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Jul 09

by Bobby Kosser in Games, Pennants, Souvenirs, Sports 0 comments tags: 1968 Olympics, memorabilia, mexico olympics, olympic pennant, pennant, soccer, vintage

Vintage 1968 Mexico Olympic Banner With Fringes Soccer Image

The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the the Games of the XIX Olypmpiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City in October. This was the first Olympic Games, to be staged in Latin America. American George Foreman won a gold medal for boxing (Heavyweight.) These games were noted, for 2 African-American track stars holding a Black Power salute during their medal awards ceremony. This proved to be, the most controversial moment of a very successful Olympic Games. Among the countries making their first appearance were Honduras, El Salvador, Kuwait and Sierre Leone. This marked the first time, both East and West Germany competed as separate teams. Transmitted in color for the 1st time, the United States finished on top, with 45 gold medals and 107 total. Al Oerter won his 4th consecutive gold medal in the discus. The U.S. also won gold, in the high jump and long jump. In second place was the Soviet Union, with 29 gold and 91 total. Host Mexico, finished with 3 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze. Losing the bronze in soccer to Japan, a 1st for an Asian country. In the signature event, Hungary won a gold medal and […]

Jun 20

by Bobby Kosser in Advertisement, Historical Items, Pennants, Souvenirs, Sports 0 comments tags: Bike Race, memorabilia, pennant, Six Day, Sixers, souvenir, vintage

Vintage 6 Day Bike Race Souvenir Pennant Hand Painted Very Old

My Forever Treasures goes back in time to offer our bicycle pennant treasure. The 6 Day Bike Race was the rage in 1870’s Britain. Europeans loved the drama of the endless cycling. This was before automobiles. The public wanted to see a bicycle racer show he was faster than a hound, horse or locomotive. This was also before baseball, basketball & football. 6 continuous days of non-stop riding, put the fans in a frenzy. By 1900, it’s popularity resulted in professional bicycle race winners earning as much as a $1,000 purse or more. Europe’s successful Berlin 6-Day Bike Race, and endless others had 6-Day Races thriving in the U.S. The Sixers filled arenas in Madison Square Garden, Atlantic City, Boston, Chicago and on. The winner, was the racer who rode the most laps/miles in the specified time.Non-stop racing with as little sleep as necessary had the bike riders employing trainers like in boxing to keep them going. Professional bike riders raced in sprints,chases and elimination rounds as well as the most laps/distance. The best won an unheard of $5,000. The Sixers brought overwhelming physical demand of the Bike Riders. As little sleep as possible was the call of […]

Jun 05

by Bobby Kosser in Advertisement, Movies, People, Photo, Posters, Souvenirs 1 comments tags: beach film, film, lobby card, memorabilia, movies, Sonny & Cher, souvenir, teen flick

Vintage Sonny and Cher Wild On The Beach Lobby Card 1965

“Wild On The Beach” 1965, was a beach party movie notable for the music acts showcased on screen. Especially, the film debut of Sonny and Cher. They played themselves and received fourth billing. “Wild On The Beach” promised 11 Big Beat Songs and the fun that’s certain when guys and gals rent the same beach house. Backed by the group The Astronauts, Sonny and Cher sang “It’s Gonna Rain,” written by Sonny.This was producer/director Maury Dexter’s 3rd teen flick & 2nd effort to imitate AIP’s “Beach Party” Formula. A rare black & white teen film. The movie was promoted as a standard beach party film with posters showing girls in bikinis & a title song with lyrics about “two steps down to the nearest wave.” However, no one in the cast actually wore swimsuits nor did they do anything but walk fully clothed on the beach. The only surfing was a few random inserts of extras on surfboards. Backed by the Astronauts Sonny & Cher sang his original but forgettable “It’s Gonna Rain.” All the songs are regrettable including the Astronauts “Pyramid Stomp.” With too much plot and nothing resolved. Even, lovable Sonny and Cher probably wish they […]

May 24

by Rich Benvin in Autographs, Photo, Souvenirs, Television 0 comments tags: actress, autographed photo, autographed photos, fashion, Lady Gaga, memorabilia, music, My Forever Treasures, souvenir, television, The Simpsons, tv

Lady Gaga Autographed Simpsons Animated Character Photo Including JSA Certificate of Authenticity

Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter, recording artist, and producer. An actress, performance artist, fashion designer, activist, businesswoman and philanthropist. She’s recorded 5 studio albums, all debuting at # 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Released 3 video albums. A unique vocal style and incredible pianist, playing since she was 4 years old. Her genres feature pop, dance & electronic styles. She starting using the name Lady Gaga in 2007 and rose to prominence in 2008 with the debut album “The Fame.” She’s won 6 Grammy Awards. Both singles “The Fame” & “Poker Face” won 2008’s Grammy Awards in Best Dance Recording & Electronic Recording categories. With 98 million copies sold, “Poker Face” was the best selling single of 2009. Known for an unconventional & provocative look and visual experimentation onstage, Gaga is a genuine performance artist. “Poker Face” spent 83 weeks on The Digital Song Charts. After opening for a Pussycat Dolls Tour, she wrote 8 new songs for the E.P. “The Fame Ball.” The first single “Bad Romance” went to # 1 in 5 countries, and Lady Gaga headlined her own 6 month “The Fame Ball Tour.” The second single “Telephone” w. Beyonce became the “Lady’s” 4th […]

May 13

by Bobby Kosser in Advertisement, People, Pinback, Souvenirs, Television 0 comments tags: Ben Casey, Mickey Mouse., Mouseketeers, pinback, Rice Krispies, Snap, Soupy Sales, television, vintage memorabilia, Walt Disney

Vintage Television Ben Casey Overnight Case Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeers Wallet Soupy Sales Society Pinback and Snap Rice Krispies Advertising Figure

My Forever Treasures is responding to requests for vintage 1950’s and 1960’s television memorabilia. Pleased to offer a vintage quartet. We begin with 1960’s resident neurosurgeon Ben Casey. The Ben Casey Show ran 1961-1966 and is considered a top 10 great Medical Show. On a list behind # 1 “E.R.” “Home” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Vince Edwards played the surly combative neurosurgeon. Always facing controversial subjects in a metropolitan hospital. He never showed restraint. Dr. Casey would say to nurses, “What do you use for brains!” If a patient needed to deal with their condition or die. Ben Casey was the first doctor to tell them the truth! This medical heart throb fought with his superiors. Ahead of his time. Vince Edwards was nominated for a 1962 Emmy Award for Best Leading Actor in a Drama Series. His superior Dr. Zorba warned him, “Your need to always be right, will be your undoing Ben Casey.” Zorba was wrong for all 6 years the series ran. Winning it’s time slot and creating demand for endless merchandising. Our Ben Casey Overnight Case, can now be yours. Perfect for a trip down memory lane. Room for pajamas, yoga outfit, bathing suit, blow […]

Apr 25

by Bobby Kosser in Advertisement, Music, Pinback, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: Band Aid Dispenser, Beatles Stickers, film, Help, Help Whistle, memorabilia, Prize, souvenir, The Beatles

Beatles Vintage “Help” Whistle and Band Aid Dispenser U.A. Premiere Gifts and Collectible Gumball Machine Beatles Stickers in Capsule Prize

“Help” is a British musical comedy-adventure film, starring The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison & Ringo Starr. After the international success of “A Hard Day’s Night,” this is also directed by Richard Lester. “Help” was meant to be a madcap extravaganza. Shot in exotic places, including The Austrian Alps, Stonehedge and the Bahamas. Fans around the world, welcomed the Beatles zany Marx Brothers-like adventures. Especially when there’s a damsel in distress. If you sensed the Fab Four were mocking a James Bond Film, you’re absolutely correct. Pick a stuffed animal,from the top row. We have vintage gifts and a prize for you. Read on! My Forever Treasures celebrates the 53rd anniversary of “Help.” We’re parting with these United Artists “Help” souvenirs. They were ONLY given as gifts to those attending premiere night. This U.A. “Help” Whistle & Band Aid Dispenser wasn’t offered to the public. We xxx or clients and always want to “help” as well. The whistle should save you. If not, it’s time for your vintage Beatles “Help” Band Aid Dispenser. My Forever Treasures will help save your day. These vintage “Help” treasures will have you remembering the film’s great soundtrack. Thank […]

Apr 09

by Bobby Kosser in Cards, Pinback, Posters, Souvenirs, Sports 0 comments tags: cards, memorabilia, pinback, poster, Sheik, souvenir, Wrestling, Wrestling Heros

Vintage Early Old School Wrestling Poster. The Sheik. McGuire Twins. Tag Teams and Midgets. 1951 Wrestling Cards. Gene Stanley and the Dusek Brothers

My Forever Treasures wrestling fan clients have ached for vintage professional wrestling treasures. Today, we’ll celebrate this sport, that’s not really a sport. Professional wrestling’s egotistical gladiators are never who they appear to be. They’ve all been created, solely for your ENTERTAINMENT! Their feuds and grudges are choreographed. The public is offered nothing honest. The McMahon family, even dictates the predetermined FINAL MATCH RESULTS! Yet, the American public is overwhelmingly entertained by Professional Wrestling. Last year, this entertainment/sport turned a $215 Million profit! Our vintage treasures await you. We’re offering fans of pretend vain wrestling heroes and heels a vintage old school 1970’s original Professional Wrestling Promotional Match Card Poster 22″ x 14″ heavy card stock. Pro wrestlers are always politically incorrect. Tag teams such as “The Assassins,” “Beer Money Inc.,””The Spanish Fleas,” Midget Team “The Mini Vans,” & Native American Tag Team “The Wahoos” all have names meant to offend fans. Names like “The Sheik,” “Andre The Giant” “The Big Boss Man” & “The Rock” aren’t their real names. When born, weighing just 8 pounds, did their parents really name them “HULK HOGAN!” or “The Undertaker!” The public xxx’s FAKE Wrestling. Our rare “2nd Golden Era” […]

