Fall Pinback Exhibition

[mjkm90]

It's been quite a while since we have had a pinback collection thread. Break out your cameras and share fellas:D

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[rjackson44]

Mike these are great wow

[ooo-ribay]

Dang! You got me all excited, Mike. I thought maybe a big pinback show was coming up somewhere.

My Holy Grail continues to be a 3.5" orange border Ken Henderson SF Gints pin...

[batsballsbases]

Hi Mike,
Just for you! I believe there are 4-5 known protection against loss wagners I now own 2! Oh and a nice Frank Chance w/s pin....

[perezfan]

That Frank Chance is just "too cool for school".

Great stuff, Mike and Al!

[mjkm90]

Mike these are great wow

Thanks Octavio!:D

Al, that Chance is in the top ten Greatest pins discussion in my humble opinion��⚾️����

[Rob D.]

Sorry. Posted by mistake.

[Scott Garner]

Great stuff guys!
Here is some of my pinback collection which is completely dedicated to pitchers that threw a no-hitter. Many are vintage and a few are modern...

[batsballsbases]

Mike, Mark,Scott love all the pins! Mike I have always loved that you collect cubs white sox and tigers pins a great collection. Scott you and the pitchers have been have been incredible as to what you have come across. Wow I still see a few of the pins you bought from me with the Feller how to pitch pin still in the plastic snap box with the tape on it just as I sent it to you what about 6-7 years ago?:D:D Love it.

Mike here is one that I think you have to get to fill in a tigers PM10. Yes thats right a tigers PM10. One of the ones the late Dr Paul and I had a big arguement with but if you do look close at the pin (Paul has it listed in the red sox section) you will see that George Kell has a tigers cap and tigers uniform on. NOT boston red sox. So yes in my opinion there is a PM10 tigers player pin!!:eek:
Mark here are a few more that I like the best

[mjkm90]

Holy catfish Al I have wondered why there wasn't a Tiger represented on a pm10:eek:

I really need the Santo pm10, but I'll add Kell to the list! Nice detective work Pal and thanks for posting your AMAZING pins!

[batsballsbases]

Holy catfish Al I have wondered why there wasn't a Tiger represented on a pm10:eek:

I really need the Santo pm10, but I'll add Kell to the list! Nice detective work Pal and thanks for posting your AMAZING pins!

Glad to help Mike! That is why I like pin collecting there are still ones out there that need finding! As YOU know I usually dont share info that much anymore but you and I go back a long way my friend!;);) Consider that one a gift!!:D:D

[MK]

Hey Al, that 1910 Frank Chance would look great in my collection! :)

[sayhey24]

Great stuff Al!

Here's one I just picked up, haven't seen one like it before.

Greg

[batsballsbases]

Mike K yes it would wouldnt it!;);) Great cubs pins Mike..
Greg love to see some more of your pins. I have seen those pins before if you get a chance I would love to see a picture of the back!

[ooo-ribay]

Not super exciting, but I just picked up the Cepeda on the left. The font and proportion of the head shot are slightly different than the other.

[midmo]

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[mjkm90]

http://www.collectingbrooklyn.com/net54/pins1.jpg

Terrific display Justin:). Excellent blend of items and pins.

[mjkm90]

Since this is a pinback thread I'll post this pickup from eBay last night here and the November pickups:D

I haven't had an opportunity to add to my Tigers collection in quite a while.

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[MK]

Some of my non-Cubs pins.

[mjkm90]

You have an amazing collection Mike! Your Cubs collection is fantastic, but it's great to see another "generalist" display:D

It's NOT ok to show only "some" of your non-Cubs collection! Give it up Pal!

[btcarfagno]

Anyone have the pinback from Forbes Field opening day? I have seen a few over the years but have only ever seen one that was still on its original paper. Can't believe I missed out on that.

Tom C

[MK]

OK, here are a few more.

[midmo]

Terrific display Justin:). Excellent blend of items and pins.

