January Pickups

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by daves_resale_shop

I've been pretty quiet the last few months... Got somewhat bored with the hobby, and decided to take a little time off to figure out which direction I am headed in for 2015...

I'm still not certain! but I came this bat, it immediately brought me back to my childhood and I had to have it!

I grew up in the Massachusetts suburbs and got into the game in the mid 80's.... The Gator was one of my favorites... Played his entire MLB career in Boston, and managed to bat .303 for his career

the bat has some pretty heavy pine tar, and ever so slight crack that you have to look for to see, and the Gators #39 on the knob

Congrats Dave. I had to look up 'Gator' - surprised I never heard him called that, but I'm not much of a Red Sox fan. I mainly remember Greenwell for being a sure-bet HOF'er early in his career - he's a good example of why you can't write in Trout for a while yet. Also remember Greenwell as part of that infamous Topps set that had so many 'sure bet' rookie cards, all of which ended up being fails.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Congrats Dave. I had to look up 'Gator' - surprised I never heard him called that, but I'm not much of a Red Sox fan. I mainly remember Greenwell for being a sure-bet HOF'er early in his career - he's a good example of why you can't write in Trout for a while yet. Also remember Greenwell as part of that infamous Topps set that had so many 'sure bet' rookie cards, all of which ended up being fails.

I, also, had no idea who the Gator was!

Wasn't Guidry known as that also?

Finally, wasn't Greenwell runner up MVP one year to Canseco and there was the talk (like with Braun) of giving him the award? I know my syntax is garbled....it's early!

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I know my syntax is garbled....it's early!

just add 'sent by iPhone' to all of your posts and you are covered

[daves_resale_shop]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Congrats Dave. I had to look up 'Gator' - surprised I never heard him called that, but I'm not much of a Red Sox fan. I mainly remember Greenwell for being a sure-bet HOF'er early in his career - he's a good example of why you can't write in Trout for a while yet. Also remember Greenwell as part of that infamous Topps set that had so many 'sure bet' rookie cards, all of which ended up being fails.

So true Scott! man I loved those wood grain borders!!!

I remember Trading a BJ Surhoff, Will Clark, Bonds, & Eric Davis for Canseco & Mcgwire... Boy, I though I had a great deal!

[mjkm90]

I've been after one of these humidors for a long time, and am pleased to be adding this excellent example to my collection ������

[aquarius31]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

I've been after one of these humidors for a long time, and am pleased to be adding this excellent example to my collection ������

Mike, that's an awesome piece!! Can you give us some background on it such as date, composition etc? It's very neat to see the imprint of the American National Game print!

[HRBAKER]

Great blanket Scott, I have the navy one.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

Great blanket Scott, I have the navy one.

Nice. When my gf asked if it was a good deal, I told her I would pay twice that for a 100-yr old Texas A&M blanket.

I sold this one a couple of years ago - belonged to Ray Morehart ('27 Yanks) when he was at Austin College.

[Scott Garner]

I wanted to thank net54 good guy member Bruce Garland for sending me a neat candid photo that was taken in 1990 of pitchers Bob Feller and Eddie Smith. The two of them were at a show in NJ which paired Feller and opposing starting pitcher in his historic Opening Day no-hitter in 1940 (50th anniversary year of the OD no-no).

Bruce and friends were at the show to help NJ resident Eddie Smith (nickname Gorby). "Gorby" Smith had an interesting career from 1936-1947 (interrupted for 2 years during WWII). In addition to being the LP to Feller's opening day no-hitter, he also gave up the very first hit in Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak in 1941 as well as being the winning pitcher in the 1941 All Star game. Gorby was known as a Yankees killer and amazingly got nearly 2/3 of his ML victories at the hand of the Bronx Bombers.

A very nice gesture indeed from Bruce! I'm happy to add it to my advanced no-hitter collection.

[mjkm90]

I'm glad you like it George

These are believed to date from the 1930s. They were made in Italy and this example was sold via Comoy's of London who were well known pipe makers and tobacco distributors (their label is on the bottom) dating back to the 1880s. It's metal with porcelain lining and stands 8" tall. The baseball scene is well executed and only appears on one side. The figural baseball on the lid is a wonderful design feature that is sometimes missing.

[bobfreedman]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

I've been after one of these humidors for a long time, and am pleased to be adding this excellent example to my collection ������

Awesome pick up Mike, great looking piece

[Tigerden]

Originally Posted by bobfreedman

Awesome pick up Mike, great looking piece

Ditto Mike. Finding that piece in that condition is the key as you well know. Congrats . Adam

[71buc]

I'm already losing my ability to stay focused despite a New Years resolution to do so. I lasted 11 days which is pretty remarkable for me. I placed the opening bid on this item not realizing I would be the only fool to do so. Oh well...I think I got a good deal

[mjkm90]

Just picked this honey up off eBay and am SUPER EXCITED 👍🏆💵💰🎉

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I'm already losing my ability to stay focused despite a New Years resolution to do so. I lasted 11 days which is pretty remarkable for me. I placed the opening bid on this item not realizing I would be the only fool to do so. Oh well...I think I got a good deal

Mike - is the Maris photo included?

[toyman55]

Looks nice Mike how much did you get it for?