October pickups

[Bobmc]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I picked up a couple of neat Western Union congratulatory telegrams that were sent to Sal "The Barber" Maglie following his no-hitter and win in Game 1 of the 1956 World Series vs. the NY Yankees.

Maglie apparently saved several of these telegrams and they subsequently surfaced in the hobby following his passing in 1992. These two originated from two fellow Italian American families that knew him and sent their well wishes.

Ironically, Sal Maglie was also on the wrong side of another no-hitter in 1956. Maglie was the losing pitcher in Don Larsen's historic World Series perfect game (Game 5) on October 8, 1956, less than two weeks following Maglie's no no.

Scott,
I like those colorful and personal Western Union no-hit telegrams to Sal Maglie.
Here's a telegram from Texas Senator J. Tower sending his congrats to a no hit pitcher in the '60s

[Bestdj777]

I got this as a gift from one of our board members (thank you!). My understanding is that it was personally owned by Red Schoendienst. It will make an excellent companion piece to a Red Schoendienst signed hunting license I have, so I could not be happier to add it to the collection.

[Beatles Guy]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

I got this as a gift from one of our board members (thank you!). My understanding is that it was personally owned by Red Schoendienst. It will make an excellent companion piece to a Red Schoendienst signed hunting license I have, so I could not be happier to add it to the collection.

Very nice. My grandfather hunted with Red. I inherited a shotgun shell personalized with the Cardinal logo and Red's Hall of Fame induction year.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Bobmc

Scott,
I like those colorful and personal Western Union no-hit telegrams to Sal Maglie.
Here's a telegram from Texas Senator J. Tower sending his congrats to a no hit pitcher in the '60s

Thanks, Bob! I like your Joe Horlen no-hitter telegram too.

[earlywynnfan]

Couple of odd Cleveland Stadium pickups. The seats I've had for years, finally got around to refinishing them. (I know, they aren't exact, but they look great.) The Browns' trunk is from the 90's. I bought it at a local auction, and it was so darned cheap I had to get it. Now I store crap in it; it beats plastic tubs.

[GaryPassamonte]

1867 Fulton NY trophy ball

[eastonfalcon19]

Ken great job on the seats they are really nice.

[sayhey24]

Really like those seats -- great color!

Greg

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

Couple of odd Cleveland Stadium pickups. The seats I've had for years, finally got around to refinishing them. (I know, they aren't exact, but they look great.) The Browns' trunk is from the 90's. I bought it at a local auction, and it was so darned cheap I had to get it. Now I store crap in it; it beats plastic tubs.

Great man-cave baseball-movie viewing seats!

(but terrible for making out)

[Runscott]

Just received this baseball used in NLDS Game 2 - 18 inning game. It's a Tim Hudson strikeout pitch to Denard Span. The MLB TV replay shows Hudson spitting in his hand and then rubbing the ball up. How did he get away with that?

Scott <== Tim Hudson saliva owner

[bobfreedman]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Just received this baseball used in NLDS Game 2 - 18 inning game. It's a Tim Hudson strikeout pitch to Denard Span. The MLB TV replay shows Hudson spitting in his hand and then rubbing the ball up. How did he get away with that?

Scott <== Tim Hudson saliva owner

They are allowed to if they get the umpires permission prior to them taking the mound

[bat_master]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Just received this baseball used in NLDS Game 2 - 18 inning game. It's a Tim Hudson strikeout pitch to Denard Span. The MLB TV replay shows Hudson spitting in his hand and then rubbing the ball up. How did he get away with that?

Scott <== Tim Hudson saliva owner

Are you sure he's spitting or could he just be blowing on his hand to warm up his fingers? October baseball...I believe the weather was in the mid to low 50s.

[packs]

Nice pick up. Tim Hudson is my favorite current player.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by bat_master

Are you sure he's spitting or could he just be blowing on his hand to warm up his fingers? October baseball...I believe the weather was in the mid to low 50s.

I think he's hocking a loogie...