Hey, pennant guys

[thetahat]

Does anyone know of any pennants from any maker recognizing the 1953 World Series, or dated 1953 from either team? The only one that comes up in a google search is the rectangular Dodgers pennant similar to the ‘54 Indians that you see more frequently.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Does anyone know of any pennants from any maker recognizing the 1953 World Series, or dated 1953 from either team? The only one that comes up in a google search is the rectangular Dodgers pennant similar to the ‘54 Indians that you see more frequently.

I don't think they made one that was sold inside the stadiums. If one was ever manufactured (of the true triangular variety), it was probably made/sold by a small street vendor.

[GoCubsGo32]

Need help please, anyone know the value of this with the condition? Thank you!

[perezfan]

I’d say about $125 in the current condition. If it was EX or better, it might go as high as $175-$200. But the general wear and flawed spine will keep it in the $100 - $125 range. It’s a fairly scarce variation, and a nice pennant!

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I’d say about $125 in the current condition. If it was EX or better, it might go as high as $175-$200. But the general wear and flawed spine will keep it in the $100 - $125 range. It’s a fairly scarce variation, and a nice pennant!

Co-signed. Super-rare pennant. I don’t think I’ve seen it before. Looks like Ad Flag but they have another 1959 White Sox version. Maybe WGN?

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Co-signed. Super-rare pennant. I don’t think I’ve seen it before. Looks like Ad Flag but they have another 1959 White Sox version. Maybe WGN?

I have that one as being by WGN; but, definitely could be by ADFLAG.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by Domer05

I have that one as being by WGN; but, definitely could be by ADFLAG.

Upon closer inspection, almost certainly Ad Flag. The rear stitching tells the story.

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Does anyone know of any pennants from any maker recognizing the 1953 World Series, or dated 1953 from either team? The only one that comes up in a google search is the rectangular Dodgers pennant similar to the ‘54 Indians that you see more frequently.

I don't believe one exists, Greg. You're correct: the 1953-dated felt NL/AL champs banners are your closest option.

The pickins are similarly scarce for 1952, I've noticed. There was a 1952-dated Brooklyn Dodgers WS champs (phantom) pennant made ... but was there an NL champs variant made for the bums in '52??

I think by 1953 the pennant makers and vendors were sick and tired of dated, unsold Dodgers vs. Yankees stock from prior years that they couldn't move. So they got smart and began omitting the years ... which would have served them well in '55 and '56 (and '63, '77, '78, and '81).

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by Domer05

I don't believe one exists, Greg. You're correct: the 1953-dated felt NL/AL champs banners are your closest option.

The pickins are similarly scarce for 1952, I've noticed. There was a 1952-dated Brooklyn Dodgers WS champs (phantom) pennant made ... but was there an NL champs variant made for the bums in '52??

I think by 1953 the pennant makers and vendors were sick and tired of dated, unsold Dodgers vs. Yankees stock from prior years that they couldn't move. So they got smart and began omitting the years ... which would have served them well in '55 and '56 (and '63, '77, '78, and '81).

Here are ‘52s, with and without ‘World’. But I don’t know of a NL Champs version.