Exhibit experts question

[bbcard1]

Most places I have seen say that Salutation Exhibits were printed between 1939 and 1946. Were any actually printed during WWII? As most non-essential production was paused during the war, it would not seem likely, but the issue dates seem to contradict that.

[GeoPoto]

Cecil H. Travis. Infielder for the Washington Senators in 1933-1941 and 1945-1947. 1,544 hits and 27 home runs over 12 MLB seasons. 3-time All-Star. One of two to get 5 hits in first game. Led American League in hits in 1941 despite DiMaggio's 56-game hit streak and Ted Williams hitting .406. His best season was 1941 as he posted a .410 OBP with 101 RBIs in 663 plate appearances. In Army during 1942-45, wound up a frostbite victim in Battle of Bulge and Bronze Star recipient. Return to MLB after war was not the same.

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[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by GeoPoto

Cecil H. Travis. Infielder for the Washington Senators in 1933-1941 and 1945-1947. 1,544 hits and 27 home runs over 12 MLB seasons. 3-time All-Star. One of two to get 5 hits in first game. Led American League in hits in 1941 despite DiMaggio's 56-game hit streak and Ted Williams hitting .406. His best season was 1941 as he posted a .410 OBP with 101 RBIs in 663 plate appearances. In Army during 1942-45, wound up a frostbite victim in Battle of Bulge and Bronze Star recipient. Return to MLB after war was not the same.
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I think Travis is one of the more enjoyable HOF debates. I could argue either side.

[rhettyeakley]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

Most places I have seen say that Salutation Exhibits were printed between 1939 and 1946. Were any actually printed during WWII? As most non-essential production was paused during the war, it would not seem likely, but the issue dates seem to contradict that.

Keep in mind some of what we call “Salutation Exhibits” were distributed well beyond 1946. The Ted Williams (uniform number not shown) was available as part of the regular Exhibit set until 1959/1960 but retained the “Salutation” on front (others like Andy Pafko were also carried well into the distribution of 1947-66 Exhibit sets.)