June Pickups

[Dave Grob]

Scott,

Thanks. I think so as well. In response to a couple of emails, here are side by side shots showing the differences between the 1968 and 1969 Reds road uniforms.

Dave Grob

[ksfarmboy]

Very nice Dave! Is the patch original to the jersey?

[Dave Grob]

Clint,

The NOB has been restored and I just had the patch restored. I have a pretty good selection of the 1969 Anniversary patches, so I found one that looks great and shows commensurate use and wear to the jersey.

Dave

[ksfarmboy]

Originally Posted by Dave Grob

Clint,

The NOB has been restored and I just had the patch restored. I have a pretty good selection of the 1969 Anniversary patches, so I found one that looks great and shows commensurate use and wear to the jersey.

Dave

Dave,
Pretty tough to find a 69 jersey with original patch. Great classic jersey and thanks for sharing the pics.
Clint

[JoeyFarino]

[ruth-gehrig]

Love the 1927 Yankees photo!

[Scott Garner]

I recently picked up a tough ticket to Johnny Vander Meer's 1st ML career start on May 19, 1937, which also happened to be the 1st night game for the Reds in 1937.
As many of you perhaps know, the Cincinnati Reds became the first ML team to play baseball under the lights in 1935.
Prior to this game, rookie Vander Meer only had been used as a pinch hitter and in relief since his ML debut in late April 1937.

21 year-old Vandy went the full 9 innings, but took the tough luck loss 3-1.
Vander Meer deserved better, pitching effectively and striking out a season high 11 Boston batters, not allowing an earned run in the game.
As an aside, Vandy also picked up his 1st career hit in his first AB in the majors.

I wish I had an actual photo from this game...