Any One Collect Pins?

[ejharrington]

I purchased this on ebay last week. Does anyone know what set this is from? It looks similar to the 1978-81 Sports Photo Association Buttons but those are 3" buttons and this is smaller. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by ejharrington

I purchased this on ebay last week. Does anyone know what set this is from? It looks similar to the 1978-81 Sports Photo Association Buttons but those are 3" buttons and this is smaller. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

Its just a cheap knockoff from the same 3" set. Really worth nothing. Baffles me why someone would want to repro this pin. The 3" pin is probably only worth 3-4 dollars at best.....

[Cliff Bowman]

Originally Posted by ejharrington

I purchased this on ebay last week. Does anyone know what set this is from? It looks similar to the 1978-81 Sports Photo Association Buttons but those are 3" buttons and this is smaller. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

I have seen them pop up on eBay in just the last couple of years and they are always described as being a 1982 TCMA issue. There a couple of listings currently on eBay describing them that way. The son of the original owner of TCMA that is a member here may have some information on them. I have the Buckner pin because I am a Cubs collector, I believe he is the only Cub in the set although I don't know the complete checklist.

[stone193]

Hi everyone

Here's a few favorites of mine.

I like the 53WS pin since it has the cardboard back - I've rarely seen this.



The Spalding Trophy Pin is gold plated - not sure of the date?



This ribbon pin - have no idea what/when - perhaps early 1900s by design? I'm partial to the pin design.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman

I have seen them pop up on eBay in just the last couple of years and they are always described as being a 1982 TCMA issue. There a couple of listings currently on eBay describing them that way. The son of the original owner of TCMA that is a member here may have some information on them. I have the Buckner pin because I am a Cubs collector, I believe he is the only Cub in the set although I don't know the complete checklist.

I've gotta agree with Cliff on this. Not knockoffs, I don't think. I have the Chili Davis (top row, second from right). I have never seen a larger pin of this particular head shot.

[ooo-ribay]

A buddy of mine found this 6" pin of Will Clark for me. He got it at the Alameda swap meet which is where he found his, years ago. These are the only two I've ever seen. He also has a 6 incher of the Kevin Mitchell pin shown. Clark is dated 1989; Mitchell is probably from 1988.

[stone193]

For me - this stick pin was unusual from the PM10 pins I pick up from time to time.

[ejharrington]

Thanks for the feedback