Let's see your favorite pickups from The National in Chicago!

[sayhey24]

Scott that is one sweet pennant -- it's about time we see a piece of memorabilia from The National!

What are your plans for display -- do you frame it tight to cover up some of the border damage, do you put it inside a mat, or have it "floating"?

Also, do you have most of your Vander Meer material displayed together? Would love to see some photos of that!

Great pickup!


Greg

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by sayhey24

Scott that is one sweet pennant -- it's about time we see a piece of memorabilia from The National!

What are your plans for display -- do you frame it tight to cover up some of the border damage, do you put it inside a mat, or have it "floating"?

Also, do you have most of your Vander Meer material displayed together? Would love to see some photos of that!

Great pickup!


Greg

Thanks Greg!
As to your Q, I don't have any plans to hide any of the border damage because I kind of dig the vintage look. I most likely will frame it, but I'm definitely open to possible suggestions from anyone that's willing to offer.

As for my Vander Meer collection, my long term plan is to have one display case exclusively dedicated to Vandy in 1938. BTW, I love to display some of my favorite collectibles in an eclectic fashion, but at the same time have a central theme that has meaning (at least to me) LOL...

Here is a mini-shrine dedicated to the 1938 Vandy/ Lombardi double no-hit battery that I currently have in one of my display cases. I have a mini-bat of both Vander Meer and Ernie Lombardi, signed vintage cards of both as well as a game ball that was pitched by Vander Meer in a random game in 1938. The ball was fouled into the stands, but makes for a neat display.

[mjkm90]

I had a wonderful time at the National with all the usual suspects. Spirits were high and I enjoyed spending most of my time with Mark Steinberg (perezfan), Ryan Sims, and Carlton of course. I was really hoping to add a few Cubs and Tigers pinbacks, but I didn't find anything out of the ordinary. There were a lot of pins, pennants, and equipment, but not much in the way of figurals (bobble heads excluded). Here are my pickups.

It was a pretty good show for pennants. I was looking for a DiMaggio and Ryan found this honey for me on day one. It is in terrific condition with a couple tack holes, but a nice tip and tone.


The next pennant is a design I have seen before, but never with a the little flag near the tip reading 1948. The condition is NrMint.


This is my pickup of the show. Any time you can add a pennant that Mark Steinberg and Dave Bushing have never seen before, you know you have something special. The purple felt on this honey is super heavy and soft and the image of the Tiger is fantastic. Probably late 40s early 50s and in outstanding condition...I love it!!!



We had a great time visiting the fantastic offerings of the three Bills at the National. They never fail to bring great items, fair pricing, and wonderful conversation. These are the experiences that make this hobby great. I added two Victors this year...one horizontal (very rare) and a vertical.



My last pickup of the show was a piece I have seen and loved, but never purchased. When I saw the magnificent NrMt condition of this Al Simmons cigar box I couldn't resist. The images are perfect, the hinge is undamaged, and the price was right on.

[billyb]

Mike,
I really like that 1948 Tigers pennant, great condition, nice pickup.

[perezfan]

I'll post photos of my pickups when I have more time...

Barry Larkin and Jim Maloney Game-used Caps
Killer 1940s Silver Reds Pitcher
1940s Reds Burger Beer Ad Sign
Early '60s SD Padres Team Photo Insert with early photo of Perez and other future Reds (thanks Chris!)
1961 Reds Pocket Scedule on Die-cut Hudepohl Beer Can
1930s Reds Pennant (MINT)
1940s Tigers Banner (MINT)
Turn of the Century Lemon-Handled Bat (with many thanks to the Bills for their generosity!)
1940s Game Used White Sox Cap of Floyd Baker- Beauty

First and foremost wanted to say that the best part of the National was meeting with fellow collectors... many for the first time, including Chris G, Scott G, Tony C, and Greg L. It was also great to have a night out with Chicago's version of "The Wolfpack"... Mike, Ryan, and Carlton (although no Vegas, and no Hangover). It took some GPS-ing, bickering and U-turns, but we stumbled onto a great Italian hole-in-the-wall.

I would grade this National about a "5" in terms of its memorabilia content, but a "10" for the enjoyment factor and camaraderie.

[perezfan]

Scott:
Great Vandy Pennant, and same for the other incredible piece you showed me (which almost made me miss my flight- but worth it!)

Chris:
Awesome Crosley Sign... Where did you find that one? Also, please be sure to post a photo of the Reds Pennant, after you unveil it without the picture. That's an insanely rare one underneath, and a great find. Sweet pickups!

Mike:
Nice going... now Mike E. needs to release a "Volume 3" of his Pennant Guide. I bet he's equally thrilled about your amazing find!