Thanks Mike. A lot of my stuff is in storage right now. I'll try to post another pic when I dig stuff out.

Some of my non-Cubs pins.

Awesome. For just some "non-Cubs" pins, I think you have my whole wantlist covered!

[toyman55]

Here are some of mine updated with new ones added.

[Kzoo]

One of my favorites, ...but I love that Chance and pair of Wagners!!

[ooo-ribay]

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Great stuff, Justin. The Brooklyn guy to our left of the large Koufax PM10? Was that meant to go into a shirt pocket? I've never seen something like that before.

[midmo]

Great stuff, Justin. The Brooklyn guy to our left of the large Koufax PM10? Was that meant to go into a shirt pocket? I've never seen something like that before.

I always thought of it as a paperclip, but I think you're right. It probably was meant for a shirt pocket. Here's a closer pic...

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[ooo-ribay]

I always thought of it as a paperclip, but I think you're right. It probably was meant for a shirt pocket. Here's a closer pic...

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It's very cool. Remember, back in the day, guys wore collared shirts and/or jackets to games!

[batsballsbases]

A little bit of yankee love!

[MK]

A lot of really hard to find Yankee pins there Al, but that Old Timers Day pin just never shows up.

[batsballsbases]

Mike yes that pin is very hard to find!. Here is one I also have that I saw you have a very hard dodger pin. But all I have seen have the dark Bum on the right. The one I was able to get has a red bum on the front. I know its good as the union logo is stamped on the back!

[MK]

Another interesting variation. The very rare "Shaving Permit" pin is red, but I've never seen either come in two colors. Got to love pins!

[batsballsbases]

Mike yes the shaving permit bum is just like this one red. And yes Pauls was the only one of that pin I also have ever seen.

[midmo]

It's very cool. Remember, back in the day, guys wore collared shirts and/or jackets to games!

Before my time. :)

Man, you guys are killing me with these bum pins. I've been trying to pick one up for a long time, but no luck so far.

[batsballsbases]

Before my time. :)

Man, you guys are killing me with these bum pins. I've been trying to pick one up for a long time, but no luck so far.

Justin,
Those bum pins are like hens teeth!;) And will cost a ton.. I to like your pocket clip pin.. I never saw that one either. Like mike said gotta love pins..

[slidekellyslide]

I don't go out of my way to collect pinbacks, but I do have a few.

[ooo-ribay]

A little bit of yankee love!

Fantastic, Al! I've never seen the one with Skowron.

[batsballsbases]

nice dan! 1 or 1000 a nice pinback is a nice pinback!:D

[batsballsbases]

Fantastic, Al! I've never seen the one with Skowron.

thanks rob . I believe that is one of the top 5 hardest yankee pins to get...

[vintagesportscollector]

I don't have many pins, but this is a great thread. Thanks to everyone for sharing. Very cool.

[Hankphenom]

Great thread.

[sayhey24]

Al, Here's the back of the Rowell pin.

Greg

[Hankphenom]

Here's my Washington pins, pre-1960 and expansion eras.

[batsballsbases]

Al, Here's the back of the Rowell pin.

Greg

Thanks Greg I dont think that pin is from the era. The back is just to new . Looks made up at a much later date. 1980s 90s? Rowell played for Boston from 39-47 then was at the phillies in 48. So to be correct that pin had to be made from 39-47 and in my opinion the aging just doesnt match the time frame.. Just my opinion my friend... Your thoughts?

[sayhey24]

Since it's still technically fall and I finally took some new photos -- I'll get this thread going again. Most of these are as they are displayed on my shelves.

Greg

[sayhey24]

And a few more --

Greg

[Scott Garner]

Wow, Greg! Terrific pinback collection. :)

[ooo-ribay]

I love the Luke Appling in the original presentation folder!! Can't be many of those to be found.

[sayhey24]

Hi Rob,

I think I've seen one other Appling pin in the original folder.

