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Swoboda4
06-26-2006, 08:15 PM
From an idea started by Suave1477-whats the one main item you want? Whats your Unicorn or Holy Grail? It's described as an almost impossible piece to find for your collection-if not impossible. Mine is a Andy Van Slyke Pittsburgh G/U jersey. So,what's yours?

sandman02910
06-26-2006, 08:31 PM
My Holy Grail would be a Jonathan Papelbon Game Used Sarasota Red Sox Jersey. It remains the only Jersey of his I don't own. I own 2 different Lowell Spinners Jerseys, 4 different Portland Sea Dogs Jerseys, the only Pawtucket Jersey made available so far, 2 different 2005 Boston Jerseys and a 2006 Boston Home Jersey. The Sarasota Jersey has eluded me. I'm not sure it was ever made available and the team is now with the Reds.

jon_8_us
06-26-2006, 08:31 PM
I'd have to list a couple things

Manny Ramirez or David Ortiz World Series game used bats
jon

Eric
06-26-2006, 08:38 PM
Here are my "holy grail" items. Good topic

Yankees Home Casey Stengel jersey original (non-restored)

Yankees Bernie Williams fielder's glove

Chargers Charlie Joiner jersey
Chargers Wes Chandler jersey
Chargers Kellen Winslow jersey
Chargers Stan Humphries helmet, powder blue or white 1994 throwback jersey
Eric

suave1477
06-26-2006, 08:38 PM
Swoboda im surprised thats a hard item to find!!! I could have sworn i saw one in a auction house somewhere recently. Is there a particular reason why that one is hard for you to get?

Sandman i hope this helps there is a papelbon game used sarasota hat on ebay right now!!!

kj33706
06-26-2006, 08:54 PM
will clark gamer bat

metsbats
06-26-2006, 09:03 PM
This year I was able to pick up both a Rick Anderson and Randy Neimann GU bat from when they played for the Mets. I started my 86 Mets GU bat collection in 1990 and it took me 16 years to find these 2 relief pitcher bats. I didn't think it was every going to happen and to have complete the collection on the 20th anniversary of the 86 Mets is so fitting!

My Advice to everyone is never give up and keep looking!!

-David

Swoboda4
06-26-2006, 09:06 PM
Suave1477-I was on vacation when 2 years ago I missed a Van Slyke Pittsburgh Home white that went on sale on ebay from Rod Woodsons bar and grill when it closed. Then I had difficulty with a Pittsburgh away grey that I liked but had a problem with an all-star patch on what I felt was a wrong year jersey. So I kind of feel my luck is running out-not quite three strikes though.

cohibasmoker
06-26-2006, 09:28 PM
Norman Snead, Tim Rossovich or any Philadelphia Eagles jersey from the 1969 season with an original NFL 50th Anniversary patch.

sammy
06-26-2006, 09:49 PM
Mickey Mantle game used jersey from his playing days, or anything game used or worn by Babe Ruth or Ty Cobb.

gatorcollector
06-26-2006, 09:49 PM
Any Steve Spurrier or Danny Wuerffel game worn jersey. And, believe it or not, any Chris Doering gamer. Here's why Doering is my favorite Gator. He grew up in Gainesville and wanted to play for UF. An assistant coach told him he'd never play for UF, let alone any D-1 school. Well, 5 years later he left school as the SEC record holder for touchdown receptions. He's carved out a decent NFL career for 10 years (Colts, Broncos, Redskins, Steelers).

