I picked this one up today at the PNC Hunt Auction stand. I flew in for the game. It serves as a nice momento from my first opening day at PNC. The game made me realize that I am definitely a Left Coast guy...Lordy was it cold! I also learned that the Bucs look worse than I feared. It's going to be a long year.

They can’t be any worse than the Giants. :mad:

I purchased this on ebay last week. Does anyone know what set this is from? It looks similar to the 1978-81 Sports Photo Association Buttons but those are 3" buttons and this is smaller. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

Its just a cheap knockoff from the same 3" set. Really worth nothing. Baffles me why someone would want to repro this pin. The 3" pin is probably only worth 3-4 dollars at best.....

I have seen them pop up on eBay in just the last couple of years and they are always described as being a 1982 TCMA issue. There a couple of listings currently on eBay describing them that way. The son of the original owner of TCMA that is a member here may have some information on them. I have the Buckner pin because I am a Cubs collector, I believe he is the only Cub in the set although I don't know the complete checklist.

'53WS Press Pin with cardboard back
 

Hi everyone

Here's a few favorites of mine.

I like the 53WS pin since it has the cardboard back - I've rarely seen this.

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The Spalding Trophy Pin is gold plated - not sure of the date?

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This ribbon pin - have no idea what/when - perhaps early 1900s by design? I'm partial to the pin design.

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I've gotta agree with Cliff on this. Not knockoffs, I don't think. I have the Chili Davis (top row, second from right). I have never seen a larger pin of this particular head shot.

A buddy of mine found this 6" pin of Will Clark for me. He got it at the Alameda swap meet which is where he found his, years ago. These are the only two I've ever seen. He also has a 6 incher of the Kevin Mitchell pin shown. Clark is dated 1989; Mitchell is probably from 1988.

Base Ball Fan 1915
 

For me - this stick pin was unusual from the PM10 pins I pick up from time to time.

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Thanks for the feedback

From TCMA’s Christmas 1982 issue of Baseball Advertiser:

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And you guys might like to see these from my collection. From the ASCCA shows in NYC during the 70’s:

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Thank you :)! Now I even know the full checklist :D!

No prob! I have all the old issues of Baseball Advertiser and they’re filled with useful info.


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Pins
 

I only have a few pins but I would love to purchase more. The pirates pin is very large and in immaculate condition.

...and there is the official answer. Thanks again!

Thanks, Andrew! Always good to get to the bottom of things!

pins
 

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Thankyou Andrew never knew they made them in 1 1/2 inch. Learn something new all the time....

I had taken some time away from the hobby recently, but jumped right back in as I started to finally pick up some Yankees pinbacks. It started with a Reggie Jackson & then I added more quickly. Now I'm on the hunt for more and have zeroed in on a couple that I hope to add to the growing collection.

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Welcome back Mike. Nice pins even if they are Yankees;)

Did someone here snag this today on ebay? If so, PLEASE PM me.

Damn....what a haul! :eek:

How much did this lot go for?

Giants
 

Hi All,

I picked up this lot for just under the 1000 starting price. I bought it mainly for this Pierce but needed a few others as well. I was honestly amazed at the condition of the tougher ones in the group. I've been moving the dupes through Ebay as well as a few privately. On pace for getting back most of the purchase price.

Thanks,
Andy

They ain't no Billy Pierce, but I'm happy to add these to my Giants collection. I was aware of Road Warrior but you don't see it often. The other button, neither I or my fellow Giants collectors had ever seen. Even though it didn't end well, 1997 was a special year.

Thank you sir.

Mike

Went to the East Coast National today and picked up these for pins for the collection

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I am elated to add this very rare pin to my Cubs collection. It is definitely from the 1906 to 1908 range. Has some damage to the side but you can’t be picky on one this old.

Congrats and thanks for posting the photo. Love all the variations of the "double Cubbies" pinbacks!

That’s awesome!!

Thanks. I love them also. I believe I have 10 of them now.

