Complete Your Vintage Red Sox Collection

[MSpecht]

Here are some odds and ends that usually aren't offered in abundance, but are pretty cool to round out a game used collection. All items are game used and sourced from former Boston Red Sox catcher / firstbaseman Don "Bear" Gile whoo spent four years with the Red Sox (1959 - 1962) and eight years in the minors (1955-1963) with various Red Sox affiliates.

Red Sox Stirrup Socks -- these are the typical socks worn by the team from 1936 into the late 1970's --- vintage circa late 1950's - early 1960's. These heavy wool socks are game used and have sustained some moth damage, but can be displayed to enhance a uniform collection. Three pair available . $ 40.00 per pair


Game Used Hats--
1956 Eastern League ALLENTOWN --Red Sox Class A Affiliate GU Hat with Gile name under bill, Bill cracked at mid-point. $ 50.00

1961-1963 Pacific Coast League SEATTLE --Red Sox AAA Affiliate GU hat with Gile number 31 under bill. Bill uncracked. Two available (comparable wear on each). $ 50.00 each

Batting Helmet late 1950's / early 1960's vintage batting helmet. no insignia, huge use with pine tar, tape and foam inside, possible crack on side (tape). $ 175.00

Game Used Pants

1955 road grey pants tagged # 34 (Coach Paul Schreiber) with chain stitch in waist. Size 38 is consisetent with Gile pants size, so it is likely he wore these after Schreiber. Excellent condition, all original. Great display with jersey and socks. $ 150.00

Unknown Red Sox Minor League affiliate pants and socks. Size 38, consistent with known Gile size.Gile played with Red Sox minor league affiliates San Jose, Greensboro, Allentown, Memphis, Minneapolis, and Seattle. Great condition. $ 50.00

Signed Baseballs

Ted Williams signed ball. Inscribed by Williams as follows: "To Donnie- + Stacy Your Pal Ted Williams" Unofficial ball with irregular toning. Part of Williams' last name scuffed out. A rough vintage Williams signature inscribed to a teammate and his wife.
$ 175

Johnny Sain signed ball. Strong Sain signature on toned ONL ball (Feeney), two other unidentified signatures. Sain can display as a single signature. $ 30.00



Email for additional information, more photos, etc. Thanks for looking.
Mike Jackitout7@aol.com