Hey, pennant guys

[erikc21]

Originally Posted by Sladge34

Thank you! I thought the braves one was odd, being that they did not win the World Series that year. Appreciate you guys taking the time to look at them.

The Braves pennant is a ‘phantom’ pennant because they didn’t win the World Series that year, but it isn’t as rare as one would think. It’s still cool as hell!

[thetahat]

Two recent pickups, neither broke the bank. 1960 ASG pennant from the unknown NY area company and WGN Athletics. I had only seen the latter before in a pic online, slight variation from the one I already had. This went with a batch of non sports pennants and was auctioned earlier (I underbid) but winner didn’t pay and they were re-auctioned.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Two recent pickups, neither broke the bank. 1960 ASG pennant from the unknown NY area company and WGN Athletics. I had only seen the latter before in a pic online, slight variation from the one I already had. This went with a batch of non sports pennants and was auctioned earlier (I underbid) but winner didn’t pay and they were re-auctioned.

Very Nice

Really like the ASG pennant

Both look like they are in great shape

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Two recent pickups, neither broke the bank. 1960 ASG pennant from the unknown NY area company and WGN Athletics. I had only seen the latter before in a pic online, slight variation from the one I already had. This went with a batch of non sports pennants and was auctioned earlier (I underbid) but winner didn’t pay and they were re-auctioned.

That's Athletics pennant looks really sharp. Is this the other variant that you're referring to? I love that they have graphics in the middle and the end of the pennant.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

That's Athletics pennant looks really sharp. Is this the other variant that you're referring to? I love that they have graphics in the middle and the end of the pennant.

Yes! That’s actually mine, displayed on my pool table. These WGNs are so cool. So now we know that they made pennants with tassels in the 40s, these are early 50s. Still looking for the Cardinals, once I get it I can die in peace.

[thetahat]

I don’t own this Browns pennant but it is another rare WGN variation.

[MK]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Yes! That’s actually mine, displayed on my pool table. These WGNs are so cool. So now we know that they made pennants with tassels in the 40s, these are early 50s. Still looking for the Cardinals, once I get it I can die in peace.

So which do you think is more likely: a Cardinals version was never made, or, it is so rare it almost never surfaces?

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by MK

So which do you think is more likely: a Cardinals version was never made, or, it is so rare it almost never surfaces?

I’ve seen the Cardinals, twice. Once long, long ago and about three years ago but in very poor condition. ‘St. Louis’ looks exactly as it does on the Browns pennant, with a bird logo and ‘Cards’ underneath.

These are all pretty rare, the Cubs and White Sox being most common by comparison - still rare - although (as you know) they have the most variations (likely due to location) including multi color. Red Sox and Senators both have two versions.

Did you (Mike) get that ‘45 Cubs pennant? It was stunning…

[MK]

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Did you (Mike) get that ‘45 Cubs pennant? It was stunning…[/QUOTE]

No, I have it in green so didn’t go all out. It’s certainly the best one condition wise I have seen.