Return of my virtual garage sale thread.....Some decent, non garage sale stuff
mccardguy1
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I had run my virtual garage sale thread here for awhile but took some time off and have now returned to continue the thread. I have decided to rid myself of a good deal of stuff I have accumulated over the years. Many of these items are of higher quality but since I have nobody in my family who wants it I might as well sell now so that if anything ever happens, my wife isn't stuck dealing with it.
The first item for sale is an original clubhouse sign that hung inside the Cub's clubhouse in Wrigley Field during the early to mid '80's. I had worked for the team during this time in the Stadium Operations department and we would change these signed from time to time as they would get worn. Since these signs were not exposed to the elements they were made of very thick cardboard and hung inside each Major League clubhouse at that time. Rules were in place to keep visitors out but they were not heavily enforced until after the Pirates drug scandal of the late 70's where pretty much anyone, including players "friends" who happened to be dealers had ready access to the clubhouse.
As mentioned previously this sign is made of heavy cardboard and has no creases or wrinkles. There is some slight wear around the upper right edge due to how it was displayed inside the clubhouse but that can be matted out easily. Even if you don't mat it out it is a still a very presentable piece. This piece is slightly larger than a normal sheet of paper and would be an excellent addition to a Wrigley Field collector, Cubs fan or just a game used collector.
I have sold two smaller signs on Ebay in the past that hung in the clubhouse (both were no smoking signs per league rules such as this one) but this is the largest I have owned. I am asking for 69.00 OBO delivered on this sign. Please let me know if you have any questions.
FYI...I could not get the complete sign on my scanner bed. Let me know if you would like to have a picture of the actual sign. There is only a small amount (less than a half inch) missing from this scan so not much was left off.
The next item is a Bobby Doerr signed "ticket" which doubles as a Bible tract. A number of years ago Mr. Doerr would send these types of tracts back to any TTM autograph seeker and this is exactly where I received this one. A unique Doerr item that I am asking 5 bucks for.
The next "item" is more or less a collection of items that I gathered back in the early to mid '80's. Back in that time frame I was an avid TTM'er but I normally sent out questionaires to the players asking them three simple questions. You can tell how long ago this was as I printed these forms using my Commodore 64 crappy printer (for you young-uns....a Commodore 64 was the first computer made for home use and everyone had them on their Christmas list
)
What I am selling is these replys I received from various baseball players who played mostly during the WWII war years and into the 50's. Many of these players are no longer with us and the one's that are stil lwith us more than likely will not do questionaires any more. I sent these out because I loved the history of the game and wanted to learn more about the players than any book I could read. I have loved owning these for two decades but, since I almost never look at them any more it is time to let someone else own them.
I would like to sell as one large collection but if that doesnt work I would consider selling per page. I am looking to get 85.00 delivered or would sell any sheet for 7 bucks unless otherwise noted. These sheets have been in plastic pages since the day I received them and will be shipped in a PWE, letter style unless another form of shipping is requested as this is the way I received them originally. If the full collection is purchased at once I will of course ship them accordingly.
There are a ton of scans and I apologize for taking up all the space in this thread with these scans.
Whit Wyatt
Called by Joe DiMAggio as the meanest guy he ever saw
Wes Westrum
Mickey Vernon
7 time ALL Star, 2 time batting champion, top 10 in MVP voting 3 times and considered by the Veteran's Committee for HOF induction Asking 10.00
Elmer Valo
Doc Ellis
Unfortunatley he didnt sign this but I believe the no hitter he referenced was the one he pitched while on LSD
Ted Lepcio
This players claim to fame is that he prevented his roommate, Jimmy Piersall from being beaten by his own teammates. Read up on Piersall...he was interesting!!
Spider Jorgensen
Super scout for the Cubs for two decades and appeared in two World Series before he ruined his arm.
Bobby Schantz
Known as the shortest man to play the game. An excellent pitcher who stoodo only 5'6" but won the American League MVP in 1952
Roy Sievers
Roy played nearly 20 years in the Majors and was the 1949 Rookie of the Year.
George Spencer
A member of the pennant winning 1951 Giats team with Bobby Thompson and Willie Mays
Dick Schofield
Member of the 1960 World Series champion Pirates, Father of Dick Schofiled who played in the 80's and grandfather of current MLB star Jayson Werth.
Paul Giel
Member of the World Series champion 1960 Pirates, Quarterback of the Minnesota Gophers who won the Big Ten MVP award twice, was an All American with Minnesota and was the the runner up for the Heisman Trophy only to lose to Johnny Lattner of Notre Dame.
Hank Sauer
Two time all Star and National League MVP who was also known as the Mayor of Wrigley Field. He just didnt have time to fill out the form! LOL
Andy Pafko
Handy Andy was a member of the last Cub's team to go to the World Series and the one who had the distinction of watching Bobby Thompsons pennant winnning home run fly over his head in the Polo Grounds in 1951.
