The Dave Kingman Thread

[skyking26]

Bob, do you, Erik or Jim have a Padres GU jersey of Kong?

Dave Miedema

Sure do! One of my favorite pieces in my collection!

[skyking26]

Is there any chance I can get an 8x10 of this photo? I will pay you obviously. I do not have any contact info for you - my email is attached.

[sox83cubs84]

Bob, do you, Erik or Jim have a Padres GU jersey of Kong?

Dave Miedema

[Steve D]

Here's a picture I took back in 1977 on the Padres' camera day, when they let fans go on the field and take pictures.

Steve

[skyking26]

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The final career jersey (1986 Road) Kingman was signed and inscribed in Chicago at a Labor Day weekend signing; pictured below (the 84 is available via sale or trade, shoot email if interested:

[skyking26]

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Pictured here is Kingman's '84 and '86 Road Oakland A's jerseys. I've had the '84 since the very early 90's. A blockbuster year after being given up on by the Mets and waived; 35 HRS and 118 RBI while also posting a very nice .268 BA. He earned Comeback Player of The Year in the AL.

Just obtained the '86. Another great year, 35 HRS again and 94 RBI. And how is it that these numbers do not get him a contract ANYWHERE IN BASEBALL in 1987???

Kingman wore #10 in '84 and part of '85 due to the presence of Billy Williams as he did in a Cubs uniform in Chicago for the same reason. When Williams left in mid '85, Kingman reclaimed his #26.

[skyking26]

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Damn! That Crown is a work-of-art! Glad it is in your possession.

Thanks BTPH, and Andrew for your previous comment. Me too, it's a great piece.

[both-teams-played-hard]

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Damn! That Crown is a work-of-art! Glad it is in your possession.

[allstarsplus]

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

Just saw this. You've been working on getting that crown for years!!!!

[skyking26]

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Recently made a deal which included this 1968-69 Kingman Alaska Goldpanners (Tony Oliva model) Louisville Slugger game used H&B bat.[/B]

[swainer]

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Congrats Bob! Glad to see the Crown is in hand and where it belongs. Now about that selfie of you wearing it.....


Peace!

John

[skyking26]

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Thanks Ben!

[gorilla777]

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Great pickup on the crown, Bob!

[skyking26]

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The history of the origin of the Babe Ruth Crown & info per Kingman's 1979 season: This enchanting piece of royal hardware is among baseball’s most coveted awards and was presented to Kingman by the Maryland Professional Baseball Players Association after the 1979 season ('80). Created in 1956 in honor of Maryland’s favorite son, Babe Ruth it was originally called the “Sultan of Swat Award” to honor the player with the greatest “slugging average”—combining home runs and runs batted in, it has been presented to some of the greatest hitters in the game’s history including Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Pete Rose and Johnny Bench. Kingman posted numbers for the Cubs in 1979 worthy of a Crown (48 HR/115 RBI/.613 SLG. This glorious looking crown is truly fit for a king with six be-jeweled baseball diamonds circling the golden metal headband and crushed red velvet center head covering. The Maryland Professional Baseball Association’s diamond shaped logo is affixed to the golden diamond on the front of the crown just above the engraved raised text reading: “Babe Ruth Crown Presented to Dave Kingman for Outstanding Batting Achievement 1979 Maryland Professional Baseball Players Association.” There are three sections of engraved text on the back of the crown reading: “1979 National League All-Star Team,” “1979 Batting AVG.288 Home Runs 48, 115 R.B.I. This is the actual award given to Dave Kingman, it is not a replica .

[skyking26]

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