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LSU collectors, what is the one piece that is your Holy Grail?
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:03 pm
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:03 pm
Stemming from my other post about collecting...
If you collect or want to collect LSU, what is the one (realistic) item that would be your Holy Grail?
I am talking about a piece you don't already have.
Mine would be one of the original Chinese Bandit masks from the Life magazine photo.
From what I heard, Billy Cannon has two in his collection.
I had the chance to buy a game ball from 1958 signed by the team, I just didn't have the cash (it sold for around $2500).
I wouldn't mind having a program from the Cuba game in 1909 (I believe).
Plus, Bert Jones' letterman jacket would have nice if it would has stayed in my collection.
If you collect or want to collect LSU, what is the one (realistic) item that would be your Holy Grail?
I am talking about a piece you don't already have.
Mine would be one of the original Chinese Bandit masks from the Life magazine photo.
From what I heard, Billy Cannon has two in his collection.
I had the chance to buy a game ball from 1958 signed by the team, I just didn't have the cash (it sold for around $2500).
I wouldn't mind having a program from the Cuba game in 1909 (I believe).
Plus, Bert Jones' letterman jacket would have nice if it would has stayed in my collection.
This post was edited on 4/7/11 at 5:43 pm
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Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:05 pm to theantiquetiger
Mine is a team of the "white team" (I think that's it) ... my husband is named after the qb ... although it was the back up qb.
Found it on ebay and mailed it to the guy ... yes, I stalked him and found him in the white pages. Autographed it and everything with a very nice note.
Found it on ebay and mailed it to the guy ... yes, I stalked him and found him in the white pages. Autographed it and everything with a very nice note.
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:06 pm to theantiquetiger
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Plus, Bert Jones' letterman jacket would have nice if it would has stayed in my collection.
How did that exchange go? If you talked about it I missed it.
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:06 pm to tiger91
My signed Tommy Cassanova game worn jersey is the best thing I own LSU wise!!!
This post was edited on 4/7/11 at 5:13 pm
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:11 pm to theantiquetiger
I have a signed LSU helmet from the 58 team and an authentic LSU jersey from a player on the 55 team.... Those are my holy grail items I actually own....
As far as want... well my list would be lengthy
As far as want... well my list would be lengthy
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:18 pm to theantiquetiger
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Plus, Bert Jones' letterman jacket would have nice if it would has stayed in my collection.
Can you give us the backstory?
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:18 pm to tiger91
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How did that exchange go? If you talked about it I missed it.
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Can you give us the backstory?
I bought a letterman jacket a couple weeks ago. Turns out it was Bert's jacket. Either his brother or mother accidentally donated it to goodwill. I bought it from the guy who found it, I contacted LSU to make sure it was not stolen or confirm it was his or his brothers.
He was cool and grateful. I told him if he ever changes his mind, I will buy it back!
This post was edited on 4/7/11 at 5:22 pm
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:20 pm to theantiquetiger
I would say the 1966 Cotton Bowl pin, and a picture of my grsandfather sitting with Tommy Casanova as they signed his LOI at his parents house.
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:23 pm to Tiger in NY
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1966 Cotton Bowl pin
That is pretty common and not to expensive. You can probably find one for less that $10 if you really want one.
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:26 pm to theantiquetiger
Yes, but I got all of my bowl pins, watches, and rings from a family member that coached. I haven't really bought any LSU collectibles, but there are certain items I treasure more than, say, the 1977 Sun Bowl ring.
ETA: I see, you are saying, "what is your Holy Grail" in reerence to an item we do not already have. For me, it would be my grandfather's letterman jacket or sweater. It is probably still at the house somewhere, but I've never looked for it.
ETA: I see, you are saying, "what is your Holy Grail" in reerence to an item we do not already have. For me, it would be my grandfather's letterman jacket or sweater. It is probably still at the house somewhere, but I've never looked for it.
This post was edited on 4/7/11 at 5:28 pm
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:27 pm to theantiquetiger
Christmas of 2005 my wife got me an autographed basketball from a very average lsu hoops team. A few months later theyd win the sec and make the final four.
My wife won an LSU helmet at a raffle.
My wife won an LSU helmet at a raffle.
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:27 pm to Tiger in NY
Who was the family member?
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:29 pm to theantiquetiger
The last name was Pevey. He was the coach that everyone hated for running the draw on third and long (not that those were really his choices anywya).
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:36 pm to theantiquetiger
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Chinese Bandit masks
THIS!
A tooth from one of the deceased Mike the Tigers.
A train ticket from BR to Nashville from the LSU/Vandy game where Huey Long paid for a bunch of the student's tickets.
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:38 pm to Tiger in NY
A friend of mine had a 1958 signed football, but lost it. Always admired it as a kid.
This post was edited on 4/7/11 at 6:05 pm
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:41 pm to crawfishcharlie
When I say Holy Grail, I mean what piece would you kill for, not a piece already in your collection.
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:46 pm to theantiquetiger
That Billy Cannon Heisman trophy... 
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:48 pm to Tiger in NY
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The last name was Pevey. He was the coach that everyone hated for running the draw on third and long (not that those were really his choices anywya).
You might want to mention that he also played QB for LSU and coached Bert Jones at LSU. He was LSU through & through, and a good man besides.
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:49 pm to BillF
i would love a football signed by JJ....he is my idol...
Posted on 4/7/11 at 5:52 pm to BillF
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The last name was Pevey. He was the coach that everyone hated for running the draw on third and long (not that those were really his choices anywya).
You might want to mention that he also played QB for LSU and coached Bert Jones at LSU. He was LSU through & through, and a good man besides.
Yeah, I try to hold back, but I am proud. he backed up Y.A. Tittle and led LSU to an unlikely Sugar Bowl appearance. He and Mac always loved LSU. He was a Jackson native too. Ole Miss told my grandfather he'd better try out for basketball because he was too skinny to play football. He spent the rest of his life at LSU and in BR.
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