Hey, pennant guys

[Writehooks]

It's been awhile since a boxing pennant has been showcased here so I thought I'd post this ultra-rare example, just back from the framer. It commemorates the world heavyweight title fight at Maple Leaf Gardens on March 29, 1966 -- the first time Ali was forced to go the 15-round limit.

[bocca001]

I have a few copies of the Giants 1962 team pennant, all with some clear imperfections (one even smells bad). The first one I picked up, many years ago (when I thought I might never find another), was very faded and missing a tassel. A few weeks ago, Football Rob found a copy of this 1962 pennant at the National that was in pretty good shape, but had no picture. So I decided to take the 1962 team picture off of my faded pennant so I could add it to the pretty clean one from the National.

I then figured that I'd try to dye the faded one (first pic) and turn it into a fantasy piece, using a different team pic or something like that. This was my first attempt at using dye (sprayed on the back). The dye did a good job on the faded cloth, but there was bleeding and staining on the graphics (second pic). Even after just a few minutes. I wasn't so happy with the look, so I spent three dollars on some paint an carefully painted the graphics (all of the white and the "frame" of the orange. I think it came out pretty good. I'm thinking about making in a 1958 pennant, although I'm not sure yet. I'm open to suggestions.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by bocca001

I have a few copies of the Giants 1962 team pennant, all with some clear imperfections (one even smells bad). The first one I picked up, many years ago (when I thought I might never find another), was very faded and missing a tassel. A few weeks ago, Football Rob found a copy of this 1962 pennant at the National that was in pretty good shape, but had no picture. So I decided to take the 1962 team picture off of my faded pennant so I could add it to the pretty clean one from the National.

I then figured that I'd try to dye the faded one (first pic) and turn it into a fantasy piece, using a different team pic or something like that. This was my first attempt at using dye (sprayed on the back). The dye did a good job on the faded cloth, but there was bleeding and staining on the graphics (second pic). Even after just a few minutes. I wasn't so happy with the look, so I spent three dollars on some paint an carefully painted the graphics (all of the white and the "frame" of the orange. I think it came out pretty good. I'm thinking about making in a 1958 pennant, although I'm not sure yet. I'm open to suggestions.

I can hardly believe how well that turned out. You must have killed it in Arts and Crafts at summer camp! The spine still needs to be re-attached, right? Are you handy with a needle and thread, too?

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Writehooks

It's been awhile since a boxing pennant has been showcased here so I thought I'd post this ultra-rare example, just back from the framer. It commemorates the world heavyweight title fight at Maple Leaf Gardens on March 29, 1966 -- the first time Ali was forced to go the 15-round limit.

Fantastic pennant. That framing job is insane. Do you happen to know if the mat was cut by hand? I think some mats are “machine” cut, these days, but don’t know if a non-human could do those tassel cuts.

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by Writehooks

It's been awhile since a boxing pennant has been showcased here so I thought I'd post this ultra-rare example, just back from the framer. It commemorates the world heavyweight title fight at Maple Leaf Gardens on March 29, 1966 -- the first time Ali was forced to go the 15-round limit.

A great framing and mat job really takes a beautiful vintage pennant to the next level. Well done!

[Writehooks]

Thanks guys. Yes, the mat was hand cut.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Writehooks

Thanks guys. Yes, the mat was hand cut.

Cutting a single mat around those tassels is impressive but having a double mat line up is off the charts! I doubt your framer is cheap.

[Writehooks]

I declined an offer of $6,000 US for the Ali-Chuvalo pennant before spending $500 CDN on the custom framing job.

[Vintagedeputy]

I'm so pissed tonight. I got screwed out of 2 beautiful vintage pennants in an online auction because their system malfunctioned and they say that they can't do anything about it.

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

I'm so pissed tonight. I got screwed out of 2 beautiful vintage pennants in an online auction because their system malfunctioned and they say that they can't do anything about it.

You're pissed? At least it was a technical issue. I picked up this beauty on ebay tonight. Made an offer. Seller countered. I accepted and paid. Then 30 minutes later, she cancels the sale and sends me a message saying she received a better offer...A whopping $200 more.

Imagine being that much of a scumbag you'd sabotage someone elses purchase. How empty must your life be that getting a pennant is that important to you? Luckily no one here would do that.