Feb 2011 Pick-up Thread
 

Happy to finally call this one mine. Nice clean copy in about Ex condition!

Beautiful piece, Jason. How are the photos inside?

Graig

Type I Original Photo
 

Ticker Tape Parade for the '69 Miracle Mets...Gil Hodges w/ wife

The Babe
 

From 1930s Old Gold Store Window Display

1941 Street & Smith's interior photos
 

Thank you. Most of the inside photos are small, with several per page, but there are a few nice pics, like the one of Jimmy Foxx attached here. The Williams and DiMaggio pics are small ones, unfortunately. The paper is semi-glossy, though, which is a pleasant surprise.

Very nice, Anthony! That's a great photo- congrats!

After having lost out on a Mathewson and Johnson over the last year or so, was very happy to add this PM1 to the collection...


http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/r...PM1WagnerA.jpg

Mike

Hey Mike,
What year were these produced?
Thanks!

Hi Scott,

Date of production is 1915. The strange thing is that there is a PM1 Ruth checklisted and I'm not sure why they would have included him at the beginning of his career. I have seen a copy of the Ruth pin and it definitely is his stance, facial resemblance not so much. The photo is definitely similar to other PM1 photos, so either the pin was probably produced slightly later than or possibly a fantasy piece.

Mike

Mike,
Thanks for the info on these pieces. I have recently seen a couple of them on eBay (pne of them was Honus Wagner), but prior to that had never really seen them. They certainly are a nice looking set of pins. Very nice!

In 1915, Ruth had actually begun to give baseball a glimpse of his talent, but primarily as a pitcher at this point. He was 18-8 with a 2.44 ERA and was already getting to be known as one of the better lefty pitchers in the American League. He wasn't yet known as a power hitter, but he did hit .315 which was pretty solid for a pitcher, with a handful of HR's.

WoW Anthony! IMO...that is the best Miracle Mets celebration photo I've seen. What a terrific pick-up. Well done, Anthony, well done.

1938 baseball tabs
 

Picked these up in the clean sweep auction last night

If I remember correctly, the PM1 Ruth does not have his name at bottom. Don't all other PM1s have the name printed at bottom?

From Hake's Auction...
 

©1967 Nems Enterprises, Ltd. Published by Cowles Education Corp. NY. 9x18x23 1/8" tall cardboard display box with separate 17.5x18" die-cut header card has text on bottom of front “Put Wow On The Wall! Psychedelic Full-Color Beatle Posters As Featured In Look Magazine. Photographed In Swinging London By Richard Avedon/Ringo-John-George-Paul...And The Beatlebanner”. Header card reproduces four posters noting “Actual Size 22.5x31" along with 3.5' wide “Beatlebanner”. Comes with 10.5x13.25" “Special Issue On Sound And Fury In The Arts” issue of “Look” magazine from January 9, 1968 with Avedon photo of John Lennon on front cover. Issue includes a color pull-out portfolio of Avedon Beatles pictures. Display has a few lt. handling creases. VF. All four posters are Mint as issued and never removed from original clear plastic sleeves. Set is rare with original display. Historic group from a world famous photographer.

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Sweet Beatles stuff Jimmy. All that color sure screams of the '60's! Groovy!!

Jon,

Not all PM1's have the name at the bottom. I know of 4 others that don't (Archer, Baker, Bender, Kauff). But they also have a variation that does have their name at the bottom.

Mike

It seems my pickups these days are very few and far between, but when I saw this on eBay I was excited. With a little help and reassurance from Matt (Thanks Matt!) I put in my offer and got it. Being strictly a Cravath collector it's pretty cool to hold something that he clobbered homers with!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...avathBat-1.jpg

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Richie Ashburn Mitchell and Ness Autographed Jersey

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Single signed Billy Martin
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Rosy Grier Autographed Throwback Jersey
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Bob Feller SS Ball

Picked-up this nifty snapshot of "The Man" back in 1944.

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Carl Hubbell snapshot circa 1940
 

I picked up a nice snapshot of The Meal Ticket on eBay this evening. I love the stadium in the background and the lighting....

Terrific pick-up Scott. How the hell did I miss that! :confused:

You know that Hubbell is Graig's all time favorite player. Be ready to make a super high res scan for him or he's gonna pout like a six year old. :rolleyes:

Thanks Jimmy! Believe it or not, I won the Hubbell snapshot for under $20 including shipping!! :cool:

That's an interesting photo. Judging by Hubbell's upright position, it looks like he's having a casual game of catch (as opposed to warming up for a game). Yet his hand is in a position that indicated he probably threw a screwball (or fadeaway). Given how much stress that pitch causes on the arm, you'd think he wouldn't have thrown it while playing catch (much like someone like Bert Blyleven wouldn't snap off curveballs in such a setting). Of course maybe he was really throwing harder than it appears. Regardless, the photo does a great job illustrating the impact throwing the screwball had on Hubbell's arm.

