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Originally Posted by Mark70Z (Post 1777445)

Some really nice items! Always thought those Salada shields were cool and the Clemente Vitalas photo is NICE! Of course I’m glad someone finally posted an Orioles card as well 😳. Yes; the O’s should have won that Series (also ‘79...).

Your O's got Blass-sted. :D

Day 138

I mentioned in an earlier post that I don't collect a lot of newer Clemente items, but I do collect patches with Roberto if I like the way they look. Although the next items are relatively new, they were produced in very limited quantities and aren't offered too often.

2017 Boy Scouts National Jamboree patches...

https://photos.imageevent.com/docpat...boreePatch.jpg

https://photos.imageevent.com/docpat...ePatchSolo.jpg

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Originally Posted by JollyElm (Post 1777449)

Your O's got Blass-sted. :D

😳

It’s funny (not ha ha funny...) how I don’t hate the Pirates for winning the WS (even though the O’s should have won!), but STILL hate the Mets!!

Doc... those patches creep me out a tad bit 😎

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Originally Posted by Mark70Z (Post 1777886)

Lol Mark,

I swear they don't look as creepy in person *goes to check*.......welllllll, yes they do, but only a little bit.:eek:

Amateur snap shot of Clemente's 3000th hit.

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Originally Posted by 71buc (Post 1777925)

Amateur snap shot of Clemente's 3000th hit.

That's an awesome photo Mike!

Day 139

1984 Pittsburgh Pirates pocket schedule...

https://photos.imageevent.com/docpat...etSchedule.jpg

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Originally Posted by 71buc (Post 1776067)

This silver 1971 Latin American player of the year award is one of the items I picked up at the last Hunt auction. I bid on it despite the photographs which revealed heavy tarnish and oxidation to the silver. I landed it fairly cheaply. When it arrived it was barely legible the color was essential black and gray. Which is likely why I obtained it so cheaply. I dipped it in a sodium aluminum bath and the tarnish and much of the oxidation disappeared. I will likely invest in a professional cleaning down the road. Nonetheless I am thrilled to add it to my 1971 Pirate collection. The shape is highly reflective and picks up color in a pretty cool fashion. It also makes it difficult to take a picture of the engraved text. I have posted multiple pictures to display this.

obviously forever Altered ! disgusting! (j/k - beautiful piece - congrats!

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Originally Posted by FourStrikes (Post 1778163)

obviously forever Altered ! disgusting! (j/k - beautiful piece - congrats!

Thanks, I have been torn about restoration. I found a Seattle based silversmith who does amazing work. He is currently working on a Jabbar trophy. I decided that I wanted the platter to look like it did when it was given to Clemente. The condition right now is acceptable but it could be much more attractive. Right now it is reflective but due to oxidation and tarnish, caused by what I assume was humidity the text doesn't stand out like it should. I guess In the end its my mistake to make. I don't think cleaning or restoring effects it value or meaning to my collection.

The '62 regular issue brings back memories for me. It was the first real Clemente I ever acquired (not counting the '87 Kmart card, etc).

Late '80s, begged mom to drive 45 min across town to a card shop I learned existed, the only one around and I had never been to one before. It was called "collector's corner" (which at the time seemed unique and remarkably clever [it was actually on a street corner]).

Was probably going for Griffeys, not Clemente, which I think I figured wasn't possible anymore, but then here was this magical place that had all sorts of stuff, not just new stuff, but old stuff too, which prior I just hadn't imagined, only experiencing wax packs from the supermarket aisle.

Then there in a top loader under the glass beside Mays' and Mantles, etc., was a '62 T Clemente (even then the wood grain border made it easy to remember which year was which from price guide pics). The sticker price was $8, and as I recall it had fairly rounded corners and so in hindsight was fair to moderately overpriced, but to me seemed like such a great find (I was not in Pittsburgh at the time and was hours from a major metro area with a serious sports culture).

Long story short, it took several years of saving up b-day money and summer neighborhood jobs to complete a basic issue run, but I did. I don't really recall which one I picked up second or beyond, but I'll always remember that the '62 came first.