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[ramram]

Great 1886 YALE LETTER WITH BEECHER CONTENT


October 26, 1886. New Haven. An autograph letter signed “W.A. McConnel” to a friend, describing Yale’s football team: “…Our room faces the New Haven Green, which puts me in mind of the Boston Common every time I look at it. There are thirteen Exeter men here, including Wurtenburgh, Sykes & Lyman…Wurtie is doing fine work on the team. He is sub. half & quarter back. He does not want to do much football playing this year and so has not worked to get on the team. Ben is a half back but is too slow altogether. He is punting pretty well. He broke his nose in one of the practice games but it is well now. You ought to see how they play football here. They go in to win. There is three times as much slugging in a practice game as there is in the Exeter or Andover game. Hanson played one evening and Pike who was playing opposite him told him to get onside Hanson did not stir and Pike drew off and hit him right in the eye, then Hanson as soon as he recovered himself hit Pike a dandy on the nose and they had a regular fight until the Captain yelled to them to stop. Hanson had a terrible eye and Pike a skinned nose. You ought to see Beecher play. He is something like Harding, one minute he is in the midst of a crowd and the next he has the ball and running for the goal. He has not layed up at all. He had a sore leg but plays just the same. Wurtie could get halfback if he wanted it but says he wants to study this year and then play football next year. I am afraid Ben will not stay here long. He flunks in great style. Himball played first base on the Freshman base ball team at Princeton in the Freshman-sophomore game…”.

Henry W. Beecher, known as “Harry” Beecher, was the grandson of Henry Ward Beecher, a famous minister. He captained and quarterbacked the Yale team and is regarded as one of the early stars of college football. His N162 Goodwin Champions card is considered the first true football card.

This letter was written four days before the Bulldogs defeated Wesleyan 136-0 in football, setting an all-time record for scoring. Yale won the collegiate championship that year. The letter is in outstanding condition with white paper and dark ink.

$225

Rob M.

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[ramram]

BTW, this would match up real well with JJ's Beecher card that he has for sale on here.

He says he'd make you a heck of a deal if you ended up wanting to buy both of these. lol

Rob M.

[cincicards]

FS: 1913 Inside Baseball Game Discs (12). Overall very good to excellent condition.

$300 + $4s/h =$304 Check or money order.


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[cincicards]

For sale 1916 Fatima advertising posters(18-3/4" X 12-1/2"), overall in very good condition with folds from side to side and top to bottom.

$150+15s/h=$165 (Check or Money order)


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[yanks12025]

I know i've tried selling this many times and have failed everytime, so i'll give it one last shot. Members of the 1938 Yankees signed album page, autos include early Joe DiMaggio, Myril Hoag, Bill Knickerbocker, Kemp Wicker, George Selkirk and Babe Dahlgren. The autos are in pencil but are very strong still. Comes with auction house PSA/DNA letter. Asking $90, add 5 for shipping. Thanks boblee89@yahoo.com Trying to save for a new i-pod

[Rob D.]

Items are listed and described as pictured from top to bottom, left to right in the scan below. All prices are delivered. Payment can be made by check (preferred), money order or PayPal. E-mails (to wolfie51sb at aol.com) to reserve an item take precedence over posts and PMs.

If you need better scans or more info, just let me know.

Here's a link to the lot in Legendary's recent auction, which is where I got the pinbacks. I needed only two in the group, so the rest are for sale:

http://legendaryauctions.com/LotDeta...x?lotid=110952

Thanks, Rob

(All pinbacks are the 1.75-inch variety)

Larry Doby #1: Excellent condition with very slight rust on the back/inner part of the pin. One of the tougher Doby pinbacks. $85

Larry Doby #2: Great shape. The most common Doby pinback. $25

Larry Doby #3: Another one in beautiful shape. $50

Bob Lemon #1: Excellent-mint condition. One you don't see all that often. $75

Bob Lemon #2: Excellent condition with light coating of rust on the back/inner part of the pin. SOLD

Leroy (Satchel) Paige: This was sold as Legendary in its recent auction as being an Indians pinback, but most in the hobby categorize it as a pin of Paige from his Negro League days. Light spotting on the surface/edge. Still a nice pin. SOLD

Al Rosen: Excellent condition with light coating of rust on the back/inner part of the pin. $18

Larry Doby 1948 pencil clip: Some rust on the clip, celluloid button has one spot of discoloration on the "D" in Doby. $30

Allie Clark 1949 pencil clip: Solid excellent-mint condition. $25

[bigfish]

Taking offers on a Cooper games used bat. Uncracked, brown in color, 125/C243 Louisville Slugger Model. Shows some wear but is in nice shape overall.

tp7161@yahoo.com