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SYDLIN 02-18-2013 07:19 PM

Brooklyn Dodger Ticket Stubs
 
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I need a little help. Going thru my Brooklyn Dodger Ticket Stubs I noticed a couple of ticket stubs that had no date. Quite surprised. I'm certain that they are Dodger stubs but can only guess the approx year (1949-1951). They
have the signature of Branch Richey and sold for $ 1.75 each.

Does anybody have any knowledge of these undated ticket stubs?

Thanks,

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Scott Garner 02-18-2013 09:04 PM

No way to know the exact date, but I believe that you have the correct aprox. year based on ticket price plus the presence of Branch Rickey on the ticket.

Good luck! :)

SYDLIN 02-18-2013 10:07 PM

Thanks Scott. Interesting how they can print a ticket without a date.

Scott Garner 02-19-2013 05:21 AM

This is something that's always been done (no date on ticket) by ball clubs.
There are many reasons for doing this:

Tickets to seats other than the most expensive box seats frequently didn't have dates printed on them, only game numbers. Your ticket does not have a game number, BTW.

Overflow crowds where you did not print enough tickets. This is a cost saving measure. Baseball franchises frequently were financially unstable before attendances grew to where they are today. If you print too many tickets and you have to throw them away it creates wasted revenue.

An event is postponed, creating an event date that wasn't part of the original schedule. Frequently they issued what were called "Emergency Tickets"

A tie in the standings at the end of the year that required an additional game be played. Tickets don't typically exist for this scenario.

I hope this helps! ;)

SYDLIN 02-19-2013 09:45 PM

That sure does say it all. Imagine these type tickets ae not as desirable as the ones dated. Again, really appreciate the info.

Paul

Jay Wolt 02-19-2013 09:52 PM

Scott hit the nail on the head

Here's one that crossed my path a few years ago.
Its from 1895-02 based on the years Freedman was President of the club

http://www.qualitycards.com/pictures/pologroundstix.jpg

SYDLIN 02-19-2013 09:55 PM

That is a great looking stub even without the date. :)

Scott Garner 02-20-2013 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Wolt (Post 1091846)
Scott hit the nail on the head

Here's one that crossed my path a few years ago.
Its from 1895-02 based on the years Freedman was President of the club

http://www.qualitycards.com/pictures/pologroundstix.jpg

Nice ticket, Jay!


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