19th Century Trophy Balls

[Yanks23]

Since the 19th Century Bats thread was such a success (hat tip to Gary Passamonte for starting it), I thought I would start this thread showing 19th Century Trophy Balls. Here’s my latest pick-up that I am very excited about – 1860 Atlantic’s ball.

[GaryPassamonte]

Great ball, Tim. Congratulations.

Here are two trophy balls I have. The first is a Union/Pioneer ball from 1865 in less than stellar condition. The second is an 1878 Tecumseh trophy ball from an International Association game in great condition. My interest in the Tecumseh ball is that Ross Barnes was the player/manager of the team.

[tlwise12]

The only trophy ball I still own.

1866 Unions of Morrisania vs St. George

Terrible condition

[bgar3]

Great stuff. Wish I had one.

[jpop43]

My only one…Fulton BBC (NY) from Sept of 1867.

www.dugouttreasures.com

[bgar3]

Hoping to try try to keep this thread going, I am including the closest thing I have to a trophy ball. This is a Warren photo of the 1867 Harvard team with Silver Ball they won after beating Lowell. There is also a trophy bat that was won by one of the players.

[Yanks23]

Awesome stuff, guys...keep 'em coming! Gary, that Tecumseh ball has a great look! Love the Ross Barnes connection.

Here is another one of mine. Many of you have likely seen these "Lehigh" balls floating around. It is said that they came from Lehigh University, though I am not convinced that there is a connection to the school...other than having been in their trophy display case (or wherever they were found). If anyone has any information that helps show the connection to a Lehigh University team or otherwise, please post it on this thread so we can all learn more.

This one is from 1870...