kylehess10
06-26-2006, 09:53 PM
Mine would have to be my Andruw Jones signed game worn TBTC hat and Rafael Furcal signed game worn game-winning 11th inning home run cleats

scottanservitz
06-26-2006, 10:08 PM
I have 2:
1989 Robin Yount game used bat that with Jim C.'s help I found out it was used in Robin's second MVP season. It is uncracked with perfect pine tar and use. I recently got it signed with a photo of Robin signing it.
2002 Corey Dillon home game worn jersey. I photo matched it to Getty and three different cards due to the fact it has a particular striped pattern and is hemmed that shows perfectly to one of his cards. It shows awesome use.
To me, being able to identify both and that I really enjoyed watching these two play makes them special to me. Thanks for listening.
Scott

geoff
06-26-2006, 10:25 PM
There are a few things but the top 2 i can think of now are a game used Manny Ramirez Red Sox jersey any year or an Arod Yankees or Mariners game used bat.I know they are out there but cost too much for me.Geoff

djusticefan
06-26-2006, 11:13 PM
Mine would have to be a David Justice game used 1995 World Series jersey, preferably the home one.

sicollector1954@insightbb.com
06-26-2006, 11:21 PM
Looking for a 1908 Ty Cobb Spalding store model bat and a 1924 Ray Schalk store model bat to complete a collection of 22 HOF'ers who appeared with names on Spalding baseball bats.

2000mvpfan
06-26-2006, 11:41 PM
...Just ONE Jason Giambi batting glove!!I own 2 of his jerseys,5 bats,1 pair of game pants,a game used helmet,3 types of A's caps,a pair of cleats,and a game-used undershirt.......and yet,I CAN'T FIND ONE LOUSY BATTING GLOVE!


Joe

Number9
06-27-2006, 01:13 AM
Cool topic, so I'll bite. I'm fortunate that after 8-9 years of collecting I do now have my grails in baseball, football and hockey. But what am I still wanting?
-- Pete Maravich Atlanta Hawks GU jersey, or a Pistol Pete Celtics jersey (I could not afford one so its a moot point)
-- Carl Yaz Red Sox GU home white button-up jersey (have to admit I am afraid I probably don't trust the hobby enough to buy one of these now)
-- Larry Bird Celtics GU jersey (again, I have to admit I am afraid I probably don't trust the hobby enough to buy one of these now either)
-- Paul Holmgren Philadelphia Flyers GU jersey, haven't heard of one offered in nine years of collecting.


Number9

Dominic3464
06-27-2006, 04:09 AM
Of course, a game-used Ron Santo home or away jersey from his playing days with the Cubs...such a simple request....and a mega-difficult task to bring to fruition!!!

EndzoneSports
06-27-2006, 04:59 AM
As a die-hard Denver Broncos collector with an affinity for members of the team's Ring of Fame, how about a 1960-'61 era game jersey of either safety Austin "Goose" Gonsoulin or end Lionel Taylor?

Regards,

Yankwood
06-27-2006, 08:01 AM
A Thurman Munson home flannel jersey.

byergo
06-27-2006, 02:09 PM
The broken Louisville Slugger that Bo Jackson snapped in half over his thigh after striking out. What a superhuman feat of strength!

indyred
06-27-2006, 02:12 PM
Hard to narrow it down to one piece. Would love to own a 1999 Futures (Turn Ahead The Clock) game worn jersey from either the Twins, Mets, Indians or Brewers. For bats a gamer of a HOF or future one would be nice. Would especially like a HOF pitcher's bat.......

Yankwood
06-27-2006, 02:16 PM
The broken Louisville Slugger that Bo Jackson snapped in half over his thigh after striking out. What a superhuman feat of strength!I own that bat. It has pink ball marks all over it.

sylbry
06-27-2006, 02:57 PM
The broken Louisville Slugger that Bo Jackson snapped in half over his thigh after striking out. What a superhuman feat of strength!

Within the last year a Bo Jackson gamer that was broken in half sold on ebay for $60. The handle was missing. I almost bought it to display it with a picture of him breaking a bat over his leg.

My holy grail item is a 1991 Twins world series jersey worn by Jack Morris.

trsent
06-27-2006, 03:13 PM
My Holy Grail item would be a DVD collection of The Jackie Thomas show from 1992. Rosanne and Tom Arnold split up while this series was still airing and it was cut off in mid-season. It was the funniest television show I can remember.

