SCP Auctions: Some Willard Mullin Brooklyn Bum Drawings, Part 3

This is my final post featuring drawings from the great cartoonist Willard Mullin in SCP's current auction. See Part 1 and Part 2.

Titled 'Flag Raising,' 1950 was suppose to be the Dodgers year. They had a stacked lineup featuring the likes of Campy, Jackie, Hodges, Pee Wee and Snider. Their pitching was just as strong with Roseboro and Roe having strong seasons. Unfortunately, they ended up outside looking in. The 'Bum' remarks:

This thing wuz suposed t'be fly'n in th' breeze off'n the' gowanus before now!

The the Dodgers ended up 2nd in the National League that year.

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This early 1953 Mullin drawing celebrates a trade that some thought guaranteed a Dodger pennant. Russ Meyer is the features player here.

The word around flatbush today is "The Dodgers either got their-self the pennant or a king size headache" when they latched on to riotous Russ, one round Meyer.

The Brooklyn 'Bum' remarks:

Come, Russell...
...leave us get in shape for th' season

Meyer would have a good year for us by going 15-5, second best on the team.

(Auction Link)

From June 28, 1950, this Mullin drawing shows Brooklyn toppling over their nemesis in St. Louis. A actual newspaper where the drawing appears is beside the original drawing.

(Auction Link)

Apparently, Chris Capuano Will Be a Dodger

Via a post from Rob at 6-4-2, we hear that the Dodgers have signed Chris Capuano. I don't know if I like it. His numbers suggest he has decent control (a lifetime 2.57 SO to walk ratio and improving year over year), so he isn't that bad of an option as a bottom of the rotation pitcher. On the other hand, if this means goodbye to Kuroda then I hate it. Check out the tweet from Jayson Stark with the news below.

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I also thought I would add the below Baseball card to familiarize yourself with him. He was a member of Team USA during the 2001 World Cup of Baseball and helped them to a silver medal.
Here are his lifetime stats.

Blog Kiosk: 12/2/2011

Here is another 2011 Topps Triple Threads card I ran into on eBay. It's a combination jumbo jersey and autograph book card of Andre Ethier. It sold at a lofty $197.50. I'm amazed at how much a premium jumbo patches receive. (Auction Link)

• Kevin Kennedy will be the new post-game 'Dodger Talk' host on 570 KLAC, via Tom Hoffarth at DailyNews.com. When did the Dodgers move from AM790 KABC to AM570 KLAC? Also, I must have heard about this already, but forgot.
• LA Confidential sits down and interviews Matt Kemp.
  
• I'm getting tired about hearing that Cuban, Magic or some other guy will be making a bid for the Dodgers. Let's get to the auction already and close this thing.
  
• Andre Ethier gets a New Balance endorsement deal, via Vin Scully Is My Homeboy.
  
• Bob Lemke puts together a gorgeous 1967 Topps style custom card featuring Koufax and Denny McLain. Then check out his great looking card of Sandy Koufax all alone on his own 1967 Topps card, here.
  
• I have the greatest and utmost respect for Wayne Gretzky. After years of being relegated to second class status in Los Angeles he brought LA Kings hockey front and center. It was a joy to see the games popularity skyrocket. Now, my respect shifts to infatuation as I now understand that he has a hot daughter. Check out her twitter feed with pics before it disappears. Apparently, Wayne isn't happy that she has been so forward.
  
• Here is a great Christmas gift idea for the hockey/ Kings fan within you. Consider a signed Kings ornament by your favorite player. Check out some details here at Kings Court.
  
• Tom Hoffarth also tells us that you can now buy a share of the Green Bay Packers at $250.00 a pop. This the first time it has been available in 14 years.
  
• Ryan at This Card is Cool is ambitiously putting together a online resource focused on Japanese Baseball cards. I can't wait to check it out when it is ready to go.
• I don't often watch TMZ, but when I do it's to hate Frank McCourt. Here are some thoughts on proper etiquette to do just that. On an aside, I don't really hate the man. Really, I don't. I kinda feel sorry for him. He owned one of the greatest sports franchises in the world and is about to lose it. Sure, he mismanaged the organization and lost the trust of the fanbase, but he doesn't deserve to be criticized because of the divorce. I don't believe it's his fault. His wife is a lying cheating whore.
  

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Lelands: The Sal LaRocca Collection

This is the second go around for the sale of items from Sal LaRocca's incredible Dodgers collection. It was previously featured in a Chattanooga Lookouts (the Dodgers AA club) video here. Back in June of this year, Lelands sold a part of his collection that I featured in a couple of post here and here. This time, Lelands has some memorabilia and a bunch of vintage Dodgers cards. Go here to see them all. Below I feature just a handful of things.

Here is a amazing collection of 28 vintage Brooklyn Dodgers pennants. This lot is a great way to start a collection of these.

(Auction Link)

Leo 'The Lip' Durocher once wore this cold weather Dodgers jacket. It is from the 1940's.

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Below is a flip book within a Brooklyn Dodgers oddball lot of 37 cards. Most notable to my eye is this Van Lingle Mungo 1937 Goudey Thum Movies flip book encapsulated and graded by GAI.

I love these old books. Being able to take your thumb and view a vintage movie is a gas. There is nothing like it. For a peek at one, check out my previous post about a 1950 Jackie Robinson flip book in my collection, here. I don't like that this book has been enclosed in plastic. You can never truly enjoy it. Considering its condition it would probably be better of if someone cracked it open to experience it the way you're suppose to.

(Auction Link)

Weekend Signing Ops: Kopitar, Dickerson and a Bunch of Dodgers

This is a fairly busy weekend for sports autograph hounds. Heck, if you love Baseball, Football or Hockey there is something for you to get excited about. As always, please be sure to check out the Blue Heaven Event/Autograph Calendar page for more listings not featured in this post. Also, be sure to call in advance to confirm.

First, I'll start with an event coming up tomorrow, Friday, December 2nd. Los Angeles Kings franchise player and star 1st line center Anze Kopitar will be signing autographs at the Sports Chalet in Burbank from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Sports Chalet
201 E. Magnolia #145
Burbank, CA 91502-1117
Phone: (818) 558-3500

I understand that this is a free signing event, and you may bring your own collectibles for him to sign. Again, be sure to call the store in advance. (Hat Tip to LA Inspiration for the notice)

UPDATE: I have just found out that 4th line winger and the Kings enforcer Kevin Westgarth will also be on hand for this signing at Sports Chalet. Also, the time indicated says 5:00 pm to 6:00pm- although I was told on the phone it would be til 7:00 pm. Either way, I suggest getting there early. Here is a link with info, here.

Next, on Saturday at the OC Dugout in Anaheim Hills, Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson will be signing.

OC Sports Cards
5655 E. La Palma Ave #123
Anaheim Hills, CA
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
8x10's and small items $69.99 PSA Included
Footballs and 16x20's, Large items, Equipment $79.99 PSA Included
Inscriptions $20 each

This is obviously a paying event. Again, call ahead for details. Here is a link to a facebook event page.

No weekend would be complete without some stars signing at Frank & Sons on Saturday. Here is a link to a site with further details. These are also pay events. I would call ahead of time if you are interested in Fernando's signature since it will be limited to just 300 tickets.

Collection: Tony Mota 2000 Topps Auto

This is a 2000 Topps autographed card of former Dodgers farmhand and son of Manny Mota, Tony Mota. He was drafted in the 17th round of the 1995 draft, but never reached the Majors. Mota played 6 seasons in the Dodgers farm system before moving along to St. Louis, Baltimore and several independent leagues. Currently, he coaches in the Dominic Summer League for the Arizona Diamondbacks.