Hey, pennant guys

[cmoore330]

Thanks guys. It is definitely a period piece. The link you shared is the pennant that I purchased from a Net54 member, so I’m fairly certain this is the only one. I’m working with an Oklahoma baseball historian to try to narrow down what team it could represent. Unfortunately, in that time period you had college, semi-pro and minor league clubs.

Both the player and letters are sewn on and it is three pairs of tassles. I haven’t made any decisions on how to proceed with it yet. My hope is that the conservator can give me guidance on how best to preserve and display it. There is A LOT of moth damage, so being able to stabalize it from further damage is my #1 priority. It’s really impressive in person and will ultimately display well.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by cmoore330

I’m working with an Oklahoma baseball historian to try to narrow down what team it could represent. Unfortunately, in that time period you had college, semi-pro and minor league clubs.

Assuming it's legit, it almost has to be the college. Hard to imagine a semi-pro or minor league team using the name of the state instead of the city they played in, although I guess it's possible there were localities with that name in OK or other states.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Assuming it's legit, it almost has to be the college. Hard to imagine a semi-pro or minor league team using the name of the state instead of the city they played in, although I guess it's possible there were localities with that name in OK or other states.

I agree... Most likely a college pennant. Although the colors are more indicative of Oklahoma State than OU. Let us know what you’re able to find out, as it’s an oldie!

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I agree... Most likely a college pennant. Although the colors are more indicative of Oklahoma State than OU.

Has to be OU, nobody would make an OK State pennant without the "State."

[Hot Springs Bathers]

Wasn't State in those days it was Oklahoma A&M and they were members of the Southwest Conference

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Hot Springs Bathers

Wasn't State in those days it was Oklahoma A&M and they were members of the Southwest Conference

Has to be OU.

[cmoore330]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Has to be OU.

Our third largest university, University of Central Oklahoma, has the colors of Bronze and Blue (adopted in 1895) that match the pennant. At the time, they were Central State Normal School, so they could also be an option.