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hcv123
10-05-2009, 07:20 PM
I have been as yet unable to identify the pins in the attached image. I own 3 of the Clemente pins, the McClain, a Mays pin (not pictured) and a Gayelord Perry (not pictured). I also owned a "proof"(square/rectangular cut) of a Rose which was purchased in the Barry Halper collection. Lelands also sold a 18 x 24 print of a Clemente clearly from the same photo shoot (see attached), but slightly different pose. The common thread is the style of the pins - a photo (seems like specifically shot for this issue) surrounded by a light to dark color fade. Anyone know anything about them? Seen any others? Thanks for any help.

springpin
10-06-2009, 08:47 AM
They appear to be from the early 1970s. They typically have a rose or blue background color. There seems to be no maker's mark or any other form of identity to explain their creation. I would estimate they featured about 30 (or more) different players, with Cub and Red Sox players seemingly being more evident than players from other teams. The pins are very well made.