I also have the pennant from that day with the original pin still clipped to it. You see can parts of it on the glass shelf below other pins in a couple of the last photos. It's a white pennant with red letters that say "C'mon Luke"


Greg

[mjkm90]

So glad you made a pinback appearance Greg:D

[Tigerden]

I love the Luke Appling in the original presentation folder!! Can't be many of those to be found.

Great stuff Greg!! The Wheeling Butternut Bread pin has got to be exceedingly rare. Love the Washington All-Star Pin with the player roster on the ribbon. Thanks for sharing! Adam

[seattlerainiers]

Here's a batch from West of the Mississippi:

[sayhey24]

Great left coast pins!

Adam -- I also really like the look of the Wheeling pin.

Here are a few more as I continue to take photos.

Greg

[andypcl]

Those are some amazing collections!! I thought i'd post a couple for you guys that I didn't know existed until I was lucky enough to acquire them.
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[batsballsbases]

Andy that is a beautiful Bob Friend!!:eek::eek: You know who to call when you want to unload!!!!!

[andypcl]

Thanks Al! Hope all's well....

[sayhey24]

Love the Pafko Andy!!!

Greg

[71buc]

I collect all things related to the 1971 Bucs. Although I have many other pinbacks these for obvious reasons are my favorites.:D

[andypcl]

Hi Greg,
Kind of a weird color scheme but I like the bright pink. I found this one in a group of other basically worthless pins. I guess you never know where the good ones will turn up.
-A

[Mark70Z]

I collect all things related to the 1971 Bucs. Although I have many other pinbacks these for obvious reasons are my favorites.:D

All those Pirate pinbacks look great! Of course, you really should have the Orioles pinbacks in there, displayed together, since they are forever connected in the '71 Series.

By the way...don't even start collecting the '79 Bucs; I really don't like to think about two Series losses.

[ooo-ribay]

Question for 71buc Mike: were all those guys with their names in the black boxes also on the 1972 team? I ask because I had dated my same Giants pins to 1972, based on who was featured.

[sayhey24]

Andy -- didn't realize it's pink, I thought it was just the shading of the photo.

Nics Bucs pins Mike -- I like collections with focus, something I am sorely lacking.

Greg

[71buc]

Question for 71buc Mike: were all those guys with their names in the black boxes also on the 1972 team? I ask because I had dated my same Giants pins to 1972, based on who was featured.

Yes they were also on the 72 team. I believe they were produced between 70-73 the black helmet Stargell is wearing was worn in 1970.

[dwr11]

I love the Clemente with the close up of his head. You don't see that one every day. Great collection!

[71buc]

Thanks, perhaps I am limited by geography here on the left coast, but the one in my collection is the only one I have seen on eBay or elsewhere. I have never been to the National so it may be more common than I am aware.

[dwr11]

Thanks, perhaps I am limited by geography here on the left coast, but the one in my collection is the only one I have seen on eBay or elsewhere. I have never been to the National so it may be more common than I am aware.

I have seen it at the national a couple of times but know it is a hard one to find.

[sayhey24]

Here are what I think are the final pin back photos, unless I pick up some more soon (hint, hint).
I'm finally setting up at a show soon, and the last couple of photos with the green felt background are the ones I'll be taking with me.

Greg

[CarltonHendricks]

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Just got this on eBay....for $17.00 I couldn't pass it up...as I have a few other America's Cup things to go with it...The listing didn't mention anything about it being in the America's Cup...probably why I got it so cheap...

The Reliance was owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt III of the Untied States and in 1903 it defeated the Shamrock III...owned by Sir Thomas Lipton...the tea guy...of England...

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[mjkm90]

That is a terrific pin Carlton!!! Thanks for sharing:)

[CarltonHendricks]

http://www.tedhake.com/viewuserdefinedpage.aspx?pn=whco
Hey thanks Mike...I could get into these pins...I guess Whitehead & Hoag Co. was the biggest producer of them...So I like that this Reliance one provides an example of a non Whitehead & Hoag...Below an interesting reference to it's production out of a trade journal...

