Need help identifying these 1970's? pins!

[docpatlv]

Howard,

If you do a search on Legendary's website (click the history tab), they sold a Clemente pin like the one that you have. They have it dated 1960s although I believe it to be early 1970s. I have also seen that pin sell 1-2 times on e-bay in the last 5 years or so, for much less than Legendary sold it for. I have a poster with the same image which I attributed the date from the 1970s...



A good person to talk to would be Paul Muchinsky, he may know more info, but I don't have his contact information....sorry. I have e-mailed him in the past about pinbacks and he was always very helpful and informative.

I was a long time Clemente collector, but have slowed collecting his items as I have focused mainly on pre-war for the past few years. I would enjoy seeing some of your more "difficult" Clemente items if you care to post them. I have always regretted not picking up the Sugardale and punch-out, but hey you can't have it all. However, I did acquire a couple of my "holy grail" items of his, including his nodder, the WADO pin, and some sigs. Looking forward to seeing some of your collection.

Mike

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Howard,

If you do a search on Legendary's website (click the history tab), they sold a Clemente pin like the one that you have. They have it dated 1960s although I believe it to be early 1970s. I have also seen that pin sell 1-2 times on e-bay in the last 5 years or so, for much less than Legendary sold it for. I have a poster with the same image which I attributed the date from the 1970s...



A good person to talk to would be Paul Muchinsky, he may know more info, but I don't have his contact information....sorry. I have e-mailed him in the past about pinbacks and he was always very helpful and informative.

I was a long time Clemente collector, but have slowed collecting his items as I have focused mainly on pre-war for the past few years. I would enjoy seeing some of your more "difficult" Clemente items if you care to post them. I have always regretted not picking up the Sugardale and punch-out, but hey you can't have it all. However, I did acquire a couple of my "holy grail" items of his, including his nodder, the WADO pin, and some sigs. Looking forward to seeing some of your collection.

Mike

Hi Mike,

I have been collecting Clemente for 25+ years. I have purchased a few "old timers" collections. I am always on the lookout for items I don't have or upgrades/dupes of some of the rarer ones I do. That poster is sweet. I recall seeing a photo of the interior of the Clemente home with a large photo from the same shoot - I wonder if there was a tie in with sports City? I would be happy to post pics from my collection - anything particular you would like to see? I've started with a few interesting ones. If you are ever looking to sell all or part of your Clemente collection please keep me in mind. Items that are still on my wantlist:

1960 Bazooka complete box
1962 Dapper Dan Program
1967 Topps Disc
1968 Topps Disc
1967 Giant Stand up (proof version)
1960(1) Harmony Milk 8X10

[hcv123]

A few more for Mike

[docpatlv]

Howard,

Great stuff!!! The pennant is my favorite, I like how they used the 68 3-D photo. Nice Sugardale...I remember the early days of e-bay when I saw one on e-bay that ended for under $150. I still kick myself.

Here are some of my favorites...



Mike

[docpatlv]

Howard,

I forgot to mention, I know a dealer who has either the 1967 or 1968 Topps Disc Clemente for sale. The problem I think is his asking price is pretty hefty, I believe he was asking for around $10,000. He may come down in price, but probably not substantial. Let me know if you want me to check for you.

Mike

[smtjoy]

Great stuff Howard, thanks for posting!!!

Is the team issue you have posted a 1956?

[hcv123]

Mike - I know Steve W. No thanks on the disc. The 68 Pennant is not mine (yet) and is not a picture - it's the real deal in the pennant! Beautiful Transogram! Any Bazooka Boxes, Kahn's or Venezuelan's? Any thoughts on turning Clemente into prewar ?
Scott, Mike and anyone else - enjoy some more pics. Scott - the team issued picture is either '55 or '56 - I have done a TON of research on the team issued photos and have many of them pegged or narrowed down. Just got the thought on the net54 boards to cross reference them with the yearbooks - so I will hopefully will be able to peg them even better. I am posting what I believe to be the '55 or '56(on the right) (depending on which one the above is) and what is definitely the '57 (on the left). The Prostar image may look familiar - as it is the same as the more common postcard issued in 1972, but this is the 16" X22" Poster! The newspaper is from 1954 when Clemente was with the Royals. Tell me if you are getting bored yet or want to see more! As always - anyone lookig to find rare or unusual Clemente items a new home, let me know!