Very nice Mike thats a nice one!

Agree....

That one is truly special. First the amazing pennant, now this super rare pin... So what's next?

Congrats, Mike!

Who knows! That’s what makes it fun. Hadn’t found anything of note in months, then find these two items at the same time. Go figure.

I believe I found a 2 1/4 inch 1969(?) MLB pin that hasn't been mentioned before, that I am aware of anyway. I know the ones that have been verified are Tony Taylor, Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Rod Carew, Tony Oliva, and Harmon Killebrew. I found this Deron Johnson on Worthpoint that sold on eBay in February, 2017. The seller mentions in the listing that the pin is two inches, and what I believe is the proof is that the MLB emblem on the left that shows the batter swinging doesn't have the red border line going all the way around it like it does on all of the regular 3 1/2 inch pins. I am pretty sure that all of the small pins are missing the red line, I noticed it on the 2 1/4 inch Ernie Banks that I have and the 2 1/4 inch Willie McCovey that ooo-ribay has shown scans of. The first scan of the MLB emblem with no red line is the Johnson, the second scan of the MLB emblem with the red line is from a 3 1/2 normal sized pin. I apologize if the Johnson has been mentioned before, I don't follow the memorabilia section on a full time basis.

Small
 

I never noticed that before but here's the small Beckert and Hundley and you're right, no line...

Super Bowl II pin
 

Just picked it up this morning. One of my better flea market finds in a while.

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There are small Beckert and Hundley pins :eek::eek::eek:?

Does anyone have any Cameo Pepsin, Whitehead and Hoag, or On Time Starch pins to sell. If so, please email me at oldjudge@gmail.com

Thanks—Jay

Oh great! I never knew Beckert and Hundley were made in the small size. Now I have to be on the lookout for those too. So to my knowledge, Cubs in the mini version are Banks, Santo, Berkert and Hundley. Any others?

This is certainly one of the most perplexing sets of pins ever made. I wish someone had kept records of what was actually made.

This is a great one

These continue to be pretty rare and bring good prices, at least for some guys. A decent, but not great, condition large Mays just sold on eBay last week for $255.

I can't tell !00% from the scan, are your small Mays and McCovey pins missing the red line around the swinging batter emblem and do both large pins have the red line?

You are correct, sir!

I had forgotten I had this pin, I had to look for it because it wasn't in my main pin box. It was in a lot of vintage Cubs pins on eBay a couple of years ago that I probably wouldn't have pursued if this pin wasn't in it. I am pretty certain that it was a promotional item for the 1969 set of 12 Cubs t-shirt iron on transfers that were available at Chicagoland Jewel food stores (someone told me that's where the transfers were given out, anyway). It measures 3 inches and is a high quality made pin although the back is tarnished. I included a couple of scans of the large t-shirt iron on transfers.

Wow, that’s great! I’ve collected Cubs stuff for years and have never seen this pin.

I have been told these were produced for Steve Blass Day in his home town. I believe these represent all three versions.

Good job on finding those! One pickup or one at a time?

I had the top 2 already then all three showed up as one lot. Now I hove two duplicates. Trust me my phone is ringing off the hook for those two;)

Great stuff Mike -- I wonder what the turnout was like on that Steve Blass Day.
Here's the pin back worn by the organizers that day --

Greg

Awsome pin Greg! If you ever sell I am definitely your buyer.

They'll be big competition for something so visually stunning! ;)

I ventured out of collecting pocket with this one but found it visually appealing. The 73 Bucs were in Montreal on April 15. I assume this is a Canadian issue? Has anyone else come across something similiar produced for a visiting team? I saw nothing really significant regarding this game and date.

I saw that one, too, and checked the date like you did, to find out it was a road game for the Buccos. I wonder if they were produced for a group of Pirates fans who made the trip up to Montreal for the game to identify them as being part of that group. Just a guess.

