Hey, pennant guys

[thetahat]

Yeah I think you are basically correct, there are only a few isolated counter examples. The only dated pennants I’ve seen from the 1920s are all just full-size or smaller.

As for the Mets - thanks! - and will do. I somehow got one that was not faded. Here’s the 1969 dated version, which raises questions since it is sans MLB trademark.

[ooo-ribay]

Greg loves showing off those “jumbo size” pennants. I don’t blame him. I’m just glad there’s not a Giants. I couldn’t stand it.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Greg loves showing off those “jumbo size” pennants. I don’t blame him. I’m just glad there’s not a Giants. I couldn’t stand it.

There may be a Giants! I bought these in two groups, a couple years apart. The person who sold me the Dodgers and Angels claimed that those pennants were displayed at the 1969 ASG in Washington D.C. The Dodgers had bleeding on the spine (which I was able to clean). Turns out that the game was first rained out and rescheduled, which gives some credence to the claim, if the bleeding was caused by the rain. But very far from conclusive, obviously. The other four have grommets in the spine but those two don’t.

I have seen the Twins and the Reds, so I know that eight teams exist. I think it’s likely they were made for all teams, and I’d give an arm for either a Pilots or Phillies.

[murphusa]

Been cleaning out catalogs I have had for over 30 years and found some more interesting pennants

[murphusa]

A few more

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by murphusa

A few more

Holy Grail stuff

[bocca001]

Hey Jim- thanks for sharing these pics. I've heard Mark say that there used to be more things like this that came up for sale (although they clearly were not cheap). It's nice to see them.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by murphusa

A few more

Jim, the 1924 Washington pennant … if I recall there’s a picture underneath in the catalog that I recall shows a post-series celebration with the pennants on display. I actually think it is my much less appealing version pictured below. If you are able could you post a highest resolution shot of that picture?

Someone did that for me some time ago but it was too blurry. I will also DM you if email is easier.

Thanks for pics!

[bocca001]

Santa Clara's main rival, obtained in a trade. I could never own a Dodgers pennant. Or an Auburn pennant (my grad degree is from Alabama). But for some reason I'm ok with this. I particularly like the blue one.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Jim, the 1924 Washington pennant … if I recall there’s a picture underneath in the catalog that I recall shows a post-series celebration with the pennants on display. I actually think it is my much less appealing version pictured below. If you are able could you post a highest resolution shot of that picture? Someone did that for me some time ago but it was too blurry. I will also DM you if email is easier. Thanks for pics!

Greg, if I'm not mistaken these pennants were hung around the room at the 1925 pennant-winning banquet in D.C., though it could have been the version with WaJo. In either case, the photo of the banquet is included as a double-page panorama in the 1925 Washington World Series program, which I don't have a copy of handy.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by thetahat

There may be a Giants! I bought these in two groups, a couple years apart. The person who sold me the Dodgers and Angels claimed that those pennants were displayed at the 1969 ASG in Washington D.C. The Dodgers had bleeding on the spine (which I was able to clean). Turns out that the game was first rained out and rescheduled, which gives some credence to the claim, if the bleeding was caused by the rain. But very far from conclusive, obviously. The other four have grommets in the spine but those two don’t.

I have seen the Twins and the Reds, so I know that eight teams exist. I think it’s likely they were made for all teams, and I’d give an arm for either a Pilots or Phillies.

There probably is a Giants. I just don’t want to see it….unless it’s in my hot, little hands.

[661fish]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Yeah I think you are basically correct, there are only a few isolated counter examples. The only dated pennants I’ve seen from the 1920s are all just full-size or smaller.

As for the Mets - thanks! - and will do. I somehow got one that was not faded. Here’s the 1969 dated version, which raises questions since it is sans MLB trademark.

That looks like it was just made yesterday.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by 661fish

That looks like it was just made yesterday.

Yep it never saw sunlight, the blue cloth is still very bright. It’s definitely vintage. The question is if it is Trench or not. All other signs point to ‘yes’ but the other Trench 1969 Mets (notably with the roster) have the trademark.