Here is a vintage Dodger food tray very different from the tray I ran into earlier this year. Instead of having drawings of Dodger players from 1962 on it has a more generic Baseball scene. Also, LA Dodgers is emblazoned above. It is made of fiberglass and has a "Traymold, El Monte, Calif." makers mark on the reverse.
This tray is certainly unique and is a first for me. I would be willing to bet it would look great with some autographs on it. It recently sold on eBay for $22.49.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
The Sounds of the Dodgers: Dodger Stadium Sung by Wills, Davis and Kaye
I've seen this record a number of times over the years on eBay, and have always wanted to hear some of the recordings. Unfortunately, a lack of a record player always caused me pause when considering buying it. I would think, "if I bought it, how would I hear it?"
Well, thanks to the wonder of YouTube and an incredible record collection belonging to boyjohn my wish has been granted. I can enjoy the tunes of this 1963 recording without having to scramble to find a record player.
Over the next several days I will put up one recording each day (there are 7 total), so stay tuned. Below, is a catchy tune called Dodger Stadium. It is sung by Maury Wills, Willie Davis and Stubby Kaye.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
2011 Topps Lineage: 1975 Mini's
Last week I shared some of my winnings from Community Gum's case break of 2011 Topps Lineage cards. Check out those previous post here and here. This time I'll finish off showing what I won by sharing what I think are the best inserts this year. These are parallel cards of the base set all fashioned after the vintage 1975 Topps mini set. They are just slightly smaller than a normal card, and as you can see are as colorful as the decade.
Above is a game-used uniform piece of Clayton Kershaw in the 1975 Topps mini design, and below are 4 Dodger mini cards I received. Unfortunately, Topps didn't use the same card back design- instead opting to use the boring written biography found in the Lineage base set. Still, the bright colors is a nice change of pace from what you typically see in todays cards. If anyone happens to have the 4 other Dodger cards that they are willing to trade or sell please let me know.
Early 2012 Topps Tribute Dodger Pics
Topps is just trying to wet our appetite. They have just unveiled some preview photos for a 2012 Baseball card product called Topps Tribute. Above is a Sandy Koufax autographed card and below is a Matt Kemp auto. This is a high-end product that will likely cost an arm and a leg to buy.
Check out Beckett for more details, here.
Dodger Record: Vin Scully Narrates the No-Hitter by Bill Singer
What a treasure to behold. Here is a EP record produced by the Dodgers featuring Vin Scully calling the last inning of Bill Singer's no-hitter at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 1970. It was recently available on eBay and sold at just $5.00. I love the record sleeve as it shares some highlights of that evening.
(eBay Auction Link)
Even better, after a quick search I discovered that someone was kind enough to put up this record on YouTube. Check it out below. It's great.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
And the Winner is....
The final contest drawing for the Beatles CD Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band has just concluded, and here are the results. Remember, I will randomize, 3 times, to get to the winner.
Random #1.
Random #2.
Random #3.
Congrats Play At The Plate. I'll be sending you an email shortly.
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