Show off your Pittsburgh Pirates items!

[hrvatwill]

Oh wow, I just saw this......that is super sweet!!

To keep the thread going, here's a 1970 Dave Giusti Pirates Away Game Used Flannel Jersey I recently picked up. All original.

Go Bucs!!

[mrozie]

Nice Jersey, I just picked up a 1976 Bob Robertson and a 1979 Don Robinson Bumblebee, photos to follow

[hrvatwill]

Can't wait to see those, mrozie!

Picked this up recently from Goldin Auctions of my second favorite Pirate player when I was a youth. Hebner was first. Go figure!

Anywho, here's a 1971-72 Roberto Clemente Game Used Bat. Bat shows good use, just love all the ball, cleat and bat rack marks!

[mrozie]

Here's my 1979 Don Robinson bumblebee as well as my 1976 Robertson with Bicentennial patch

[hrvatwill]

mrozie, both very awesome jerseys, a credit to any Pirates collection. Thanks for posting and helping to keep this thread alive!!!

[bluejay4eva34]

Has anyone seen a Jesse Jefferson #51 pirates jersey? I have always wondered what it looked like. I know my father wasn't with them that long...but I've never seen anything from him with the pirates...pictures or anything would be awesome.

[buccofan7]

Just some cutch bats I have!

[genius]

Don Hoak, all original, dirt stains still there but in amazing condition, 1959 or 1960. Roberto's 21 in reverse! GO BUCS!

[hrvatwill]

Don Hoak, all original, dirt stains still there but in amazing condition, 1959 or 1960. Roberto's 21 in reverse! GO BUCS!

Great Hoak, Genius!!!!!!

[swb120]

Hi guys - I'm new to the forum, but have been collecting GU Pirates items (though admittedly, my collection is small) and Pirates team-signed baseballs for awhile. Here are two Andy Van Slyke gamers I own (87 and 94).

[mrozie]

Here's a couple TBC's

Brian Giles - autographed

Neil Walker

[genius]

Great stuff mrozie! Can I make you a trade offer? jflynn@hiddenlinksgolf.com. Thanks!

[mrozie]

Genius, just sent you an email.

mike@authenticstadiumseats.com

[hrvatwill]

Brought the Goose back to the 'Burgh!.....well, actually I live in Texas now.....really needed a quality '70's gold jersey.......

[genius]

That jersey went to the right place, rare Rawlings gold version as well! Congrats!!!

[hrvatwill]

Thanks, Jeff.....really excited about this one....now I need a black jersey to complete the trifecta!

[genius]

If I spot one that could go quickly I'll give you a heads up! Or, you could always grab that Lonnett back from your Dad!

[bluejay4eva34]

Brought the Goose back to the 'Burgh!.....well, actually I live in Texas now.....really needed a quality '70's gold jersey.......
Wow that's awesome...Goose was a teammate and a dear friend of my father Jesse Jefferson. They were teammates with the White Sox. Question for anybody on this forum. My father was traded from the Blue Jays to the Pirates at the end of the 1980 season. I think he spent the last two months with the Pirates*only making 1 appearance and that was against the cubs. Has anyone seen any of his jerseys that they issued to him? He was number 51. I havent located anything in my father's collection yet. Any help would be awesome.

[mrozie]

hrvatwill

Sending you an email on black Pirates jerseys

[mrozie]

Updated Pirates Jersey's

[genius]

Absolutely incredible mrozie!!!

[coophallmonitor]

Updated Pirates Jersey's

Very nice setup!

[mrozie]

Game used Dave Parker Pirates helmet!

[hrvatwill]

Very nice addition, mrozie

[genius]

Sweeeeeeeeeet Cobra!!!

[dmb71vw]

Here are a few of my Pirates items. I don't have the "big ticket" items the others have but I collect what means something to me. I am ALWAYS looking to add items I like and anything of Stan Belinda.

