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DVDs of Old Baseball Games - 50s & 60s - Where can I buy?

KikoKiko Posts: 93 ✭✭
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Looking for footage of 50s and 60s games. Anyone know where I can buy them online? Many thanks.
Working on these raw sets:
54 & 55 Bowman
55, 56, 58, & 60 Topps.
Have lots of cards, including some PSAs, 53-58 to trade.
Also, have Football 55-57 to trade for BB cards.

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  • RipkenRipken Posts: 559 ✭✭✭
    Do you mean actual games such as old TV broadcasts or just highlights? I believe there are only a couple of full games that exist from this era.
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  • brianwintersfanbrianwintersfan Posts: 3,626 ✭✭


    << <i>Try Here >>



    That would be Doak Ewing's outfit. While he deserves credit for tracking down and restoring a lot of this old footage, he is a pain in the a** to deal with. I'm in this hobby and get stuff through trading but that is one thing you never want Doak to know about. He likes to go off on those of us who don't want to pay his prices and would rather trade for the price of a blank dvd. And that's not to say I haven't paid in the past or wouldn't in the future for something I really wanted. I just don't like to be lectured by someone. Deal with him at your own risk.
  • jimq112jimq112 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭
    I recently bought some 1971 world series dvds, the quality was crap as they were bootlegged but the price was cheap - $35 for the whole series of 7 discs.

    Here's a sample of world series highlights, not sure what you're looking for exactly but it's a start

    world series highlights dvd
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  • brianwintersfanbrianwintersfan Posts: 3,626 ✭✭


    << <i>I recently bought some 1971 world series dvds, the quality was crap as they were bootlegged but the price was cheap - $35 for the whole series of 7 discs.

    Here's a sample of world series highlights, not sure what you're looking for exactly but it's a start

    world series highlights dvd >>



    Well making a copy of a dvd if done correctly will not knock down the quality. It all depends on the source used. Not sure where the person you bought these from got their footage but it doesn't sound good.
  • jimq112jimq112 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I recently bought some 1971 world series dvds, the quality was crap as they were bootlegged but the price was cheap - $35 for the whole series of 7 discs.

    Here's a sample of world series highlights, not sure what you're looking for exactly but it's a start

    world series highlights dvd >>



    Well making a copy of a dvd if done correctly will not knock down the quality. It all depends on the source used. Not sure where the person you bought these from got their footage but it doesn't sound good. >>



    They're dvd's made from the TV broadcasts in the 70s. Not so good.

    I did recently buy the complete set of DVDs from the 1979 series, pirates vs orioles. They arrived yesterday and they're in the original box, if they aren't protected I might be able to make copies of those if wanted.
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  • 69Cubs69Cubs Posts: 150 ✭✭
    I would look at RareSportsfilms as previously mentioned, I've bought a couple dvds from them and was pleased. The owner also sells his items on E-Bay. His dvd's are not bootlegged.

    Mike
  • brianwintersfanbrianwintersfan Posts: 3,626 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>I recently bought some 1971 world series dvds, the quality was crap as they were bootlegged but the price was cheap - $35 for the whole series of 7 discs.

    Here's a sample of world series highlights, not sure what you're looking for exactly but it's a start

    world series highlights dvd >>



    Well making a copy of a dvd if done correctly will not knock down the quality. It all depends on the source used. Not sure where the person you bought these from got their footage but it doesn't sound good. >>



    They're dvd's made from the TV broadcasts in the 70s. Not so good.

    I did recently buy the complete set of DVDs from the 1979 series, pirates vs orioles. They arrived yesterday and they're in the original box, if they aren't protected I might be able to make copies of those if wanted. >>



    Well sometimes that is all that exists so the love of what you are collecting takes a front seat and the quality takes a back seat. There are some very nice tv broadcasts that are circulating thanks to someone taping them back in the day. The main issue is what generation is being put on dvd. If some guy on Ebay transfers his 5th generation video tape to dvd and sells it, it will most likely not look that great. That's why it's nice to have connections who try to locate the best possible sources.
  • brianwintersfanbrianwintersfan Posts: 3,626 ✭✭


    << <i>I would look at RareSportsfilms as previously mentioned, I've bought a couple dvds from them and was pleased. The owner also sells his items on E-Bay. His dvd's are not bootlegged.

    Mike >>



    Well he owns them so he is considered the source which also brings up some copyright issues but I guess he's been doing it long enough that the powers that be must not care. All I'm saying is that a proper copy made of what he's selling will look exactly the same. Some folks don't want to pay his prices and like to trade instead which drives Doak crazy.
  • KikoKiko Posts: 93 ✭✭


    << <i>Do you mean actual games such as old TV broadcasts or just highlights? I believe there are only a couple of full games that exist from this era. >>



    Yes, I'm looking for actual game footage..However, I'd also be interested in highlights, documentaries, or even something like Home Run Derby...
    Working on these raw sets:
    54 & 55 Bowman
    55, 56, 58, & 60 Topps.
    Have lots of cards, including some PSAs, 53-58 to trade.
    Also, have Football 55-57 to trade for BB cards.

    YOU DON'T RUN ON ROBERTO CLEMENTE!!!
  • 69Cubs69Cubs Posts: 150 ✭✭
    If I'm not mistaken, a 1969 game between the Cubs and Phillies is the oldest regular full season game in existence that is on the market.

    RareSportsfilms used to have their items listed on E-Bay at a starting bid that was much lower than the websites price so you can catch a break there. I don't know if they still do that.

    Mike
  • plifterplifter Posts: 361
    I'd like to see a complete game with Mantle or Mays.
  • TNTonPMSTNTonPMS Posts: 2,279 ✭✭
    I would like to see a complete game with Ruth and Gehrig and Ty Cobb , But I would especially love to see a game of Ruth pitching !

    That would be awesome !
  • brianwintersfanbrianwintersfan Posts: 3,626 ✭✭


    << <i>I'd like to see a complete game with Mantle or Mays. >>



    Some of the '57 series is out there
  • RoarIn84RoarIn84 Posts: 859 ✭✭
    i have game 7 of the 1952WS coming in a trade. will let y'all know how it looks. can't wait to see it myself. Mick hits one out and Billy Martin's amazing catch! Trying to get game 6 too where Mick, Yogi and Duke go deep. i'm starting to collect old broadcast games NOT from ESPN Classic.
  • TabeTabe Posts: 6,126 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've got a couple games of the '84 World Series in pretty good quality and a very nice copy of the MNB game from '76 with Fidrych pitching against the Yankees. Would love to get the rest of the '84 Series someday. Friend of mine supposedly has parts or all of the '68 Series that I want to get as well.

    Tabe
  • RoarIn84RoarIn84 Posts: 859 ✭✭
    i have games 1,2,5,7 of the '68 series....the ones that count!!! Bob Gibson throws 17 k's, Lolich hits a HR, Tigers win......all there! and, i have all 5 games of the 1984 WS including all 3 games of the Tigers' sweep of the Royals in the ALCS and the INCREDIBLE 5 game NLCS! Not to mention Jack Morris's no hitter against the White Sox to aid the Tigers' record setting 35-5 start in 1984....

    i think we should institute a friendly trade ring of these classic games amongst each other like they do with bootleg concerts.....i got a lot and i want even more!
  • RoarIn84RoarIn84 Posts: 859 ✭✭
    .....and that '76 Fidrych game is CLASSIC! i love watching that game and the brilliant interview with the Bird afterward! Too bad Munson was hurt at that time. The Tigers were lame that year and could barely sell 10K tickets per game, but when Fidrych was pitching, they sold out every game. Nice this game was against the pennant winning Yanks! Billy Martin introduces himself as "Born in California, Died in NY!" good stuff.

    the 50s-60s games, in full broadcast, are out there, just gotta know where to look. i'll let y'all know when i get them....and there's lots!

  • markj111markj111 Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭
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    the 50s-60s games, in full broadcast, are out there, just gotta know where to look. i'll let y'all know when i get them....and there's lots! >>





    I hope you are right. Where should I look?
  • dudedude Posts: 1,454 ✭✭
    I bought the 1979 World Series DVD set of the ABC Broadcast of all seven games, which I believe was issued through MLB. It's excellent but some of the video quality doesn't look that great in several segments.


    I recall watching the entire Game 7 broadcast of the 1968 World Series on ESPN classic. The picture quality was awful (I think some took a camera and filmed it off of a B&W TV set).
  • RoarIn84RoarIn84 Posts: 859 ✭✭


    << <i>

    I recall watching the entire Game 7 broadcast of the 1968 World Series on ESPN classic. The picture quality was awful (I think some took a camera and filmed it off of a B&W TV set). >>



    that's actually what they did back in the day. they filmed the live broadcast by running the recording kinescope in front of a B&W tv screen. but as technology advanced, and tape came along, the transferring process became higher quality....
  • matthewbschultz83matthewbschultz83 Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭
    I think I found the end of the internet so maybe you guys can help. I am looking for complete games (DVD or VHS) of the 1996 ALDS between the Rangers and Yankees - Games 1-4. Would also be interested in both 98 and 99 ALDS also involving Rangers-Yankees (only need games 1-3 those 2 years). Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

    Wasn't there a guy at the National last year that had games for sale?

    Edited: To ask another question.
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  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    I have a Cardinals World Series "Official MLB" dvd that has I believe 3 world series they were in from the 50's, quality is really good, first year was Vs Yankees. I would sell it for $5 Paypal gift if someone wants (watched once, just opened, I'd be shipping from Canada so shipping is going to cost me $4 alone). The dvd doesn't show every pitch but shows the big plays I believe, if anyone wants it or more details lmk.
  • Tedw9Tedw9 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭
    I have purchased from Doak in the past .... big mistake. He called my house looking to sell me more dvd's and talked to my
    ex girlfriend. When he heard my daughter crying he asked if my ex was my wife and she said no. He then lectured her about how
    we were living in sin and all that. That was the last purchase from him.

    I have a few old highlight dvd's of the 58 Braves and 64 Mets as well as a ton of other sporting events I have recorded
    over the years. I got to get off my butt and make a list so I know what I have.
    Looking for Carl Willey items.
  • EAsportsEAsports Posts: 1,566 ✭✭✭
    Itunes has (or had at one point) about 100 classic games.

    I've got 5 or 6 from the '50s to the present on my iPod. Great for airplanes...
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  • brianwintersfanbrianwintersfan Posts: 3,626 ✭✭


    << <i>I have purchased from Doak in the past .... big mistake. He called my house looking to sell me more dvd's and talked to my
    ex girlfriend. When he heard my daughter crying he asked if my ex was my wife and she said no. He then lectured her about how
    we were living in sin and all that. That was the last purchase from him.

    I have a few old highlight dvd's of the 58 Braves and 64 Mets as well as a ton of other sporting events I have recorded
    over the years. I got to get off my butt and make a list so I know what I have. >>



    Wow, that takes the cake! What an a**!
  • murraybyrdmurraybyrd Posts: 21 ✭✭


    << <i>I think I found the end of the internet so maybe you guys can help. I am looking for complete games (DVD or VHS) of the 1996 ALDS between the Rangers and Yankees - Games 1-4. Would also be interested in both 98 and 99 ALDS also involving Rangers-Yankees (only need games 1-3 those 2 years). Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

    Wasn't there a guy at the National last year that had games for sale?

    Edited: To ask another question. >>



    Hey Matthew: I may be able to help you on the Yankees-Rangers games, but I will need some time to get through all the stuff in my attic. I promise to get back in touch with you.

    I'm a new poster but I've been reading this board for a long time, and I have learned a lot. You guys are a trove of information, and enthusiasm, and I thank you for helping me get back into the hobby of collecting cards. This thread struck me, though, because I've been looking for a game on tape for about 15 years. It was from August 26, 1984, between the Mets and Giants. I've tried MLB, WOR-TV, the Mets, the Giants, the internet, etc. I even tried Kelvin Chapman! He hit his only career grand slam in the game, and I figured he MUST have a copy. I found his address and number, and contacted him. He DID have a copy, but I haven't been able to get him to send me one. Please, if anyone has one, or knows of another resource, I would greatly appreciate it.

    MB
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