|
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Don Mattingly Oddball Item
My father collected Don Mattingly cards and oddball items. He primarily did this during the height of the junk wax era. Among the many things he picked up was this item.
I believe it's a glove tag, the type which would be hanging on a baseball glove when it was brand new. According to a few sellers online, this was available across several years. Does anyone know how to definitively assign a year to this item?
__________________
Eric Perry Currently collecting: T206 (132/524) 1956 Topps Baseball (193/342) "You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Front
__________________
Eric Perry Currently collecting: T206 (132/524) 1956 Topps Baseball (193/342) "You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra Last edited by Eric72; 05-05-2024 at 07:46 PM. |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Back
__________________
Eric Perry Currently collecting: T206 (132/524) 1956 Topps Baseball (193/342) "You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Mattingly only won the MVP in 1985. So I would date it to 1986.
Looks like there are a couple different variations. https://www.comc.com/Cards/Baseball/...ail_Base,sr,ot Add: That said, Mattingly was popular for years, so even if this tag debuted in Spring 1986 for baseball season little leagues, it probably was sold for 5 years, which is probably why they changed labels. My guess is that some legislation which required manufacturing location (South Korea) would help date that variation.
__________________
-- PWCC: The Fish Stinks From the Head PSA: Regularly Get Cheated BGS: Can't detect trimming on modern SGC: Closed auto authentication business JSA: Approved same T206 Autos before SGC Oh, what a difference a year makes. Last edited by swarmee; 05-05-2024 at 08:15 PM. |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
__________________
Eric Perry Currently collecting: T206 (132/524) 1956 Topps Baseball (193/342) "You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
I worked at KMART in Sporting Goods while I was in college, and these sort of glove tags were quite common. They would (ahem, accidentally, ahem) dislodge from the gloves and I would confiscate them frequently. I got quite a few of the Mattingly's, Mike Schmidt's, Bo Jackson's and others. I am pretty sure they came out multiple years with essentially the same tags, probably for as long as the player endorsed the product. |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
As I begin the slow crawl through my father's Mattingly cards, I'll post some of the oddball issues here. It makes more sense than starting a new thread for each card.
This issue is a 1987 Fleer Mini. It was distributed as part of a complete boxed set of 120 cards. It measures roughly 2 9/16" x 1 13/16" and has a glossy front. The design is similar to the normal '87 Fleer set; however, the photo is different. For those who don't know, my father passed away in 2020. One of the things he left behind was a box of inexpensive Mattingly cards. I'm just now getting around to going through the box. For me, it will be an experience that means quite a bit more than sorting through a random bargain box at a show or opening packs. I don't know exactly what I'll find; however, I'll know where it came from. I realize 99% of the people on Net54 won't care about this, and that's fine. (Hell, I'd say 90% of the people on Net54 never even visit the 1980-present forum.) For everyone else, thanks for checking out this thread from time to time.
__________________
Eric Perry Currently collecting: T206 (132/524) 1956 Topps Baseball (193/342) "You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
|
#9
|
||||
|
||||
Thanks for posting! Huge Don Mattingly fan!
__________________
Successful NET54 transactions: robw1959, Tyruscobb |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
You would need to find a serious 80s glove collector to get the version for each year down perfectly
__________________
- Justin D. Player collecting - Lance Parrish, Jim Davenport, John Norlander. Successful B/S/T with - Highstep74, Northviewcats, pencil1974, T2069bk, tjenkins, wilkiebaby11, baez578, Bocabirdman, maddux31, Leon, Just-Collect, bigfish, quinnsryche...and a whole bunch more, I stopped keeping track, lol. Last edited by JustinD; 05-13-2024 at 08:16 PM. |
#11
|
||||
|
||||
Not surprisingly, the 1988 Fleer Mini was also in the box.
This issue is very similar to the '87. Again, the card was part of a 120 card box set. The design is the same as the regular base set; however, a different photo was used and the card front is glossy. Interestingly, I saw this card (and the 1988 Fleer set) in a whole new way tonight. For starters, it's over 35 years old. Damn, that's a long time. Other than me, my dad was the only person who ever owned this card. Yes, I realize an '88 Fleer card isn't exactly a family heirloom. Still, it's cool that he and I have had it this long. Secondly, the design is visually appealing to me now. In the past, I'd always thought it was bland and uninspiring. I guess it grew on me. Nostalgia may be coloring my opinion here, but it is a clean looking design. Plus, I've always been a fan of red, white, and blue. Lastly, I was 16 years old in 1988. Like many of us, I remember those days fondly. Seeing this card for the first time in a while took me back there (in my mind) for a moment. Memories are a powerful (and sometimes wonderful) thing.
__________________
Eric Perry Currently collecting: T206 (132/524) 1956 Topps Baseball (193/342) "You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra |
#12
|
||||
|
||||
The back looks clean and classy, too.
__________________
Eric Perry Currently collecting: T206 (132/524) 1956 Topps Baseball (193/342) "You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra |
#13
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
__________________
Eric Perry Currently collecting: T206 (132/524) 1956 Topps Baseball (193/342) "You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra |
#14
|
||||
|
||||
Pretty sure I know the answer to this; however, I figured it would be good to get some other opinions. This signed baseball was part of my father’s collection. What are your opinions regarding the authenticity of the autograph?
__________________
Eric Perry Currently collecting: T206 (132/524) 1956 Topps Baseball (193/342) "You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra |
#15
|
||||
|
||||
100% authentic and that is a really nice Don Mattingly auto 👍🏻💯⚾️
__________________
Successful NET54 transactions: robw1959, Tyruscobb |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Oddball Clemente Item | loubrown | Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions | 1 | 08-31-2023 09:10 PM |
Please help identify roy campanella oddball item | EYECOLLECTVINTAGE | Net54baseball Sports (Primarily) Vintage Memorabilia Forum incl. Game Used | 1 | 11-15-2017 04:06 PM |
Help with oddball Feller item | 71buc | Net54baseball Sports (Primarily) Vintage Memorabilia Forum incl. Game Used | 4 | 02-18-2013 06:42 PM |
Help with Mel Ott oddball item | jb217676 | Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions | 6 | 04-22-2010 05:15 PM |
Oddball Red Sox item pair Auction. | GrayGhost | Live Auctions - Only 2-3 open, per member, at once. | 3 | 08-29-2009 09:42 AM |