[batsballsbases]

Mark+ Mike,
Looks like you boys had some fun! Missed this one this year and Mark post some pics when you get a chance!Mike what no pins!!!!!! Great pennants! Have fun!

[mjkm90]

Al!!! I sent you a couple texts from the show, but didn't hear from you.

[Forever Young]

Ooopsies...

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

Al!!! I sent you a couple texts from the show, but didn't hear from you.

Mike,
A very simple answer to that is I had the text taken off my phone so no more texting! If you want me you must call me and talk to me like old times!! Ah great to be textless!!!

[lefty147]

Great pennants Mike. That Tigers one looks great. Congrats on the pickups. Mike

[Scott Garner]

Nice pickups everyone! Lots of terrific rarities...

I thought it might be fun to post by favorite inexpensive purchase at The National.

Flipping through a binder (within the last 15 minutes on the convention floor), I found this cool 1910 Base Ball mini-scrapbook for $15.

The hobbyist meticulously glued every box score plus many photos of the 1910 base ball season from April through the end of May in this hard bound book. All 1910 opening day games pitched by the likes of Matty, 3 Finger Brown, Deacon Phillipe, Cy Young and Chief Bender were in there. Of note, the 1st game ever at the new ball park in Cleveland (League Park), including a nice write up, was present. Both of the no-hitters from the 1910 season (Addie Joss and Chief Bender) both made it into the scrapbook as well.

In between some of the pages were perhaps 20-30 period magazine photo clippings of many stars of the era including Cy Young, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Tinker and Evers, etc., etc.

I carefully looked through the scrapbook on my flight home. Very cool!

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I'll post photos of my pickups when I have more time...

Barry Larkin and Jim Maloney Game-used Caps
Killer 1940s Silver Reds Pitcher
1940s Reds Burger Beer Ad Sign
Early '60s SD Padres Team Photo Insert with early photo of Perez and other future Reds (thanks Chris!)
1961 Reds Pocket Scedule on Die-cut Hudepohl Beer Can
1930s Reds Pennant (MINT)
1940s Tigers Banner (MINT)
Turn of the Century Lemon-Handled Bat (with many thanks to the Bills for their generosity!)
1940s Game Used White Sox Cap of Floyd Baker- Beauty

First and foremost wanted to say that the best part of the National was meeting with fellow collectors... many for the first time, including Chris G, Scott G, Tony C, and Greg L. It was also great to have a night out with Chicago's version of "The Wolfpack"... Mike, Ryan, and Carlton (although no Vegas, and no Hangover). It took some GPS-ing, bickering and U-turns, but we stumbled onto a great Italian hole-in-the-wall.

I would grade this National about a "5" in terms of its memorabilia content, but a "10" for the enjoyment factor and camaraderie.

Brandon, Ben, Phil, graig and I almost had hangover moments last night. Good times

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

Brandon, Ben, Phil, graig and I almost had hangover moments last night. Good times

Good stuff! Great group we had!

Below is another one of my pickups. It is a TYPE 1 GEORGE BURKE PHOTO used for his true rookie(r312 card).

[Lordstan]

Nice stuff everyone. Wish I could've been there.

Geez Ben. Too bad you didn't really have a lot of success this year.
Wow.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

Brandon, Ben, Phil, graig and I almost had hangover moments last night. Good times

Brock, Brandon, Ben, Phil, Graig - It was great meeting all of you guys - sorry I couldn't continue into the post-Net54 dinner partying, but I got hammered the night before and don't have the stamina of you young guys.

Ben - the two photos you picked up are amazing. I came home with only two very inexpensive pennants for tacking on the man-cave wall.

Mark and Scott - I'm very sorry we didn't run into each other. Possibly we did and I was too hungover or malnourished to remember?

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Brock, Brandon, Ben, Phil, Graig - It was great meeting all of you guys - sorry I couldn't continue into the post-Net54 dinner partying, but I got hammered the night before and don't have the stamina of you young guys.

Ben - the two photos you picked up are amazing. I came home with only two very inexpensive pennants for tacking on the man-cave wall.

Mark and Scott - I'm very sorry we didn't run into each other. Possibly we did and I was too hungover or malnourished to remember?

Hi Scott,
Hopefully next year at the National in Cleveland?
Best,
Scott

[CarltonHendricks]

Originally Posted by perezfan

First and foremost wanted to say that the best part of the National was meeting with fellow collectors... many for the first time, including Chris G, Scott G, Tony C, and Greg L. It was also great to have a night out with Chicago's version of "The Wolfpack"... Mike, Ryan, and Carlton (although no Vegas, and no Hangover). It took some GPS-ing, bickering and U-turns, but we stumbled onto a great Italian hole-in-the-wall.

I would grade this National about a "5" in terms of its memorabilia content, but a "10" for the enjoyment factor and camaraderie.