October 2011 Pick-Up Thread

[perezfan]

Here's the ultimate companion piece (for me, anyway...)

I've had the original Willard Mullin Illustration of the Bum for quite some time. A big/beautiful image of the infamous Brooklyn Mascot. But just recently I was lucky enough to find the original Sporting News issue in which this drawing was featured.

Icing on the Cake is that this drawing was used to grace the Cover. Aside from the great Mullin tie-in, the articles within this Sporting News Issue are very intriguing. Among other topics, it discusses Jackie Robinson's thriving career in the minors, and his chances of making the "Big Club". It also discusses the possibility of a 168 Game Regular Season Schedule (which apparently almost came to fruition).

Very interesting reading, and a purely lucky pickup for me

[CarltonHendricks]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Here's the ultimate companion piece (for me, anyway...)

I've had the original Willard Mullin Illustration of the Bum for quite some time. A big/beautiful image of the infamous Brooklyn Mascot. But just recently I was lucky enough to find the original Sporting News issue in which this drawing was featured.

Icing on the Cake is that this drawing was used to grace the Cover. Aside from the great Mullin tie-in, the articles within this Sporting News Issue are very intriguing. Among other topics, it discusses Jackie Robinson's thriving career in the minors, and his chances of making the "Big Club". It also discusses the possibility of a 168 Game Regular Season Schedule (which apparently almost came to fruition).

Very interesting reading, and a purely lucky pickup for me

Very nice Mark congrats...you rock

[perezfan]

Thanks Carlton.... You've been on quite a "roll", yourself (haha..."rock" and "roll"... get it?)

I know, that was awful. Here are some other various October pickups... with many thanks to Jerry (Mr. Mitt) for the pristine Babe Ruth Reach Die-cut Pamphlet...

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

Here are a few of my pick-ups this month.

These were a set of six snapshots of various sizes, and given the angle of the shots, I couldn't say 'no.' The seller didn't know the date(s), but from what I can tell, it's from 1960, most likely in late April (I'm thinking the 23rd). Here are a few:











Now, do any of you have any idea who the above batter is? Possibly Kubek? It almost looks like Pepitone, but I know for sure he wasn't with the Yanks in '60, and the images are definitely from that year. Or so my belief is.

Anywho, keep up the great stuff!!

Graig

[Frozen in Time]

Great stuff guys!!! Love this photo -1956 Type I that I just picked up. The soft focus on Mickey really accentuates the power that is about to be released. The photographer is Herbie Scharfman of INP and SI fame and the most interested fan in the stands (above and to the left of the flash gun) is Ike.

[GKreindler]

BEAUTIFUL photo - I've always loved that one. Great pick-up!

[Big Six]

I'm thinking I'm going to have Reggie sign this one next time he makes the rounds in New York...

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Here's the ultimate companion piece (for me, anyway...)

I've had the original Willard Mullin Illustration of the Bum for quite some time. A big/beautiful image of the infamous Brooklyn Mascot. But just recently I was lucky enough to find the original Sporting News issue in which this drawing was featured.

Icing on the Cake is that this drawing was used to grace the Cover. Aside from the great Mullin tie-in, the articles within this Sporting News Issue are very intriguing. Among other topics, it discusses Jackie Robinson's thriving career in the minors, and his chances of making the "Big Club". It also discusses the possibility of a 168 Game Regular Season Schedule (which apparently almost came to fruition).

Very interesting reading, and a purely lucky pickup for me

What a tremendous find Mark!

I'm very happy for you my friend. That's quite a rush when you discover a piece like that that enhances your collectible ten fold. Am really pleased that you found that Mark. I can't wait to see how you display the both of them.

I have a sweet Babe Ruth/Lou Darvas original sketch that I've been searching for the Sporting News or the Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper for ten years now with no luck yet. Your post has given me new hope!

Regards, Jimmy

[thekingofclout]

Yesterday, I was reminded just how much a true friendship can mean, especially in today's society. How lucky can a guy be, as a very dear friend spoon fed me this fabulous important vintage original TYPE 1 Photo of one of Baseball's greatest moments!

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[sayhey24]

These two came out of a local barn --

Greg

[dwr11]

I finally picked up this Harmon Killebrew pennant to go along with my Rod Carew from the same time frame. Both of these were tough for me to find so I was happy to track them down. I also picked up this Killebrew button still on the original card which I was happy to get as it is different from the other Killebrew I have from this series.

[btcarfagno]

My first townball style bat.



Tom C

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by dwr11

I finally picked up this Harmon Killebrew pennant to go along with my Rod Carew from the same time frame. Both of these were tough for me to find so I was happy to track them down. I also picked up this Killebrew button still on the original card which I was happy to get as it is different from the other Killebrew I have from this series.

Congrats on finding the Killebrew MVP Pennant! Those are so tough to locate, and it looks like yours is in nice condition. That's a great compliment to the Carew... very difficult to find both in that condition.

Nice acquisitions!
Mark

[dwr11]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Congrats on finding the Killebrew MVP Pennant! Those are so tough to locate, and it looks like yours is in nice condition. That's a great compliment to the Carew... very difficult to find both in that condition.

Nice acquisitions!
Mark

Thank you! The Carew pennant is in about perfect condition. The Harmon is not perfect but it's pretty nice.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by sayhey24

These two came out of a local barn --

Greg

Great finds. I picked up a bunch of old baseball postcards, and this photo of an 1892 team with a black player. The image is well-composed and it's a very clean albumen, but it's not as crystal-clear as some I have:

1892 Northside team with black player

[Kzoo]

Guys.............I picked this up last week. It's my first pinball machine and the exterior and the guts are in rough shape, but it has a well preserved playing field with fantastic graphics. It wouldn't be cost effective to refurbish the machine as they're typically not too valuable in working condition, so I'm just going to disassemble the playing field and make it into a wall hanging display piece. I have another one already hanging in my basement and this should look just as cool. The back glass was cool at one time, but a lot of the reverse painted graphics have flaked off. I might tackle that repainted project down the road at some point. Thanks for looking.........Matt

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Kzoo

I'm just going to disassemble the playing field and make it into a wall hanging display piece. I have another one already hanging in my basement and this should look just as cool..........Matt

C'mon Matt. Don't tease. Show us the one you already have hanging on the wall dammit!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

Yesterday, I was reminded just how much a true friendship can mean, especially in today's society. How lucky can a guy be, as a very dear friend spoon fed me this fabulous important vintage original TYPE 1 Photo of one of Baseball's greatest moments!

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Hey Jimmy,

Nice pickup! That's a classic image...
I just picked up an excellent complimentary piece to your Don Larsen World Series perfect game photo.

This is an extremely rare Stadium Club pass from Larsen's World Series PG game 5. These are much tougher to find than a World Series ticket to this game, which is readily available. BTW, I've only seen one or two examples of the Stadium Pass to this game through the years. I'm happy to add this pass to the ticket stub that I have to this remarkable game in my no-hitter ticket collection.

I've never posted a scan of my Larsen WS game 5 ticket before. My favorite part of this ticket is the vintage fountain pen inscription on the back written by the patron that attended the event.
The inscription reads:
"Perfect Game" pitched by Don Larsen of the N.Y. Yankees. Mon. Oct. 8- 1956 5th game of Series"

I also included a celebration photo of Larsen and Berra storming off the field after the game.