Johnny Pesky
I think everyone knows who he is!
Bill Rigney
A baseball lifer who was played for the 1951 Giants and was an American League Manager of the Year
Ned Garver
Ted Williams said "Garver could throw anything up there and get me out". Garver was 20-12 in 1951 for the St. Louis Browns who would go on to LOSE over 100 games that year.
This is not actually a questionaire but a cartoon that he autographed and sent me.
Mel Harder
Pitched and coached his entire career for the Indians. Four time all star and the most successful All Star in the 30's as he won four All Star games during that time frame.
Jim Lonborg
Legendary member of the Red Sox during their glory years of the 1960's.
Billy Jurges
Light hitting but good defensive shortstop who was playing short for the Cubs the day Babe Ruth called his shot. Jurges would be shot by a an ex girlfriend...The Natural style but would survive his wounds.
Ray Berres
Pitching coach for the White Sox for over 20 years and member of the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame. Ray was an excellent catcher during the 30's and was a baseball lifer and an all around good guy. He was a neighbor of mine back in the day.
Carl Erskine
Former Brooklyn Dodger and a Boy of Summer! member of the 1955 World Champion Brooklyn Dodgers
Bobby Doerr
Hall of Famer for the Boston Red Sox Asking 10 dollars for this.
Johnny Sain
Not a questionaire but a copied photo of he and Warren Spahn that he sighed for me. The Braves at that time had such a lousy pitching staff, except for Spahn and Sain which started the Motto "Spahn and Sain then pray for rain!".
The next item on the list is a factory sealed set of 1986 Chicago Cubs team issued cards. This over sized set features Ryne Sandberg and the rest of the 1986 Cubs team. This set was distributed at Wrigley Field on baseball card day with only 10K sets being produced. Many of these sets wound up on the floor of Wrigley Field and most sets were busted open upon receipt. This set is still wrapped in it's original cellophane wrapping. I am asking 6 bucks delivered on this lot.
The next item is a vintage Eddie Matthes signed 1962 Topps baseball card. The card is signed in ball point and was obtained back in the mid-60's. Asking 40.00 delivered on this item
The next item I have for sale is a 2008 Topps Heritage baseball set. This is the complete base set (Minus 5 short prints that I always intended to find) AND a full set of the black variations. These cards are all minty fresh and will look great in your collection. You will receive the complete base set, stars and all (minus the 5 SP's) AND the black variations. These cards have been pulled directly from packs and sorted into a set where it has set since that day in 2008.
The cards that are missing are as follows:
11 Luke Scott
231 Kevin Gross
315 JAcque Jones
381 Casey Blake
409 Jon Lester
Each of these missing cards are available on Ebay right now for under 4 bucks each. Jon Lester is typically a bit higher in price. For a small cash outlay (20 bucks or less on Ebay) you can purchase the needed cards for this set. Once you purchase this set and the 5 needed cards you can have a complete base set of 425 cards as well as the complete black variation SP set. Base sets are going for around 50 dollars on Ebay and the black variation set is going for around 50 as well. I am looking to get 55.00 delivered on this set. And to help offset the cost of having to purchase the 5 cards you need to complete this set I will throw in some high numbers as well as the Flash backs insert set.
Next up is a large amount of in person autographed cards. I will sell by the card or by the whole lot. Just let me know what you would like. Shipping will be 2.00 bucks per card unless you are OK with a plain white envelope and a card saver for shipping. I certainly will combine shipping if buying more than one card.
Paul Miller 2.00 (my ex neighbor!!)
Joel Quenneville 4.00
Gary Matthews 2.00 (either one)
Tony Clark 3.00 (Upper Deck authenticated)
Charlie Joiner 3.00
Frank Malzone 3.00
Lawrence Taylor 8.00
Bobby Clarke 5.00
Steve Garvey 3.00
Jeff Reardon 3.00
Marty Marion 5.00
Rebecca Lobo 5.00
Brooks Robinson 4.00
Rick Sutcliffe Team issued postcard 3.00
Tom Burgmeier 2.00
Al Rosen Diamond Signatures 3.00
Any of the hit autos 2.00 each
Neil Anderson Upper Deck hologram 2.00
Joe Garagiola 4.00
Johnny Robinson (rookie card) 8.00
Jose Cardenal 2.00
Roy McMillan sold
Doug Atkins 8.00
Ozzie Newsome 3.00 (either card)
Shawon Dunston 3.00
Don Kessinger 3.00
Glenn Beckert 3.00 (any card)
Ron Cey 2.00
Jim Gantner 2.00
Lou Burdette 6.00 (vintage signature)
Al Rosen 4.00 (either card)
Johnny Pesky signed index card 8.00
Would look great as a cut and is the right size.
