A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Oh, the stories Shea Stadium could tell if it had a voice of its own. Opened as the new home of the New York Mets in 1964, Shea bore witness to four World Series over its lifespan, including the Miracle Mets' stunning five-game upset of the powerhouse Baltimore Orioles in 1969. Fan favorite Rusty Staub, who took part in the Mets' 1973 seven-game loss to Oakland, has signed this original laminated display photo of himself. This 29 1/2" x 19 1/2" photo of Staub during his first stint with the Mets exhibits the nicks and scratches one would expect on its surface from being displayed at Shea until it hosted its final games in 2008. Also featured here is a 41" x 36" field-level padded Nikon advertising panel. The camera company's name is painted in yellow letters on the vinyl cover, painted dark blue, with padding underneath over its wood backing to protect the ballplayers' safety as they chased down foul balls, in all likelihood near a photographers' box. The barrier exhibits the infield's crushed brick dust along its bottom so Shea lives on, if only in memories of the incredible 1986 World Series comeback against the Boston Red Sox, as well as these two unique items. [red]Addendum; The Nikon sign was next to the dugout across from first base. The Rusty Staub photo was in the diamond club.[/red]
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