Stan Belinda game used jersey
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/dmb71vw/Stan%20Belinda%20Collection/BelindaPiratesJerseyBack_zps4c5c54bb.jpg (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/dmb71vw/media/Stan%20Belinda%20Collection/BelindaPiratesJerseyBack_zps4c5c54bb.jpg.html)

Andrew McCutchen game used autographed bat
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/dmb71vw/Pirates%20Collection/Memorabilia/AndrewMcCutchenAutodGameUsedBatb.jpg (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/dmb71vw/media/Pirates%20Collection/Memorabilia/AndrewMcCutchenAutodGameUsedBatb.jpg.html)

Nate McLouth game used autographed bat
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/dmb71vw/Pirates%20Collection/Memorabilia/NateMcClouthAutodGameUsedBat_zps6001f2d7.jpg (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/dmb71vw/media/Pirates%20Collection/Memorabilia/NateMcClouthAutodGameUsedBat_zps6001f2d7.jpg.html)

Rob Mackowiak game used autographed bat
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/dmb71vw/Pirates%20Collection/Memorabilia/RobMackowiakAutodGameUsedBat_zpsd740e704.jpg (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/dmb71vw/media/Pirates%20Collection/Memorabilia/RobMackowiakAutodGameUsedBat_zpsd740e704.jpg.html)

Neil Walker game used autographed bat
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/dmb71vw/Pirates%20Collection/Memorabilia/NeilWalkerAutodGameUsedBat.jpg (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/dmb71vw/media/Pirates%20Collection/Memorabilia/NeilWalkerAutodGameUsedBat.jpg.html)

Lanny Frattare game card from a game I attended
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/dmb71vw/Pirates%20Collection/Memorabilia/LannyFrattareAutodGameCard.jpg (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/dmb71vw/media/Pirates%20Collection/Memorabilia/LannyFrattareAutodGameCard.jpg.html)

[mrozie]

1938 Game used Lloyd Waner pants

[hrvatwill]

Ohhhhhhh....and I recently sold my 1938 away gamer......nice pick up......one of my "dreams" is to score one of his brother's jerseys from that era......

[mrozie]

Ohhhhhhh....and I recently sold my 1938 away gamer......nice pick up......one of my "dreams" is to score one of his brother's jerseys from that era......

Will, I wish I had the jersey to go with these......... I actually picked this up about 15 years ago. I too would love to get either Waner Bros. jersey!!

[genius]

Wow!!!!

[mrozie21]

In honor of opening day, my new 1978 Jim Bibby bumblebee

[genius]

Great jersey and a great start to the season!!!

[Phil316]

In honor of opening day, my new 1978 Jim Bibby bumblebee

Sweet looking jersey. Nice pick up.

[hrvatwill]

In honor of opening day, my new 1978 Jim Bibby bumblebee

Great use from all that Bibby sweat! Never saw somebody work it up like he did (of "Bibbian" proprotions). Would love to score one of his hammered hats one day!

[genius]

Here's what I remember about him! Check out those hands!!!

[mrozie21]

Let's keep this thread going.

1976 Bob Robertson

1979 Don Robonson

[mrozie21]

How about a Three Rivers Turnstile!

[hrvatwill]

Great Three Rivers turnstyle. Maybe I used it to enter the stadium when I saw Teke don this cap! It is absolutely hammered.

What I find most intriguing about the use profile is that the bill has been worn smooth on the top from him adjusting his cap before each pitch, as was his (and a lot of pitchers') habit, and as a result, now has a sheen (see third picture). I've collected a lot of g/u hats over the years but never saw that before.

When viewed up close, you can also see where the apparently barren side of the cap with only one Stargell star once matched the other side, with the stars having fallen off over the years. Given how lightly affixed the remaining stars are (you can rotate them with your hand), this is not all that surprising. This may also explain why it is rare to find hats from that era sporting Stargell stars.

[mrozie21]

Newly found - Original Bruce Kison 1979 Jersey

[TG19]

Great Ebay Buy! 1983 Dave Parker Game Used Jersey!:D

[mrozie21]

Original Rennie Stennett jersey from 1972

[sox83cubs84]

That's a really great early Bucs knit jersey.

Dave Miedema

[ksfarmboy]

If I wasn't an Orioles fan I'd go after those Pirates jerseys. Love the 1970's Pirates jerseys. Great pickup.

[mrozie21]

If I wasn't an Orioles fan I'd go after those Pirates jerseys. Love the 1970's Pirates jerseys. Great pickup.

Thanks, I have some 1979 W.S. Wire and press photos that are of the Orioles if you're interested.

