March Pick Up

Kzoo · #1 03-05-2019, 07:46 PM

I mostly collect baseball stuff, but I'm always on the lookout for cool open wheel racing stuff, as well.

This firesuit came up for auction locally, as it was part of the collection of the late Scott Brayton and his dad Lee. I couldn't believe it was available for bid!! Gordon Johncock is a Michigan native and 2-time Indy 500 winner.

The tough part was that I couldn't make it to the live auction 2 weeks ago, as I was about 3 hours away at my son's hockey tournament. Thankfully, a close friend went for me and I couldn't be happier.

I'm guessing that it's from the late 60's to early 70's, but I haven't found an exact photo match. It shows good wear and has the right 'look'. Johncock is still alive at age 82 and lives about 4 hours from me. I'll probably send him a letter and picture asking if he can date it more accurately. I'd love to get it signed, but I have reservations about mailing it to him, even if he would agree to signing it.

Matt

ooo-ribay · #2 03-06-2019, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzoo

I mostly collect baseball stuff, but I'm always on the lookout for cool open wheel racing stuff, as well.

This firesuit came up for auction locally, as it was part of the collection of the late Scott Brayton and his dad Lee. I couldn't believe it was available for bid!! Gordon Johncock is a Michigan native and 2-time Indy 500 winner.

The tough part was that I couldn't make it to the live auction 2 weeks ago, as I was about 3 hours away at my son's hockey tournament. Thankfully, a close friend went for me and I couldn't be happier.

I'm guessing that it's from the late 60's to early 70's, but I haven't found an exact photo match. It shows good wear and has the right 'look'. Johncock is still alive at age 82 and lives about 4 hours from me. I'll probably send him a letter and picture asking if he can date it more accurately. I'd love to get it signed, but I have reservations about mailing it to him, even if he would agree to signing it.

Matt

That�s cool, alright. Maybe you could take a day to drive over and have him sign it in person (assuming he is amenable).

Scott Garner · #3 03-08-2019, 03:27 PM

I recently managed to fill a huge hole in my no-hitter ticket collection:
A fully dated ticket stub from Philadelphia A's pitcher Dick Fowler's no-hitter on 9/9/45 @ Philly. Dated tickets from earlier Philadelphia games are the exception, not the rule as most did not have dates on them.
Believe it or not, this ticket took me over 45 years to find. It's been a long slog to say the least... Many thanks to net54's David Shakir for finding this guy for me

Dick Fowler had a very unusual bio. Prior to pitching in the ML he was actually a Canadian Mountie. In addition, he was pretty large in stature for a player in the 1940's. Retrosheet.org has him listed as being 6' 4.5" and weighing 230 lbs. - big dude!

I recently also acquired a cool circa 1947 signed snapshot of Dick Fowler clowning around with his diminutive great pitching teammate, Bobby Schantz, and another unnamed tall pitcher on the A's. Thanks to another great member of net54, Gary Scamehorn, for helping me add this snapshot to my mini collection of no-hit pitcher snapshots. Gary is one of the nicest guys out there & he manages to find a lot of incredible vintage snapshots, which is his collecting focus.

boneheadandrube · #4 03-08-2019, 03:30 PM

Stoked to have this

1910's Ty Cobb Type III.jpg

ooo-ribay · #5 03-08-2019, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I recently managed to fill a huge hole in my no-hitter ticket collection:
A fully dated ticket stub from Philadelphia A's pitcher Dick Fowler's no-hitter on 9/9/45 @ Philly. Dated tickets from earlier Philadelphia games are the exception, not the rule as most did not have dates on them.
Believe it or not, this ticket took me over 45 years to find. It's been a long slog to say the least... Many thanks to net54's David Shakir for finding this guy for me

Dick Fowler had a very unusual bio. Prior to pitching in the ML he was actually Canadian Mountie. He was actually very large in stature for a player in the 1940's. Retrosheet.org has him listed as being 6' 4.5" and weighing 230 lbs. - big dude!

I recently also acquired a cool circa 1947 signed snapshot of Dick Fowler clowning around with the diminutive great, teammate Bobby Schantz and another tall player on the A's. Thanks to another great member of net54, Gary Scamehorn, for helping me add this cool snapshot to my mini collection of no-hit pitcher snapshots. Gary is one of the nicest guys out there & he manages to find a lot of incredible vintage snapshots, which is his collecting focus.

