Hall of Famer Barry Larkin

[AWA85]

In honor of the 2012 Hall of Fame inductee, it is time for everyone to share those Barry Larkin game used items.

The highlights of the batch for me is the fielding glove and Barry's 1995 MVP season photomatched home jersey.

Lets see what Larkin items everyone else has!

[frikativ54]

Nice collection. I'm envious.

[tigerdale]

What a great Larkin collection!!!!!

[Neely8]

Congratulations to Larkin on his HOF appointment. He is a class act and has always been a favorite of mine. And now my 93 Larkin game worn jersey has now gone up in value too!

[Dave4Reds]

While collection doesn't compare, I do have a couple of bats, a hat from the 1990 season and this jersey from 2001:

[joelsabi]

In honor of the 2012 Hall of Fame inductee, it is time for everyone to share those Barry Larkin game used items.

The highlights of the batch for me is the fielding glove and Barry's 1995 MVP season photomatched home jersey.

Lets see what Larkin items everyone else has!

great collection.

With him getting into the HOF, I bet your content would be befitting of his HOF display. Probably better. Just curious now what Larkin is donating for his display.

Are you planning a visit to Cooperstown for the ceremonies?

[dplettn]

This thread is already a wonder to see!

Something tells me that even Barry's "kids" would enjoy looking at these. Adam, I'm so thoroughly astonished with your Barry Larkin collection that I'm speechless. That doesn't happen often.

I do want to thank Adam also for referring me to Sports Gallery, specifically pointing me to a Barry bat for myself. Much like Barry has exhibited grace with the people around him, you have as well. Only fitting that such a tremendous collection rests with you. And, its great to hear of your personal experience in youth. I was a bit older, but I'll never forget my own experiences with Barry's family. They were truly great people and I'm sure they still are.

My favorite item (if I could find it) would be my photo with him from when I (as a kid myself) sold them their first boat. He walked into the floor at Flerlage Marine in Fairfield and at 16, I was so lucky that all the regular salesmen were busy! I've long since decided that a career in sales wasn't for me, but boy had I gotten off to an implausibly miraculous start!

It sounds like the Reds Hall of Fame is going to have a Barry display this year. Hopefully, I can see some of these items in person!

plettner@fuse.net

[jbsportstuff]

Awesome collection Adam. Later I'll put up some pics of my collection. It certainly doesn't stack up, but it has its highlights! Thanks for sharing Adam.

[dplettn]

Still can't find the picture of me with Barry when he was buying his boat, but fortunately at least my mom was able to keep something. Kids, listen to your mothers. They care about you!

And my Larkin bat

[AWA85]

First of my 3 new pick ups since Larkin was named to the Hall of Fame.

1986 game used home jersey from Larkin's rookie year.