Dick also didn't want to get caught in rush hour traffic on the I-5 freeway! :D

Typical D**ger fan. Arrive late; leave early. :p

Thanks Rob. I do have a couple of donor pennants that match up very nicely. I would like to fuse the two together but from what I 've read, seems pretty complicated and difficult. I'll probably try to puzzle piece it together and toss it into a rigid holder.

2024 World Series "Dueling Pennant"
 

I just made these "dueling pennants" for the 2024 World Series. Read all about them on Pennant Factory, or click here:

https://pennantfactory.weebly.com/bl...-trench-mfg-co

Beautiful, Kyle! Simply beautiful. Incredibly craftsmanship.

But was the forked tip ‘55 definitely made by Trench? I think it could be but there is also evidence that points elsewhere. I have it in both colors and the felt is noticeable thinner than what they used at the time. The ‘55 scroll pennants for both teams are cloth. The lettering seems different. But I will add that the normal sized ‘57 and ‘58 version with the Yankees and Braves use the same County Stadium graphic as known Trench.

Did you get more solid evidence from your interviews with Trench employees?

There is a “fusing” process. Check out “felting” on youtube. I would say this would only work if your pennant is wool felt and not the newer synthetic crap.

Thanks Greg. Yeah, I was pretty happy with how these turned out.

I do believe Trench made the original this was inspired by. You're correct: there's a 1957 WS dueling pennant featuring a rendering of Milwaukee County Stadium that also appeared on many known Trench stadium pennants from that era. It didn't have a fringed spine; but it's clearly by the same maker. So, for me, I think that's pretty convincing evidence Trench made all these.

Tom Storm and I never discussed the '55 dueling pennant (or my pennant, for that matter). His dad didn't buy the company until the late 1950s, so it was before his time. I am certain he would have hated it. The fringed spine would have caused him fits! :rolleyes:

I agree. I don't think that felting will work on the Raiders pennant. I think you'll need to cut your donor pennant so that it fits your Raider pennant like a puzzle. Then you could use some glue to secure a thin piece of fabric or plastic on the back to hold the 2 pieces together.

If you proceed, please share a photo of the results.

Great job Kyle. I enjoyed reading the latest blog entry about the dueling pennants. On that subject, I've noticed that there's a lack of 2 team world series pennants (e.g. with both teams on the pennant) for some years.

Has anyone seen a 2-team World Series pennant for 1944, 1945, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1960, 1961? Taking 1960 as an example, I can find many examples of Yankees World Series pennants or Pirates World Series pennants but not any with both teams.

I came across these vintage photos today with some big a** pennants on display. Thought you guys might like to see them.