Mike

[Masimen]

Clemente Gamer

[sox83cubs84]

Clemente Gamer


That's one incredible Clemente gamer. Based on what I've seen on the market, Adirondack bats of his must be very few and far between.

Dave Miedema

[Masimen]

That's one incredible Clemente gamer. Based on what I've seen on the market, Adirondack bats of his must be very few and far between.

Dave Miedema

Thanks Dave! Seems like he really got into Adirondacks in the late 60s and used them just about as much as the H&Bs till the end.

[mrozie21]

Newest add: Pirates on deck circle.

I've always wanted one!!!

[dmb71vw]

^^^ Lucky you. That's cool!

[martyfromcanada]

2013 Chris Leroux

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[ksfarmboy]

Thanks, I have some 1979 W.S. Wire and press photos that are of the Orioles if you're interested.

Mike

Sorry Mike I just seen your reply. Thanks for the offer but I'm trying to focus my attention on other items right now. I appreciate it though.
Clint

[pirates09]

Gregory Polanco Game Used Jersey from July 4th; first multi-home run game of his career.

Tyler Glasnow MLB Debut Balls:

First batter Glasnow faced in bottom of first inning.

Glasnow's first at bat a strike out thrown by Wainwright.

[ksfarmboy]

Great Polanco jersey. I was at that game. Quietest two home runs I've ever heard.

[mrozie21]

Great Polanco Jersey!


Gregory Polanco Game Used Jersey from July 4th; first multi-home run game of his career.

Tyler Glasnow MLB Debut Balls:

First batter Glasnow faced in bottom of first inning.

Glasnow's first at bat a strike out thrown by Wainwright.

[mrozie21]

1960 Bob Oldis game jersey

[sox83cubs84]

1960 Bob Oldis game jersey

One GREAT vest flannel...from a World Championship team, no less!

Dave Miedema

[mrozie21]

Got my full mannequins finished.

[Nickkaszer18]

Pittsburgh had a love hate relationship with him but I loved Pedro without his career. Here is his Sunday alternate from 2015. Its mlb authenticated to 2 home runs and photomatched to two others including his last home run in his last game as a Pirate.

[mrozie21]

New addition, 1945 Frank Gustine Pirates flannel jersey

[steelerman_7]

Wow!!! Incredible Buccos jerseys Mike!!

[pirates09]

Andrew McCutchen Career Home Run #197 and 3rd Home Run of Game

[Nickkaszer18]

Newest add: Pirates on deck circle.

I've always wanted one!!!



If you ever want to sell please let me know

[NegleyPirate]

How about a Three Rivers Turnstile! Do u have another one u would part with? Also any 3 Rivers Seat?

[mrozie21]

If you ever want to sell please let me know

I'll let you know if I ever want to part with it.

rozie1921@yahoo.com

[mrozie21]

Do u have another one u would part with? Also any 3 Rivers Seat?

I'll let you know if I ever want to part with it.

rozie1921@yahoo.com

[mrozie21]

Got my 1973 Willie Stargell Pants to go with my 1973 Stargell Jersey

[tictkac26]

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1974 Richie Hebner Jersey with Richie Hebner and Dick Hebner bats

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Duffy Dyer 1976 Home Jersey with Bicentennial bat. Had this jersey for over 30 years

[tictkac26]

Heres a Bruce Kison bat and jersey

[tictkac26]

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Hews a pic of a Manny Sanguillen 1980 jersey with his game used Andirondack bat

[tictkac26]

Dick Schofield 1960 home Pirates vest with Schofield model circa 1969 D145 bat

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[sox83cubs84]

Great jersey, and from THE year, no less!

Dave Miedema

[tictkac26]

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[Shipp_96]

Been picking up some items over the last couple months. First though, here are two balls that were thrown to me at the Pirates-Twins game in Minneapolis last year. Night game ball was thrown to me after the final out in the 8th by Corey Dickerson
8954489545I got the screen shot off MLB.TV, that was him jogging in and tossing what is now my ball before he threw it to me!