I'm not sure what I have. Not sure these are authentic. Saw these at a flea market, bought 'em all. $2/pin. Marked 1969 mlbpa, MFG in USA. Some of the teams had disbanded by this year. Jackie Robinson is with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Eddie Matthews is with the Milwaukee Braves. Others include Duke Snider, Sandy Koufax, Al Kaline, Roy Campanella, Satchel Paige, Ron Santo, Whitey Ford, Hank Aaron, Maury Wills, Robin Roberts, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Orlando Cepeda and some others.

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The Giants are good....never knew there were pins of guys no longer playing in 1969, but I’d bet they’re legit as well.

The Giants (along with Mays and Jim Ray Hart) are plentiful. I wonder if these were some sort of premium. They don’t seem substantial enough to have been retailed.

Here is a little more info for you.

Thanks! Much appreciated

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I ventured outside of my comfort zone, and picked up this early Pinback. It's dated 1898, and features a very early depiction of an African American Player.

I did not google or research the Greenfield Baseball Team at all.... Just liked the aesthetics and historical significance of this piece.

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I’ve never seen the patent date stamped on the curl. In that era, it was usually shown on a paper label.

1968 Tiger pin and key chain
 

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In the mail today, 1968 Tigers pin and key chain. The pin is faded but I really wanted the key chain. The other side of the key chain is the Tigers American League Champs photo.

Rare Willie Mays Pins
 

Recently exhibited at the Mayseum

pins
 

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Great pins! Rob is probably freaking out a little right now.

I'm freaking out over the '54 Mays!

Not exactly Mayseum quality, but I was tickled to pick up this oddball Bob Brenly from 1979. It fits in well with my SF Giants minor league pins. I have a soft spot for BB for a number of reasons...

He lived down the hall in my freshman dorm at Ohio University. Somehow, I ended up in the "jock dorm."

He suffered through the Giants' 100 loss season of 1985 and later contributed to Roger Craig's "Humm Baby" teams.

Finally, he had a day to remember in 1986 (see article).

Say Hey Dynamic Duo
 

On loan to Mayseum

A.L. Wynn
 

Muchinsky's Wynn w/faded ribbon - A.L. counterpart to Mays. Wonder if there are others?

Andy, got to admit it took me a minute before I figured out the 600 is the estimated value placed on this pin by Paul.

Wynn
 

Yeah, I guess I should have mentioned that. I wrote his estimates over the photos in the better sections to keep from having to keep going to the back.

The “wonder” is what makes this hobby fun (and expensive).

PM10 pickups
 

I picked up these two PM 10 pins yesterday and they are in pristine condition. I have placed them on a 1954 Cardinals scorecard in which these pins were “pinned” to. I suspect these pins were purchased at this game and then placed in the scorecard. The scorecard has scrapbook residue on the back which leads me to believe it was placed in the scrapbook soon after the game. The pins probably didn’t see the light of day for 60+ years.

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Added a few pins for my Tiger pin collection. Happy with these as this is my first vendor stadium pin.

The “crossed bat” pinbacks were produced in massive quantities in the 1950s and 1960s. For most teams, they are not particularly valuable. The Browns may be an exception, although I’m not sure. The only reason I think the Browns might be scarce is because it’s not shown in Paul Muchinsky’s pinback book and he had a very sizable collection.

The charm is definitely rarer than the more common glove/bat/ball but not exceedingly so. It might add a little bit to the pin’s value. I’m as interested as you to know if this is a rare pin or just another crossed bat...

It is not rare. And it is shown in Paul’s book. The charm is also not that hard to find. Have several pins with it attached.

Aha! I now see it in the 1.25” size.

The early crossed bat pins were all 1.25”. The later ones were 1.75”. The Browns were defunct by the time they made the 1.75”.

Did not know that! :cool:

This is a pin I think is kind of interesting. "Shoeless Joe" was the novel the movie"Field of Dreams" is based on. The movie was filmed in Dyersville in 1988