HUGE addition to my HOF auto collection

Mighty Bombjack · Aug 25, 2012

This one needs no introduction. I was at my in-laws' house when this auction ended, and my father-in-law can get competitive, so we overpaid for this (he footed most of the bill, MY MAN!). I do love the piece and have filled a huge hole in my HOF auto collection. This makes 228 different HOF autos.

MojoDan · Aug 25, 2012

Thats a statement.

Congrats on #228.

TNP777 · Aug 25, 2012

#228 on the list just got XXXXX-slapped!

congrats!

ThoseBackPages · Aug 25, 2012

SICK!!!

is your FIL's name Woody? that would be even nicer!

George_Calfas · Aug 25, 2012

MaineMule · Aug 25, 2012

Well done Wayne!! That is just awesome that you can share the hobby with your FIL. Did you get this from one of the major auction sites? Do you have a Ruth to go with the Gehrig? (edit, just checked your bucket, and of course you do

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Gonzaleznut · Aug 25, 2012

Holy crap!! Awesome!!

TopOffLikeWALLACE · Aug 25, 2012

The address, just a name and a town LOLOL

Mighty Bombjack · Aug 25, 2012

afrobandit said:
The address, just a name and a town LOLOL

Yes, my father-in-law was intrigued by that, as was I. And his name is not Woody, but he did laugh at the name Woodward Trout.

MaineMule said:
Well done Wayne!! That is just awesome that you can share the hobby with your FIL. Did you get this from one of the major auction sites? Do you have a Ruth to go with the Gehrig? (edit, just checked your bucket, and of course you do )

Yeah, I have a Ruth signed book, but this Gehrig might be more up your alley, eh Scott? We did get it from an auction house.

Thanks for the kind words, everyone.

AMAZIN HOF COLLECTOR · Aug 25, 2012

ThoseBackPages said:
SICK!!!

is your FIL's name Woody? that would be even nicer!

FANTASTIC PICK UP!!!!

I am very jealous! The postmark to me adds even more value!

Not to hijack the threads but quick story. My HOF autos are all baseball cards (on card or cut). I see this autographed original photo of Al Lopez on the bay many years ago. He wrote "To Larry & Joey best wishes Al Lopez" on the back.My fathers name was Lawrence and EVERYONE called him Larry, my name is Joseph but growing up everyone including my family called me Joey. When I saw it I had to have it. I showed my father when he was alive and he was blown away by it. What are the odds??? Only card in my PC that is larger than a trading card, and the only autograph I would NEVER part with...

Thanks for letting me share....

Mighty Bombjack · Aug 25, 2012

^ thanks for sharing! That's a great piece and I wish I had something similar with my father's name alongside mine.

nevermore · Aug 25, 2012

Great pickup, congrats!

D-Lite · Aug 26, 2012

That is a beaut, thx for posting. The whole thing from the Woody inscription, to the great old timey addy, to the nice and clear sig makes that a great collection piece. Congrats!

Zan · Aug 26, 2012

Yow! A beaut!

MansGame · Aug 26, 2012

Wow, nice! How many HOFers are there now? Very cool thing to collect

Mighty Bombjack · Aug 26, 2012

MansGame said:
Wow, nice! How many HOFers are there now? Very cool thing to collect

There are 297 elected players, umpires, managers, and executives.

MansGame · Aug 26, 2012

Wow, cool. Do you have a hit list? Who are your top wants right now?!

Again, thanks for sharing. Think this is a cool thing to collect.

Mighty Bombjack · Aug 26, 2012

MansGame said:
Wow, cool. Do you have a hit list? Who are your top wants right now?!

Again, thanks for sharing. Think this is a cool thing to collect.

My biggest wants (that are actually available/affordable) are John McGraw and Mordecai Brown. Beyond that, I'm not sure I will ever be able to afford more.

MOFNY · Aug 26, 2012

Congrats man! Remember to change your sig!

MansGame · Aug 26, 2012

Mighty Bombjack said:
My biggest wants (that are actually available/affordable) are John McGraw and Mordecai Brown. Beyond that, I'm not sure I will ever be able to afford more.

Well this addition is a big pick-up, who are the whales left on your list?! Ruth? Cobb? Wagner?

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