The Best Of Net54

[Lordstan]

I never tire of seeing the great stuff people on this board have.
Only 10 posts in and already some spectacular stuff guys.


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[packs]

What the heck I want to post a couple more of my favorites:

Curt Flood rookie



Lefty O'Doul signed line up card from a 1950 game between the Oaks and Seals




1940 Seals Stamp Book signed by nearly the entire team:

[David Atkatz]

Me, too:

Jack Chesbro:



What the hell.. I've posted this many times before... but it's a nice one, so...



Unfortunately, this one's been laminated:



And one more, of more recent vintage:

[thenavarro]

Here is my oldest and best autograph. The 1st President of the United States, George Washington.

Signature “G:º Washington” on the lower portion cut from an ornately bordered Mountain Road Lottery ticket with the printed date “1768”, 3.75” x 0.75”. On laid paper. Lightly foxed. Fine condition.

The Mountain Road Lottery was a fund raising project conceived in 1767 by George Washington and others to finance the building of a road through the Allegheny Mountains in Virginia, and construct a resort in the Hot Springs and Warms Springs of Augusta County, which were reputed to have healing properties. Washington acted as manager of the lottery. 85% of the proceeds would be paid out in prizes; the remaining 15% would be kept for the Mountain Road project. Each lottery ticket cost £1. As there were other lotteries being run at the time, Washington’s lottery was not a success. In 1769, King George III banned all lotteries in the American colonies. The Mountain Road was built in 1772, however, when the Virginia legislature voted a sum of £300 pounds for the purpose of “clearing a safe and good road from the Warm Springs in Augusta County to Jennings Gap.”

[David Atkatz]

Got ya beat--my Newton is dated 1703.

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Got ya beat--my Newton is dated 1703.

LOL, someone will probably breakout a Chris Columbus soon

(probably one on an Official MLB at Coach's Corner)

[MooseDog]

Here's one of my "bests". 1936 World Series program I believe originally from the Christy Walsh estate (agent for Ruth and Gehrig). Gehrig's handwriting and arrow at the top. A rookie Joe Dimaggio autograph under Lazzeri top/center.

[David Atkatz]

Very nice piece. But I'd bet that Christy Walsh Jr. drew the arrow. (I doubt that Gehrig changed pens.)

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

I never tire of seeing the great stuff people on this board have.
Only 10 posts in and already some spectacular stuff guys.


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+1

[Fuddjcal]

That Ruth is just "sick" David....in gorgeous way

[David Atkatz]

Thanks, Chuck.

[chaddurbin]

technology in electronics/phones/internet has greatly enhanced our lives the last 15 or so years...but no one has figured out a way to de-laminate stuff that won't damage the paper? damn shame with that beautiful walter johnson sig.

[stat192]

Here's my contribution, what may be one of the nicest and biggest Eddie Gaedel Auto's out there

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Fuddjcal

That Ruth is just "sick" David....in gorgeous way

+1

If I had that baseball I think I would be staring at it most of the time.

Here's a mock-up that includes some pieces I've acquired for a 'Johnson vs Burns' display:

[Lordstan]

Great stuff. Just incredible.

David,
On your Chesbro ball, is that J Honus Wagner and Charles "Deacon" Phillipe above him? If so, what is that ball and who else is on it?


I'll pile on with a few more as well.

Something old..




Something new...


Something a little musical..

[David Atkatz]

Yes, Mark, that is Phillipe and Wagner. It's a 1901 Pirates reunion ball, signed on June 6, 1925. Barney Dreyfuss brought the team back together to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the NL.

[Lordstan]

David,
WOW.
I am at a loss for words...


Can you show the rest of the ball?

[timzcardz]

Ripken autographs with inscriptions that I got at the 2010 National in Baltimore, on the printing plates for the cover to the Feb/March 2007 Beckett Baseball Card Plus. I've had the printing plates since Feb 2007.



And if you notice across the top of the plates, it even says "Exclusive Ripken Autographed Memorabilia"! How did they know?

[tcdyess]

My favorite: