Amazing photo, really shows off Wilson's stature. I'm reading that he was 5'6'', 195lbs!This was a great vintage photo of Hack Wilson and his son I bought, an image I hadn't seen before. It's not a Type 1 photo, but a Type 2 (later printing from original negative). Love the smile on Hack and especially his son Robert, the vintage Louisville Slugger bats, and Hack's Brooklyn uniform and cleats.
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gracecollector
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My favorite description of Hack's physique: "He was built like a beer keg, and not entirely unfamiliar with its contents." He was also described as a fire hydrant. Another amazing fact is his shoe size - only size 5 1/2 to 6! And an 18" neck. He was an oddity!
Bob M
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What a great pic of Hack Wilson. With his build, he might have been recruited by Barnum & Bailey!
dano7
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1935 Diamond Stars Harvey Hendrick. Love this set and though I have the Yankees, I will probably continue to add a few!!
DANNY
DANNY
gracecollector
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1955 Brooklyn Dodgers Christmas Card. It celebrated their first World Series win.
finestkind
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This is my most recent.
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Lancemountain
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1935 Diamond Stars Harvey Hendrick. Love this set and though I have the Yankees, I will probably continue to add a few!!
DANNY
That's a beautiful looking set!
dano7
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There are a few more coming!!!
dano7
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Love any '62 Maris, by the way!!!
mchenrycards
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1955 Brooklyn Dodgers Christmas Card. It celebrated their first World Series win.
Freaking awesome! I love this off beat type of collectible.
Enfuego79
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Nice pick ups in September!!!
cbrandtw
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Great find . I've got to find one of those for my father-in-law. Thank you for sharing
Great find . I've got to find one of those for my father-in-law. Thank you for sharing
gracecollector
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Is he a big Brooklyn fan? I thought the card was cool for my Zimmer collection. It showcased the artwork for the Bums' championship ring before the rings were made. 1955 was such a great year for Brooklyn, finally getting the monkey off their back for winning a World Series.
mchenrycards
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It is hard to imagine that a team that was in existence as long as the Brooklyn Dodgers were only won the series once while in the borough. They had sniffed at the championship so many times by being in the World Series and getting beaten by the perennial favorite Yankees and to win this one time must have been an incredible feeling. I can only assume this is how it will be for Cubs fans if they get the championship this year.
I have not looked in awhile but I assume all of the items in your collection are on the various player websites that you have? Is there anything that you have chosen not to post on the web sites?
dano7
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1935 Diamond Stars Ernie Lombardi (Earnie error) PSA 3.5
DANNY
DANNY
cbrandtw
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Yes he is. He grew up in Brooklyn and has told me stories about how he would sneak to the games as a little kid by himself to catch a glimpse of his idols. He has an Ebbett's Field seat in his house and a vintage Flatbush Ave. street sign as well among his few other collectibles. He doesn't collect. He just loves his Brooklyn Dodgers. The one thing he really wants is this original newspaper :
gracecollector
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Some of my odd personal collection stuff is hidden at http://www.baseballcardstars.com/personalcollection.html. ***** League autos, Yogi Berra GU cards, Rabbit Maranville collection, Carl Lundgren (he lived by us in Marengo, Cubs pitcher 1902-1909) collection, some other odds and ends.
dano7
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Got the following 1934-36 Diamond Stars as a lot:
Al Lopez
Sam Rice
Earle Averill
Rogers Hornsby
DANNY
Al Lopez
Sam Rice
Earle Averill
Rogers Hornsby
DANNY
mchenrycards
Featured Contributor, Vintage Corner, Senior Membe
Those Diamond Stars are awesome. I have always loved that set as it had the look and feel of the era with an art deco vibe to them.
