Posted By:
RhysDave
I have some Billy Rhines signed letters and I REALLY wanted that Cameo Pepsin pin to go with them. I was absolutely shocked when I saw that I got outbid at nearly $400 for a stained pin without the mechanism but it is the only item he has so I totally understand why you would want it. I am just curious though, did you buy it because it was Rhines or because it was a pin?
Nice item and I wish I owned it! In several of the letters I own it refers to him hunting Bears in the Off-Season and he sounds like a character to say the least. I also have 4-5 correspondances and telegrams which secured his sale to the Reds as well. They tried to sell him to Pittsburgh but the owner responded to the $1000 demand with the letter below. Also attached is a letter from Gus Schmelz who eventually got Rhines.
Rhys
