What is your favorite addition to your collection in 2008?

**dcgreg25** · 12-16-2008, 08:38 AM

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Yanks12025, nice looking Reyes jersey! I have a 2007 GU Reyes black Batting helmet (Steiner & MLB) for sale or trade if you are interested. Drop me an email if you are interested.

**Kid4hof03** · 12-16-2008, 09:46 AM

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Like most others have said on this thread, I have added a few pieces this year. My two favorites are my long awaited 1982 Gary Carter Expos jersey. Actually, all the game used stuff in the Carter display is from this year except the hat. I got a great 1977-79 L/S from Tim at HOF bats and a killer 1986 Adirondack from Andy Fogel.

The second photo is a 1996 game used World Series jersey from Andy Fox. The hat is also a gamer but not from the series. Thanks go George for these!

I have one more jersey that I'm still waiting to arrive, that one might be in a tie with the Fox, but nothing will suplant the Carter.

Abe

**joelsabi** · 12-16-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by BIGSTIG

I as well have had quite a few, but I will narrow it down.

First a 1966 Cubs Home Flannel worn by Bill Hands. He was my mothers favorite player when she was younger...she said he was so dreamy

I had to own it, and thanks to Rob Steinmetz I do. I realize it is in a locker with a few Santo items, but I dont have any other Hands items, and by no means can I afford a Santo jersey, so for now it is a 1960's display

The other would have to be my Soriano collection. I picked all the items up within 2 weeks of each other. All from 2007 - Jersey, home & road hats, bat & cleats.

Well I am sure if you ask me again in a month it will be something else, as I have picked up more stuff this year than ever before.

Thanks to all who have helped me with building the beggining stages of my Cubs locker room.

Last but not least...someone PLEASE find me a Sutcliffe Cubs gamer

bigstig,

who made those nice looking display cases? they look really nice.

**BIGSTIG** · 12-16-2008, 12:39 PM

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joelsabi -

Walmart 5 shelf bookshelf natural or black mearures 19 1/2 X 72

Do not put in the upper shelf, and use that part to hang a jersey. That part measures (the inside) 28 1/2 X 39. To hang the jersey I have been using hangers, but now that thegoalie has posted I will be borrowing his idea

thanks!!

As you can see more than enough room for a jersey, bat glove, cleats 8 X 10 photo etc.

Also you can choose to add plexiglass as I have on the Dawson, and now that I see how easy & cheap it is will be doing for all the rest of my "lockers" (if you are only buying one you will need to buy a 36 x 48 and cut down) (if you are going to need 5 or more you can special order a 5 pack which will be a lot cheaper and 32 X 40 - so not as much waste)

All you need to buy is velcro and put it in all 4 corners and in the middle on the top & bottom. This way you can remove the plexiglass when you want to add something.

Cost = CHEAP!! Shelf = $27.00 / Plexiglass = $15.00 / Velcro = $17.00 a roll (you can do 10 of these with one 15ft roll)

Total per unit = appx $45.00 + tax

Time = 45 minutes per
Look = AWESOME - (well not as cool as harpts - but works for me)

If interested in seeing a different view (from farther back) view the thread Display Cases and see page 5

Thanks for the compliment!!

**AWA85** · 12-16-2008, 12:48 PM

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Bigstig, nice case.... I may be attempting that one soon! Very cool.

**BIGSTIG** · 12-16-2008, 01:03 PM

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AWA85 - Thanks!!

I hope you do do it, they turn out REAL NICE!!

Looks to be the same display Kid4hof03 has as well?

**markize** · 12-16-2008, 01:17 PM

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bigstig,

nice soriano items. i know where you got the jersey, cleats, home hat, and bat from ( i got a few things from scott too).....but where did you track down the road hat. any chance of prying it out of that locker?

mark

**harpt** · 12-16-2008, 02:40 PM

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Gorman Thomas 1978 and Ben Oglivie 1981 Road jerseys

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**Fraudfinder!!** · 12-16-2008, 04:39 PM

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Gotta be this 1967 Yaz GU batting helmet. The history this thing has seen...

**maccamania** · 12-16-2008, 07:00 PM

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2007 David Ortiz ALCS Game Used Bat

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**b.heagy** · 12-16-2008, 08:10 PM

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Had a great run this year but if I have to pick one it would be the 1964 Frank Robinson gamer.

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**DLee25** · 12-17-2008, 03:56 AM

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First post on here but I'd have to say the 07 Chipper Jones bat I got. Chipper is tough to find and this one is pounded.

**The Titan** · 12-17-2008, 08:44 AM

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My favorite this year was the Haynesworth and Bullock Gamers, along with the 6 Houston Oilers gamers I received from Roger.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f383/Calvin033/Tennessee%20Oilers/Mothersdaysale050.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f383/Calvin033/Tennessee%20Oilers/Mothersdaysale046.jpg