The Dave Kingman Thread

[skyking26]

Dave Kingman GU Bats:

3 Bicentennials. The top is a solid-end S2, middle a cupped end S2, and finally the third is a M110 also cupped end.

One Kingman characteristic shown here is the red-ring identifier atop the knob of his gamers. He seemed to do this in the mid to later 70's, possible early 80's... primarily first 3 years with Mets and some Cubs days. The top bat does not have the ring...probably given that the 2 in 26 on the knob is written over to display a 36.

The bottom bat was sought after for many years and is very rare - coming from a single bat order on April 9, 1976 of just 6 bats! This one survived and spent many years in the collection of pitcher Tommy John until the collection was eventually auctioned and secured by good friend and collector Ben Thornhill - who helped this old guy out. Much, much appreciated!

[skyking26]

Dave Kingman All-Star Bats: Very pleased to have these in the collection. '76 Philly, '79 Seattle and '80 LA

[NYRangers]

I can't get enough of this thread. Kong was one of my favorite Mets during some bleak 1970's seasons. Thanks for sharing! John

[skyking26]

I can't get enough of this thread. Kong was one of my favorite Mets during some bleak 1970's seasons. Thanks for sharing! John

John - thanks so much for the nice comment. There is MUCH MORE to come. Just takes a lot of time to get the stuff out to photograph etc. I had not had much feedback so was afraid people really were not that interested. Might be a younger base of audience here on the forum too that doesn't appreciate vintage as much as we do! I usually post pics during the day as I'm off on medical for a few more weeks following surgery. Thanks again and drop me a line via email anytime.

RK

[Juan Gris]

John - thanks so much for the nice comment. There is MUCH MORE to come. Just takes a lot of time to get the stuff out to photograph etc. I had not had much feedback so was afraid people really were not that interested. Might be a younger base of audience here on the forum too that doesn't appreciate vintage as much as we do! I usually post pics during the day as I'm off on medical for a few more weeks following surgery. Thanks again and drop me a line via email anytime.

RK

I'm also looking forward to seeing more. Your Kong collection is amazing!

[skyking26]

I'm also looking forward to seeing more. Your Kong collection is amazing!

Thank you sir. I'll be adding pieces daily to the site.

RK

[skyking26]

Dave Kingman 1976 All-Star Presentation Bat