1896 Baltimore Orioles Pinback
 

Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>I'm not sure which forum is better suited for this. However, I want to know if this purported 1896 Baltimore Orioles pink is actually from that season, or of a later date? Thanks,<br /><br />James<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/brooksie05/101000_1896_baltimore_orioles_pinba.jpg">

1896 Baltimore Orioles Pinback
 

Posted By: <b>dan mckee</b><p>Legit to the year, if you write me direct, I will gladly answer any questions even though you trashed me. Dan.

1896 Baltimore Orioles Pinback
 

Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>Dan,<br /><br />I sincerely apologize if you feel I trashed you. I must have been having a bad day. Nevertheless, that is no excuse for such behavior.<br /><br />James

1896 Baltimore Orioles Pinback
 

Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>James- I think the pin is from a later date and was made for some Orioles reunion. It might be early 20th century (not 100% sure, though).

1896 Baltimore Orioles Pinback
 

Posted By: <b>Wesley</b><p>Someone one the memorabilia forum probably knows for certain, but I believe that Baltimore pin was made in 1906.

1896 Baltimore Orioles Pinback
 

Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Wes- I think you are right. 1906 is the year I remember too.

1896 Baltimore Orioles Pinback
 

Posted By: <b>CoreyRS.hanus</b><p>The pin reads "Our Old Champions" so pretty clearly it cannot date to 1896. <br><br>

1896 Baltimore Orioles Pinback
 

Posted By: <b>Pat Nester</b><p>It definately is circa 1906 and issued to commemorate the 1896 team. I have only ever seen one example that had the original ribbon on it. The large ribbon pictures an eagle clutching a wreath and in the middle of the wreath is actually another button with the Baltimore coat of arms on it

1896 Baltimore Orioles Pinback
 

Posted By: <b>Phil Garry</b><p>Dr. Muchinsky, the foremost expert on baseball pinbacks, lists this pin in his book on page 557:<br /><br />"Pin issued in 1906 celebrating the 10th anniversary of the champion 1896 Baltimore Orioles"

1896 Baltimore Orioles Pinback
 

Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I've had a few examples of that pin over the years, at least once with the ribbon attached. As I recall it was orange and black, which were the team colors.