More to come..please check back if you dont see anything you like now.
The first item for sale is an original clubhouse sign that hung inside the Cub's clubhouse in Wrigley Field during the early to mid '80's. I had worked for the team during this time in the Stadium Operations department and we would change these signed from time to time as they would get worn. Since these signs were not exposed to the elements they were made of very thick cardboard and hung inside each Major League clubhouse at that time. Rules were in place to keep visitors out but they were not heavily enforced until after the Pirates drug scandal of the late 70's where pretty much anyone, including players "friends" who happened to be dealers had ready access to the clubhouse.
As mentioned previously this sign is made of heavy cardboard and has no creases or wrinkles. There is some slight wear around the upper right edge due to how it was displayed inside the clubhouse but that can be matted out easily. Even if you don't mat it out it is a still a very presentable piece. This piece is slightly larger than a normal sheet of paper and would be an excellent addition to a Wrigley Field collector, Cubs fan or just a game used collector.
I have sold two smaller signs on Ebay in the past that hung in the clubhouse (both were no smoking signs per league rules such as this one) but this is the largest I have owned. I am asking for 69.00 OBO delivered on this sign. Please let me know if you have any questions.
FYI...I could not get the complete sign on my scanner bed. Let me know if you would like to have a picture of the actual sign. There is only a small amount (less than a half inch) missing from this scan so not much was left off.
The next item is a Bobby Doerr signed "ticket" which doubles as a Bible tract. A number of years ago Mr. Doerr would send these types of tracts back to any TTM autograph seeker and this is exactly where I received this one. A unique Doerr item that I am asking 5 bucks for.
The next "item" is more or less a collection of items that I gathered back in the early to mid '80's. Back in that time frame I was an avid TTM'er but I normally sent out questionaires to the players asking them three simple questions. You can tell how long ago this was as I printed these forms using my Commodore 64 crappy printer (for you young-uns....a Commodore 64 was the first computer made for home use and everyone had them on their Christmas list
) What I am selling is these replys I received from various baseball players who played mostly during the WWII war years and into the 50's. Many of these players are no longer with us and the one's that are stil lwith us more than likely will not do questionaires any more. I sent these out because I loved the history of the game and wanted to learn more about the players than any book I could read. I have loved owning these for two decades but, since I almost never look at them any more it is time to let someone else own them.
I would like to sell as one large collection but if that doesnt work I would consider selling per page. I am looking to get 85.00 delivered or would sell any sheet for 7 bucks unless otherwise noted. These sheets have been in plastic pages since the day I received them and will be shipped in a PWE, letter style unless another form of shipping is requested as this is the way I received them originally. If the full collection is purchased at once I will of course ship them accordingly.
There are a ton of scans and I apologize for taking up all the space in this thread with these scans.
Whit Wyatt
Called by Joe DiMAggio as the meanest guy he ever saw
Wes Westrum
Mickey Vernon
7 time ALL Star, 2 time batting champion, top 10 in MVP voting 3 times and considered by the Veteran's Committee for HOF induction Asking 10.00
Elmer Valo
Doc Ellis
Unfortunatley he didnt sign this but I believe the no hitter he referenced was the one he pitched while on LSD
Ted Lepcio
This players claim to fame is that he prevented his roommate, Jimmy Piersall from being beaten by his own teammates. Read up on Piersall...he was interesting!!
Spider Jorgensen
Super scout for the Cubs for two decades and appeared in two World Series before he ruined his arm.
Bobby Schantz
Known as the shortest man to play the game. An excellent pitcher who stoodo only 5'6" but won the American League MVP in 1952
Roy Sievers
Roy played nearly 20 years in the Majors and was the 1949 Rookie of the Year.
George Spencer
A member of the pennant winning 1951 Giats team with Bobby Thompson and Willie Mays
Dick Schofield
Member of the 1960 World Series champion Pirates, Father of Dick Schofiled who played in the 80's and grandfather of current MLB star Jayson Werth.
Paul Giel
Member of the World Series champion 1960 Pirates, Quarterback of the Minnesota Gophers who won the Big Ten MVP award twice, was an All American with Minnesota and was the the runner up for the Heisman Trophy only to lose to Johnny Lattner of Notre Dame.
Hank Sauer
Two time all Star and National League MVP who was also known as the Mayor of Wrigley Field. He just didnt have time to fill out the form! LOL
Andy Pafko
Handy Andy was a member of the last Cub's team to go to the World Series and the one who had the distinction of watching Bobby Thompsons pennant winnning home run fly over his head in the Polo Grounds in 1951.
Johnny Pesky
I think everyone knows who he is!