Wrigley Field
 

I believe that Hubbell photo is from Wrigley Field. Sweet shot of King Carl!

Hey Tim,
Thanks for the heads up on where you believe the photo was taken. I was wrestling with that and wasn't certain...
Best,
scott

Thanks Rob,
It's funny, but I had exactly the same thoughts when I first looked at this snapshot. I'm not sure if you ever saw what Hubbell's left arm looked like at the end of his career, but it was amazing! His arm was so deformed that he couldn't allegedly rest it at his left side without the thumb and wrist twisting to the outside. :eek:

One other Beatles piece was this Yellow Submarine 3 Ring Binder which is scarce in any condition. So I was thrilled to land this really nice example.

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Mickey Mantle Type 1 Emmons photo
 

Just Picked this up. This is the third Malcolm Emmons Mickey Mantle photo I have added to my collection. I feel very fortunate as these are pretty tough to find.

http://sportscollectorsdaily.ning.co...1?context=user

The company that produced the PM1 pins not only made baseball, but also other subjects..this may be an actress?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...uldhave005.jpg

At the antique show a few weeks back I found an ornate pin with a religious subject still attached to the cardboard backer..I suspect the company was around for more than a few years so it's quite possible the Ruth was made well after the other PM1 pins.

Baseball Figural
 

Just picked up this real neat 1940's era metal baseball figural. Thanks to Brock for posting this previously or I would have never known that it was the figural portion off of a tie rack. I probably overpaid because it is missing the tie rack portion, but thought it would look real cool in my display room.

Was able to pick up another tough Wagner pinback...1911 Diamond Gum.

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/r...mondGumPin.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/r...ndGumPinBk.jpg

I picked up my first Mantle rookie...

http://img2.sellersourcebook.com/use...1297123237.jpg

A couple before and afters of my most recent 40k. I was surprised most of the kork was under the tape.

Very nice Mantle RC!

1914 Michigan U baseball program picturing George Sisler on the cover.........

Not sports, but Jimmy puts the Beatles up;)

anyways, cool Vintage Charlie McCarthy premium spoon, w original mailer.

Also, awesome Dieges and Clust 1910 Harvard Hurdles sterling medal, w winner JB Cummings of Harvard's name engraved on back.

Very cool stuff Scott -- it's nice to see some different things and I lovethat spoon!

Greg

Milk glass baseball figural
 

I'm very pleased to have acquired this figural recently. Another example recently sold as part of the Mastro collection.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...SLNu3qw0_3.jpg

Terrific Pin Mike!


What a bat! Nice find Sean.

Boy Dan... that's a beautiful pin. A little steam to the ribbon is all it needs.

A really nice looking card Bobby. Congrats.
That's a killer medal Scott! Really cool.


Well done Mike. You talk about Brock finding all the good stuff (and he certainly gets more than his share) but you've got quite a knack yourself! ;)

I finally landed a piece that fits my main focus. 1938 moving image of Gehrig wondering what the hell is wrong with his swing.

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Cool Mexican Baseball mag w great stories and pics on the Dodgers visit to Japan and many more photos/stories about American Baseball.

Thanks Jimmy.

Nice photo, can't help but notice how lean Gehrig looks in that photo.

Mike

BENNY HILL!!!!!!!!!!!!:o:):)

I loved the old guy in the show, that he kept hitting on top of the head.
Favorite line from a show, Hot girl asks Benny , who was playing a kid.

Girl: Baby Boy, open the door
Benny: I can't open the door, Im in my pajamas
Girl: Why can't you open the door in your pajamas?
Benny: Cause I ain't got no door in my Pajamas..haha.

Another favorite character of his was Fred Scuttle.

Hilarious stuff, and great pickup sir.

I don't think I added one piece to my Kansas collection last year but have already made up for it this year. Picked up a Zeenut of Hugh Mcmullen from Lacygne, Ks, a Holyrood,Ks rppc, a rppc from 1942 Ft. Riley, Ks, a 1914 Wichita Witches rppc of Buck Jones and an envelope of the Wichita Braves plus contract. Plus I still have a couple more items coming in.

Thanks Scott & Jimmy for your kind words regarding the Gil Hodges pick up...Nice shotshot pickups you guys both recently got!!!

-Anthony

Hey Clint. That military/baseball photo is terrific. As real of moment as it gets for the GI's.

I just picked up this nice 1935 Babe Ruth Quaker Oats premium patch. That puts my vintage patch collection at eleven... and counting. ;) NOTE: The Quaker Oats Box Top Coupon is ONLY posted as a reference.:( Wish it was mine! :)

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First pic hope it works..
 

