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[Jay Wolt]

Mark, nice autographs which prompted me to remember this piece I have.
Got all the auto's myself starting in '81 and after a few, i realized that all the players played in 1939 (except for Waite Hoyt who retired in '38) when this stamp/First Day Cover came out for the "alleged" 100th anniversary of Baseball.
So my theme was to have all the players who signed be Hall Of Famers and who played in 1939.
Now 70 years later, there's no one else I can ever add to it.

When I met Ted Williams (Atlantic City show in '88) I handed him the green pen as Ty Cobb often signed items like that. He liked how I knew that and even offered to buy the piece after he signed it.

[sayhey24]

These are the original frames that held the Hall of Fame plaques of George Sisler and Tris Speaker -- the frames they used when the plaques were hanging on the walls of the old museum, before the actual Hall of Fame wing was added to the museum. The players name was written on the back and front of the ornate frame so the plaque would be returned to the correct frame after it was taken off for cleaning. I've put a Type I photo in each plaque.

[sayhey24]

Sign for the 1953 HOF game and induction ceremonies.

[Lordstan]

Jay,
Very nice cachet. I love those multi-signed items.

Say Hey.
Those frames are fantastic. There is even enough room to put a signed 3x5 of each under the pic.

Mark

[sayhey24]

Mark,

That's a great idea about the signed 3 x 5.
Forgot to include a photo of the handwritten name on back before.

[sayhey24]

This is one of my favorite pieces. One of just a few road signs made that were placed at the main intersections leading to Cooperstown to direct travelers to the 1939 induction ceremonies. I believe this is one of three known survivors.
It appears glittery in the photo (not in person), because a special paint was used so the sign could be seen at night.

[Lordstan]

SeyHey,
Glad I could help inspire you to spend some more money!
Very nice sign as well

[timzcardz]

One of my favorites at The Hall . . .

[jpop43]

Our Abner Doubleday CDV along with an 1860's era bat and lemon peel ball....

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

Mark, nice autographs which prompted me to remember this piece I have.
Got all the auto's myself starting in '81 and after a few, i realized that all the players played in 1939 (except for Waite Hoyt who retired in '38) when this stamp/First Day Cover came out for the "alleged" 100th anniversary of Baseball.
So my theme was to have all the players who signed be Hall Of Famers and who played in 1939.
Now 70 years later, there's no one else I can ever add to it.

When I met Ted Williams (Atlantic City show in '88) I handed him the green pen as Ty Cobb often signed items like that. He liked how I knew that and even offered to buy the piece after he signed it.

Hey Jay. What a terrific piece and and even better story behind the piece...especially about Williams. I do love pieces that have cool stories to go with them. Well done.

Best, Jimmy

[thekingofclout]

of Foxx, Gehrig, and Ruth in NM/Mint Condition. The gold lettering on the Ruth bat is just incredible.

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[sayhey24]

Giant (3x5) vintage framed HOF print of Herb Pennock.

[Jacklitsch]

[Cooptown]

Great topic. This is my first time posting (I just joined yesterday). But Cooperstown is my favorite memory from childhood growing up. My father and I attended the HOF Inductions from 1987-1998. It was the one thing I looked forward to all summer, and as soon as it passed, I was constantly looking forward to next year. I can post more photos later, but here is a TTM project I just started working on:

20 years ago my father and I attended the 50th anniversary of the Baseball Hall of Fame. I bought this program then, and a couple of months later I had Bob Feller sign it at a local show. The program then sat in my parent's closet for the next 20 or so years when I found it recently. I always knew I had it, but I thought what am I going to do with this program that is signed by Bob Feller?

Then I thought about turning it into a TTM project. I first sent it out to Bobby Doerr, turnaround in less than a week. Next I sent it out to Lee MacPhail, who had it for about a month and I started to get a bit nervous. After that it was Monte Irvin, with $20 fee, and took about a week. Next, I got it back from Al Kaline ($20 fee) that took a little less than two weeks. Was kind of torn on how he signed it. Gave a nice, big, bold signature but the way he signed it kind of took away space from other players down the road. The next day it was sent out to Red Schoendienst, with a $10 fee. Got that back in about a week, and was sent out the following day to Duke Snider (with fee) and it has been over two weeks. Starting to get a bit antsy. I've had people who have seen it saying that I shouldnt add any players who were inducted after 1989 (the 50th Anniversary of the HOF), such as Lee MacPhail, but I am going to try and jam pack it with as many HOFers as possible.

[thekingofclout]

Very nice first post. As far as what others are trying to tell you to do or not do things a certain way...DON"T LISTEN TO THEM. Do what pleases you and collect what you enjoy and you'll always come out on top.

Here is a page from Bill Dickey's scrapbook that goes with the letter I started the thread with...

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[Cooptown]

Originally Posted by Cooptown

Great topic. This is my first time posting (I just joined yesterday). But Cooperstown is my favorite memory from childhood growing up. My father and I attended the HOF Inductions from 1987-1998. It was the one thing I looked forward to all summer, and as soon as it passed, I was constantly looking forward to next year. I can post more photos later, but here is a TTM project I just started working on:

20 years ago my father and I attended the 50th anniversary of the Baseball Hall of Fame. I bought this program then, and a couple of months later I had Bob Feller sign it at a local show. The program then sat in my parent's closet for the next 20 or so years when I found it recently. I always knew I had it, but I thought what am I going to do with this program that is signed by Bob Feller?

Then I thought about turning it into a TTM project. I first sent it out to Bobby Doerr, turnaround in less than a week. Next I sent it out to Lee MacPhail, who had it for about a month and I started to get a bit nervous. After that it was Monte Irvin, with $20 fee, and took about a week. Next, I got it back from Al Kaline ($20 fee) that took a little less than two weeks. Was kind of torn on how he signed it. Gave a nice, big, bold signature but the way he signed it kind of took away space from other players down the road. The next day it was sent out to Red Schoendienst, with a $10 fee. Got that back in about a week, and was sent out the following day to Duke Snider (with fee) and it has been over two weeks. Starting to get a bit antsy. I've had people who have seen it saying that I shouldnt add any players who were inducted after 1989 (the 50th Anniversary of the HOF), such as Lee MacPhail, but I am going to try and jam pack it with as many HOFers as possible.

Just a bit of an update on this. I was able to add two more HOFers since the last time I posted. Robin Roberts and Duke Snider, each with a $10 donation. Both are interesting stories. Roberts I included a $10 check to BAT the first time, and he sent everything back to me, including my check, asking for a donation to BAT. He must not have seen the check. I re-sent it to him, and got it back within a week. Snider I included $10, and a blue sharpie. He signed the program in black (everyone else has signed it in blue) and kept my blue sharpie. Oh well, the risk you take with TTM I guess. People have said that Snider signing in black gives it some character. At least now I dont have to worry about if anyone in the future signs it in blue vs. black.

I got both of those guys in late October/early November, and then my Father, who I have very great memories of going to Cooperstown with and who brought me to this game when we bought the program, passed away in December. I put the program on the backburner, and I think it's about time to start working on it again.

[mr2686]

Ozzie and Mudcat signing on induction weekend

[Forever Young]

TYPE 1 PHOTO
First class all the way.....

[RichardSimon]

June 29, 1990 was a historic day in baseball history and I was at the HOF on that day.
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[sayhey24]

Alan,

With this thread getting bumped back up near the top, I just saw your post about my giant Herb Pennock framed piece. Thanks for that insight about its origins -- I really appreciate it!

Greg