December pickups

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Runscott

No, Ben, I am not out of my mind...and I'm not mentally challenged. These aren't terms I use to describe people. Hopefully you never have to deal first-hand with mental illness, but if you do, I can guarantee you'll drop them from your insult vocabulary as well. Really, I hope that doesn't happen.

If you did not read my original posts, which I edited after realizing how defensive Bob is about this ball, then I apologize. Seriously.

Actually Scott.. I, like many countless others have experienced Mental illness with loved ones. It is not just you. Saying "out of their mind" in reference to "haters" is in no way showing a lack of empathy or respect for those who struggle through mental illness every day. You have no idea what I have been through in this arena, so before you accuse someone of such a thing, I would think twice or at least know the situation. Could I have been more tasteful... PC...sure.. I guess... but I think your statement is absurd, careless and insulting. If I offended anyone, I am sorry.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Actually Scott.. I, like many countless others have experienced Mental illness with loved ones. It is not just you. Saying "out of their mind" is in no way showing a lack of empathy or respect for those who struggle through it every day. I think this statement is absurd, careless and insulting. Seriously...

Actually Ben, '"absurd, careless and insulting" IS a perfect description of your poor choice of words.

I realize that with you it's either 'walk on eggshells' or ignore, and I'm tired of walking on eggshells. Goodbye.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Actually Ben, '"absurd, careless and insulting" IS a perfect description of your poor choice of words.

I realize that with you it's either 'walk on eggshells' or ignore, and I'm tired of walking on eggshells. Goodbye.

You're crazy.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

You have no idea what I have been through in this arena, so before you accuse someone of such a thing, I would think twice or at least know the situation.

????? I accused you of a very poor choice of words, and I'll do so again - If you have experience with mental illness, then it's especially deplorable. Seriously, we have nothing more to discuss - put your guilt card back in your pocket and talk about vintage photos.

But with someone else.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Runscott

????? I accused you of a very poor choice of words, and I'll do so again - If you have experience with mental illness, then it's especially deplorable. Seriously, we have nothing more to discuss - put your guilt card back in your pocket and talk about vintage photos.

But with someone else.

Everyone feel sorry for runscott...

[Scott Garner]

Well, much to my great surprise, December ended up producing my favorite pickup of 2012. Christmas came early this year!

Here is a game ball from Nolan Ryan's 15th strikeout in his 1974 AL record 19 K 9-inning game on 8/12/74. Ryan passed HOF Bob Feller for the AL record and tied Tom Seaver and Steve Carlton's ML record 19 K's in this game. This ball came directly from the Angels 1974 ball boy Paul Hirsch. Paul retrieved the ball when it hit the backstop and screen during the at bat of Cecil Cooper immediately following Ryan's 15th K that night. His letter of provenance fills in all the details.

Rocket Roger Clemens, Kerry Wood and Randy Johnson have since become the standard bearers with 20 K's in a 9 inning game.

Additionally, I purchased Nolan Ryan's 1974 Angels locker tag from Paul as well. I don't know if it is clearly visible, but you can actually see these Angels locker tags in the background in the picture of Paul and Nolan posing together in the Angels Clubhouse in 1974.

1974 was arguably one of Nolan's best seasons. He struck out 19 three times (yikes!), a 1-hitter and his 3rd career no hitter.

Both of these items are excellent additions to the Angels portion of my advanced Nolan Ryan collection. Not many items make their way into my Ryan collection these days. They have to have special significance and have perfect provenance. These two items made the cut in a huge way...

Many thanks to long time Bay Area collector/dealer friend Mark Macrae for connecting me with Paul!

[Rob D.]

Good stuff, Scott.

Way to end the year with a bang.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Good stuff, Scott.

Way to end the year with a bang.

Thanks Rob! This is why I didn't chase the Feller debut ticket...

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Well, much to my great surprise, December ended up producing my favorite pickup of 2012. Christmas came early this year!

Here is a game ball from Nolan Ryan's 15th strikeout in his 1974 AL record 19 K 9-inning game on 8/12/74. Ryan passed HOF Bob Feller for the AL record and tied Tom Seaver and Steve Carlton's ML record 19 K's in this game. This ball came directly from the Angels 1974 ball boy Paul Hirsch. Paul retrieved the ball when it hit the backstop and screen during the at bat of Cecil Cooper immediately following Ryan's 15th K that night. His letter of provenance fills in all the details.

Rocket Roger Clemens, Kerry Wood and Randy Johnson have since become the standard bearers with 20 K's in a 9 inning game.

Additionally, I purchased Nolan Ryan's 1974 Angels locker tag from Paul as well. I don't know if it is clearly visible, but you can actually see these Angels locker tags in the background in the picture of Paul and Nolan posing together in the Angels Clubhouse in 1974.

1974 was arguably one of Nolan's best seasons. He struck out 19 three times (yikes!), a 1-hitter and his 3rd career no hitter.

Both of these items are excellent additions to the Angels portion of my advanced Nolan Ryan collection. Not many items make their way into my Ryan collection these days. They have to have special significance and have perfect provenance. These two items made the cut in a huge way...

Many thanks to long time Bay Area collector/dealer friend Mark Macrae for connecting me with Paul!

Scott, This is a fantastic Ryan pickup. Congrats to you! Ben