Hey, pennant guys

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I don’t think those are grommets…. I think they’re thumbtack depressions.

No … on this pennant they aren’t grommets but I meant it’s the same company as the one who used grommets. I just referred to it as the “grommet” company (with quotes). It seems as if after 1940 they did away with the grommets and stitched the tassels to the pennant, still without a spine. There is typically a clover design where the grommets used to be.

In the pic below only the 1939 dated pennant has grommets. Gotta be a Midwest company …

(On another note, I’m always looking for color variations of these Browns pennants … I think I’ve seen blue?)

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by thetahat

No … on this pennant they aren’t grommets but I meant it’s the same company as the one who used grommets. I just referred to it as the “grommet” company (with quotes). It seems as if after 1940 they did away with the grommets and stitched the tassels to the pennant, still without a spine. There is typically a clover design where the grommets used to be.

In the pic below only the 1939 dated pennant has grommets. Gotta be a Midwest company …

(On another note, I’m always looking for color variations of these Browns pennants … I think I’ve seen blue?)

Ugh... wish you'd hit me up about a year ago. I auctioned it for roughly half its worth. It was a deep blue felt with bright orange graphics. Would've fit in perfectly with your Browns montage.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Ugh... wish you'd hit me up about a year ago. I auctioned it for roughly half its worth. It was a deep blue felt with bright orange graphics. Would've fit in perfectly with your Browns montage.

Is it this one? This is mine. I’m referring to the exact design in the other pic, same style, font, etc. I think there may be a 1938 dated Browns just like the Cardinals.

Will have more pics soon …

[Topnotchsy]

I don't collect pennants, but was blown away by the Negro League pennants that were in the last Hunt Auction. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to win any, but was wondering how rare the Negro League pennants were. My assumption is that they are exceptionally difficult to find, but I am just basing that on general Negro League items vs American/National League items from that era.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

I don't collect pennants, but was blown away by the Negro League pennants that were in the last Hunt Auction. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to win any, but was wondering how rare the Negro League pennants were. My assumption is that they are exceptionally difficult to find, but I am just basing that on general Negro League items vs American/National League items from that era.

The Monarchs and ASG pennants that were auctioned are very rare. The other team pennants also, but as I understand it, there are a lot of convincing repros of them out there. I don’t have any, so there are others here who can better elaborate.

[perezfan]

There are repros, but the original examples still outnumber the reproductions. Easy to tell the difference. The 3/4 size Examples linked below are all originals, and are more prevalent than the Monarchs and East-West pennants that Greg referenced.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/mr-tro...9208083204767/

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by thetahat

The Monarchs and ASG pennants that were auctioned are very rare. The other team pennants also, but as I understand it, there are a lot of convincing repros of them out there. I don’t have any, so there are others here who can better elaborate.

Thanks! I collect items related to barnstorming, so the Jackie Robinson All-Stars pennant particularly caught my attention as I don't believe I have ever seen one.

[rlevy]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

Thanks! I collect items related to barnstorming, so the Jackie Robinson All-Stars pennant particularly caught my attention as I don't believe I have ever seen one.

Jeff, the 1953-4 JR All-stars pennant is the second one I have seen. I purchased a green one a short while ago and just loaned it to the JR Museum in NY.

Rick

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by rlevy

Jeff, the 1953-4 JR All-stars pennant is the second one I have seen. I purchased a green one a short while ago and just loaned it to the JR Museum in NY.

Rick

I'd love to see a picture. That is awesome!

My Jackie All-Stars collection includes:
- 1946 - A couple of 1946 Bob Feller Tour programs against the Jackie Robinson All-Stars (after Feller and Paige split up at the end of the tour, Feller played a few games against Jackie)
- 1949 - Programs in blue and black ink
- 1950 Broadside
- 1953 - Program. I also have 2 Negro League signed baseballs that based on the signators, I believe originate from this tour. They are two of the only Official Negro League balls that I have ever seen signed by Jackie.

[rlevy]

sure Jeff, here you go. I posted a photo before when I bought it, but never a problem showing it again. There were a few other JR barnstorming pennants that listed some of the players names, but i believe this is the only one that is dated. Barnstorming stuff is difficult to find, sounds like you have found some really nice items.

Rick

1953 Jackie Robinson all-star resized.jpg