If you ask for a sports item, it would be a 1979 Thurman Munson autographed card. One that I could sleep well at night owning.

yanks12025
06-27-2006, 04:12 PM
My holy grail item. It would be alot of things but if i could get one thing it would be a Shoeless Joe Jackson fielding glove that he used in the 1919 WS.

trsent
06-27-2006, 04:30 PM
My holy grail item. It would be alot of things but if i could get one thing it would be a Shoeless Joe Jackson fielding glove that he used in the 1919 WS.

I would expect something cooler from Joe Jackson, like his shoes from the 1919 World Series. That would be cool, man, Shoeless Joe's Shoes!

EurekaDave
06-27-2006, 05:41 PM
Any jersey that was unquestionably used by a noteworthy baseball player for an entire season.

BoneRubbedBat
06-28-2006, 07:51 AM
A Bob Lillis game used bat from the 60's. With so many AB's, there HAS to be one out there despite ten years of looking.

suave1477
06-28-2006, 09:12 AM
I would like to add 1 more I guess im swining for the fences on this one, but thats what this thread is all about.

I would like to get Roger Maris 1961 Season Home Flannel Jersey.

Yankwood
06-28-2006, 10:11 AM
I would like to add 1 more I guess im swining for the fences on this one, but thats what this thread is all about.

I would like to get Roger Maris 1961 Season Home Flannel Jersey.And while you're at it, make it the one he wore when he hit "the Homer". You know, the one that should still be "The Record".:cool:

Yankwood
06-28-2006, 10:13 AM
Now that I think about it, I would like Morganna Roberts game used bra from when she kissed Frank Howard. :D

BoneRubbedBat
06-28-2006, 12:37 PM
I think that bra was cut up into 100 one foot square pieces and issued as a posterboard size card subset for a major card company. :eek: :eek:

Yankwood
06-28-2006, 02:02 PM
I think that bra was cut up into 100 one foot square pieces and issued as a posterboard size card subset for a major card company. :eek: :eek::D Leave it to a guy named "BONE RUBBED."

earlywynnfan
06-29-2006, 08:16 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/1949-Indians-game-used-worn-Early-Wynn-road-jersey-HOF_W0QQitemZ300001166893QQihZ020QQcategoryZ60597Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I think mine is on ebay right now! A Game Worn Early Wynn Indians jersey! But, since I can't afford it (even a refurbished one like this), I am satisfied with some of the items I have:

-- A Wynn GU bat from the 1954 Indians' era
-- Several of Wynn's GU Win BB; I'm always looking for more, if anyone has any leads.
-- A GW Kevin McHale jersey, my favorite Hoops player
-- An full-sized bat auto'd by Ronald Reagan (seriously! check out AmMem, they just sold a ball for well over 4 grand, and this is the only signed bat I've ever seen!!)

I'm still waiting to meet Chuck Bednarik to get a photo of him dancing over Frank Gifford so I can get him to inscribe "this F---in' game is over!"

Ken

suave1477
06-29-2006, 11:18 PM
Earlywynn I can understand that this jersey is probably the end all be all to your collection and maybe financially this might not be the right time for you. Have you thought of this, since you want this jersey really really bad. Contact the seller explain to him your situation and you would really love to add this item to your collection and try to see if maybe you can work out some kind of payment plan with him?

You should at least try it doesnt hurt!!!!

Yankwood
06-30-2006, 07:03 AM
Go for it Early, you never see this stuff again.

angrymuppet
06-30-2006, 02:15 PM
Currently my cup items are Youk jersey from the Paw Sox and a Juan Gonzalez gamer. I have other stars but those are my favs.

NFLELCollector
07-01-2006, 06:28 PM
Trent Dilfer's Home Blue #4 Seattle Seahawks Jersey-Would be the one right now, Followed Closely by ANYTHING from Former Florida State Seminoles All-American Pitcher RICHIE LEWIS.
Drop me an E-Mail if you can Help.
Thom.

ghostkid
07-03-2006, 04:33 PM
Mine would be a Christy Mathewson game used bat...but I don't even know if one exists.

