April Pick Ups

[bobfreedman]

My first Spalding Trophy, I am looking for the others if you have one please contact me, thanks

[eastonfalcon19]

Picked up this Yankees vs Athletics 1933 scorecard, Babe Ruth hit 2 home runs both coming off of Lefty Grove. I also received my 1900's Reach mushroom bat.

[eastonfalcon19]

Here's the front of the program.

[Scott Garner]

I recently picked up a nice copy of the 1939 D & M Spring & Summer Sports Equipment Catalogue.

My interest is mostly because it has two pages that prominently feature Johnny Vander Meer endorsed equipment. D & M and Goldsmith both got Vander Meer to sign endorsement deals following his noteworthy 1938 rookie season when he pitched an unprecedented back-to-back no-hitters on 6/11/38 and 6/15/38.

It's a cool catalogue to look through. Here are a few pictures for those of you that may be interested...

[Joe Hunter]

I recently picked up what I believe is a vintage Grambling University basketball warm-up. It is #20 and was supplied by Vic Young Sporting Goods out of Des Moines IA. I believe it is 1940/50's. I haven't been able to find any pictures or other info on Grambling basketball teams from that era. Any other thoughts on this in terms of dating it?

[Dave Grob]

This one is headed to the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum as the ball club has special display for Perez this season as they look to dedicate a statue to him in August. 1969 was the last full season at Crosley Field and the first of two seasons in which Perez hit 30+ HR and 100+ RBI (the other being 1970; arguably his best season).

A very subtle thing I love about this one is that if you were sitting in the stands at Crosley Field in 1970 (the last one) and you were looking at the cover of your scorecard, you'd be looking at a shot of Perez crossing home plate in 1969 after an apparent home run, being greeted by Bench and Rose.

Dave Grob
davegrob1@aol.com

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Dave Grob

This one is headed to the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum as the ball club has special display for Perez this season as they look to dedicate a statue to him in August. 1969 was the last full season at Crosley Field and the first of two seasons in which Perez hit 30+ HR and 100+ RBI (the other being 1970; arguably his best season).

A very subtle thing I love about this one is that if you were sitting in the stands at Crosley Field in 1970 (the last one) and you were looking at the cover of your scorecard, you'd be looking at a shot of Perez crossing home plate in 1969 after an apparent home run, being greeted by Bench and Rose.

Dave Grob
davegrob1@aol.com

Very nice! I grew up in Ohio (1955-1977) and never liked The Big Red Machine. Good for Tony for getting a statue....but is he really deserving?

[mjkm90]

Originally Posted by bobfreedman

My first Spalding Trophy, I am looking for the others if you have one please contact me, thanks

Great piece Bob! You never forget your first Spalding

[Exhibitman]

Rocky Marciano, getting ready for the kill...

[Scott Garner]

I'm happy to have just added this great Type I 1956 Sports Illustrated photo of Sal "The Barber" Maglie to my collection. The photo was the work of Arthur Daley.

Sal Maglie threw a no-hitter for the Brooklyn Dodgers on September 25th, 1956 and was the tough luck loser in Don Larsen's World Series Perfect Game on October 8th, 1956. The photo has November, 1956 stamped on it on the back.

[71buc]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I'm happy to have just added this great Type I 1956 Sports Illustrated photo of Sal "The Barber" Maglie to my collection. The photo was the work of Arthur Daley.

Sal Maglie threw a no-hitter for the Brooklyn Dodgers on September 25th, 1956 and was the tough luck loser in Don Larsen's World Series Perfect Game on October 8th, 1956. The photo has November, 1956 stamped on it on the back.

Scott, those are great additions to an already ridiculously impressive collection. How do you keep finding these items?

[ooo-ribay]

We need more nicknames like "The Barber"

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

We need more nicknames like "The Barber"

Absolutely!!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Scott, those are great additions to an already ridiculously impressive collection. How do you keep finding these items?

Mike,
I don't even know how I find these things.
It helps to collect a theme I suppose....
I'm glad you like the photo & it was a genuine bargain.