1958 Milwaukee Braves Auto Project (Update: 6/6/13 Going to call it DONE!)
bigjaco
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Thanks to some positive feedback and encouragement from my starting a project thread. I figured I'd post my progress as I can. Thanks very much for the encouragement and makes collecting all the more exciting to share.
The project
Obtained a 1958 Milwaukee Braves Championship pennant from my grandparents early in my childhood. I hope to collect signed cards from each member appearing in the pennant. This pennant hung in my room as I was growing up and hope with time my son (pictured as my avatar) will have some interest in the sport / hobby. As for the project; with help from some board members and ebay I was able to get a pretty good start.
I really wanted to get this all in one frame but I've been sitting on it for more than a year having it not on display felt like a crime. I fixed that.
The project
Obtained a 1958 Milwaukee Braves Championship pennant from my grandparents early in my childhood. I hope to collect signed cards from each member appearing in the pennant. This pennant hung in my room as I was growing up and hope with time my son (pictured as my avatar) will have some interest in the sport / hobby. As for the project; with help from some board members and ebay I was able to get a pretty good start.
I really wanted to get this all in one frame but I've been sitting on it for more than a year having it not on display felt like a crime. I fixed that.
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Pennant
Authenticated Autos
Any opinions on the authenticity of the raw autos is definitely welcomed.
06.19.2009 Joe Jay & Del Rice
06.27.2009 bunch...
07.15.2009 5 additions...
10.28.2009 1 addition...
12.05.2009 1 addition...
01.14.2010 1 addition... Thanks Doran!!
02.17.2010 1 addition...
02.25.2010 1 addition...
I'm not expert, but the Logan and Conley compare nicely to the ones I have in my collection. I can't speak for the others though.
I'm interested in seeing the Willey, that one I know as well as my own. And I have seen fakes on Ebay, there are some on there right now.
Thanks for sharing your progress with us.
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<< <i>Conley (also a former Boston Celtic) is good. I love this project. Please keep us updated!! >>
Isn't Conley the only person to win a championship in two sports, basketball and baseball?
Good luck the rest of the way. I'll be keeping up with this project!
<< <i>Donald Eugene (Gene) Conley (born November 10, 1930) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played eleven seasons from 1952 to 1963 for four different teams. Conley was also played forward in the 1952-1953 season and from 1958 to 1964 for two teams in the National Basketball Association. He is best known for being the only person to win championships in two of the four major American sports, one with the Milwaukee Braves in the 1957 World Series and three Boston Celtics championships from 1959-61. >>
-- Wikipedia
The only one I can speak to is the Carlton Willey and I am happy to say that is authentic.
Thanks for sharing.
8 to go!
My small collection
Want List:
'61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
Cardinal T206 cards
Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
Either way, project is still going a bit slower now but progress is being made. Still excited about it.
October's update is Mr. Don McMahon:
PoppaJ
Then, takes some photos of it and send it to any player that is missing.
Who would not want to be part of that ?
great job !
I'm a big fan of lineup pennants and this one is dated also - a bonus!
Some really sharp cards - I like the Red S. card/auto.
Good luck in completing the project - there's always a nice Aaron on ebay.
My small collection
Want List:
'61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
Cardinal T206 cards
Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
Credit card in hand I stepped to the plate when I saw the following card available which has already received "Likely Genuine"
I got the card for a song and has been my most thrilling aquisition since I restarted collecting cardboard about 2.5 years ago! Very excited about this one and now only Mr. Henry Aaron remains!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
My wife, supportive as I could ask for in this hobby of ours told a few people about this project and that I was only Hammer'n Hank away from completing it. I showed her the card above and she made mention of it to my parents and between the two I received an early birthday present!
Now that owns and is a perfect topper to a very memorable project. While I still have to get authenticated those autos not so yet and pick a layout for a frame I've now obtained autographs for each member of the pennant! My first cardboard "project" I've completed in my return to collecting. While I guess not technically complete it sure is a thrill to do!
Happy as I can be to share it with you guys and hope now to get some feedback and suggestions you may have for best how to layout this beast framed! I'm going to get these authenticated as soon as money allows but for now super excited to have set out with a goal and achieved it!
Thanks for the support and allowing me to share.
-jake
Congrats on the completion, and getting the last one from your wife and parents makes it extra sweet.
Mike
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
This was an awesome project. I know something about the patience multi-projects take, and you should feel proud!
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<< <i>Congrats. Does anyone know if Wes Covington signs TTM? I know he lives in Canada. >>
I heard he was supposed to but my request is now 5 months and counting.
Thanks for the comments guys! Still excited about this one.
Which I was pretty excited to have a legit playing card for each player finally assembled.
You had a good eye for all Authentic, congrats!
Mike
and the red label psa/dna joint certs cannot be added to teh psa set registry. kinda make them in limbo.
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
<< <i>In the 1958 Topps set, there is #164, Bob Taylor, who was a bonus baby who was with the team in the regular season but did not make the W.S. roster. He lives here in Calloway County, Kentucky. I could get his address for you. Bob "Hawk" Taylor had several cards in the 1960s, also. >>
I had originally planned to only get the ones on the pennant. Thou there is a draw to get the signatures of all the '57/'58 braves players and I did really enjoy the Covington TTM. PM sent, thank you.
Here it is: