.
Congrats!

Thanks guys - appreciate it! I spent more than I planned on, since I had a couple of other recent purchases as well, but I'll make it work - it's only money, right??

[MVSNYC]

Scott- a favorite quote of mine..."I've never seen a Brinks Trunk in a funeral procession."

[bender07]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Scott- a favorite quote of mine..."I've never seen a Brinks Trunk in a funeral procession."

Consider that quote stolen!

[scmavl]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

looks like i won this signed Mantle book, price seems very reasonable to me...

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...ntoryid=127866

Nice book. I got mine a bit cheaper but there is no dust cover and it's personalized. Yours looks twice as nice as mine. Great pickup!

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

looks like i won this signed Mantle book, price seems very reasonable to me...

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...ntoryid=127866

Nice pick-up. I remember when Mantle was in Atlanta signing the book - I was too lazy to make the 30 minute drive.

I only bid on one item, and got it for several increments under my max, so very happy - photo used to make the '55 Bowman card. Also have the one used for the '51 Bowman Landry. Was thinking about framing each along with their respective cards, but this one looks so great in its genuine PSA/DNA Type I slab, that I hate to disturb it:

[Kzoo]

Thought it was a bargain.....and I love it!!

[bender07]

Originally Posted by Kzoo

Thought it was a bargain.....and I love it!!

I was watching that one and thought it went for a good price. Congrats.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Anyone here win the Negro League broadside w/Ray Dandridge? There are so many fakes out there, just couldn't spend a lot of money on one that I haven't seen in person............

[earlywynnfan]

I guess it'd make sense I won this ball:

Ken

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

I guess it'd make sense I won this ball:

Ken

Ken,
This ball had your name written all over it!

[mjkm90]

I have always loved this pin and since they are pretty difficult to find, I didn't mind paying top dollar

[glchen]

I picked up this Gehrig Type I, which looks like it's the same photo used for his Saluations Exhibits card.

[benchod]

Outstanding photo of Gehrig!

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by glchen

I picked up this Gehrig Type I, which looks like it's the same photo used for his Saluations Exhibits card.

AWESOME=> I was the underbidder..I was close to going after this strong.. great price you got on this one! Congrats!