The Dave Kingman Thread

[skyking26]

Dave Kingman game used Giants (71-74), Mets (81-83), and Phoenix Firebirds helmets (87).

All customary flapless helmets, as was Kingman's preference. To my knowledge he never wore a flapped helmet - ever. I have never seen any of his other helmets offered, and I know the collector who owns Kingman's Mets -75-77 helmet and his Yankee helmet; not likely will those ever leave his residence.

The Firebirds helmet was worn during Kingman's short comeback in 1987. I obtained it in or around 1989 via Robb Wochnick and Sports Warehouse. He told me Wendell Kimm sold him the helmet (Firebirds manager at that time). When I first met Kingman in March of 1992 in Florida he seemed shocked to see the helmet, acknowledged it was his.

[skyking26]

Oakland A's Dave Kingman Pony GU cleats. Signed and inscribed.

[skyking26]

1980 Rawlings Big Stick Award

[skyking26]

1980 Babe Ruth Crown

[soxbats]

Wow Bob, the awards are super. Are those coming directly from Kingman? Players almost never part with those types of awards.

[TwinLakesPark]

Congrats Bob, I know you have been chasing after that crown for some time now!

[skyking26]

Thanks guys. It was on display in Chicago the last few years. It was an ongoing laborious deal. Glad it is done!

[gorilla777]

Great pickup on the crown, Bob!

[skyking26]

Thanks Ben!