December Pickups

[Scott Garner]

I'll take the liberty of kicking off the December Pickup thread.

While doing some of my typical searches on eBay this morning, I came across this scarce PR photo taken of the 1944 Sampson Naval Training Center (NY) baseball team featuring several major leaguers including Johnny "Double No-Hit" Vander Meer, Hal White, Connie Ryan, Del Ennis and Red McQuillen. Vandy is the 2nd player from the left in the 2nd row from the bottom in the photo.
For the record, Sampson's 1944 baseball team went 25-2 against their competition including some major league teams including the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox as well as several from the International League. Vandy pitched 5 times during their schedule, going 4-1.
I'm happy to add this to my Vandy collection.

Happy Holidays to everyone on net54!

[mr2686]

Another great addition to your Vandy collection Scott.

[kdixon]

Picked up this Zach Wheat piece

[parker1b2]

Scott- love how you keep finding new items for your Vandy/No-Hitter collection

Kenny- nice addition to your Wheat collection.

[71buc]

These arrived today. They have long been on my want list. Now that I have them I must admit to feeling a bit silly about that.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by 71buc

These arrived today. They have long been on my want list. Now that I have them I must admit to feeling a bit silly about that.

They’re cheaply made, for sure, but a must have!

[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by 71buc

These arrived today. They have long been on my want list. Now that I have them I must admit to feeling a bit silly about that.

Love the Mays glasses! I have never seen those before.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by 71buc

These arrived today. They have long been on my want list. Now that I have them I must admit to feeling a bit silly about that.

Silly stuff is the best... Awesome condition, and great score!