October 2014 Pickups

[rchimes13@yahoo.com]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

Even though it was a season to forget, picked up this 2014 Louisville Bats alternate jersey worn by Joey Votto during his 2 game rehab stint...based on use and washings I'm assuming it was worn by Neftali Soto during 2013 season.

[atomic912s]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

Got lucky and was able to pick up one of star wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson of the Minnesota Vikings back up probowl jersey. Just got it today!! I have a cool friend who works for the NFL, and he was able to help me out big time!!!

I know they auctioned the other backup team Rice jersey on NFL A for $750....

I plan on getting it signed, CPatt does signings every couple months or so here in MN!!!

[JDF5244]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

I'm very excited to have picked up an Alex Gordon game used bat…..

[Juan Gris]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

I had a great mail day last week from helf35 (thanks again, Chris!). The 3 items included were:

Adam Dunn's hit single ball from 6/17/13 in Houston. This was Dunn's:
-42nd Hit of 2013
-Career Hit #1464

Adam Dunn's RBI Double ball from 4/11/13 in Washington. This was Dunn's:
-Career RBI #1023
-Career Double #302
-Career Hit #1428

A lineup card from the 4/10/00 game between the Dayton Dragons and Michigan Battle Cats. The card is signed by many players on each team, including an early style autograph from a 20 year old Adam Dunn. I recognize a lot of names from each team but still need to do more research on the piece.

[sportsnbikes]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

Christian Colon gave me this prior to Orioles Royals game 3 in KC. It is not game used. I did however see him using it in the cage. Super nice guy and very down to earth. I thought he was going to give me one from the dugout instead, he gave me the one in his hands.

[gorilla777]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

An update on a very recent pickup, Jim Rice 70s bat....corked. In looking at how the uni number is written in thick marker, it's obvious there was hope of disguising the drilled area.
It looks to be a vile of some kind possibly?

[Roady]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

Such a small area to be corked. He would have to hit it near the end of the bat to get any help from it.

[gorilla777]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

Ted Williams '55-'57 bat - H&B W183 model

The bat dates to '55-'57, with this particular center brand defect variation dating mostly to '55 specifically. It has remnants of a painted on 9 on the knob, along with a very heavy coat of a rosin and olive oil mixture on the entire handle, not tar actually. The bat boy from that time period would talk of putting this mixture together to apply to the bat and it then built up to look like this over an extended period of time. Williams would then have it removed from the lower handle to keep the right feel to the bat, extend the use, etc. There are clear and definite marks on the handle grip area where the bat boy used a knife to remove the substance. The use is terrific and I really love the look and patina of it. This bat ranks right up there among my favorites...

Ben

[seanbaseball]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

That's an amazing Williams bat! Very nice

[Juan Gris]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

Ben, thanks for sharing that Jim Rice bat x-ray! I wonder what he would say about the bat with the proof in front of him? That Williams bat is a thing of beauty! Love the story about the bat boy customizing the bat for him.

[3arod13]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

Ted Williams '55-'57 bat - H&B W183 model

The bat dates to '55-'57, with this particular center brand defect variation dating mostly to '55 specifically. It has remnants of a painted on 9 on the knob, along with a very heavy coat of a rosin and olive oil mixture on the entire handle, not tar actually. The bat boy from that time period would talk of putting this mixture together to apply to the bat and it then built up to look like this over an extended period of time. Williams would then have it removed from the lower handle to keep the right feel to the bat, extend the use, etc. There are clear and definite marks on the handle grip area where the bat boy used a knife to remove the substance. The use is terrific and I really love the look and patina of it. This bat ranks right up there among my favorites...

Ben

Simply put, beautiful bat!!

[dangerzone79]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

Ted Williams '55-'57 bat - H&B W183 model

The bat dates to '55-'57, with this particular center brand defect variation dating mostly to '55 specifically. It has remnants of a painted on 9 on the knob, along with a very heavy coat of a rosin and olive oil mixture on the entire handle, not tar actually. The bat boy from that time period would talk of putting this mixture together to apply to the bat and it then built up to look like this over an extended period of time. Williams would then have it removed from the lower handle to keep the right feel to the bat, extend the use, etc. There are clear and definite marks on the handle grip area where the bat boy used a knife to remove the substance. The use is terrific and I really love the look and patina of it. This bat ranks right up there among my favorites...

Ben

Just an incredible addition Ben, huge congrats. Love it.

[TG19]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

Received these 2 Items today:
1990 Tony Gwynn Game Issued "Batting Champion" Bat. Only 20 ever made!
1990-1991 Tony Gwynn Game Used Glove!! Thanks Jerry!!

[Nnunnari]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

Great bat Ben!

[Wrigley2010]

Re: October 2014 Pickups

Received these 2 Items today:
1990 Tony Gwynn Game Issued "Batting Champion" Bat. Only 20 ever made!
1990-1991 Tony Gwynn Game Used Glove!! Thanks Jerry!!

Keep it coming! Love seeing all your Gwynn gamers!