Bought a collection of 400+ sports books--PIC HEAVY
TonyC
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I know, books aren't worth much anymore, but I bought them anyway. Most of the books were baseball and the ages ranged mostly from the 1950s to the 1990s, with more towards the 1990s. Most of the books are non-fiction, though there are a few fiction and children's smattered in there. I took pictures of some of the ones I thought were more interesting.
A few questions for anyone who can help:
1. Who is pictured on the cover of the Spalding's Athletic Library "How to Manage" book? It was printed in 1935 and it looks like a Dodgers uniform (hats have a B on them), but I am not sure who it is.
2. Does anyone have any info on the "Casey at the Bat" pamphlet that is tipped into the "Baseball's Hall of Fame" book (the green one with no dust jacket)? It is a folded piece of paper with an illustration of the Baseball Hall of Fame on the front and says on the back that you can obtain additional copies at the Baseball Hall of Fame, but is undated.
3. Are the McKay and Bednarik autographs authentic?
4. Who else signed the Bednarik book besides Bednarik? It is a different name from the co-author.
A few questions for anyone who can help:
1. Who is pictured on the cover of the Spalding's Athletic Library "How to Manage" book? It was printed in 1935 and it looks like a Dodgers uniform (hats have a B on them), but I am not sure who it is.
2. Does anyone have any info on the "Casey at the Bat" pamphlet that is tipped into the "Baseball's Hall of Fame" book (the green one with no dust jacket)? It is a folded piece of paper with an illustration of the Baseball Hall of Fame on the front and says on the back that you can obtain additional copies at the Baseball Hall of Fame, but is undated.
3. Are the McKay and Bednarik autographs authentic?
4. Who else signed the Bednarik book besides Bednarik? It is a different name from the co-author.
Collecting Tony Conigliaro
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Football is not my strong suit but I'm 100% sure the Bednarik is good and 99.9% sure on the McKay.
The Dodgers Managers during that period were Wilbert Robinson and Max Carey. I don't think either wore glasses and don't think they were that fat.
EDIT: You have a picture of a book about baseball managers. The picture of Robinson (lower right) shows him wearing glasses. Maybe your answer is there in that book.
<< <i>Very nice lot. Two copies of the greatest book ever..."The Great American Flipping, Trading, etc"
Football is not my strong suit but I'm 100% sure the Bednarik is good and 99.9% sure on the McKay.
The Dodgers Managers during that period were Wilbert Robinson and Max Carey. I don't think either wore glasses and don't think they were that fat.
EDIT: You have a picture of a book about baseball managers. The picture of Robinson (lower right) shows him wearing glasses. Maybe your answer is there in that book. >>
I already had two cards of the Flipping book, I know it is a little hard to find and a great read.
Good point about Robinson, what a coincidence! Only thing is I can't find a picture of him looking that fat.
That might be a fun read if he goes into detail about his personal life.
<< <i>Check out the title of the Wilt Chamberlain book. LOL
That might be a fun read if he goes into detail about his personal life. >>
Let's hope it isn't illustrated.
Only an idiot would have a message board signature.
<< <i>Check out the title of the Wilt Chamberlain book. LOL
That might be a fun read if he goes into detail about his personal life. >>
He saved that for a later book.
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
<< <i>thank you for sharing! i bet those smell fantastic! >>
They smell, but not as bad as they could.
You're gonna have something to do this winter for sure
<< <i>Great looking books.
You're gonna have something to do this winter for sure >>
Oh.... you meant reading.
Only an idiot would have a message board signature.
I think it's the manager of the Dodgers - Wilbert Robinson.
<< <i>Hi Tony
I think it's the manager of the Dodgers - Wilbert Robinson.
Yes, that is Wilbert Robinson.
Rich
<< <i>cool pickup; if you got the 1997 autobiography of Cal Ripken Jr. "The Only Way I Know," Cal mentions my name...
for real
Peace
<< <i>Wilt went into great detail about ladies in that first book. IIRC, he was especially taken by Jennifer O'Neill
Rich >>
LOL! Yes, Wilt and every other male in the world...
<< <i>cool pickup; if you got the 1997 autobiography of Cal Ripken Jr. "The Only Way I Know," Cal mentions my name...
Actually, both the hardcover and paperback were in there. Where are you mentioned?
Thank you to everyone who helped out with Wilbert Robinson!
Does anyone else have any info on the other questions I had?
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<< <i>cool pickup; if you got the 1997 autobiography of Cal Ripken Jr. "The Only Way I Know," Cal mentions my name...
Actually, both the hardcover and paperback were in there. Where are you mentioned?
Thank you to everyone who helped out with Wilbert Robinson!
Does anyone else have any info on the other questions I had? >>
Hi Tony
John C. Parry played for Brown U. - I'm guessing in the early 60s and was inducted into the Brown HOF in 1965.
He was their Athletic Director in the Ivy League for 11 yrs. till 1990.
I'm assuming they might have been at Brown for this signing since Bednarik quotes: "keep wrestling alive at U of Brown?"
Looks good to me and who the heck is gonna fake a sig of an Athletic Director from Brown?
I say ya got a good book there.
Only an idiot would have a message board signature.
<< <i>Stone, thanks for the info. Any idea why Parry would have signed the book? >>
Have no idea Tony.
And why the 1985 on the book by Bednarik?
I'm gonna guess they were both at some function and the owner of the book attended Brown and wrestled? Parry played at Brown and Bednarik played in the Ivy League also.
So, I have no idea?
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<< <i>cool pickup; if you got the 1997 autobiography of Cal Ripken Jr. "The Only Way I Know," Cal mentions my name...
Actually, both the hardcover and paperback were in there. Where are you mentioned?
>>
In the hardcover edition, I am mentioned on page 298 (second paragraph; third line); In the softcover edition I am on the same page, BUT Cal then included me in the "Acknowledgements" section at the end of the book between Will George & Roland Hemond....
Cool Stuff!
IMF
Hi Tony
On the "Casey" pamphlet - I contacted the HOF and talked to Tim Wiles.
Here's his response:
<< <i>Mike,
I think we originally did that pamphlet because the staff recognized the importance of Casey at the Bat in baseball and American Culture.
The modern version was created by me, essentially for the same reason. There is a photo of me dressed as The Mighty Casey on this one. Since 1996, I have been appearing in this costume at HOF events, and reciting the poem. Best, Tim >>
So, the tradition continues - all these years later.
<< <i>Found another diamond in the rough; purportedly a 1960s book club edition.
Great book Tony!
A little piece of history on the book - written in 1952 I believe.
The scene in the movie where Hobbs hits the light tower:
The inspiration for the scene in the book was based on real life.
It connects Ebbets Field and the Bulova Clock on top of the Schaefer Scoreboard. A ballplayer from the Braves hit the clock in 1946.
The real life player who hit the clock was Carvel W. “Bama” Rowell – in 1946 while playing for the Braves – in the 2nd inning of the 2nd game of a double header, Rowell hit what turned out to be a double off of pitcher Hank Behrman – it rained debris all over right fielder Dixie Walker.
Also – interestingly – Bulova had a deal if anyone hit the clock – they would get a free watch – they didn’t award him the watch till 40 yrs later in 1987!
Now – back to the clock. When Ebbets was razed in 1960, the clock wasn’t up for auction but was sold to the Asheville Tourists and it was placed atop their scoreboard in right field.
Of further interest - From Green Cathedrals - The Ultimate Celebration of Major League and Negro League Ballparks by Phillip Lowry - it states the clock they received was a fake copy.
I've got to learn more about this - very interesting.
This is the only pic I could find with the clock and it's way too far to see anything:
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Hi Tony
On the "Casey" pamphlet - I contacted the HOF and talked to Tim Wiles.
Here's his response:
<< <i>Mike,
I think we originally did that pamphlet because the staff recognized the importance of Casey at the Bat in baseball and American Culture.
The modern version was created by me, essentially for the same reason. There is a photo of me dressed as The Mighty Casey on this one. Since 1996, I have been appearing in this costume at HOF events, and reciting the poem. Best, Tim >>
So, the tradition continues - all these years later. >>
Thanks for the info on the pamphlet!