Mar 17

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Posters, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: Ella Autograph, Ella Fitzgerald, Esther Phillips, Hubert Laws, Jazz Memorabilia, Jazz Music, Jazz Poster, Les McCann, Nancy Wilson, Stanley Turrentine

Iconic Jazz Original Ella Fitzgerald Autograph and Vintage 1975 Jelly Roll Jazz Festival Poster Paramount Theater Oakland

Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans in the late 19h and early 20th centuries,and developed from roots in blues and ragtime. Jazz is seen by many as ‘America’s Classical’ music. Since the 1920’s “Jazz Age” jazz has become recognized as a major form of musical expression. My Forever Treasures has opened our iconic vintage jazz vault. We’re offering a dual jazz treasure. An Ella Fitzgerald autograph. There is only one “Queen of Jazz.” Plus, our 1975 Jelly Roll Jazz Festival Poster. Welcome Nancy Wilson, Les McCann, Hubert Laws, Esther Phillips and Stanley Turrentine. Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer often referred to as the First Lady of Song, the Queen of Jazz and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable phrasing,and improvisational ability, especially in her scat singing. Her collaborations with Louie Armstrong attracted much attention over the years. Her classics include “A-Tisket, A-Tasket,” “Autumn in New York,” “Begin the Beguine,” and “Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered.” She recorded 200 albums and near 2,000 songs, many considered American treasures. Ella’s voice spanned 3 octaves, offering very high & low notes for her scat singing. She won 14 […]

Feb 22

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Basketball Card, Souvenirs, Sports 0 comments tags: autographed baseball, autographed photo, Basketball Card, Berra, Lew Alcindor, Mantle, memorabilia, Rod Laver, souvenir, Tennis

Iconic Sports Heroes Rod Laver Autographed Photo Mantle and Berra Signed Baseball and Lew Alcindor Milwaukee Basketball Card Second Year

My Forever Treasures is pleased to offer our first combination 3 iconic sports hero treasures. Tennis great Rod Laver, basketball’s Lew Alcindor and baseball’s Mickey and Yogi. We start with an autographed photo of Rod Laver. Tennis’s first king of the courts. Rod is an Australian tennis player, widely regarded as the greatest in the history of the sport. He won 11 singles grand slams. He won a record 200 tournaments. Held the #1 world ranking from 1964-1970. The only male or female tennis player to win two grand slams in single calendar years. Laver was the first to exceed more than $1 million on tour. He won 11 major titles in just 16 tries. Rod Laver’s 2 French Opens, 4 Wimbledon Championships, 2 U.S. National Titles and 3 Australian Titles set the bar for Federer and all who follow him. Today Kareem Abdul Jabbar aka Lew Alcindor still holds the N.B.A.’s lifetime scoring record. Jordan and the others including Lebron James might never catch his incredible 38,387 points. In his second year, this 1970-71 Alcindor Milwaukee Bucks basketball card has him scoring 31 points a game with 16 rebounds as well.He changed his name to Kareem […]

Feb 14

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Photo, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: Academy Award, autographed photo, Best Director, film, Frank Capra, memorabilia, souvenir

Vintage Frank Capra Autographed Studio Publicity Photo

Frank Capra was an Italian-American film director, producer and screenwriter who became the creative force behind some of the major award winning motion pictures of the 1930’s and 1940’s. Nominated for 6 Best Director Oscars and winning 3 in just a 5 year span, separate Capra from the rest. Frank Capra’s Best Director Academy Awards for “It Happened One Night,”1934 “Mr. Deeds Goes To Town,”1936 and “You Can’t Take It With You,”1938 are just indications of his brilliance. He claimed “I made some mistakes with drama.” “I thought drama was when the actor cried.” “Drama is when the audience cries!” A Lifetime Achievement Oscar shows Frank figured it out. Capra wanted his films “to let every man, woman and child know that God loves them, that I love them and that peace and salvation will become a reality when they learn to love each other.” The messages he conveyed to his audience of “everyman” heroes triumphing over mercenary big business and big government have his classics resonate more than 80 years later. His 1934 first Best Director Oscar for “It Happened One Night,” was also the first film to win the top 5 awards. Best Film, Director, Screenwriting, Best […]

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