November Pick ups

[Scott Garner]

Although board member and all-around good guy Hank Thomas may not recall this, perhaps 10-15 years ago I purchased WaJo's wife Hazel's personal ticket that she used to attend Walter's 20th anniversary in baseball ceremony in August of 1927. This ticket was part of the Walter Johnson family scrapbook.
This has always been one of my favorite tickets, but I haven't had a great way to display it until recently.

A few weeks ago, Hank offered several WaJo photos for sale in the BST section.
I was immediately taken by a circa 1915 studio photo that featured individual photos of Walter, wife Hazel and their 1st born, Walter Jr.

After studying it's composition, I was convinced that this photo could pull together several WaJo related items that I've wanted to frame.

Anyway, by using some creative matting and archival materials, I was able to utilize the studio photos, pull in Hazel's 20th anniversary ticket and also use a nice WaJo cut that I've had for 15-20 years. The best part is that I have kept the studio photo intact for posterity.

Check out the end result. I'm happy to now be able to enjoy this daily as it now resides on my office wall.

[mr2686]

Wow Scott, I really like what you did there. Great use of matting for sure.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Although board member and all-around good guy Hank Thomas may not recall this, perhaps 10-15 years ago I purchased WaJo's wife Hazel's personal ticket that she used to attend Walter's 20th anniversary in baseball ceremony in August of 1927. This ticket was part of the Walter Johnson family scrapbook.
This has always been one of my favorite tickets, but I haven't had a great way to display it until recently.

A few weeks ago, Hank offered several WaJo photos for sale in the BST section.
I was immediately taken by a circa 1915 studio photo that featured individual photos of Walter, wife Hazel and their 1st born, Walter Jr.

After studying it's composition, I was convinced that this photo could pull together several WaJo related items that I've wanted to frame.

Anyway, by using some creative matting and archival materials, I was able to utilize the studio photos, pull in Hazel's 20th anniversary ticket and also use a nice WaJo cut that I've had for 15-20 years. The best part is that I have kept the studio photo intact for posterity.

Check out the end result. I'm happy to now be able to enjoy this daily as it now resides on my office wall.

The finished product is beautiful.

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Although board member and all-around good guy Hank Thomas may not recall this, perhaps 10-15 years ago I purchased WaJo's wife Hazel's personal ticket that she used to attend Walter's 20th anniversary in baseball ceremony in August of 1927. This ticket was part of the Walter Johnson family scrapbook.
This has always been one of my favorite tickets, but I haven't had a great way to display it until recently.

A few weeks ago, Hank offered several WaJo photos for sale in the BST section.
I was immediately taken by a circa 1915 studio photo that featured individual photos of Walter, wife Hazel and their 1st born, Walter Jr.

After studying it's composition, I was convinced that this photo could pull together several WaJo related items that I've wanted to frame.

Anyway, by using some creative matting and archival materials, I was able to utilize the studio photos, pull in Hazel's 20th anniversary ticket and also use a nice WaJo cut that I've had for 15-20 years. The best part is that I have kept the studio photo intact for posterity.

Check out the end result. I'm happy to now be able to enjoy this daily as it now resides on my office wall.

That's really remarkable. Love how it came together, and 15 years later you have a one-of-a-kind, historic piece.

[JoeDfan]

That Johnson piece is AMAZING!

And, I love those lineup cards. Very cool!

[UKCardGuy]

There's some great pickups in this thread.

I was pleased to win an auction for these 3 beauties yesterday.

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by JoeDfan

And, I love those lineup cards. Very cool!

Thanks! Been collecting lineup cards for years, but this was my most significant purchase. I have some more recent World Series lineup cards, but never had one from before the 70's, and never had a lineup card with Gehrig on it.

[bobfreedman]

I really dont know what this is aside from the mirror on the obverse and possibly a paper weight. Merlaco is a Philippine electric company but when I originally saw it, I assumed it was a Cuban Piece. Its large and heavy. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by bobfreedman

I really dont know what this is aside from the mirror on the obverse and possibly a paper weight. Merlaco is a Philippine electric company but when I originally saw it, I assumed it was a Cuban Piece. Its large and heavy. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks

No insight, Bob, just......wow!

