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Originally Posted by cubman1941
I noticed REA had a Cubs pin in their auction. I have a similar pin but with O U SHINE on it. I believe it to be an advertising pin from Cub Shoe Polish not a Chicago Cubs pin. Is it possible the someone removed the O U SHINE back then and it became a Cubs Pin?
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There were two versions of this pin. Although they were an advertising pin, just about everyone agrees that they used the Cubs popularity to promote their product.
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