What is your favorite game used item?

[sicollector1954@insightbb.com]

Re: What is your absolute favorite game used item in your collection?

This gamer is one I hope I never have to part with. I got it at an auction in Chicago this past fall along with 7 other vintage game bats after seeing them listed on E-bay. The bats pictures listed at auction did not enlarge but from the what I could make out--knew they had to be something. I drove to the auction house to look at them in person and the first bat I saw was this one. It is a 1936-39 Jimmie Foxx gamer. I went back several days later and bid in person winning most of the ones I wanted. I later found out that one other collector who is a friend of mine and I were actually bidding against each other without knowing it.
I had John Taube's restorer redo the finish on this bat and fill a couple of display holes. It can from a former major league's scout collection. Taube's restorer does a marvelous job and it was well worth the the money spent and the time it took to get it back into my hands. I doubt I will ever run across another "high-end" game bat like this again but that is the thrill of the hunt and never say never.

[yanks12025]

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My 2007 Robinson Cano game used bat.

[ironmanfan]

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I'm not sure this qualifies as "game used," but the favorite item in my collection is the locker name plate that Cal gave me after the last home game of the '88 season...It was really the only item I had the balls to ask him for, but he gladly complied. Some of the younger collectors will probably be surprised to see an actual nameplate devoid of holograms, multiple colors, etc.

[2000mvpfan]

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..my early 90's Don Mattingly game used Cooper bat.Because if you were a kid growing up in New Jersey in the '80's and rooting for the Yankees,NOBODY on a baseball field meant more to you than Donnie Baseball...

[geoff]

Re: What is your absolute favorite game used item in your collection?

My Hanley Ramirez Game Used Portland SeaDogs Game Used Batting Helmet that is Autographed.The Helmet has alot of Pin Tar and shows alot of use to it.To my Knowledge it was his only Portland SeaDogs Helmet he used.I simply love it and it displays real nice.

[DGRROSEN]

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A David Ortiz (Big Papi) game-used bat from the 2004 season. I have been a Red Sox fan since 1967 and I had to have an Ortiz bat from the season the Red Sox busted "the curse". The bat has only moderate use, but it is my favorite item.

[zookerman182]

What is your absolute favorite game used item in your collection?

I know there are alot of people who have insane collections, but if you had to pick your favorite game used piece you own, what would it be?

Also why is it your favorite and what (if any) story is behind the piece.

Please, just pick one, your absolute favorite. Also, if you are able, post pictures of the item. I'm anxious to see what everyone's favorites are.

[uwmrules09]

A few of my favorite items!

I just wanted to share with everyone a few of my favorite items that I currently have along with pics of them.

Randy "Macho Man" Savage autographed ring worn jacket and hat



1998 Reggie White game used Pro Bowl jersey w/loas from Topps trading cards



Bill Hall game used items including a signed gu jersey from 04, signed gu bat from 2002 (his first time in the majors), and a gu batting helmet







and finally my Carlos Villanueva collection

USMC hat from military day game vs. Twins



GU batting helmet



Signed gu Negro League tbtc jersey



Signed gu rookie bp jersey


Signed gu AA Hunstville Stars jersey


Signed gu AAA Nashville Volunteers tbtc jersey

[Kid4hof03]

Re: One of my favorite game used items...

I still have my first baseman's mitt from high school and college. My mother bought my high school basketball uniforms from the athletic department after I graduated but I have no clue where they are.

I've never considered getting anything like that signed.

[TFig27]

One of my favorite game used items...

and it wasn't used by a Major Leaguer. It is my personal glove that I used all through high school and was still using, but i think it is now retired. On Father's Day, I had Johnny Damon autograph it when the Yanks played the Mets.





Now I guess I need a new first baseman's mitt

Question for anyone...did you save any of your items from you played? Did you ever have them signed by Major Leaguers?

[gameused]

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3arod13,

Can you tell me what MVP charges for Arod's autograph and game used inscription on a bat?

Thanks, Bobby

[RKGIBSON]

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JROCKER

I'm glad you liked the Rocker jersey. The first time I noticed Rocker was when he played in the World Series. I was on a hunting trip in Idaho. I left our camp to visit a friend in Burley ID. When I got to the hotel Rocker was pitching. I thought WOW. I bought his World Series away jersey from Grey Flannel. I think I paid $2250.00 at the time, when he was hot. When I sold most of my baseball jerseys a while back I think I got around $600.00. I wish he would have kept his mouth shut!!.

The Kevin Greene jersey has tremendous wear. That is why I like it so much. I have 1, of the 2 he had in 97, 49er home jerseys as well a his 90 LA Ram and a 99 Panther. He is in Iraq right now visiting the troops.

Roger

[JRocker49]

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http://www.baseball-reference.com/r/rockejo01.shtml

shows 2 post season AB's for John both came to walks so no official ab's bats most likely used for bp according to John 1 possibly for one of the ab's in the playoffs but not sure

[3arod13]

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3Arod,

where did Arod sign those bats at? that is a good pic


jason

See pics

[kellsox]

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i always like his intensity. Yeah he said alot of stupid things like alot of people do when they are in there mid-20's but you never had to question if he was giving it his all out on the mound. and when he was on he was damn near unhittable. I've also met him a few times and he is one of the more fan friendly players i have met right up there with Jim Thome. One great thing is like you said he is not a real popular player so i can pick up his items for a real low price i now have two game used bats and three game worn jerseys and always looking for more. I'm actually going to sell my 99 Arod Gamer blonde bigstick if your intrested

How can these be "game used" bats when Rocker never had an MLB at bat in his career???