PM1 Ornate Frame Pinbacks

[ullmandds]

SO comparing to the photo to the pin...what should Ruth's jersey say...Boston?

[drc]

I don't know about the other details, but the guy in the pin is Babe Ruth. It's an issue of famous baseball players, and that certainly ain't Walter Johnson.

[nolemmings]

Perhaps they released these pins over a span of years. I see where one of the Pins (lot #13) is an Evers with Chicago designation-- he hadn't played for the Cubs since 1913. Maybe the pins with no names were issued in different (later) years than those with names.

It does look like Ruth in a Red Sox uniform though. Moreover, Okkonen's uniform database says Boston wore pinstripes when showing "Red Sox" in 1916 and 1917, but plain/solid backgrounds in 1915, and this pin looks to lack pinstripes.

[Jlighter]

I'm curious how much these will sell for. Two at Love of the Game failed to sell.

http://loveofthegameauctions.com/Lot...s-Johnny-Evers.

http://loveofthegameauctions.com/Lot...s-Frank-Chance

[Bridwell]

I've seen a few of these ornate frames with non-sports pictures in them. Is it possible for someone to switch the inside photo???

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Bridwell

I've seen a few of these ornate frames with non-sports pictures in them. Is it possible for someone to switch the inside photo???

Ron,

I have a Lajoie in both the ornate frame and the stickpin styles that Legendary is selling, and I bought both of mine in eBay auctions. Before looking at them in person, I had the same question. But after examining them closely using a magnifying glass, I came to the conclusion that it wouldn't be possible to remove and replace the photos without it being very noticeable. The photos just seem so thin and fragile. Maybe someone else with more experience handling these will chime in.

Rob

[egbeachley]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

I came to the conclusion that it wouldn't be possible to remove and replace the photos without it being very noticeable. The photos just seem so thin and fragile. Rob

They wouldn't have to replace the thin and fragile photo that was ruined when removed. Just add a new one just like they were inserted originally.