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[sayhey24]

Carlton--

The only thing better than your pickups is the research that goes along with them!

Greg

[Scott Garner]

Carlton--

The only thing better than your pickups is the research that goes along with them!

Greg

Absolutely agree! ;)

[mjkm90]

Carlton is indeed the Wikipedia of sports antiques🏆

[CarltonHendricks]

http://www.tedhake.com/viewuserdefinedpage.aspx?pn=whco
Aww shucks...yous guys er'gonna make me blush!!!....Below is a little 6 3/4" megaphone I p/u couple months ago at Alameda for $8.00....got it because it was cheap enough and for of the makers mark of "Whitehead and Hoag" dated 1918...as I knew they did a lot of pins...See the link above for a great story on them by Ted Hake...

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[cincicards]

Something a bit different:

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[mjkm90]

Holy Catfish Randall!!! Do you have all of those or is it a picture you found?

[bobfreedman]

Very cool and impressive Randall!!

[cincicards]

Holy Catfish Randall!!! Do you have all of those or is it a picture you found?

All mine, I was to lazy to take a new pic so I used the original Ebay pic.

[kdixon]

Zach Wheat's Hall of Fame Induction pin. Sorry pictures aren't very good.

[Hankphenom]

All mine, I was to lazy to take a new pic so I used the original Ebay pic.

Incredible piece, those are so rare! I've been looking for the Senators pin for many years.

[D. Broughman]

Tiger Homemade Pin

[mjkm90]

That certainly is "unique" D ;)

[D. Broughman]

Thanks Mike one of a kind;)

[MK]

I'm curious about the pins below. They have the design of the crossed bats pins, but only have the team name in the center. Besides these two, I have seen the Detroit Tigers, Indians, and St Louis Cardinals. They are not very common and I was wondering if pin collectors out there have seen other teams? Surely the Yankees have one. Possibly the Red Sox, Cubs, Braves?

[sayhey24]

One of my favorite pieces -- a giant store display pin back advertising the Kolb's Bread 1923 Reading set.

Greg

[bobfreedman]

If anyone has a 1916 Dodgers World Series pin and would like to sell it, please get in touch with me, thanks

[ooo-ribay]

One of my favorite pieces -- a giant store display pin back advertising the Kolb's Bread 1923 Reading set.

Greg

That is an incredible pin!! What size is it? Did any of the Reading guys go on to major league stardom?

[mjkm90]

Greg I was waiting for you to share that pin. It is simply amazing and PERFECT for your collection.

One of my favorite pieces -- a giant store display pin back advertising the Kolb's Bread 1923 Reading set.

Greg

[batsballsbases]

I'm curious about the pins below. They have the design of the crossed bats pins, but only have the team name in the center. Besides these two, I have seen the Detroit Tigers, Indians, and St Louis Cardinals. They are not very common and I was wondering if pin collectors out there have seen other teams? Surely the Yankees have one. Possibly the Red Sox, Cubs, Braves?

Hi Mike,
I to have seen what you have seen. They dont come up that often and are harder to find. I also know the Dodgers one comes in 2 colors. Here is the blue version I have...

[MK]

Hi Mike,
I to have seen what you have seen. They dont come up that often and are harder to find. I also know the Dodgers one comes in 2 colors. Here is the blue version I have...

Thanks Al. Another mystery regarding pins. The search will never end!

[sayhey24]

Thanks Rob and Mike -- the Kolb's piece is eight inches across.

While about half the players went on to the Majors, there were no big names.

Greg

[sayhey24]

Here's one more --

Greg

[mjkm90]

Here's one more --

Greg


That has always been a favorite of mine Greg:eek:. Is it from the Mastro collection?

[midmo]

Zach Wheat's Hall of Fame Induction pin. Sorry pictures aren't very good.

That's awesome Kenny. Very cool.