Kevin

brianborsch
07-04-2006, 03:14 AM
I would like a Joe Mauer GU UNCRACKED bat that shows heavy HEAVY use with tons of pine tar and ball marks. I have a couple already with some use but not HEAVY use. If anyone has one I will pay top dollar...

psmachetti
07-04-2006, 01:08 PM
I mentioned in a different post that I have my baseball grail- a Yankee home pinstripe. I guess if I were to take it to another level because I'd never be able to afford something like this I'd say I'd want a Lou Pinella Yankees pinstripe or a 50's - 60's era flannel pinstripe (Kubek, Richardson,Boyer, etc.)
I also collect hockey goalie gamers and I'd love to get a Rangers Giacomin home or a Tony Esposito Blackhawks road .
Paul

blades3
07-05-2006, 10:23 AM
Lloyd Daniels or Michael Ray Richardson game-used jersey.

whatupyos
07-05-2006, 12:28 PM
Mark McGwire batting practice jacket or a 1st base glove with awesome game use. I saw an autographed batting jacket at their auction about 12 years ago at the stadium but I was 14 and had no money to bid on it!!! That's the way it goes I guess. If anyone knows where to find one, please let me know. Great post by the way, its fun to dream!!
Thanks.

Aaron
SunDevil2126628@aol.com

suave1477
07-05-2006, 12:31 PM
Whatupyos, actually there was a Mark McGwire Game Used Batting Praqctice Jacket on ebay about 2 months or so ago. If memory serves me correct it ended at about $500.

whatupyos
07-05-2006, 01:19 PM
Suave, thanks for the info, I saw that but I should have been more specific, I'm looking for an A's one, and I believe that was a Cards one.

suave1477
07-05-2006, 02:05 PM
Whatupyos, yeah it was a Cards one. Well I tried im out of options lol lol:D

chakes89
08-24-2006, 10:50 PM
My current holy grail item or items would have to be any game used dayton dragons jerseys. any player. any year.

TNTtoys
08-25-2006, 02:42 PM
My holy grail item is a "collection" of signed baseballs; one from each of the 1986 World Series Champion Mets, all inscribed with interesting info from the '86 season or the series (Ray Knight's would have 'series MVP' on it, Dykstra's would contain the GW HR in game 3 of the NLCS, etc.)

If you're talking about 1 item, I would settle for a game worn 1985 St. Patrick's Day jersey from a star NY Met... talk about a rare collectible... to be honest, I haver NEVER to this day seen one surface on the market.

Number13
08-02-2011, 03:33 AM
Mine would be a Ralph Branca GU jersey. #13 of course!!!! Not even sure if one is in existence.

godwulf
08-02-2011, 08:50 AM
My grail would be any photo-matched Matt Williams item - helmet, jersey, bat or spikes - from the 2001 World Series.

jppopma
08-05-2011, 12:33 AM
WOW, 5 year revival thread! That's in part why I love the new members.

BTW, my grail would be a 1989 Loy Vaught Michigan championship jersey!

Number13
08-05-2011, 12:46 AM
This is a great thread because a person's grail is something that should make collecting fun. That is the reason I got back into collecting, for the pure and simple fun of it. With what went down today, it reminds me that there are people in this hobby that might not be so great and just looking to make money, but that will not keep me from pursuing something that I love.

Joeycola
08-05-2011, 02:08 AM
My holy grail would be a Strawberry game used mets jersey and or cleats

both-teams-played-hard
08-05-2011, 12:34 PM
Mine would be a Ralph Branca GU jersey. #13 of course!!!! Not even sure if one is in existence.