Any help on year would appreciated.
 

Thanks Jimmy, I liked it too.

Here's a couple more pickups I just got in the mail. 1908 Walter Boles Topeka, Ks rppc I got thanks to Ed Morse. I also got this huge 1917 Giants postcard. I've been looking for a Thorpe photo or card for awhile but they've all been too expensive. Thorpe attended Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Ks before moving on to fame at Carlisle. It also has Joe Wilhoit, fellow Kansan, as a bonus. I picked this up thanks to Matt Wieder.

Wow Clint, you are on a roll!! Check your email, I just sent you a link to an interesting photo.

Thanks Dan, an extra set of eyes is always nice. Yeah hopefully the roll isn't over.

Scorecard from 6/17/1879. I've been looking for a Ross Barnes item from his one season in Cincinnati. Now I've got it. Note Mike Kelly is penciled into the Cincinnati lineup. This was his second major league season.

First two-sided pennant I've been able to add to my collection:

Recent pick up of an uncataloged 1913 cravat.

I just acquired this creamer from a pattern of china I'm collecting. This is one of the tougher pieces.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...NT3JySTw_3.jpg
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Rob...that is a real honey! That must be an extremely rare piece...congratulations.

Just picked up a cool D&M Bat. It was pretty nasty when I got it but cleaned up nicely.
Matt

Never seen an acorn knob d&m before Matt...have you? Fantastic bat!!!

cool pu at goodwill on bday
 

ok the bat is a little hoaky but I'll bet the ball has the exact # of stitches on it:D

Rob...

That's too funny... Hunt's didn't even picture the better side of the two. Had I seen that reverse side , I might have given you a run for your money. VERY cool/rare pennant.... congrats!

Here's a piece I've been eyeballing for about a decade... and finally landed one! Neat Victorian Napkin Ring dates to the 1880s-90s, with boy holding a Ring Bat and wearing a "Boater Style" Cap...

Boy Mark, that's really sweet!

And Rob, congrats on the pennant. A real killer piece!

Rod Carew Banner Pennant
 

Here is a Rod Carew banner pennant that I recently picked up. I am very happy to add it to my collection. I would love to get the similar Harmon Killebrew banner pennant. I have to thank a dealer friend of mine for making it happen.

Nice Carew Banner/Pennant... congrats!

That style is so tough to find. The Twins did some really unique stuff in the mid-late sixties, and that one is a perfect example. Best of luck finding the Killebrew. It may be a long hunt... please let us know if you are able to tack one down!

I think I got a run for my money even without your participation, Mark.

Yeah... I guess so. Just checked and saw what you paid for it...

It's funny how some of these pennants have been selling by at prices equivalent to 10-year lows. But when one comes along that you really want, seems like it's just as costly as ever to win it.

Anyway, it's an ultra-tough one, and possibly unique. So I still think you did great for what you paid :rolleyes:

I just stumbled onto this...

1951 Sporting News Daguerreo Types of Great Stars of Baseball

Should be a lot of fun!

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Finally picked up a 1953 Chiefs program...it's been eluding me for a decade...got the bonus Western League managers and ump bios booklet with it..the name at the top indicates it belonged to Jack Hyland who was the radio play by play man for the Chiefs.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ll/chiefs2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...l/chiefs-1.jpg

Awesome Dan, way to go. I've got one Wichita Indians program to go so I know how tough it can be.

Only one left to go?? That's amazing. I'm still looking for 1951, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1959 and 1960. I'm not sure if I'll ever find one from 1906-1939 so I don't count those.

Well the Wichita Indians were only there from 1950-1955. I have all of the Wichita Braves from 1956-1958. So it's not that big of a run. I've only found one Wichita program earlier than these. You would think more would turn up.

Congrats Gary, that is a fantastic early scorecard.

Ah...my run goes from 1947 to 61. Do you have all of the Aeros programs?

I've got three or four but haven't really tried. They are pretty easy to find as Wichita lost their minor league franchise from 1959-1969. So finding 1970's issues are no problem.

Boy Matt, you're not kidding, that bat really came out nice! Congrats.

My new Stein
 

I just love this recent acquisition!!! An 1880-1900 basebal themed stein.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...km90/ak120.jpg

Sweet mug!
Matt

not quite vintage but just a follow-up to my "noob ted williams" thread...i got my 2nd ted auto today, from his own defunct card company.

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...cards/will.jpg

Nice card, Chad...
He really had a knack for signing in the perfect spot. The diagonal signature between the two images of Ted was the perfect way to sign... very attractive.

Mike:
Be sure to bring that Mug to the National this year. I will bring mine too, and we can knock down a few beers after the show. :p Hard to believe there was a time when these were actually used for that (and not just admired/displayed). Great pickup!!