[sayhey24]

That has always been a favorite of mine Greg:eek:. Is it from the Mastro collection?

Mike I had been looking for the Red Sox Quartette pin for years -- I already had the original photo it was made from, and yes I was able to buy the example in the Mastro collection auction.

Greg

[bobfreedman]

not in the best of condition but it is big (6" round I think)

[kdixon]

Thanks Justin.

[ooo-ribay]

Finally found one. 2.5" across.

[sayhey24]

That is a beauty Rob, and talk about unique!

Greg

[batsballsbases]

Finally added one of these to my dimensonial research 3ds. I had never seen the pirates one before. Here are a few of the others I have...

[ooo-ribay]

Finally added one of these to my dimensonial research 3ds. I had never seen the pirates one before. Here are a few of the others I have...

That's way cool, Al! You have the two SF Giants, don't you?

[batsballsbases]

yes!!;)

[Hankphenom]

I'm curious about the pins below. They have the design of the crossed bats pins, but only have the team name in the center. Besides these two, I have seen the Detroit Tigers, Indians, and St Louis Cardinals. They are not very common and I was wondering if pin collectors out there have seen other teams? Surely the Yankees have one. Possibly the Red Sox, Cubs, Braves?

I have the Washington version. It's gray and, curiously, only has "Washington" in the middle, no nickname, but otherwise it's the same design as yours. You can see it in post #43 in this thread.

[MK]

I have the Washington version. It's gray and, curiously, only has "Washington" in the middle, no nickname, but otherwise it's the same design as yours. You can see it in post #43 in this thread.

That makes 6 different teams with this odd style I have seen. Dodgers, Giants, Detroit, Cardinals, Indians and Washington. Would love to know the story behind these. Did the makers of the crossed-bats pins get lazy one day? Why are they so scarce? Were all teams at that time produced? Hard to believe one for the Yankees hasn't surfaced. For that matter, the Cubs, Braves, Red Sox, Reds, or Phillies.

[Hankphenom]

That makes 6 different teams with this odd style I have seen. Dodgers, Giants, Detroit, Cardinals, Indians and Washington. Would love to know the story behind these. Did the makers of the crossed-bats pins get lazy one day? Why are they so scarce? Were all teams at that time produced? Hard to believe one for the Yankees hasn't surfaced. For that matter, the Cubs, Braves, Red Sox, Reds, or Phillies.

My Washington version is the only one I've ever seen in many years of collecting and dealing in Washington memorabilia, so the rarity of these is clearly off the charts. Makes me wonder why? And why the two Brooklyn colors? I'm thinking they didn't include a nickname and use smaller print for mine, as they did with Brooklyn, because they didn't know whether to call them the Senators or Nationals, which were used interchangeably back then. I'd peg the vintage as 1930s, going by size and graphics, what's your guess? I assume Muchinsky didn't have them.

[MK]

My Washington version is the only one I've ever seen in many years of collecting and dealing in Washington memorabilia, so the rarity of these is clearly off the charts. Makes me wonder why? And why the two Brooklyn colors? I'm thinking they didn't include a nickname and use smaller print for mine, as they did with Brooklyn, because they didn't know whether to call them the Senators or Nationals, which were used interchangeably back then. I'd peg the vintage as 1930s, going by size and graphics, what's your guess? I assume Muchinsky didn't have them.

Muchinsky had a few in his book. Indians, Cardinals, Tigers, Giants and Baltimore Orioles, which I missed earlier. That puts the total to 7 seen. Would guess they are from the 40s or 50s, but could have been earlier. Would still love to see other teams if anyone has them.

[Hankphenom]

Muchinsky had a few in his book. Indians, Cardinals, Tigers, Giants and Baltimore Orioles, which I missed earlier. That puts the total to 7 seen. Would guess they are from the 40s or 50s, but could have been earlier. Would still love to see other teams if anyone has them.

An Orioles version makes the dating easier, 1954 at the earliest, assuming no minor league teams.