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/3324/brancag.jpg

Number13
08-05-2011, 01:34 PM
Thanks for the tease...LOL:D . Awesome pic. There is probably one out there somewhere and if it is at the national I might have to refinance the house. I don't think the wife would approve. She would understand, but not approve.

gingi79
08-05-2011, 04:23 PM
Sami Salo:

Purple Detroit Vipers (Never heard hide nor hair. Not even a picture)
2011 SCF Canucks Blue and White (Kept by the team and Sami respectively)
2011 40th Anniversary TB (Sold by the team to a "partner" with the rest of set #2)

Pavel Bure:
1994 SCF Black and White (Like many SCF jerseys, the white has never surfaced in the hobby and the Black is in Barry from MeiGray's personal collection)

panthrotc
08-18-2011, 12:17 AM
When I was 7 at my first ball game I saw McGwire hit a HR against the Yankees. I saw many after that at The Bronx and at Shea. From the time I was 7 up until last August my Holy grail was a McGwire HR Bat with provenience. Photomatched Bats are nice, but something with 100% legitimacy is what Im proud to say I own.

21 years of dreaming came true on August 5,2010.

A legitimate Mark McGwire HR notated bat
Given to teammate after game

Used on 8-21-2001 for Career HR 576

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/BASEBALL%20-%20Mark%20McGwire/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/GU%20Close%20Up%20Pictures/01/576007.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t25/longball98/BASEBALL%20-%20Mark%20McGwire/Autographed%20Memorabilia/GAME%20USED/GU%20Close%20Up%20Pictures/01/mac2001005.jpg

Dolphins23
08-18-2011, 12:48 AM
:eek: panthroc that bat is insane! I grew up and still live in NY and attend bronx games myself and remember watching mguire in that green uni swing a monster home run against the yanks. I was 8 years old! at the same game most likely (don't think he homerd in the rest of series) it was 1994. Atleast my first game was IDK when you saw him. Got his rookie card in fleer pack a week later!!!! then wen he hit those home runs and shattered record holding his son over homeplate I sold it for a pretty penny. Then burned all my Mcwire stuff after I found this in his locker

Dolphins23
08-18-2011, 12:55 AM
My all time grail is a white Marino Gamer fake spike game vs Jets MNF! Or any White Marino 97-98 gamer. saw one online for just over 7K!

Also a 2005 Gus Frerotte white gamer dolphins with 2005 anni patch.

and Henne, and Pennington gamers in home white as well.

Member Mulligans has/had like half my grails in his possesion at once at didn't even know it lol.


check this baby out! If I ever hit lotto its mine or when I start my own dental practice its going on wall for all my patients to fathem http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/pics/55174_02_lg.jpg
http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/pics/55174_01_lg.jpg
http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/pics/55174_04_lg.jpg

panthrotc
08-18-2011, 04:51 AM
:eek: panthroc that bat is insane! I grew up and still live in NY and attend bronx games myself and remember watching mguire in that green uni swing a monster home run against the yanks. I was 8 years old! at the same game most likely (don't think he homerd in the rest of series) it was 1994. Atleast my first game was IDK when you saw him. Got his rookie card in fleer pack a week later!!!! then wen he hit those home runs and shattered record holding his son over homeplate I sold it for a pretty penny. Then burned all my Mcwire stuff after I found this in his locker

You burned all your mac stuff cause he juiced? That's pretty lame. I first saw him in 1990. I remember all the years he would get hurt. I can't blame a guy for using something that helped his body get stronger and to withstain injury.

You might as well burn every card of just about every player in the last 20 years because just about everybody took something to get an edge. Not trying to be a english teacher but your grammar is terrible lol

Dolphins23
08-18-2011, 02:47 PM
that was my personal juice : )

lcstate collector
08-25-2011, 04:44 PM
Two for me:
Anthony Ferrari 2003 Montreal Expos. He only pitched 4 innings in his career.
Keith Foulke 1997 San Francisco Giants Rookie Jersey.

gingi79
08-25-2011, 04:57 PM
Anthony Ferrari 2003 Montreal Expos. He only pitched 4 innings in his career.

Wow. I have heard of collectors who collect jerseys and bats from very specific unknown players but this one takes the cake.

I wish you the best of luck, sounds like a real quest. :)

p819
09-05-2011, 02:42 PM
My Holy grail would be a Cincinnati Reds vest of Wally Post. Loved him as a kid and have several signed things of his, but the jersey would be the topper.

jetersbatboy
09-05-2011, 03:15 PM
These are my unicorn's
Joe Desa White Sox Bat, 35 games played, and 55 at bats, between 1980 and 1985.

