HOF PC Collectors Thread

[Skipscards]

And here are my other two items my lovely wife got me...

A signed letter (and envelope) from Bill Veeck on St. Louis Browns Letterhead not too long before the team moved to Baltimore. I really wonder what game he’s referring to that they didn’t let him pull off one of his legendary cockamamy schemes...



And also this simple, but awesome piece of Yankees 2nd Baseman, Joe Gordon. I always thought I’d try to get a 1969 Topps Auto of his since he was the Royals first Manager but this is better. It’s his response to being invited to the 20th Yankees’ Old Timers Game. Included with the note are photocopies of the letters written to Joe inviting him to the game including one from General Manager (and former Yankees Manager, Ralph Houk, and Joe’s expenses letter. I didn’t take pics of those documents but they are very cool and really add to the piece.

[jmscoggin]

Originally Posted by Skipscards

And here are my other two items my lovely wife got me...

To say that I'm jealous would be an understatement. Yes, the autographs for sure but more specifically, Mrs. Skip. The fact that the daughters are in on the hobby with you too is just a huge bonus, you're doing something right.

My wife would rather light money on fire than buy me a sports card. To be fair, she considers both to be the same thing. That might be partially my fault, I severely under represent the value of cards so as to keep down the complaining of what I may be spending.

[jmscoggin]

TED WILLIAMS

Theodore Samuel Williams
Inducted to the Hall of Fame in: 1966
Primary team: Boston Red Sox
Primary position: Left Fielder

https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/williams-ted

Mine;

[whyconform]

Taz's JL Wilk auto cannot be posted and not given a DROOOLLLL!!! you want to talk rare...…

[whyconform]

Nice Veeck and Gordon!!

[whyconform]

Here's my Dick Williams On Card

Williams, Dick by BaseballHOFAutographs, on Flickr

[whyconform]

On To Ted.....Here are 2 nice Certified Cards...the EPIC Gold was owned by him.....

Williams, Ted by BaseballHOFAutographs, on Flickr

Williams, Ted by BaseballHOFAutographs, on Flickr

[thepointguard10]

Whew, I'm a little behind since Hoyt Wilhelm.

The only one I have though from Wilhelm- Ted Williams is Billy Williams. I have his RC, and two autos.










Well, No Teddy Ballgame Auto, but I do have this bat relic as a place holder:

[Skipscards]

Originally Posted by jmscoggin

To say that I'm jealous would be an understatement. Yes, the autographs for sure but more specifically, Mrs. Skip. The fact that the daughters are in on the hobby with you too is just a huge bonus, you're doing something right.

My wife would rather light money on fire than buy me a sports card. To be fair, she considers both to be the same thing. That might be partially my fault, I severely under represent the value of cards so as to keep down the complaining of what I may be spending.

Ha! Well, I am definitely lucky in that regard. But the true lucky ones are my girls. They hit more amazingly ridiculous stuff including probably the greatest pack hit I have ever seen...coming in my next post...

Originally Posted by whyconform

Taz's JL Wilk auto cannot be posted and not given a DROOOLLLL!!! you want to talk rare...…

You are 100% correct. I thought I had commented but must not have hit submit! That is an AWESOME piece!

Originally Posted by whyconform

Nice Veeck and Gordon!!

Thanks! Nice Dick Williams yourself.

[Skipscards]

Here it is. In all it’s glory. This belongs to my youngest, Judi, who hit it in a pack of 2012 Archives with odds of something like 1 in 365,000 packs...a Ted Williams Topps Baseball Card Contract!

[autocut]

This will always be my favorite.

WILLARD BROWN
Willard Jesse Brown
Inducted to the Hall of Fame in: 2006
Primary team: Kansas City Monarchs
Primary position: Outfielder

[thepointguard10]

That Ted Williams Contract is AMAZING

[mattglet]

My Dick Williams

[jmscoggin]

VIC WILLIS

Victor Gazaway Willis
Inducted to the Hall of Fame in: 1995
Primary team: Boston Braves
Primary position: Pitcher

https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/willis-vic

Example;

[thepointguard10]

No Vic Willis for me.

[jrosales]

Here's a Vic Willis sketch card I drew a long time ago.

[Skipscards]

Originally Posted by jrosales

Here's a Vic Willis sketch card I drew a long time ago.

None for me either but nice sketch! Is that pointillism?

[jrosales]

Originally Posted by Skipscards

None for me either but nice sketch! Is that pointillism?

Yup! Sure is.

[Donkaylove]

Originally Posted by Skipscards

Here it is. In all it’s glory. This belongs to my youngest, Judi, who hit it in a pack of 2012 Archives with odds of something like 1 in 365,000 packs...a Ted Williams Topps Baseball Card Contract!

love that too--very cool!!!!!!!!! at least its authenticated already.........and an original piece.

[Skipscards]

Originally Posted by jrosales

Yup! Sure is.

Glad to see my Art History electives from college are paying off all these years later. Seriously though, really amazing work. Tedious and brilliant!

[Skipscards]

Originally Posted by Donkaylove

love that too--very cool!!!!!!!!! at least its authenticated already.........and an original piece.

Thanks! I love it. I still remember her hitting it and it taking me about 5 minutes to figure out what the heck had just happened.

[Tom Oates]

[Tom Oates]

Did I miss this guy in the roll call? Sorry, I haven't followed this thread as closely as I should.

[jmscoggin]

HACK WILSON

Lewis Robert Wilson
Inducted to the Hall of Fame in: 1979
Primary team: Chicago Cubs
Primary position: Center Fielder

https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/wilson-hack

Example;

[tazdmb]

Picked this up at the National, was an unexpected pickup-in a good way. These are getting tougher to locate.