Hey, pennant guys

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by yankeesjetsfan

I could have sworn I seen a Yankees pennant in that size from this era at a card show I frequent. I could be wrong. I'm not as knowledgeable as you guys and I only glanced at it in passing.

Mike

Just curious Mike...Do you ever go to the White Plains show? I used to hit that one when I was in CT. Miss that one.

Rob

[yankeesjetsfan]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Just curious Mike...Do you ever go to the White Plains show? I used to hit that one when I was in CT. Miss that one.

Rob

Hi Rob,

Yup, that is the one I was referring to. I will also hit the one at Hofstra if I am ever out on Long Island.

Hope all is well sir.

Mike

[perezfan]

Basically everything Jason said about the Reds Pennant is spot-on.

They do turn up with some frequency, but are tough to find in acceptable condition. The combination of the photo insert, large size and white felt create “the perfect storm” for damage and wear.

I have only seen the Reds in this particular style... but being a 1961 Champs pennant, it’s quite possible that a Yankees version was made as well. You’d think they’d turn up periodically, however, if that was the case.

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by yankeesjetsfan

Hi Rob,

Yup, that is the one I was referring to. I will also hit the one at Hofstra if I am ever out on Long Island.

Hope all is well sir.

Mike

Doing well Mike. How about you?

That show was always fun. Found some good pennants there. It was a nice ride down 84 to NY too. Scenic and no traffic. Took about two hours but went by fast.

Rob

[Fballguy]

Some happy additions to the collection...To quote Sesame Street..."One of these things is not like the others.."









And one on the way...

[yankeesjetsfan]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Some happy additions to the collection...To quote Sesame Street..."One of these things is not like the others.."









And one on the way...

Great pennants Rob. Love, love that Jets Pennant. Is it mid 60's?

I take Metro North up to White Plains for the show. Love train rides. So peaceful and relaxing. Not NYC subways. Those are nightmares.

Mike

[Fballguy]

I used take Metro North into Grand Central all the time...until I mastered driving in NYC.

That Jets pennant is probably mid to late 60's. I think it's part of the same series as the Saints pennant below it and the Saints became a team in 1967.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Those are some really good football pennants.

[erikc21]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Some happy additions to the collection...To quote Sesame Street..."One of these things is not like the others.."









And one on the way...

What a great set of fb pennants (+ 1 baseball). Great finds, Rob!


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[thetahat]

Okay pennant guys, help me solve this mystery. Just added this Dodgers pennant to the collection. Is this a football pennant? As I am sure you know there was a NFL team with this name until 1943 and then in the AAFC 'til 1948.

For the prosecution:

1. The bum is kicking what appears to be a stinkin' football.
2. The '48 Football Dodgers did have blue and white as its colors. Different colors in other seasons, though.
3. I have never seen this design before, which is why I had to have it.

For the defense (baseball?):

1. It is a cloth pennant, you know, the thin kind that fades easily gets loose threads on the edges when worn. I don't think that any cloth pennants were made in the 1940s. Have never seen one dated as such, nor any cloth pennants of the STL Browns, Phila A's, and Boston Braves. '55 Dodgers baseball pennants were cloth, and I doubt it goes back much earlier than that.

2. No evidence that the football team were referred to as "bums", and image searches of old BD football programs do not show a bum logo or reference.

Any thoughts? I should add that either way, I'm happy with the purchase, regardless of sport.

[perezfan]

Well that solves the mystery as to who got it! I was the under-bidder, and was immediately regretful I didn't go higher. I think you really scored at that price. Congrats, Greg, on an amazing pickup.

Yeah, pretty sure it's football. The Bum was probably so darned popular in Brooklyn, that they just carried him over to the Football Team. While perhaps not the "official mascot" these things weren't as closely sanctioned back then. It could have been made as a "tongue in cheek" ironic humor kind of thing.

But regardless of why/how the made it... It's insanely rare and very cool.