Haha.... That same guy definitely played for the Giants, Red Sox and Astros.

Must've started his career with Minneapolis :rolleyes:

Thanks for sending the link, Rob. I noticed the pennant too.

And that guy totally got around! :D

Bleach candidate
 

I have my first bleach candidate. I will need to re-read past posts but will let the group know how it turns out! I have a more dear pennant that I'm considering, but I have to start somewhere! :)

A perfect candidate! I feel strongly it will come out well.

You're welcome Erik!

Regarding your bleaching candidate...What year is that from approximately? It looks like a pretty early Royals pennant, but that would place it in the late 60's, early 70's timeframe, no?

Royals pennant and Pennant Guide
 

That would be my guess, too. Although I've not found something to compare it against specifically.

Related, has anybody else noticed the KC Royals and San Diego Padres are not in the pennant guide? Or am I missing something very obvious (likely to be the case):D

I've noticed. The guide pretty much cuts off after the 1960s, right around the time those teams came into existence. No Expos, Blue Jays or Mariners either. Stuff from the 70s is too common and not worth enough...though some of my favorite pennants are rare 1970's issues.

The reason I asked is, I have not had as much luck bleaching 1970s pennants as I have older ones. The stiffer material doesn't really whiten much in my experience. I think Rob (the original Rob) has had better luck. What is yours made off?

I have not gone through and read all the posts but - where do I find the pennant guide? I have a few Cubs pennants that I would like to see if I can get closer than "Mid-1950's maybe" "Late 1960's early 1970's". I am in the process of placing them all in sleeves and putting them on the ceiling of my Cubs/Bears room. Thanks.

Google 'Egner Pennant Guide'. It's the second edition and a good source of information. You will find many places to purchase it.

I've only been a part of this forum for a few months and there is a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise with the active participants.

It's is definarly more stiff than the older felt material, but seems less 'synthetic' than current pennants. Late 60's Le 70's is likely right on. I feel good about trying this one...but I have a mid 70's 'New Minnesota Fighting Saints' one I'm a little more apprehensive about trying.

Wish me luck!!