July Pickups...

[Michael B]

[QUOTE=Fballguy;1678446]Posted this on a similar thread on the memorabilia forum, but I guess it probably belongs on this one.

Very cool pick ups so far this month. Congrats to all.

Thought I'd sprinkle a little on the football side. This oddity arrived today. A circa 1954, Los Angeles Rams King Crusher bucket hat that once belonged to a man name Henry Schmidt, who was head athletic trainer at Santa Clara University for 50 years. He also worked with the L.A. Rams and San Francisco 49ers.

This is one of two hats I picked up from the Schmidt estate, both with dozens of signatures of former Ram and 49er greats and various other dignitaries.

No idea of the origin and no certificate of authenticity but there are so many diverse names on here...known and unknown...Hard to believe they would be fake. Even if they are, I'm still happy to own it.

Signatures include...Norm Van Brocklin, Elroy Hirsch, Tom Fears, Tank Younger, Les Richter, Hampton Pool, Big Daddy Lipscomb, Woodley Lewis, Duane Putnam, Charlie Toogood, Bob Boyd, Harry Thompson, Tom Dahms, Don Paul, Hall Haynes, Skeet Quinlan, Harland Svare, Dan Reeves, Tex Schramm, Eddie Kotal, Bill Battles, John Sauer, Dick Voris, Ralph Weaver, Ed Beatty (Rams 1954 first round draft pick)...All players or coaches with the Rams.

Also....Bob Kelley, Rams play by play man from their inception in 1937 through 1965

49ers include...John Henry Johnson, Joe Perry, Red Hickey, Buck Shaw, Y.A. Tittle, Jim Cason, Bill Stits, Phil Bengston (Vince Lombardi's successor in Green Bay).

Other football signatures include...Bert Bell, Doak Walker, Art Donovan, Gino Marchetti, Joe Schmidt, Lou Creekmur, Roger Zatkoff, Lavern Torgeson

Several other signatures, I've yet to identify.

The hat is also inscribed:

To Henry
Best Always
Rev. Bob Richards (Richards was a U.S. Olympian back in the 40's and 50's and one time presidential candidate)

As I said...No certified authenticity, but still cool to me.


Bob Richards was a triple Olympic medalist in the pole vault (1948 Bronze, 1952 and 1956 Gold) I believe he breeds Arabian horses in Texas now. That signature is legit.

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by Michael B

Bob Richards was a triple Olympic medalist in the pole vault (1948 Bronze, 1952 and 1956 Gold) I believe he breeds Arabian horses in Texas now. That signature is legit.

Thank you. Glad to hear that one passes muster. Had a good feeling about that one.

Yes...He lives in Gordon, TX about 4.5 hours from me in Houston.

[Bobsbats]

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[packs]

I bit the bullet after the derby last night:

[sbfinley]

Originally Posted by packs

I bit the bullet after the derby last night:

Sold that card for $5 during the winter...

[packs]

We both made mistakes. You should have sold it to me!

[RichardSimon]

The Manchurian Candidate, Laurence Harvey.

[Bpm0014]

Awesome Sinatra!

[TUM301]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

The Manchurian Candidate, Laurence Harvey.

Great Movie, love the "cold war" classics !

[mr2686]

Severe Truck repair is going to drain my hobby money for a couple of months, but fortunately (or unfortunately depending on your point of view) I already had this at the framers. Chris Chambliss signed playoff ticket and 8x10 walk-off hr photo.

[mr2686]

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I love that picture of Trout.

[TUM301]

Couldn`t pass up a chance to acquire a Montreal Minor league Clemente auto while he was still in the Dodgers organization. Thanks to Tom C. for the help.

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by TUM301

Couldn`t pass up a chance to acquire a Montreal Minor league Clemente auto while he was still in the Dodgers organization. Thanks to Tom C. for the help.

I'm gonna miss that one. Glad it went to a good home.

Tom C

[RichardSimon]

Sinatra, Dorsey and the bandmates including Buddy Rich.
Sigs obtained at a USO show.