March Pickups

[Scott Garner]

I was recently able to pick up a beautifully scored program to HOF Bob Feller's last career win # 266. Feller came into this game in relief of CLE starting pitcher Herb Score and pitched the 7th and 8th inning, ultimately getting the win. The starter for the Yankees was WS Perfect Game pitcher Don Larsen. This provided an excellent complimentary piece to pair up with a ticket from the same game that I have owned for a number of years.

The ticket has some sentimental value as well, as I had Mr. Feller sign it in DET the last time my son Sam and I saw him before he passed away.
Rapid Robert signed the back of the ticket with this inscription:
"Bob Feller- Last career win # 266"

On August 27, 1955, as previously noted, it marked the last harrah for HOF Bob Feller. Ironically on the same day, HOF Sandy Koufax recorded his 1st career win.
Literally a passing of the torch for two of the greatest pitchers to ever take the mound...

The photo that I have included is one of my personal favorites. It was taken before his 1st start after he returned from WWII.

[doug.goodman]

Great pickup on the Feller program Scott.

I was the under bidder, I spent part of the money you saved me on this:

[Scott Garner]

Thanks Doug!
I'm sorry that I ended up stepping on you in this auction.
I was wondering if you might be bidding on this auction...

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Thanks Doug!
I'm sorry that I ended up stepping on you in this auction.
I was wondering if you might be bidding on this auction...

It has a better home in your collection than it would have in mine.

Doug

[doug.goodman]

I received my H&S winning yesterday, and scanned some of them today, lots of cool scorecards:

1968-06-07 - Ryan's 5th career win
1968-09-17 - Gaylord Perry No Hitter
1969-08-13 - Clemente 3 HR game
1971-10-03 - NLCS Game #2 - Last Mays HR as a Giant
1976-04-17 - Mike Schmidt 4 HR game

And a bunch of unscored programs that I'll be looking to get rid of, one of these days.

Doug

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

I received my H&S winning yesterday, and scanned some of them today, lots of cool scorecards:

1968-06-07 - Ryan's 5th career win
1968-09-17 - Gaylord Perry No Hitter
1969-08-13 - Clemente 3 HR game
1971-10-03 - NLCS Game #2 - Last Mays HR as a Giant
1976-04-17 - Mike Schmidt 4 HR game

And a bunch of unscored programs that I'll be looking to get rid of, one of these days.

Doug

Lots of beautiful scorecards, Doug! Congrats!

[ruth-gehrig]

These had to have been part of larger advertising pages but I have yet to uncover them. These individually have been cut down and measure approxmately 4"x 5".

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I was recently able to pick up a beautifully scored program to HOF Bob Feller's last career win # 266. Feller came into this game in relief of CLE starting pitcher Herb Score and pitched the 7th and 8th inning, ultimately getting the win. The starter for the Yankees was WS Perfect Game pitcher Don Larsen. This provided an excellent complimentary piece to pair up with a ticket from the same game that I have owned for a number of years.

The ticket has some sentimental value as well, as I had Mr. Feller sign it in DET the last time my son Sam and I saw him before he passed away.
Rapid Robert signed the back of the ticket with this inscription:
"Bob Feller- Last career win # 266"

On August 27, 1955, as previously noted, it marked the last harrah for HOF Bob Feller. Ironically on the same day, HOF Sandy Koufax recorded his 1st career win.
Literally a passing of the torch for two of the greatest pitchers to ever take the mound...

The photo that I have included is one of my personal favorites. It was taken before his 1st start after he returned from WWII.

Very compelling description. Feller items always make me smile. An amazing pitcher who served the game so well until he passed.