Hey, pennant guys

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Here are a few others I've picked up over the past few months. The Giants pennant is an upgrade. The Houston All Star Game pennant has been elusive. And the random yellow circa 1983 unlicensed 49ers pennant may be the most difficult to find.

Those are all tougher than one would think. Nice pick ups. I have the Yankees version of that Giants pennant where they added another piece of fabric on the pennant saying “Giant Killers”. Odd pennant.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

Those are all tougher than one would think. Nice pick ups. I have the Yankees version of that Giants pennant where they added another piece of fabric on the pennant saying “Giant Killers”. Odd pennant.

I’d like to see a picture.

[bocca001]

I'd like to see the 1962 Yankees pennant as well.

It makes me think of this 49ers pennant that someone tried to "update" for the 49ers next Super Bowl.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I’d like to see a picture.

I’ve posted it in this thread in the past, but I post another photo later tonight. No pouting though

[71buc]

I only collect pennants directly related to the 1971 Pirates. There were 8 versions of such pennants that I was aware of until today when I discovered this photo of Steve Blass on EBay. It appears that there was a 1971 World Series Championship pennant made for Steve Blass day in Canaan CT. The last census indicates there are less than 4000 residents in Canaan. Due to this I can't believe many of these were produced. Has anybody here ever seen one of these in person?

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I only collect pennants directly related to the 1971 Pirates. There were 8 versions of such pennants that I was aware of until today when I discovered this photo of Steve Blass on EBay. It appears that there was a 1971 World Series Championship pennant made for Steve Blass day in Canaan CT. The last census indicates there are less than 4000 residents in Canaan. Due to this I can't believe many of these were produced. Has anybody here ever seen one of these in person?

Same design on this Orioles pennant ... very nice!

[Duluth Eskimo]

Rob,
Do you have different Giants versions of that style pennant? I can’t remember, but I am pretty sure there are a couple of slightly different designs. Or, have you seen either of those Yankees ones that Mark or I described?

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

Rob,
Do you have different Giants versions of that style pennant? I can’t remember, but I am pretty sure there are a couple of slightly different designs. Or, have you seen either of those Yankees ones that Mark or I described?

I have the same purple "souvenir" pennant as Mark. I've also seen it in red.

I have the orange 1962 as well as this one with reversed colors. My buddy has a brown version which he swears is not faded black.

[71buc]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I only collect pennants directly related to the 1971 Pirates. There were 8 versions of such pennants that I was aware of until today when I discovered this photo of Steve Blass on EBay. It appears that there was a 1971 World Series Championship pennant made for Steve Blass day in Canaan CT. The last census indicates there are less than 4000 residents in Canaan. Due to this I can't believe many of these were produced. Has anybody here ever seen one of these in person?

Two years later I finally landed this one tonight thanks to a huge assist from Rob (ooo-Ribay)! After doing a bit of research I learned that in 1970 there were 931 residents in Canaan Ct. This was likely the only opportunity I would ever have to add one of these to my collection. I owe you one Rob! I can’t wait to have it in my hands.

[perezfan]

All right!!!!

Glad you got it, Mike! To say beautiful and rare pennant would be an understatement. Congrats!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Two years later I finally landed this one tonight thanks to a huge assist from Rob (ooo-Ribay)! After doing a bit of research I learned that in 1970 there were 931 residents in Canaan Ct. This was likely the only opportunity I would ever have to add one of these to my collection. I owe you one Rob! I can’t wait to have it in my hands.

Great pickup, Mike!!!
Congrats, my friend. Very cool...

[ooo-ribay]

The Blass pennant went to the proper home! Sure wish I could get that Holy Grail feeling!

It’s in damn nice shape, but maybe a little Oxy…….?

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Two years later I finally landed this one tonight thanks to a huge assist from Rob (ooo-Ribay)! After doing a bit of research I learned that in 1970 there were 931 residents in Canaan Ct. This was likely the only opportunity I would ever have to add one of these to my collection. I owe you one Rob! I can’t wait to have it in my hands.

Great pickup. Congrats. I love the story around it.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I’d like to see a picture.

As requested. You can see it is a separate piece of fabric, but it appears that is was applied prior to sale as it looks the part. I have never seen one like it, but one could pop tomorrow. That Giants one is a tough version as well. Ironic that they are playing right now. I won't tell you who I'm rooting for.

BTW, I've never seen that Steve Blass pennant either.

[ooo-ribay]

I like that pennant, Jason.

And Mike has a new Holy Grail.

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

As requested. You can see it is a separate piece of fabric, but it appears that is was applied prior to sale as it looks the part. I have never seen one like it, but one could pop tomorrow. That Giants one is a tough version as well. Ironic that they are playing right now. I won't tell you who I'm rooting for.

BTW, I've never seen that Steve Blass pennant either.

Do you suppose it had originally read, "American League Champions"? And then they updated their unsold stock after the series ended? Definitely looks like the original manufacturer made this modification.

I guess they had to fill some space; hence the "Giant Killers" addition.

[Duluth Eskimo]

I would guess that. It is very secure so I can’t peel any of it away to peek. Honestly, I can’t remember seeing a regular Yankees version either. I assume it was originally sold in San Fran and they made very few Yankees versions compared to Giants and sold even less. Probably took unsold stock and tried to make the best situation they could with the remainder. When I bought it, the seller also had the Giants version. I want to say they had some other Giants version that was similar to the Giants version posted, but slightly different. Hard to remember.

[jsage]

Jason -
That is a GREAT YANKEES PENNANT!
Jerry Sage

[perezfan]

I have seen the Yankees regular version (1962 AL Champs). It was in an early Mastro & Steinbach Auction, but of course we can no longer access those archives.

Here’s a related 1962 WS pennant with the same Batter graphic.