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by bobfreedman

I really dont know what this is aside from the mirror on the obverse and possibly a paper weight. Merlaco is a Philippine electric company but when I originally saw it, I assumed it was a Cuban Piece. Its large and heavy. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks

Bob,
Just a little help here it is listed in Paul's Book under Z98 and he says Z98 is attributed to a company sponsored baseball team in Mexico.....

[bobfreedman]

Originally Posted by batsballsbases

Bob,
Just a little help here it is listed in Paul's Book under Z98 and he says Z98 is attributed to a company sponsored baseball team in Mexico.....

Thank you Al

[chlankf]

Couple of cool new additions for my Des Moines collection.
-1940 AL/NL Des Moines Register/Tribune pocket schedule.
-Des Moines Bruins full ticket, May 11, 1954
-Iowa Oaks ticket stub, May 1, 1975
-2007 Iowa Cubs uncut team set auto'd by all but three.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by chlankf

Couple of cool new additions for my Des Moines collection.
-1940 AL/NL Des Moines Register/Tribune pocket schedule.
-Des Moines Bruins full ticket, May 11, 1954
-Iowa Oaks ticket stub, May 1, 1975
-2007 Iowa Cubs uncut team set auto'd by all but three.

That uncut sheet is awesome.

[71buc]

Almost embarrassed by how excited I am to have finally landed a pair of 1971 Pirates at San Diego stubs. These were ridiculously tough to find.! They are rivaled only by 1971 Pirates at Montreal and Houston. I missed out on a pair from the same seller that sold for $103.00 two weeks ago. I'm driven to collect these but not that crazy! I now have slightly more than half of all the 1971 Pirates home and away ticket stubs. Its taken 4 years to get here. I doubt I will ever complete the goal but it's been both maddening and fun searching for them.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Although board member and all-around good guy Hank Thomas may not recall this, perhaps 10-15 years ago I purchased WaJo's wife Hazel's personal ticket that she used to attend Walter's 20th anniversary in baseball ceremony in August of 1927. This ticket was part of the Walter Johnson family scrapbook.
This has always been one of my favorite tickets, but I haven't had a great way to display it until recently.

A few weeks ago, Hank offered several WaJo photos for sale in the BST section.
I was immediately taken by a circa 1915 studio photo that featured individual photos of Walter, wife Hazel and their 1st born, Walter Jr.

After studying it's composition, I was convinced that this photo could pull together several WaJo related items that I've wanted to frame.

Anyway, by using some creative matting and archival materials, I was able to utilize the studio photos, pull in Hazel's 20th anniversary ticket and also use a nice WaJo cut that I've had for 15-20 years. The best part is that I have kept the studio photo intact for posterity.

Check out the end result. I'm happy to now be able to enjoy this daily as it now resides on my office wall.

Great display, Scott! As you know, I'm a big fan of putting stuff up on the walls so I can see it every day. You've created a great piece there. And thanks for the kind words!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Great display, Scott! As you know, I'm a big fan of putting stuff up on the walls so I can see it every day. You've created a great piece there. And thanks for the kind words!

Hank,
Thank you!
That makes me doubly happy that you like the final product as well.

[doug.goodman]

Received this Koufax scored program today.

The last appearance of his career where he had zero strikeouts.

He got beat up by the dreaded Giants, facing 9 while allowing 4 runs on 4 hits and a walk thru 1.1 innings.

His previous three appearances had been complete games, as were his next EIGHT (!!). In that 12 game run he had a 10-1 record, with this game being is only no decision, and he averaged 8.6 strikeouts per game.

This is my 240th different Koufax game scored program, including the post season.

Doug

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

Received this Koufax scored program today.

The last appearance of his career where he had zero strikeouts.

He got beat up by the dreaded Giants, facing 9 while allowing 4 runs on 4 hits and a walk thru 1.1 innings.

His previous three appearances had been complete games, as were his next EIGHT (!!). In that 12 gave run he had a 10-1 record, with this game being is only no decision, and he averaged 8.6 strikeouts per game.

This is my 240th different Koufax game scored program, including the post season.

Doug

Giants blew a 7-0 lead, trailed 8-7, finally won 9-8.

[GrayGhost]

Never seen this, hope it’s original.

Cool John McGraw blotter or ad card fir Billiards. Plus has sticker of Iowa pool parlor.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by GrayGhost

Never seen this, hope it’s original.

Cool John McGraw blotter or ad card fir Billiards. Plus has sticker of Iowa pool parlor.

Definitely original.