Awesome, Scott!

mrozie21 · #6 03-08-2019, 09:46 PM

Picked up a 1942 Pirates uniform, needs some restoration of the team name

mr2686 · #7 03-09-2019, 07:57 AM

Another great pickup Scott! I'm finding that I get more joy reading about your rare finds than I do finding something for my own collection. LOL

kdixon · #8 03-10-2019, 07:55 PM

Had for years never had scanned this before. Zach Wheat Studio photo from Gardner and Co, Brooklyn.

GoCubsGo32 · #9 03-11-2019, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I recently managed to fill a huge hole in my no-hitter ticket collection:
A fully dated ticket stub from Philadelphia A's pitcher Dick Fowler's no-hitter on 9/9/45 @ Philly. Dated tickets from earlier Philadelphia games are the exception, not the rule as most did not have dates on them.
Believe it or not, this ticket took me over 45 years to find. It's been a long slog to say the least... Many thanks to net54's David Shakir for finding this guy for me

Dick Fowler had a very unusual bio. Prior to pitching in the ML he was actually a Canadian Mountie. In addition, he was pretty large in stature for a player in the 1940's. Retrosheet.org has him listed as being 6' 4.5" and weighing 230 lbs. - big dude!

I recently also acquired a cool circa 1947 signed snapshot of Dick Fowler clowning around with his diminutive great pitching teammate, Bobby Schantz, and another unnamed tall pitcher on the A's. Thanks to another great member of net54, Gary Scamehorn, for helping me add this snapshot to my mini collection of no-hit pitcher snapshots. Gary is one of the nicest guys out there & he manages to find a lot of incredible vintage snapshots, which is his collecting focus.

Thanks Scott, for the very kind words. I really appreciate that. I truly enjoy the hobby and helping people out. I'm glad I've been able to help you with your collection. Always a pleasure,Scott. Cheers to you!

kdixon · #10 03-14-2019, 11:59 AM

Picked up these Philadelphia A's tickets from 1927 and 1926. 1927 had Collins Cobb and Wheat on the team.

ooo-ribay · #11 03-14-2019, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdixon

Picked up these Philadelphia A's tickets from 1927 and 1926. 1927 had Collins Cobb and Wheat on the team.

Pretty expensive for a box seat....I guess things were good until 1929.

Which makes me think....how did baseball do through the Great Depression?

Huysmans · #12 03-14-2019, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Pretty expensive for a box seat....I guess things were good until 1929.

Which makes me think....how did baseball do through the Great Depression?

You think that's expensive...
Check out this Stanley Cup finals ticket from 1900
Victoria Hockey Club of Winnipeg vs Montreal Shamrocks

https://www.classicauctions.net/mobi...ntoryid=137367

jerseygary · #13 03-15-2019, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I recently managed to fill a huge hole in my no-hitter ticket collection:
A fully dated ticket stub from Philadelphia A's pitcher Dick Fowler's no-hitter on 9/9/45 @ Philly. Dated tickets from earlier Philadelphia games are the exception, not the rule as most did not have dates on them.
Believe it or not, this ticket took me over 45 years to find. It's been a long slog to say the least... Many thanks to net54's David Shakir for finding this guy for me

Dick Fowler had a very unusual bio. Prior to pitching in the ML he was actually a Canadian Mountie. In addition, he was pretty large in stature for a player in the 1940's. Retrosheet.org has him listed as being 6' 4.5" and weighing 230 lbs. - big dude!

I recently also acquired a cool circa 1947 signed snapshot of Dick Fowler clowning around with his diminutive great pitching teammate, Bobby Schantz, and another unnamed tall pitcher on the A's. Thanks to another great member of net54, Gary Scamehorn, for helping me add this snapshot to my mini collection of no-hit pitcher snapshots. Gary is one of the nicest guys out there & he manages to find a lot of incredible vintage snapshots, which is his collecting focus.

I think that's Lou Brissie on the right - note his leg brace beneath his sock

Scott Garner · #14 03-16-2019, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerseygary

I think that's Lou Brissie on the right - note his leg brace beneath his sock

Thanks for the ID on Lou Brissie, Gary!

Darner · #15 03-16-2019, 10:14 AM

Happy to pick up this Philadelphia Athletics kids shirt. Made by Ely & Walker in 1949 when it was promoted with an essay contest. Winners were treated to regular season and World Series games. Image of the contest flyer is from the Hall of Fame but I would love to find one to display with the shirt.

Hankphenom · #16 03-16-2019, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darner

Happy to pick up this Philadelphia Athletics kids shirt. Made by Ely & Walker in 1949 when it was promoted with an essay contest. Winners were treated to regular season and World Series games. Image of the contest flyer is from the Hall of Fame but I would love to find one to display with the shirt.

I've seen the Washington Senators version of this shirt, maybe they made one for all the teams. Great item!

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