Any One Collect Pins?

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by MK

I absolutely love the crossed bat pins. What amazes me is despite making these for over 3 decades for every major league team, minor league team, Negro League team, World Series, All Star Game, etc., we don’t know the maker. If this design was designated as a set, it would impossible to compile a checklist, let alone complete the “set”. Collecting them from the golden age of the game was certainly fun. I say was, because I don’t think I’ve found one I don’t already have in over 5 years.

That’s wild. I wasn’t aware that the maker was unknown.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

That’s wild. I wasn’t aware that the maker was unknown.

Yeah, none of my crossed bats have a maker's mark...except for the variation where they added the "little guy." These are rare. I'm not sure if my pictures show the complete set. They were made by the Midwest Badge and Novelty Co. of Minneapolis in 1962.

[perezfan]

That's an awesome set, Rob.

Does anyone have an image of the Reds' version with the little mascot at the bottom?

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by perezfan

That's an awesome set, Rob.

Does anyone have an image of the Reds' version with the little mascot at the bottom?

I wish I could help. Personally, I have no idea if there ever was one. That said, here’s a couple more:

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Yeah, none of my crossed bats have a maker's mark...except for the variation where they added the "little guy." These are rare. I'm not sure if my pictures show the complete set. They were made by the Midwest Badge and Novelty Co. of Minneapolis in 1962.

Hey wait a minute Rob I thought you only collected giants pins? Holding out on us I see..... I also like this version of the crossed bats pins..... I have seen them come in a straight pin version and a bayonette style pin back.....

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by batsballsbases

Hey wait a minute Rob I thought you only collected giants pins? Holding out on us I see..... I also like this version of the crossed bats pins..... I have seen them come in a straight pin version and a bayonette style pin back.....

Giants only…those others are not mine.

BTW, I took calculator in hand yesterday and counted my (Giants only) pins….800, on the button.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Giants only…those others are not mine.

BTW, I took calculator in hand yesterday and counted my (Giants only) pins….800, on the button.

800 GIANTS pins? Jesus Christ
That's what I call amazing dedication. Super Wow!

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

800 GIANTS pins? Jesus Christ
That's what I call amazing dedication. Super Wow!

agreed...

[MK]

I just noticed a variation with the Pirates pin.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

800 GIANTS pins? Jesus Christ
That's what I call amazing dedication. Super Wow!

Yep. There's what's on the wall, what's in 16 other cases and what's scattered around. There are about 50 other pins I am searching for. Some would be a matter of luck to find; others a matter of luck and money.

[MK]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Yep. There's what's on the wall, what's in 16 other cases and what's scattered around. There are about 50 other pins I am searching for. Some would be a matter of luck to find; others a matter of luck and money.

That’s impressive! If I had the patience, I’d count my Cubs pins. If…..

[MK]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Yeah, none of my crossed bats have a maker's mark...except for the variation where they added the "little guy." These are rare. I'm not sure if my pictures show the complete set. They were made by the Midwest Badge and Novelty Co. of Minneapolis in 1962.

Those were not made by the same company that produced the crossed bat pins. They were made in celebration of the Twins coming to Minnesota which is why their pin is different. Tough group to complete.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by MK

Those were not made by the same company that produced the crossed bat pins. They were made in celebration of the Twins coming to Minnesota which is why their pin is different. Tough group to complete.

Wow, Mike! I can’t even imagine how you acquired all those! Do you know if there is a Reds version?

[MK]

Yes there is but I don’t have it.

[perezfan]

Thanks Rob and Mike, for posting the Reds version. Just another thing to keep an eye out for (which will never turn up, haha).

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Thanks Rob and Mike, for posting the Reds version. Just another thing to keep an eye out for (which will never turn up, haha).

I think you have some specific Reds pins competition, don’t you?

And Mike, apparently.