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Pedalworld · October 20th, 2003, 05:53 PM

OK, it has no Tele content (like most of my posts) but from a historical point of view shouldn't this be protected??? I mean just because someone shells out the doe means that they can destroy it??!!!

"A Babe Ruth game-worn New York Yankees home jersey from 1925 was cut up on Monday by a card company that will insert swatches of the jersey into packs.

The company, Donruss, purchased the jersey -- believed to be 1 of 3 known Ruth pinstripe jerseys in existence -- at an auction last summer for $264,210.

One ceremonial 1-by-1 inch cut of the jersey was made by Donruss president and COO Bill Dully, with Ruth's daughter, Julia Ruth Stevens, assisting at the ESPN Zone in New York City. The jersey will immediately go back to the company's headquarters in Arlington, Texas, to be sliced and diced into 2,100 pieces."

This make me furious ~1 of 3 known cut up for a sales gag...couldn't they use a repro?

~ every baseball fan should boycot that company forever for this.

http://espn.go.com/sportsbusiness/ne...rtnersite=espn

gtrman911 · October 20th, 2003, 05:59 PM

Welcome to the 21st Century!

[still shaking head]

Kevin · October 20th, 2003, 06:07 PM

I saw that today and it made me think of people parting out guitars....

Pedalworld · October 20th, 2003, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

I saw that today and it made me think of people parting out guitars....

That would be like parting out Harrisons Rosewood Tele.
or Claptons Blackie.

I can't think of any other example guitar wise that is 1 in 3 known to exist.

stantheman · October 20th, 2003, 09:58 PM

did ya know that Yankee Starter David Wells owns one of
The Bambino's caps? YEP!!!!!! He paid 25K for it and in the past I know he's pitched in a game while wearing it!!!
That's Class....I always liked Wells.....think he's a credit to The Game.

11 Gauge · October 21st, 2003, 09:46 AM

Michael Jackson buying the rights to those classic Beatles tunes and then turning around and using them for commercials for Nike and H&R Block, amongst others...

when it comes to PR, making a buck, or just doing it 'cuz they got the money to burn, nothing seems to stop this type of person, or company...

some folks just got no pride...

i used to get mad, now i just sigh. it's so rampant. i won't even go into other examples...

Charlie Bernstein · October 23rd, 2003, 01:06 PM

kinda like babe's shirt, i'm torn.

on the one hand, it's just a bunch of old threads. i mean, we all know that, right? like your old car dies, and you might get sentimental, but you know that even though you named it peggy sue and talked to it all the time, it was really just a pile of steel and rubber and glass and weird stuff in the ashtray?

on the other hand...

ever see that deniro flick raging bull? the biopic about jake lamotta, a boxer who took a dive? there's this great scene where he needs money bad, so he smashes up his heavyweight campionship prize, a jewel-encrusted girdle or something, so he can sell the gems.

and of course it turns out the stones aren't worth much - if he'd left the thing alone, he'd've gotten a lot more cash.

because why? because he didn't know that things have value for what they are that goes beyond what they were before they became what they are!

so next time some asks you why you're talking to peggy sue, tell 'em about the people who chopped up the babe's sweatshirt.

they'll understand.

Shnook · October 24th, 2003, 04:25 PM

Another fine example of capitalism destroying history.

Ben Harmless · October 24th, 2003, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shnook

Another fine example of capitalism destroying history.

Arise comrades!

Sorry, my classes have all been talking about Marx lately. Don't worry though, if Marx is right, that jersey is just another stepping stone toward the revolution, after which the remaining two jerseys will belong to everybody!

Wally · October 24th, 2003, 08:11 PM

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust....

These material things are just an illusion, and they will all pass away, just as Marx did....as a matter of fact all of the Marx Bros are gone now....sad but true.

Since this is the Baddog cafe and someone brought up Marx, don't you think that Marx...Karl, that is...was born maybe a 100 years too early. Think of the impact a strong socialist movement could have today in this age of instant worldwide communication. I am not espousing the movement...just observing... I personally believe that any economic system is destined to go awry since we humans are the ones guiding the actions of the systems under which we struggle.
Also, the Marx Bros comedy team passed from us way too early. I could do with a few more laughs each day.

