Joe D out on “historic photographs”

[Fred]

I've got a nice companion piece to this picture

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[todeen]

Originally Posted by Fred

I've got a nice companion piece to this picture



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Fantastic piece! As a Reds fan, I can only say WOW! Jealous.

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[jingram058]

With the incredible card prices these days, one incredible value in memorabilia remains that anyone can afford...old baseball scrapbooks. Any given day there are numerous examples on eBay, many B-I-N for very reasonable prices. I now have a vast collection of them, all obtained over the past few years. They really help capture the era. This one covers 1936 to 1939, and is focused on the Yankees, and their 4 game sweep World Series of 1939. Whoever put it together did a beautiful job doing so, and I am mighty happy to have it. It is loaded with info and photos. With my high-value cards now in the safe deposit box, I thought with this Joe DiMaggio thread this would be appropriate.

[tedzan]

I had an interesting conversation with Billy Martin when I had him sign this photo in 1982 at the BB Card Show in Atlantic City.








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[Seven]

Originally Posted by tedzan

I had an interesting conversation with Billy Martin when I had him sign this photo in 1982 at the BB Card Show in Atlantic City.








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I'm sure Billy had a lot of things to say. Another person I wish I had the opportunity to talk to.

Ted, between your knowledge of cards and stories meeting former players, I really think you should write a book! I know that I would buy a copy

- James

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by Seven

I'm sure Billy had a lot of things to say. Another person I wish I had the opportunity to talk to.

Ted, between your knowledge of cards and stories meeting former players, I really think you should write a book! I know that I would buy a copy

- James

Hey James

Happy New Year to you and your Dad....I look forward to seeing both of you again at the March Philly Show in Valley Forge.

OK....I was set up at that Show (close to where Billy was signing). Billy had the longest line of people to get to see him and get his autograph. Billy did
not look like he was in a good mood. He seldom looked up at the people when he signed for them.

I waited till the end of his signing session, and gave this photo to sign. When he saw the photo, he looked up at me and asked me where I got it from ?
I don't recall where I said I got it. But, I instantly said to him...."your performance in the 1953 World Series was one of the best, ever". He appreciated
my comment, and we reminisced a little regarding the 1953 season.

James....check-out the 1953 W.S.....Billy batted .500 (12 Hits for 24 AB's in a 6-game W.S.).
He single-handedly beat the Dodgers with 8 RBI's, .958 SLG, and spectacular fielding.


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[Seven]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hey James

Happy New Year to you and your Dad....I look forward to seeing both of you again at the March Philly Show in Valley Forge.

OK....I was set up at that Show (close to where Billy was signing). Billy had the longest line of people to get to see him and get his autograph. Billy did
not look like he was in a good mood. He seldom looked up at the people when he signed for them.

I waited till the end of his signing session, and gave this photo to sign. When he saw the photo, he looked up at me and asked me where I got it from ?
I don't recall where I said I got it. But, I instantly said to him...."your performance in the 1953 World Series was one of the best, ever". He appreciated
my comment, and we reminisced a little regarding the 1953 season.

James....check-out the 1953 W.S.....Billy batted .500 (12 Hits for 24 AB's in a 6-game W.S.).
He single-handedly beat the Dodgers with 8 RBI's, .958 SLG, and spectacular fielding.


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Ted,

I'm sure he loved the comment about how well he played in 1953. Always feel that Billy got the short end of the stick, in an effort to curb Mantle's partying ways that it. Shame he passed so young as well, and under such tragic circumstances. An incredible baseball mind.

And Looking forward to the Valley Forge show. Am definitely trying to get down there, circumstances permitting of course. Looking forward to talking Baseball again, in person!

- James

[BobC]

Originally Posted by jingram058

With the incredible card prices these days, one incredible value in memorabilia remains that anyone can afford...old baseball scrapbooks. Any given day there are numerous examples on eBay, many B-I-N for very reasonable prices. I now have a vast collection of them, all obtained over the past few years. They really help capture the era. This one covers 1936 to 1939, and is focused on the Yankees, and their 4 game sweep World Series of 1939. Whoever put it together did a beautiful job doing so, and I am mighty happy to have it. It is loaded with info and photos. With my high-value cards now in the safe deposit box, I thought with this Joe DiMaggio thread this would be appropriate.

Fantastic scrapbook and great pictures and stories James. As prices for cards seem to continue going through the roof, newspaper items like these may begin to take over as one of the areas vintage and pre-war "collectors" can still get into without mortgaging the farm. Great stuff, and shows a lot of love and care by whoever put that together.

[BobC]

Double post.

[tedzan]

October 8th 1956....5th game of the World Series

This photograph is one of the historic events in Baseball history......the numbers on the scoreboard tell the story......





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