Bill Rigney
A baseball lifer who was played for the 1951 Giants and was an American League Manager of the Year
Ned Garver
Ted Williams said "Garver could throw anything up there and get me out". Garver was 20-12 in 1951 for the St. Louis Browns who would go on to LOSE over 100 games that year.
This is not actually a questionaire but a cartoon that he autographed and sent me.
Mel Harder
Pitched and coached his entire career for the Indians. Four time all star and the most successful All Star in the 30's as he won four All Star games during that time frame.
Jim Lonborg
Legendary member of the Red Sox during their glory years of the 1960's.
Billy Jurges
Light hitting but good defensive shortstop who was playing short for the Cubs the day Babe Ruth called his shot. Jurges would be shot by a an ex girlfriend...The Natural style but would survive his wounds.
Ray Berres
Pitching coach for the White Sox for over 20 years and member of the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame. Ray was an excellent catcher during the 30's and was a baseball lifer and an all around good guy. He was a neighbor of mine back in the day.
Carl Erskine
Former Brooklyn Dodger and a Boy of Summer! member of the 1955 World Champion Brooklyn Dodgers
Bobby Doerr
Hall of Famer for the Boston Red Sox Asking 10 dollars for this.
Johnny Sain
Not a questionaire but a copied photo of he and Warren Spahn that he sighed for me. The Braves at that time had such a lousy pitching staff, except for Spahn and Sain which started the Motto "Spahn and Sain then pray for rain!".
The next item on the list is a factory sealed set of 1986 Chicago Cubs team issued cards. This over sized set features Ryne Sandberg and the rest of the 1986 Cubs team. This set was distributed at Wrigley Field on baseball card day with only 10K sets being produced. Many of these sets wound up on the floor of Wrigley Field and most sets were busted open upon receipt. This set is still wrapped in it's original cellophane wrapping. I am asking 6 bucks delivered on this lot.
The next item is a vintage Eddie Matthes signed 1962 Topps baseball card. The card is signed in ball point and was obtained back in the mid-60's. Asking 40.00 delivered on this item
The next item I have for sale is a 2008 Topps Heritage baseball set. This is the complete base set (Minus 5 short prints that I always intended to find) AND a full set of the black variations. These cards are all minty fresh and will look great in your collection. You will receive the complete base set, stars and all (minus the 5 SP's) AND the black variations. These cards have been pulled directly from packs and sorted into a set where it has set since that day in 2008.
The cards that are missing are as follows:
11 Luke Scott
231 Kevin Gross
315 JAcque Jones
381 Casey Blake
409 Jon Lester
Each of these missing cards are available on Ebay right now for under 4 bucks each. Jon Lester is typically a bit higher in price. For a small cash outlay (20 bucks or less on Ebay) you can purchase the needed cards for this set. Once you purchase this set and the 5 needed cards you can have a complete base set of 425 cards as well as the complete black variation SP set. Base sets are going for around 50 dollars on Ebay and the black variation set is going for around 50 as well. I am looking to get 55.00 delivered on this set. And to help offset the cost of having to purchase the 5 cards you need to complete this set I will throw in some high numbers as well as the Flash backs insert set.
Next up is a large amount of in person autographed cards. I will sell by the card or by the whole lot. Just let me know what you would like. Shipping will be 2.00 bucks per card unless you are OK with a plain white envelope and a card saver for shipping. I certainly will combine shipping if buying more than one card.
Paul Miller 2.00 (my ex neighbor!!)
Joel Quenneville 4.00
Gary Matthews 2.00 (either one)
Tony Clark 3.00 (Upper Deck authenticated)
Charlie Joiner 3.00
Frank Malzone 3.00
Lawrence Taylor 8.00
Bobby Clarke 5.00
Steve Garvey 3.00
Jeff Reardon 3.00
Marty Marion 5.00
Rebecca Lobo 5.00
Brooks Robinson 4.00
Rick Sutcliffe Team issued postcard 3.00
Tom Burgmeier 2.00
Al Rosen Diamond Signatures 3.00
Any of the hit autos 2.00 each
Neil Anderson Upper Deck hologram 2.00
Joe Garagiola 4.00
Johnny Robinson (rookie card) 8.00
Jose Cardenal 2.00
Roy McMillan sold
Doug Atkins 8.00
Ozzie Newsome 3.00 (either card)
Shawon Dunston 3.00
Don Kessinger 3.00
Glenn Beckert 3.00 (any card)
Ron Cey 2.00
Jim Gantner 2.00
Lou Burdette 6.00 (vintage signature)
Al Rosen 4.00 (either card)
Johnny Pesky signed index card 8.00
Would look great as a cut and is the right size.
More to come..please check back if you dont see anything you like now.
I am on a budget and I am not afraid to use it!!
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Really like the Ted Williams pic. Funny....even if you pitched him low and away, he was still gonna hit 1 out of 4. Ridiculous.