Next day, Josh Bell (right after I saw his Mom and Dad in the stand and said hello) threw me the last ball of BP. Before that, NEVER got a MLB ball at a game in 40 years of going to games. To get them from my hometown favorite team, well it meant the world to me.
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[Shipp_96]

Josh Bell Game used helmet from Opening weekend last year:
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You can see the marks matchup here:
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[Shipp_96]

Gregory Polanco Game Used helmet also from opening weekend last year:
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Polanco wearing it here:
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[Shipp_96]

Lastly, Gold Glove Winner Corey Dickerson Game Used bat. I got an exact photomatch on this one!
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[Shipp_96]

Also, some in person autos I picked up as well. HOFers Goose Gossage and Bert Blyleven on a throwback retail Bucs helmet.
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One of my Brother and I's favorites as kids, Junior Ortiz signed photo and bat:
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Obviously not in person, but HOFer and my FAVORITE Pirate of all time, Willie Stargell signed 16x20 JSA COA:
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[tictkac26]

Bill Madlock bat and jersey



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[tictkac26]

Heres a pic of Jason Kendall away jersey with Jackie Robinson patch with one of his game used Pirate bats





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[Shipp_96]

I also forgot to include I picked up the lineup card from the Pirates Twins night game I attended too. Plus here is a photo of the Josh Bell BP ball he threw to me (other post had two picts of the Dickerson GU ball).
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[jojac]

Gregory Polanco Game Used helmet also from opening weekend last year:
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Polanco wearing it here:
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Great looking batting helmet. Players go thru a bunch of bats and game used jerseys in a year but the number of batting helmets in a season is limited and that's why they're one of my favorite items to pick up....Nice job!!!

[tictkac26]

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All you Pirate and baseball fans out there need to Google "Jakbauskas Pirates" and select videos. Youll see a horrific play against the Houston Astros in this pitchers one and only start for the Bucs. Jamarillio is important as well as he was the catcher during the play. You probably need to rerun it in slow motion to see what really went on. If Jamarillo was only an inch taller. The unbelievable part of this story is very next time out he was pitching for the Oriorles it happened to him again. Watch both videos and you ll know what defines a hard luck pitcher

[Shipp_96]

Great looking batting helmet. Players go thru a bunch of bats and game used jerseys in a year but the number of batting helmets in a season is limited and that's why they're one of my favorite items to pick up....Nice job!!!

Thanks for the compliments, jojac!

I agree, I have a full size curio filled with batting helmets. Half game worn, half retail signed. I think visually helmets display the nicest as well. As far as even return on investment, I have always got more out of worn helmets that jerseys, bats, caps or cleats.

I also feel matching a helmet is so much easier as they have more use as you stated and thus, more distinctive markings as well.

I will say my only beef with MLB used helmets is some of the 3M decals start to peel, which has actually made me sell off some lids I would of normally kept.

[jojac]

Thanks for the compliments, jojac!

I agree, I have a full size curio filled with batting helmets. Half game worn, half retail signed. I think visually helmets display the nicest as well. As far as even return on investment, I have always got more out of worn helmets that jerseys, bats, caps or cleats.

I also feel matching a helmet is so much easier as they have more use as you stated and thus, more distinctive markings as well.

I will say my only beef with MLB used helmets is some of the 3M decals start to peel, which has actually made me sell off some lids I would of normally kept.



The decal issue can be a bit of a problem but for the most part that hasn't been to much of an issue for me. I thought part of the peeling issue may be due to the heavy wear and use on the helmet.
I also found they are by far the easiest item to photo match because of the distinctive markings as you stated.
The other thing that was nice about helmets is that they seemed to be reasonably priced compared to bats and jerseys. From what I'm seeing that's changed the past few years and the helmets took a jump in price for some of the recent players I've collected.

[Shipp_96]

The decal issue can be a bit of a problem but for the most part that hasn't been to much of an issue for me. I thought part of the peeling issue may be due to the heavy wear and use on the helmet.
I also found they are by far the easiest item to photo match because of the distinctive markings as you stated.
The other thing that was nice about helmets is that they seemed to be reasonably priced compared to bats and jerseys. From what I'm seeing that's changed the past few years and the helmets took a jump in price for some of the recent players I've collected.

