Two new Fat Heads for the Collection(s)

RYK

The first is the Fat Head $5 that I was outbid, Laura/Legend was the high bidder, she found out that I was the underbidder via the forum, and then she offered it to me for a pittance over her final cost. (I guess is pays to be a blabbermouth!). These are the Heritage photos:



Here's the photo on CoinFacts:



None of these photos are very good, and I will have to get it reshot at some point.

The second was a holiday gift from my son. James Harrison is the fiercest Steelers LB since Greg Lloyd (who was the fiercest LB since Jack Lambert), and his image is applied to the wall in the workout room of my basement. Like the Clay Matthews Fat Head commercial, these are very realistic and give you the impression that the player is really coming through your wall, which is exactly the motivation that one often needs to do the extra rep, push up, time on the bike, etc.



So, thanks to Laura for salvaging my FUN auction and to Jack (my son) for the great Steelers gift.

kiyote

The gold is amazing, RYK, but I am curious how many times you're going to walk into the room and about p*** yourself because you forget the football fathead is there and glimpse what looks like a giant intruder lunging at you.

MidLifeCrisis

Both get a from me!

Broadstruck

I'd rather have the first fat head coming through my wall as the second one's too scary... Nice chunk of gold by the way!

LotsoLuck

That is some sweet gold.

The other thing? dont think they are going to make it this year buddy

AnkurJ

Nice pick up! Laura helped me out with the 1799 $10 I was the underbidder on as well. People can say what they want, but she is very kind to collectors.
Isnt it great how things end up working out?

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oreville

I wish I had that luck with Laura but I seem to be constantly losing to Simpson!

ColonialCoinUnion

I like the coin, but think a more appropriate "action shot" of Harrison would be to show him writing a check to the NFL to pay his latest fine for an illegal hit.

bosco5041

I would love to have the fathead gold piece, what a beauty. A fathead poster from my son would be great also.

astrorat

That's a very nice Half Eagle ... very nice. Congratulations and kudos to Laura for securing a good deal for you.

ricko

Very nice coin... and nice of Laura to help.... Cheers, RickO

breakdown

Wow, that's a great pick-up for your set. I tried to see what it hammered for at Heritage but gave up because without a lot number, it's beyond my skills to find it while the FUN auction is still in progress. In any event, please post the better pictures when you get them.

Harrison got to the top with a huge chip on his shoulder for being undrafted, cut, etc. and only knows one way to play. Which means he'll keep getting fined and suspended. I'll be rooting for the Steelers for at least one week -- take down the Donkeys. Please.

oreville

a smile on my coin collecting face as well as a deep frown above my Cleveland Browns sweatshirt!

JRocco

Very nice piece of gold RYK
You did good with both.

earlyAurum

Great pickup RYK. It was one that I was tracking. Good story too.

Broadstruck

<< <i>I wish I had that luck with Laura but I seem to be constantly losing to Simpson! >>



oreville, Ever think it might be because Laura's not found of your likeness to Ned Flanders

Broadstruck

Here it is from the Bass sale...



Lot # 808 - 1818 Breen-6471, B-1A. Rarity-5. Normal Reverse. AU-55 (PCGS). Very pleasing light yellow gold surfaces with light orange toning. Slightly soft at the central obverse and reverse. Considerable lustre remains in the protected areas. Perfect obverse. A die crack connects the bases of AMERICA and D. From Stack’s sale of the Shapero Collection, October 1971, Lot 973.

Catbert

Love your new coin, but must say that I don't respect the dirty play of Harrison and think he is a poor role model for a kid.

RYK

<< <i>Love your new coin, but must say that I don't respect the dirty play of Harrison and think he is a poor role model for a kid. >>


I suspect that you have a superficial understanding of the recent evolution of the rules regarding tackling, high hits, etc., and this is a very confusing, nebulous area for NFL players. In fact, I cannot recall ever seeing a Harrison late hit or any activity outside the whistles.

As far as being a role model, I would put Harrison's record of charity and community service up against the player of your choosing.

Finally, Harrison had a very difficult road to the NFL, had to work harder than most to overcome obstacles, and persevere in circumstances that many would have given up. His autobiography is titled, "Never Give up!" This is precisely the lesson I would want to teach my children--that if you work hard, you will have success.

He is the kind of player that you would like on your team. Ask Cleveland Browns' Josh Cribbs, who was knocked out of a game by Harrison last year, but was a college teammate at Kent State.

Catbert

Well - I remember Harrison's punching a player while he was on the ground in a superbowl or playoff game. I thought it was way out bounds, but that's just me.

Classof67

Great coin! Quality gold always speaks for itself!

JupitarCoins

Patriots all the way!!

Bayard1908

Beautiful coin. I wonder if the PCGS guide price will go up to meet the auction price.

johnny9434

i like that coin, wtg

tydye

Very nice! I love early gold

yellowkid

Nice looking coin!!

JamesMurray

I want to thank the OP , theres nothing like this in the UK i know of , you've solved my nephews 9th birthday pressie problem for me , he is a golfing fanatic , ive a picture of him and his Uncle George coming off the 18th on New Years day,his first time on the big course.