John Matias White Sox Bat, 58 games played, and 117 at bats, in 1970.

But the GRAIL has to be,

Henry "Hank" "Prince" Oana Bat, 30 games played and 52 at bats between 1934 and 1945, with the Philadelphia and Detroit teams of that era.

wildcats97champs
09-05-2011, 04:28 PM
Miles simon game-used Arizona jersey

Titans74
09-05-2011, 06:35 PM
A Miguel Cabrera home run bat, photomatched.

LostExpo
09-05-2011, 07:14 PM
1994 dark blue royals jersey with elaborate sleeve/neck cuffs, button down, 125th ann. mlb patch

jake33
09-07-2011, 04:08 PM
Hardy Nickerson and Trent Dilfer 1996 game used orange Bucs jersey and helmet.

Colt45
04-17-2013, 12:15 AM
Lillis fan? How about a Bob Lillis 1962 home, game worn, Colt .45's complete uniform? I got it. I believe it is the only complete 1962 home Colt .45's uniform in existence.

Colt45
04-17-2013, 12:18 AM
Lillis fan? How about a Bob Lillis 1962 home, game worn, Colt .45's complete uniform? I got it. I believe it is the only complete 1962 home Colt .45's uniform in existence.

dougiedshow
04-17-2013, 07:04 AM
Marquis Grissom 1989 rookie home Expos jersey and 1994 Expos Jersey. Let me know if you find one.

dougiedshow@aol.com

Doug

gingi79
04-17-2013, 03:28 PM
Sami Salo:

Purple Detroit Vipers (Never heard hide nor hair. Not even a picture)
2011 SCF Canucks Blue and White (Kept by the team and Sami respectively)
2011 40th Anniversary TB (Sold by the team to a "partner" with the rest of set #2)

Pavel Bure:
1994 SCF Black and White (Like many SCF jerseys, the white has never surfaced in the hobby and the Black is in Barry from MeiGray's personal collection)

LOL Actually the White Canucks SCF jersey wasn't kept by Sami, but is now "being kept" by me :D

ramsrule
04-17-2013, 07:13 PM
Hmmm, well this is my small PC

Rams game Used Helmets

Marc Bulger Rams game Used Helmets

A.J. Feeley Rams game Used Helmets

Torry Holt Rams game Used Helmets

Leonard Little Rams game Used Helmets

Kordell Stewart Univ. Of Colorado Buffaloes game Used Helmet

Geoff Turner Colorado St. Univ. Rams Game Used Helmet

Gus Frerotte Rams Game Used Autographed Jersey

Bradlee Van Pelt Colorado St. Univ. Rams Game Used Jersey Worn in New Orleans Bowl

Jamie Martin Rams Game Used Pants

T.J. Rubley Rams Game Used Pants.

I like them all, but I think it would come down to the Bulger or Holt helmets as the crown jewel of my PC

rchimes13@yahoo.com
04-19-2013, 10:29 AM
Joey Votto 2004 Potomac Cannons jersey....any leads?

AM
08-22-2013, 09:07 PM
Endy Chavez blue Rawlings fielding glove from 2003 & 2004 seasons with Expos.

AM
08-22-2013, 09:13 PM
Endy Chavez blue Rawlings fielding glove from 2003 & 2004 seasons with Expos.

cohibasmoker
08-22-2013, 09:52 PM
Norman Snead, Tim Rossovich or any Philadelphia Eagles jersey from the 1969 season with an original NFL 50th Anniversary patch.

I recently picked up a 1965 Eagles/1966 Pro Bowl helmet worn by Norm Snead. It's not the jersey I wanted but its really nice to own a early Eagles helmet - even if it was painted over.

Jim

Misha
11-06-2013, 08:33 AM
Mine would be a significant item from Catfish Hunter's perfect game, 5/8/68. Any Oakland Athletics fan and collector like myself would, but especially since I was born that day:)