Originally Posted by thetahat (Post 2406151)

Post #107 on this thread presented this beautiful Twins example …

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2406175)

I’d love to know if the Twins is 56” or 68.” Seems weird that the Giants would be a foot shorter. Maybe the seller screwed up the description?

Originally Posted by thetahat (Post 2406182)

Based on the regular sized Twins, the big one looks like it is 68”. And I do think the Giants might be bigger than advertised.

Originally Posted by vintagesportscollector (Post 2406302)

Kyle (Domer05) and I were exchanging some thoughts on how much we both appreciate college pennants, and especially the burgee type (fish-tail) style. Thought I would share this scrapbook photo from 1916 of this huge pennant - I estimate it's about 6 ft long.

Originally Posted by Domer05 (Post 2406349)

I love it Joe. Those felt burgees from the 1910s were so cool. Still waiting for a Notre Dame burgee to surface....Wonder why the style never really caught on with MLB pennants afterwards? I can only imagine it's because it was more time-consuming to cut one than the standard triangular pennant?

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2406461)

I doubt this listing escaped you guys, because nothing much does. I noticed the D**gers pennant. Pretty unusual, I think. I also think it's from probably their first 4-5 years in L.A. The Giants pennant is not rare at all. I think the White Sox is common, as well, although maybe the "White Sox Park" variation?

P.S. Never a good idea for a seller to sell dissimilar pennants as a lot, IMO.

Originally Posted by Fballguy (Post 2406640)

Actually the Giants isn't as common as you think. This one has better detail in the graphics than the more common version you see all over eBay. There are about dozen of the low quality graphic versions on ebay right now. None of this one....now that this auction has ended.

Originally Posted by MK (Post 2406036)

I am elated to have finally acquired this scarce Cubs pennant. I passed on one about five years ago and this is the first one I have seen since. It’s not even in Egner’s Guide. Kind of glad I waited now, as this one is in slightly better condition and was less than half the price of the one I passed on 5 years ago. This is of course the odd “Ebbets Field” version in which someone decided to use the Dodgers home field and pass it off as Wrigley. While numerous Dodger pennants used this graphic, this particular Cubs version seldom surfaces. Maybe it was a limited production, or Cub fans were insulted by the image. Either way, I’m happy to add it to my collection.

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo (Post 2406704)

Nice pennant and super tough.

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2407211)

Going back to our recent discussion of various ways photos are affixed to photo pennants....would staples be an original way or was this one done at a later date? If this one is "wrong," does anyone have an example of the proper one? I do like this pennant, with "Souvenir of Shea Stadium," "Let's Go" and Mr. Met.

Originally Posted by Buffalo Mike (Post 2402795)

Thank you, Rob, Greg, and Mark. I’ve been exchanging emails with Greg and will be preparing the formal dispute on behalf of my friend. I did email the seller and stated our position, citing your specific posts in the thread. He replied last night and was cordial, saying that he read the posts, but he still believes the pennant is authentic and a possible “one of a kind” from 1918.

I will post updates re the status of the dispute, and thank you all again for your time, information, and support.

(Buffalo) Mike in San Diego

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2407843)

Not the greatest condition, but it was a cheap variation I didn't have. And look...when I put it in a sleeve with another one tassel pennant, they both look complete! :p

Originally Posted by bocca001 (Post 2407862)

We can add Birmingham Barons to teams with the sliding runner design, now believed to be made by Epstein (right?). I believe I heard that MLB is going to be playing a game or games at Rickwood field in the future.

Originally Posted by bocca001 (Post 2407862)

We can add Birmingham Barons to teams with the sliding runner design, now believed to be made by Epstein (right?). I believe I heard that MLB is going to be playing a game or games at Rickwood field in the future.

Originally Posted by bocca001 (Post 2407888)

Yeah, I went to grad school in Alabama and watched a decent number of baseball games in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham (Hoover). I was there after the Michael Jordan days, which I heard were pretty crazy. Never saw a game at Rickwood. And the price was right on the pennant. I've never seen it or any other vintage Barons pennant before.

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy (Post 2389751)

Great pickups Mike and Jim. I love the Braves pennants from the 40s/50s.

Did anyone see the Satchel Paige that completed at Heritage last night?

https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-c...kedLots-101116

Sold for $1,500 with juice. I hope someone hear got it.

Originally Posted by thetahat (Post 2408591)

I was fortunate to get this. Was very much on the fence but I thought it was especially cool given the green felt and the Jackie pennant I already have in green. Now gotta find a Doby and the incredibly rare Luke Easter.

(BTW, Heritage ships pennants as if they are shipping a Picasso … it took about 15 minutes just to open! Tip of the cap to them.)

Originally Posted by bocca001 (Post 2410069)

That's a great looking vintage pennant. I know we have some contributors who can say more about rarity (it's rare, I just don't know how rare) and possible value. Might help to see the tip.

Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 2410118)

Quite rare and desirable... especially if the tip is still in tact.

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy (Post 2410206)

Some great pennants guys. bandrus1 did you buy that 1933 Tigers pennant?

My latest pickup isn't as exotic but it's a nice clean example. 1970 Senators.

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy (Post 2410206)

Some great pennants guys. bandrus1 did you buy that 1933 Tigers pennant?

My latest pickup isn't as exotic but it's a nice clean example. 1970 Senators.

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2410219)

Nice! How is the photo affixed? It’s a much cleaner look than staples. :p

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy (Post 2410229)

Thanks guys. The photo is fixed cleanly (I'm guessing with an adhesive). I far prefer that to staples.

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy (Post 2410206)

Some great pennants guys. bandrus1 did you buy that 1933 Tigers pennant?

My latest pickup isn't as exotic but it's a nice clean example. 1970 Senators.

Originally Posted by thetahat (Post 2411637)

Bought this out of curiosity the other day, to learn (with the much appreciated help of a board member) that this dates to 1908-10 based on the Spalding tag. Detroit Tigers? Missouri Tigers? Will never know I suppose. Though I’m not sure if college pennants with only the mascot name were ever a “thing”.

Mr. Domer, what do you know about Spalding pennants?

Originally Posted by thetahat (Post 2411637)

Bought this out of curiosity the other day, to learn (with the much appreciated help of a board member) that this dates to 1908-10 based on the Spalding tag. Detroit Tigers? Missouri Tigers? Will never know I suppose. Though I’m not sure if college pennants with only the mascot name were ever a “thing”.

Mr. Domer, what do you know about Spalding pennants?

Originally Posted by Domer05 (Post 2411750)

Spalding also distributed other pennant makers' products throughout the 1910s. Here's a 1916 excerpt from one of their catalogues showing that year's offerings....

Note that the model "S" retailed for $1.50. Adjusted for inflation, that's over $40 in 2024 money. So, not cheap!

I've seen other pennants with more traditional Spalding labeling, like yours Greg, and they featured that same woven spine look. I do agree: yours likely pre-dates 1910.