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edtiques

11-06-2017, 01:40 PM

Hi.... I have this pin and I was hoping that someone can help confirm who the players are on it.The 2 players I believe that are on the pin are PHIL CAVARETTA from the CHICAGO CUBS and ORVILLE JORGENS from the PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES.Cavaretta facing the front and Jorgens is the side view photo.Thanks in advance for your help..... Ed

spec

11-06-2017, 03:56 PM

Phil Cavarretta (left), Charley Grimm (right) of Cubs

11-06-2017, 04:18 PM

Cavarretta and Grimm are correct. Lane Tech is a high school near Wrigley Field. Cavarretta attended the school, signed with the Cubs right after graduation and immediately played for the Cubs. Grimm was his manager.

edtiques

11-06-2017, 05:59 PM

Thanks for the help,I'm glad I asked.Obviously,I had one wrong.Charlie Grimm surprised me,I thought both players would have been former Lane Tech students.Thanks again !!