June 2012 Pick-Ups

[Frozen in Time]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Jimmy,

What a GREAT photo of Gehrig used for his 1961 golden press card. Truly a fantastic shot!

The MINTY Beatles stuff you have acquired is second to none that I have seen. Lots of Beatles stuff out there but you somehow find the rarest stuff in the highest condition. That is a pretty good combination I would say!

Great way to start the month!

It is hard to believe we are almost to the midway part of the year. I have added a couple more TYPE 1 Photos to my collection below.

A). Roger Maris’ 61st HR taken by Olen. It is very interesting that Olen shot it from the rafters as he could have had any pick of a seat as a yankee photographer. I truly believe this is one of the greatest images of this historic day and am VERY happy to have added it to “The Vault”.



B). Gehrig portrait used for his 1941 memorial day ticket as well as the memorial at Yankee stadium. Definitely a defining portrait of Lou. It has some emulsion on his chin but for some reason it doesn't bother me as much as maybe it should. Perhaps it is because it is 1 of 3 examples known and didn't cost me 8k.

Ben,

Both really super photos and I have never seen the Maris, gives one a completely different perspective of that historic day!!!

Craig

[matty39]

From the recent legendary auction.

[GrayGhost]

This pales in comparison to the stuff above, but IM HAPPY with it. Never had one. pretty fair pitcher, during the Yankees crappy years, and pitching coach too,

[Splinte1941]

Originally Posted by GrayGhost

This pales in comparison to the stuff above, but IM HAPPY with it. Never had one. pretty fair pitcher, during the Yankees crappy years, and pitching coach too,

You're a masochist dude. This place is a psychotherapists candy store.

And I'm the lead test patient.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Splinte1941

You're a masochist dude. This place is a psychotherapists candy store.

And I'm the lead test patient.

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[Forever Young]

Oops!

[sox1903wschamp]

matty39: I love those bf2 prems!

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by matty39

From the recent legendary auction.

Sweet Pennants! I might have given you a run for the money, if the Collins was an Athletics piece (instead of Chisox).

You did really well on these... Congrats!

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Sweet Pennants! I might have given you a run for the money, if the Collins was an Athletics piece (instead of Chisox).

You did really well on these... Congrats!

I agree.. Old pennants are so neat. I collected them as a child. My father would bring one back for me on every business trip he took. When we took family trips to ballparks and/or vacations I would also pick one up whether it be Yankee stadium or Yellowstone park. I would love to get into them but just can't collect everything. They are beautiful pieces for sure...congrats!!

[ksfarmboy]

This may have become the favorite item in my collection, definitely top 5. I'm a huge Brooks Robinson and Orioles fan. Although this isn't a game used jersey, it is about as close as you can get. It's a 1971 salesmen sample set complete with pants.

[toppszl1]

Nice Brooks jersey ksfarmboy

[ksfarmboy]

Originally Posted by toppszl1

Nice Brooks jersey ksfarmboy

Thanks Toppsz and Jimmy. Lots of great pickups this month by everyone. Can't wait to see what you guys will post next.

[Brian Van Horn]

OT.