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Old 11-19-2017, 09:24 AM
megalimey megalimey is offline
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Default amazing find !!! original 1912 New York Highlanders Full season ticket book

amazing find !!! original 1912 New York Highlanders Full season ticket book
it is a complete with all 77 HOME COMPLIMENTARY game coupons
each ticket has the
Greater New York Base Ball Club, of the American League
HOME GAME NUMBER IN RED AND 1912
Frank J Farrell Pres'

1912 was the final season for the Highlanders, before being named the New York Yankees the following year in 1913. It was the teams final season playing their home games at Hilltop Park (1903-1912).
This was also the first year that the New York Yankees franchise wore Pinstripes. so the Game 1 ticket would have been the very 1st Game.

also in 1912 at the Highlanders on Aug 13 Detroit Tigers played
this is the Game where Ty Cobb went into the stands and beat up a NY fan
who actually was deemed a cripple by The NY Press
Cobb would get suspended .

there were some other great game played at Hill Top Park that year
here is a great link to every thing related to this booklet I own
check it out
http://keymancollectibles.com/ticket...meschedule.htm

it could be the rarest find in years
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