HOF Autograph Collection

[theshleps]

I started collecting in person in the 1960's at hotels in NYC maybe 1965-8 then stopped till 2002- buy quite a bit from reputable auction houses. I do not have my list with me as I am gone from home for the winter but am probably close to 220. It is at the point that occasionally guys come up I need but except for Turkey Stearns they all go for $2000+ and I am unwilling to go that high. I do have some rare ones like Hanlon, Anson and maybe an Andy Cooper. I realized though that I prefer to get each guy on a card or more than one card especially different vintage cards tho not necessarily rookies like Jason and Brent. Just picked up a Hilton Smith on a 1975 Laughlin.
One day I will get around to posting them on internet. I may have some extra Spalding, Dreyfuss etc that I will part with next year. If I do probably Jim Stinson will get them as he has others of mine

[mighty bombjack]

Originally Posted by theshleps

I started collecting in person in the 1960's at hotels in NYC maybe 1965-8 then stopped till 2002- buy quite a bit from reputable auction houses. I do not have my list with me as I am gone from home for the winter but am probably close to 220. It is at the point that occasionally guys come up I need but except for Turkey Stearns they all go for $2000+ and I am unwilling to go that high. I do have some rare ones like Hanlon, Anson and maybe an Andy Cooper. I realized though that I prefer to get each guy on a card or more than one card especially different vintage cards tho not necessarily rookies like Jason and Brent. Just picked up a Hilton Smith on a 1975 Laughlin.
One day I will get around to posting them on internet. I may have some extra Spalding, Dreyfuss etc that I will part with next year. If I do probably Jim Stinson will get them as he has others of mine

Oh man, if you decide to let those rarities go, please give some of us a shot at them before they go Jim's way!

[Maddog]

+1

[bender07]

Originally Posted by theshleps

I started collecting in person in the 1960's at hotels in NYC maybe 1965-8 then stopped till 2002- buy quite a bit from reputable auction houses. I do not have my list with me as I am gone from home for the winter but am probably close to 220. It is at the point that occasionally guys come up I need but except for Turkey Stearns they all go for $2000+ and I am unwilling to go that high. I do have some rare ones like Hanlon, Anson and maybe an Andy Cooper. I realized though that I prefer to get each guy on a card or more than one card especially different vintage cards tho not necessarily rookies like Jason and Brent. Just picked up a Hilton Smith on a 1975 Laughlin.
One day I will get around to posting them on internet. I may have some extra Spalding, Dreyfuss etc that I will part with next year. If I do probably Jim Stinson will get them as he has others of mine

Sounds like some collection, would love to see it

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by theshleps

I started collecting in person in the 1960's at hotels in NYC maybe 1965-8 then stopped till 2002- buy quite a bit from reputable auction houses. I do not have my list with me as I am gone from home for the winter but am probably close to 220. It is at the point that occasionally guys come up I need but except for Turkey Stearns they all go for $2000+ and I am unwilling to go that high. I do have some rare ones like Hanlon, Anson and maybe an Andy Cooper. I realized though that I prefer to get each guy on a card or more than one card especially different vintage cards tho not necessarily rookies like Jason and Brent. Just picked up a Hilton Smith on a 1975 Laughlin.
One day I will get around to posting them on internet. I may have some extra Spalding, Dreyfuss etc that I will part with next year. If I do probably Jim Stinson will get them as he has others of mine

I was going after that Smith but it went way higher than I was comfortable with. That thing has to be unique.

Tom C

[theshleps]

I thought the Smith was a real steal for under $600

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by theshleps

I thought the Smith was a real steal for under $600

I did not know how much the media would add to the value. The uniqueness of the Laughlin card made the valuation tough and I just wasn't comfortable making the leap. I definitely wanted it though.

Tom C

[toyman55]

When Collecting hall of fame autographs does it count if some of them are on team balls. I have right now 40 single signed hall of fame balls then, 20 or so pictures but I have at least 20 on multiple signed balls.

[jgmp123]

A signature's a signature. I think it is all based on preference. My HOF collection is in every medium...gpc, index, ball, photo, bat, etc.

[mighty bombjack]

Originally Posted by toyman55

When Collecting hall of fame autographs does it count if some of them are on team balls. I have right now 40 single signed hall of fame balls then, 20 or so pictures but I have at least 20 on multiple signed balls.

To echo jgmp, you can count however you like. I know a signature in any form would count for my collection, including from a team ball.

[jgmp123]

I just listed an Eddie Collins contract over in the BST section if he is needed for your HOF collection. Feel free to make an offer....