November 1, 2013

Los Angeles Sport Museum: More pictures

Here are more pictures from my visit to the Los Angeles Sport museum where the SABR local chapter had a meeting:

1981 World Series Tri-MVP’s Ron Cey, Steve Yeager & Pedro Guerrero

Fernando Valenzuela with a mustache. Jijiji.

Who remembers when we used to get a TV guide in the newspaper? This from the Los Angeles Daily News in 1981.

movie poster Whistling in Brooklyn.

I never knew these records existed from Union 76.

Sandy Koufax, Fernando Valenzuela & Orel Hershiser

Orel Hershiser memorabilia

Dodgers Mini World Series trophies.

I love this picture. the fan’s shirt says “LA Fan Support”

Union 76 pins. I used to collect these. Other Dodger memorabilia.

Duke Snider wall.

Ebbets Field ticket prices. bench made of bats.

Another view of Brooklyn Dodger memorabilia & Jackie.

I love this scorecard. The Dodgers used to sell individual scorecards. Now they don’t but see them at other stadiums. I wish they would bring this back.

Dodger Stadium and the retired Dodger numbers. Oops! sorry Drysdale, I cut out part of your 53 number.

Isn;t this Dodger apron great? It says “The Heck with Housework. Let’s see the Dodgers Play!” Yep, that is what I say…;-)

Dodger Stadium replica. A Red Sox jacket to the right.

I love this picture. On top it says “The proverbial Brideman”

Dodgers band Sym-Phony. Jackie Robinson signing his contract. Leo Durocher in the picture.

Dodgers Take me Out to the Ballgame.

The Dodger collection wall going up the stairs.

The other side of the above Dodger collection wall.

Joe’s final uni and the Babe pointing

Jay Johnston SABR speaker that Saturday.

Jay Johnston speaking with a Yankees memorabilia in the background.

It was a great event. Jay Johnstone made us laugh. He had his book signed available for $20 including a picture of him signed and authenticated. Funds went to a charity . I already had his book but I bought another copy.

Andy McCue had a great presentation that day on the history of the Angels and Dodgers when the Angels were the Dodgers tenants at Dodger Stadium.

Rick followed with a presentation of his top baseball movies and also Barry’s top 10. Also a comparison of actors and the baseball players they were portraying on how close they resembled the players. After both presentation we only had an additional 30 minutes to view the museum. I had a great time that day. I only wished I had more time to spend at the museum. If you have chance, check it out but it is a private museum. For more info go to http://www.sportsmuseumla.com/ For more information on SABR go to http://sabr.org/