October 20th, 2003, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pedalworld Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 936	1 in 3 D-E-S-T-R-O-Y-E-D ~this will make you angry... OK, it has no Tele content (like most of my posts) but from a historical point of view shouldn't this be protected??? I mean just because someone shells out the doe means that they can destroy it??!!! "A Babe Ruth game-worn New York Yankees home jersey from 1925 was cut up on Monday by a card company that will insert swatches of the jersey into packs. The company, Donruss, purchased the jersey -- believed to be 1 of 3 known Ruth pinstripe jerseys in existence -- at an auction last summer for $264,210. One ceremonial 1-by-1 inch cut of the jersey was made by Donruss president and COO Bill Dully, with Ruth's daughter, Julia Ruth Stevens, assisting at the ESPN Zone in New York City. The jersey will immediately go back to the company's headquarters in Arlington, Texas, to be sliced and diced into 2,100 pieces." This make me furious ~1 of 3 known cut up for a sales gag...couldn't they use a repro? ~ every baseball fan should boycot that company forever for this. http://espn.go.com/sportsbusiness/ne...rtnersite=espn

October 20th, 2003, 05:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
gtrman911 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Camelot Posts: 1,312 7 Photos	Welcome to the 21st Century! [still shaking head] __________________ My opinion is worth what you paid for it.

October 20th, 2003, 09:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
stantheman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 5,945	ya probably already know this but... did ya know that Yankee Starter David Wells owns one of The Bambino's caps? YEP!!!!!! He paid 25K for it and in the past I know he's pitched in a game while wearing it!!! That's Class....I always liked Wells.....think he's a credit to The Game. __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

October 21st, 2003, 09:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
11 Gauge Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 6.2 miles northwest of BWI Posts: 3,922 16 Photos	as bad as... Michael Jackson buying the rights to those classic Beatles tunes and then turning around and using them for commercials for Nike and H&R Block, amongst others... when it comes to PR, making a buck, or just doing it 'cuz they got the money to burn, nothing seems to stop this type of person, or company... some folks just got no pride... i used to get mad, now i just sigh. it's so rampant. i won't even go into other examples... __________________

October 23rd, 2003, 01:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Charlie Bernstein Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Augusta, Maine Posts: 4,134	the shirt off his back... kinda like babe's shirt, i'm torn. on the one hand, it's just a bunch of old threads. i mean, we all know that, right? like your old car dies, and you might get sentimental, but you know that even though you named it peggy sue and talked to it all the time, it was really just a pile of steel and rubber and glass and weird stuff in the ashtray? on the other hand... ever see that deniro flick raging bull? the biopic about jake lamotta, a boxer who took a dive? there's this great scene where he needs money bad, so he smashes up his heavyweight campionship prize, a jewel-encrusted girdle or something, so he can sell the gems. and of course it turns out the stones aren't worth much - if he'd left the thing alone, he'd've gotten a lot more cash. because why? because he didn't know that things have value for what they are that goes beyond what they were before they became what they are! so next time some asks you why you're talking to peggy sue, tell 'em about the people who chopped up the babe's sweatshirt. they'll understand.

October 20th, 2003, 06:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kevin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 2,967	I saw that today and it made me think of people parting out guitars....

October 24th, 2003, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Shnook Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 412	Another fine example of capitalism destroying history.

October 24th, 2003, 08:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wally Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 6,010	Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.... These material things are just an illusion, and they will all pass away, just as Marx did....as a matter of fact all of the Marx Bros are gone now....sad but true. Since this is the Baddog cafe and someone brought up Marx, don't you think that Marx...Karl, that is...was born maybe a 100 years too early. Think of the impact a strong socialist movement could have today in this age of instant worldwide communication. I am not espousing the movement...just observing... I personally believe that any economic system is destined to go awry since we humans are the ones guiding the actions of the systems under which we struggle. Also, the Marx Bros comedy team passed from us way too early. I could do with a few more laughs each day.

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