March pickups

[Scott Garner]

Bob Feller game used 2nd no-hitter ball dated 4/30/46 at NYY

Okay, I'm a day early here. Hopefully no one will begrudge me starting this thread anyway...

Rapid Robert always said that in spite of the public perception that his Opening Day no-hitter in Chicago in 1940 was his finest moment, he didn't carry the same sentiment. Instead, his tour-de-force was actually his 2nd no-hitter in 1946 vs. the NY Yankees. He told me that the strength of the Yankees batting lineup led by Joe DiMaggio made this one significant and special. The Indians prevailed 1-0 over the Bronx Bombers.

The Harridge AL game used ball is signed in vintage fountain pen by Feller and his batterymate, catcher Frank Hayes. The score and date are noted on another panel and the ball is inscribed to some lucky fan named Billy Shapiro.

A cool pickup for my no-hitter collection.

[71buc]

Awesome ball Scott! I would love to see your museum. In keeping with a Bob Feller theme. I picked these advertising pieces up in the last Legendary auction. I said I wouldn't bid in that auction but my judgment was impaired by the beating I took in the Hunt auction. Nonetheless I couldn't resist as I love Feller and oversized advertising display items. The fact that Rapid Robert hadn't managed to autograph it surprised me as well

[Scott Garner]

Sweet Feller displays, Mike!

[mcgwirecom]

Nice ball Scott. I was almost gonna bid on that. But I started after the May 30th , 1935 Phillies vs Braves ball. That day was Babe Ruth's last game ever. He played in the first game of a double header and this ball was from the second game. I put in a decent bid but I was not 100% sure on the ball. MEARS listed it as 5/30/1935 but there was no date on the ball. There was a score (9-3) which was correct. There was also the starting lineups which weren't exactly correct and the batteries which were half right so I was having trouble going higher on it.

[Chris Counts]

I love those Feller advertising displays. My first thought after seeing them was, "where's his autograph?"

[parker1b2]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Bob Feller game used 2nd no-hitter ball dated 4/30/46 at NYY

Okay, I'm a day early here. Hopefully no one will begrudge me starting this thread anyway...

Rapid Robert always said that in spite of the public perception that his Opening Day no-hitter in Chicago in 1940 was his finest moment, he didn't carry the same sentiment. Instead, his tour-de-force was actually his 2nd no-hitter in 1946 vs. the NY Yankees. He told me that the strength of the Yankees batting lineup led by Joe DiMaggio made this one significant and special. The Indians prevailed 1-0 over the Bronx Bombers.

The Harridge AL game used ball is signed in vintage fountain pen by Feller and his battery mate, catcher Frank Hayes. The score and date are noted on another panel and the ball is inscribed to some lucky fan named Billy Shapiro.

A cool pickup for my no-hitter collection.

Great pick up Scott!!! Awesome ball

[bobfreedman]

i am thrilled to get this game used Eddie Collins glove.

[Physedteacher25]

6/12/1954 Phillies vs Braves

Jim Wilson NO HITTER
*1st No-No in Milwaukee Braves history

Live auction on Ebay right now, physedteacher25:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/121579891323?nav=SEARCH

[Physedteacher25]

I picked up a pair of those last month. One for me, one for Ebay.

[parker1b2]

While not vintage, I won my first item from Hunts this past week. It was the Pride of the Pirates award given to former player and announcer Steve Blass in 2002. Thought it was interesting and different and feel like I got it pretty cheap.
Lot included an empty wine bottle from the occasion, and 2 pictures of Steve receiving the award.

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[parker1b2]

Originally Posted by bobfreedman

i am thrilled to get this game used Eddie Collins glove.

Bob that is a tremendous glove. Nice pick up!!

[Darner]

Picked up this M101-2 Sporting News supplement of the 1910 Philadelphia Athletics in February but I'm real happy that a pink stain that covered a couple of the players on the right side of the top row came off when I soaked it this morning

[JoeDfan]

Finally pulled the trigger on a Joe DiMaggio old timer's game bat that I have been watching for a while. It looks awesome on my wall, especially when I put it next to my DiMaggio coach's bat from '68!

[D. Broughman]

Has anyone seen this game and know why the block of wood is on it? Should I take it off or does it serve a purpose? Thanks D.
Added image of printing on back to show it was made in the Detroit area. D.

[Butch7999]

It's supposed to be there. It should rotate freely, deflecting the ball out of or back into play in pinball fashion.
An alternate (presumably slightly later) version of the game, titled The Pitcher's Battle, replaced the solid block with a wooden cross.

[D. Broughman]

Originally Posted by Butch7999

It's supposed to be there. It should rotate freely, deflecting the ball out of or back into play in pinball fashion.
An alternate (presumably slightly later) version of the game, titled The Pitcher's Battle, replaced the solid block with a wooden cross.

Thanks Butch Do you know what the balls were like. Thanks again! D.

[bobfreedman]

This is mine below, as you can see it is very similar to yours, yours appears to be a batter and as you can see mine is a pitcher (Tommy Bridges). Is your a generic player or was it endorsed by someone? I even have the original box that it came with unbelievably.

Your is a very nice piece and congrats on it!

[D. Broughman]

Originally Posted by bobfreedman

This is mine below, as you can see it is very similar to yours, yours appears to be a batter and as you can see mine is a pitcher (Tommy Bridges). Is your a generic player or was it endorsed by someone? I even have the original box that it came with unbelievably.

Your is a very nice piece and congrats on it!

Generic player Thanks! D.

[Exhibitman]

Picked up a couple of basketball pieces:

1973 team issue Maravich:



1960s Spalding Rick Barry, signed:



Also a photo of FB great Sid Luckman:



I wanted a nice image to go with this autograph my dad got when he was a kid:

[parker1b2]

Picked up this Game Used Warren Giles NL Baseball from April 21, 1966 Braves at Phillies. Braves won 5-4 and Phil Niekro won it in relief. It was his 1st win of 1966 and 3rd Career win. Inscribed and signed by Phil with details. Signature was added at a later date then the inscription.

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[parker1b2]

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[parker1b2]

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[bobfreedman]

1917 Buffalo Bison's Schedule

[gregr2]

Congrats That is one incredible piece!

[yanksfan09]

Originally Posted by gregr2

Congrats That is one incredible piece!

Thanks!

Here's a close up of smaller study piece. Even at only 5"x7", it's an amazing piece on its own... I just love early Ruth images, both of these date to 1920.

I may eventually get the big piece framed but not sure, I love it the way it is now too.

[Lordstan]

Erick,
That new Ruth is fantastic. Congrats. What size is it?
I also struggled for a while on whether or not to frame my painting. I liked the raw look, but I really do think that a nice frame can really enhance the look even more. I think this is especially true for the smaller paintings, meaning 16x20 and smaller plus ones slightly bigger, which yours looks to be. I think Scott's Vandy is the perfect example of how the right frame can really enhance it.(Although, I am biased towards mine as well)
Mark

This is mine framed(It's a crappy photo. Looks much better in person)


Here is Scott's.

[bobfreedman]

I left mine as is, the size is approx 16" x 20"

[yanksfan09]

Thanks guys.

Mark, Scott, Bob, those are all fantastic. Those really are the perfect complimentary frames on those first too! The colors and look of them match up perfectly to each.

The new Ruth is actually pretty big at 22x34.

I'm in no rush to frame it but certainly will leave the option open. I would need to find a good framer around me and take a look.

[UnVme7]

1986 Jerry Browne game worn Rangers jersey

[UnVme7]

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