June Memorabilia Pickup Thread

[bjerome]

This is my first Mantle solo sweet spot. I am so excited to add this piece to my collection.

[Chris-Counts]

In my years of collecting old caps (pre-1980), I had only found one game-issued example from the Rochester Red Wings (late 1940s). A couple weeks ago, I found two from separate sellers on eBay — about five minutes apart. The first one pictured here is from 1956-60 and was made by New Era, and the other is from 1965-71 and was made by Rosenstein and Sons, which was based in Rochester.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

In my years of collecting old caps (pre-1980), I had only found one game-issued example from the Rochester Red Wings (late 1940s). A couple weeks ago, I found two from separate sellers on eBay — about five minutes apart. The first one pictured here is from 1956-60 and was made by New Era, and the other is from 1965-71 and was made by Rosenstein and Sons, which was based in Rochester.

Great additions to your great hat collection, Chris!

Off topic: you have a lot of clover in your grass. Is that on purpose? I know they harvest micro clover sod now. Clover will supposedly grow in areas that are tough to grow grass. I tried in in my yard, but it didn’t “take.” I work at a golf course and we have areas where the clover is THICK!

[Chris-Counts]

The lawn predates me, so I'm not sure what's in it. There seems be quite variety of weeds in there. I have mow it constantly because some of them grow so quickly.



QUOTE=ooo-ribay;2441027]Great additions to your great hat collection, Chris!

Off topic: you have a lot of clover in your grass. Is that on purpose? I know they harvest micro clover sod now. Clover will supposedly grow in areas that are tough to grow grass. I tried in in my yard, but it didn’t “take.” I work at a golf course and we have areas where the clover is THICK![/QUOTE]

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

The lawn predates me, so I'm not sure what's in it. There seems be quite variety of weeds in there. I have mow it constantly because some of them grow so quickly.



QUOTE=ooo-ribay;2441027]Great additions to your great hat collection, Chris!

Off topic: you have a lot of clover in your grass. Is that on purpose? I know they harvest micro clover sod now. Clover will supposedly grow in areas that are tough to grow grass. I tried in in my yard, but it didn’t “take.” I work at a golf course and we have areas where the clover is THICK!

[/QUOTE]

Well there must be a 4-leaf Clover hidden in there somewhere! What good fortune to find 2 such beautiful examples so close together. First time I have seen either example. Congrats Chris!

On a somewhat related note, the latest TSOG Video features 3 vintage Caps, that match the Uniforms from the 3 prior segments. No HOFers, but some awesome vintage styles none-the-less.

Link below...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM8bvl9v7T4&t=4s

[GrayGhost]

Couldn't pass this one up. Original Cy Young Aladdin Shriners ID/business card!

[71buc]

I’ve been looking for these ceramic Gunner mugs (it’s an illness) for many years. I’m pleased to finally find them in such nice condition.