What was your best memorabilia addition to your collection in 2014?

GoCubsGo32 · #1 12-18-2014, 08:28 PM

Today's auction victory, sealed my best pick up of 2014.The record plaque from the "Cannon Trophy" ( rivalry trophy between Purdue vs Illinois Football) dating back to 1943, the first year of the trophy, with series scores up to 2013. Beyond awesome to think of all the amazing players to hold this trophy. I guess my next project is to build a replica of the rest of the trophy

Boiler up! Hail Purdue!

ooo-ribay · #2 12-18-2014, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GoCubsGo32

Beyond awesome to think of all the amazing players to hold this trophy. Boiler up! Hail Purdue!

Very nice pickup.

There would be more "amazing players to hold (the) trophy", though, if it was from a series with Ohio State.

bat_master · #3 12-18-2014, 11:10 PM

Pretty easy choice for me. 1932 MVP Season (his 1st). Foxx hit .364, with 58 home runs with 169 RBIs, missing the Triple Crown by just three points in batting average. He was back-to-back MVP in 1932 and 1933.

GoCubsGo32 · #4 12-19-2014, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Very nice pickup.

There would be more "amazing players to hold (the) trophy", though, if it was from a series with Ohio State.

Who....? Never heard of them.....

stone193 · #5 12-19-2014, 09:08 PM

Reading what you guys have picked up is a treat. Great stuff!

My primary focus is baseball games.

I picked up my "whale" - for a really good price - I really got lucky!

Major League "Indoor" Base Ball Game

Huysmans · #6 12-19-2014, 11:38 PM

Hey Mike, great pick up! She's a beauty.
I'd love to know where you found that?
I have a few games myself, including, sadly, just the generic example of this game.
Got a best game or favorite?

MVSNYC · #7 12-20-2014, 11:55 AM

Killer stuff, guys. Tim, love that Foxx bat.

This was a nice piece for me from REA. circa 1903 Highlanders stub.

stone193 · #8 12-20-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Huysmans

Hey Mike, great pick up! She's a beauty.
I'd love to know where you found that?
I have a few games myself, including, sadly, just the generic example of this game.
Got a best game or favorite?

Hi Brent - thanx!

I got it on ebay recently - I was the only bidder with an opening bid of $999.98. Before I placed the bid, I conferred with the boys over at the Game Forum as to the likelihood it was authentic. The cover is definitely chromolithographic under a 20x.

I've been a game collector since 2004 - and this game was my "whale." So, this is the centerpiece of my collection.

perezfan · #9 12-20-2014, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by stone193

Hi Brent - thanx!

I got it on ebay recently - I was the only bidder with an opening bid of $999.98. Before I placed the bid, I conferred with the boys over at the Game Forum as to the likelihood it was authentic. The cover is definitely chromolithographic under a 20x.

I've been a game collector since 2004 - and this game was my "whale." So, this is the centerpiece of my collection.

Congrats on a wonderful pickup. Tough to find... especially at that price and in that condition

Hot Springs Bathers · #10 12-20-2014, 01:17 PM

Mike- That is a beautiful game! I have been hoping to pick up the green cover (less expensive) version. Can you tell me what team cards were included in your edition. I am trying to compile a list of all teams/seasons of rosters were issued.

Thanks and happy holidays!

stone193 · #11 12-20-2014, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hot Springs Bathers

Mike- That is a beautiful game! I have been hoping to pick up the green cover (less expensive) version. Can you tell me what team cards were included in your edition. I am trying to compile a list of all teams/seasons of rosters were issued.

Thanks and happy holidays!

Hi Mike and thanx!

Will get back to ya soon. I haven't had a chance to organize them. As you know, they can be broken up - some are - some not.

I picked up the generic version a few years back. The games appear identical other than the cover. Tho a variation appears with respect to whether is has the patent applied for or the actual date.

From my "indoor" version:

From my "generic" version:

Huysmans · #12 12-21-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by stone193

Hi Mike and thanx!

Will get back to ya soon. I haven't had a chance to organize them. As you know, they can be broken up - some are - some not.

I picked up the generic version a few years back. The games appear identical other than the cover. Tho a variation appears with respect to whether is has the patent applied for or the actual date.

From my "indoor" version:

From my "generic" version:

Hey Mike, despite the usual consensus among collectors, I still find EBay to be great for amazing items and finds..... You just have to search a lot harder these days! 😁

And I have noticed a few subtle differences, though not necessarily between the generic and indoor versions themselves, but just in general. I could be wrong with these, and it would be great for Dr. Cooper to chime in with his expertise and provide clarity.

1. The boxes that came with the Indoor version to house the line-up cards, didn't come with the generic version. This could be to make the game more affordable, as the generic model seems to have been made as a cheaper alternative for contemporary consumers.

2. Only the indoor models have a patent pending listing without a patent date. This would again lend credence to the idea that the generic version came after the indoor, as a more moderately priced example.

3. I've seen examples of both versions... I'm pretty sure.... that were attached opposite. On my generic version, the spectators shown are at the hinge side of the board. I've seen at least two examples that I remember that were put together with the scoreboard end being at the side of the hinges, where the game folds shut and is attached.

Again, I definitely could be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time. 😎
I'd love to hear if others have info or knowledge to share.
....otherwise, have a great day collecting!

stone193 · #13 12-21-2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stone193

Hi Mike and thanx!

Will get back to ya soon. I haven't had a chance to organize them. As you know, they can be broken up - some are - some not.

I picked up the generic version a few years back. The games appear identical other than the cover. Tho a variation appears with respect to whether is has the patent applied for or the actual date.

From my "indoor" version:

From my "generic" version:

Hi Mike

The teams were woefully incomplete. I'm gonna check this against the other game I have.

I only found "team header" cards for:

AL:
Wash.
Phil.
Chic.
Det.
St. L

NL:
Bost.
Cinn.
Pitt.
St. L

I'm sure with kids handling these games - little cards would seem to be a casualty of usage and transportation.

vintagesportscollector · #14 12-21-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Springs Bathers

Mike- That is a beautiful game! I have been hoping to pick up the green cover (less expensive) version. Can you tell me what team cards were included in your edition. I am trying to compile a list of all teams/seasons of rosters were issued.

Thanks and happy holidays!

I've got a generic version that came with several team cards from 1917. I Imagine they issued every AL/NL team card each year. At the time you could send in a 1 cent postcard every year and get the latest years batting order for each team free! I also have a few cards from the International League (Buffalo, Providence, ..), so I suspect you could get team cards from the American Association, Pacific Coast league, as well as the Federal League.

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stone193 · #15 12-21-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by vintagesportscollector

I've got a generic version that came with several team cards from 1917. I Imagine they issued every AL/NL team card each year. At the time you could send in a 1 cent postcard every year and get the latest years batting order for each team free! I also have a few cards from the International League (Buffalo, Providence, ..), so I suspect you could get team cards from the American Association, Pacific Coast league, as well as the Federal League.

Attachment 171972

Thanx Joe for taking the time to post some examples.

I'm gonna have to check out what I have in my generic version.

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