Let's see what you have from Ballplayers estates.

barrysloate · #1 03-02-2010, 03:09 PM

Jodi- I knew of a copy that had multiple signatures...I think it may have once belonged to Ritter himself. But I don't remember the details.

BillyCoxDodgers3B · #2 03-02-2010, 04:02 PM

Barry,

Actually, that one does ring a bell. I don't remember the history of it, but am pretty sure you're right that it belonged to Larry himself. I still have a copy inscribed to me from Larry which I'm proud to own.

There are a couple of players who likely never signed a copy of that book--Paul Waner and Jimmy Austin. Both passed away the same year as the book was published (1965).

canjond · #3 03-02-2010, 05:04 PM

Jodi,

Wasn't there a copy signed by Waner that sold in a Mastro auction a few years ago? I thought I recalled seeing it, and couldn't figure out the reason for the price until investigating Waner's death date.

- Jon

jcmtiger · #4 03-02-2010, 05:39 PM

These were from Barney McCosky estate, I have since sold them. 2 trophies during WWII era when he was in Hawaii and a Jewelry box with his name on it.

Joe

slidekellyslide · #5 03-02-2010, 06:48 PM

I have a bunch of items from Dick Stuart's estate (Thanks Mark and Andy!)

I have a bunch of pages from his personal scrapbook that he kept while playing for the Lincoln Chiefs..he cut out newspaper articles and wrote little notes here and there about his home runs.

This one is my favorite.

Photo from the scrapbook

I also have Stuart's bracelet with his name on it, but can't find the photo on my computer right now.

This comes from Johnny Hopp's brother (former NFL player Harry 'Hippity' Hopp) , but still in the family right?

perezfan · #6 03-03-2010, 01:48 PM

Here's Casey Stengel's Game-used Yankee Cap from the early 1950s. Came directly from his estate. Looks as though it was a favorite of his, with much love and wear. I bet he even abused it a time or two after some bad calls by the Ump...

I figured I should post it, as it probably won't be with me for much longer... I'll miss this one!

Jantz · #7 03-03-2010, 10:23 PM

No pictures of my estate piece yet, but I picked up a 1941 New York Yankees Spring Training Manager's Itinerary from a fellow board member about 2 years ago. It was from the Bill Dickey estate. I had it framed and matted for display. I thought it was a nice piece from the year of the streak.

Jantz

thekingofclout · #8 03-05-2010, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perezfan

Here's Casey Stengel's Game-used Yankee Cap from the early 1950s. Came directly from his estate. Looks as though it was a favorite of his, with much love and wear. I bet he even abused it a time or two after some bad calls by the Ump...

I figured I should post it, as it probably won't be with me for much longer... I'll miss this one!

But the Baseball Figural you landed in Hunt's is certainly one of the most incredible pieces in the hobby...extant. Would surely be the cornerstone in just about everyones collection.

I now need to make some decisions as what I should move in order to cover the cost of the Gehrig & Ruth TYPE I photo that I just picked up in Legendary's auction.

Best, Jimmy

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