100 years ago today - Braves Field opened - let's see your Boston Braves stuff!
 

The Boston Herald has a nice article today on the 100th anniversary of Braves Field opening in Boston.

Some of the buildings are still in existence - the ticket office is now the Boston University Police Station, and the field is now where BU's Nickerson Field stands.

Let's see some Braves items! I'll start with a few - 1914 stick pin and World Series press pin, along with a 1917 season ticket booklet.

Really cool items Scott!!

I don't have anything too special, but here's a T206 Boston Nats slight print variation.

Braves Field Presentation Cigar Box
 

This item has so much going for it, that I'll just let the pictures speak for themselves. One of my faves.

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...scan0001-1.jpg

Ugh, sorry about the size.

Here are a couple of postcards of the Rabbit!

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...pscf2078fc.jpg http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps63b64054.jpg http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...psba8f4d13.jpg

Really neat cigar box - never saw anything like it. Thanks for sharing the pics!

Scott,

Was this thread inspired by Steve Buckley's article in the Herald the other day?

Yes Andrew - I linked Buckley's Herald story in my original post at the top. Good read for anyone interested.....

Braves Field Opening
 

I no longer own these snapshots but they were part of a large photograph collection from a New England estate I acquired about 15 years ago. They were all photos from 1910 to 1915 from Braves Field, Huntington Grounds and Fenway Park. These photos were marked on the back they were from the opening of Braves Field. I think the one picture is them hoisting the 1914 championship flag. I remember that the detail on the scoreboard confirmed the correct game.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...psxs9kpecy.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...pskm0fsu2w.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...pshx7v6q5q.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...psefqkrie5.jpg

Opening day 1

Ol' Cy as a Rustler.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...bread-cy-young

What's up with the Swastika?!?

Boston Braves photo w/ card
 

Christenbury photo & card..

Cigar Box
 

That symbol existed for thousands of years prior to it's infamous association with Nazi Germany. Google it if you want to learn about the history.

Bear in mind that this piece is from 1915.

Salute to Hank Gowdy and Johnny Kling
 

Here are my T207s from 1912 showing Boston Brave catchers, Johnny Kling and Hank Gowdy.


Patrick

I never knew that! Really cool piece!

T206 Boston Braves
 

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Glad to see some love for the Braves and a bit more steam for the thread!

A 1914 leather pillowcase honoring the Miracle Braves.....

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...psoddi5won.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...olph-30-CU.jpg

Dodgers vs Braves

Braves Fld 1915, possibly the WSC (Sox v Phila). One day I'll find out for certain

A couple of early Braves Field Postcards.

back of photo tells the story...

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