I will say I at one time had my full curio with all game used helmets and even another corner curio filled with them. Maybe it was the climate where I used to live, but I had numerous helmets that were fine upon purchase start to have decals (numbers on the back, MLB logo, or even the front team decal) peel. Vinyl ones like the Pirates and Tigers use were less of a problem and seem to hold up well.

However the A's are a great example (my other favorite team) and I sold all but one used helmet off because all the 3M "A's" started to peel badly. The one I kept is so used and pine tarred up that the logo is almost encased like a mosquito from Jurassic Park haha.

I also have an Orioles tri color one (from former Pirates Pedro Alvarez) that I repurposed to get Cal Ripken signed on. The Oriole bird was coming off so bad I had to use Gorilla Glue to keep it on there. It has also happened with Twins retails helmets, the 3M logos they use on those are the worst! I have had to either out right replace the retail "TC" logo with a thinner older version or again, use Gorilla Glue on them.

Obviously for an unaltered game worn helmet I won't do that so my solution has been to sale them off when they got to that point. I sold lots of helmets from players I kind of wanted to keep based off those issues (Nelson Cruz, Adrian Beltre, Khris Davis, Brandon Moss, Josh Donaldson) to name a few.

As for your last point, I agree at one time used helmets were a steal price wise. You can still get lucky and get some great deals, even on decent players. But I have also got into bidding wars and lost a couple Pirates used helmets the last couple years that IMO 5 years ago I would of got cheap and easily before.

[Shipp_96]

Been awhile, added a couple more Pirates items, also saw a great game at PNC from the Hyundai Club before the All Star break and the seasonal Hurdle led collapse.

All Star Josh Bell GU Rookie Memorial Day jersey. Even though washed, still some nicely embedded dirt stains on here!
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Josh Bell Double vs AZ, Greinke pitching:
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[Shipp_96]

One of my favorites, who of course the braintrust gave away for a player to be named later SMH. Corey Dickerson 4th of July GU jersey. I got this at the Kiosk at PNC for a great price!
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[Shipp_96]

These were some prize items for me! I am also getting him to sign these in person at a show outside of Philly next month, so really thrilled with getting them. 2013 NL MVP Andrew McCutchen GU camo jersey from 2017!
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Though not with the Pirates, McCutchen Game Used bat while in SF with unquestionable photo matches!
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[Shipp_96]

Lastly, a couple photos from the game my wife and I went to while visiting my family back home. It was the game Josh Bell got his All Star jersey and he also hit a 3 run HR in the bottom of the 9th, with 2 outs down 6-2. Jung Ho Kang came after and hit back to back HRs to tie it at 6-6. Most thrilling comeback I have ever seen in person.
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[Shipp_96]

Picked up a RARE 2012 PIRATAS jersey today, which is the grey road jersey with the Pirates (in Spanish) instead of the traditional Pittsburgh font. This was worn by Pedro Alvarez, who had a metric climb and equally metric fall within a 4 year span once he developed the yips as a fielder. This jersey is from a 30 HR, 85 RBI season. They only wore these once in 2010 and again in 2012 for this game, so nice to add this. Plus I always liked Pedro.

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Though not El Toro, one of the few photos I could find from this game, a screenshot of Cutch wearing one.
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[Shipp_96]

Added probably my last two jerseys for now. Josh Bell SIGNED throwback jersey from last year vs ST.L!
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[Shipp_96]

And lastly, another camo used jersey worn and SIGNED by Josh Harrison! I added this mostly because I was at this freezing cold game back in April of 2015 and had some nice photos from the game I took to match this. Plus for a good 5 years, he was my favorite Pirate.
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[Nickkaszer18]

Anyone have a Jason Kendall pirates jersey they would be interested in moving?

[tictkac26]

Melky cabrera bat helmet and jersey90181

[tictkac26]

Dale long 1957 jersey and autographed bat90182

[tictkac26]

90183Roberto Clemente BAT DAY bats 4 different years

[tictkac26]

90184Francisco Cordova 1998 away jersey and 3 of his game used bats

[tictkac26]

901851960 Pirate first baseman bat barrels

[tictkac26]

JUNG HO KANG (https://www.ebay.com/itm/JUNG-HO-KANG-GAME-USED-BASEBALL-BAT-MLB-PIRATE/174724891220?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649) 90186pirate bat and jersey