Pennant Collectors: 1912 World Series

[Runscott]

One of my favorite Conlon images.

This Conlon photo was taken during the 1912 World Series between the Giants and the Red Sox. I found the image on John Rogers' site, but unfortunately, they have cropped out a very interesting part: At the top left of the original Conlon image, there is a guy selling a pennant to a fan - he has at least one for each team. You can find the full image, which shows the pennants, in the Conlon coffee table book (I don't have it scanned).

[Runscott]

Haha. Maybe I got the photo wrong?

[horzverti]

Yeah, great photo...still McGraw, but this time with his pals Wilbert and Matty.

How much do you think those pennants in that shape would sell for now?

[Runscott]

I don't know, but my mouth watered when I spotted them in the photo. It would be tough to go back in time to that game - you'd be collecting ticket stubs off the ground, buying all the pennants. You'd be so busy collecting memorabilia, you would miss the game.

[horzverti]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I don't know, but my mouth watered when I spotted them in the photo. It would be tough to go back in time to that game - you'd be collecting ticket stubs off the ground, buying all the pennants. You'd be so busy collecting memorabilia, you would miss the game.

I would be very distracted as well. You would see me next to the pennant seller photobombing Conlon's shot. I would then take a picture of Charles taking a picture of me. Fantastic idea!

[Duluth Eskimo]

Those pennants are absolutely awesome. I love the old photos that include super rare memorabilia like this. Thank you very much for posting. Jason

[perezfan]

$7,500 and up on those two Pennants