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Originally Posted by perezfan
Hey Mike...
Maybe you'll like this one better. (see pic below). This the Cubs version (far right). As far as I know, the Cubs and Cardinals were the only two teams that ever did these.
Bignoff...
That's a nice figural piece (and pretty rare). I believe it was made in the 1920s or so, and served as either a Paperweight or perhaps just a souvenir Statue. I have seen the Cubs version made as an ashtray as well.
Hope this helps,
Mark
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That’s much better Mark. I could live with that one! 
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