1952 World Series Souvenir Score Card

[Southpaw85]

A return home during the recent holidays allowed me the chance to peruse some of my childhood (family's) collection. I recall picking this piece up ~20-25 years ago at what I believe was the Willow Grove show. In searching the interwebs these past few days I haven't be able to locate another example, which seems silly to me - they must be out there.

I'm hoping to confirm that it is authentic as well as learn any additional history about the item. Is it in fact more rare than say the WS Program from 1952, of which a google search returns dozens of examples of? Was it purchased as a stand alone piece or maybe was it part of a program? Rough estimate of its value? Etc. Thanks and enjoy!

[Southpaw85]

Well, shucks. After ~25 years of ownership - but only 3 hours since creating this thread!!! - it seems i've discovered something a bit off.

[aelefson]

I don't know what you discovered (per your last post), but I think this is a non official scorecard. I have one from a 1947 game (non World Series) and have seen many others. It is cool but generally not as collected as the regular ones despite the unofficial ones being rarer. I would guess it is worth roughly half or less of an official one.

Alan

[doug.goodman]

I agree with Alan.

Here's one I have from game 5 of the 1942 WS

[Southpaw85]

Thank you for the feedback. Upon searching other years, starting with '47 but possibly going back even further, I was able to find several other series' copies online, every one including at least 1x NY team - Yankees/Dodgers (but no '51 found). I'd agree this is an unofficial scorecard:
- Inconsistencies in printing; fonts, sizes, placement, designation (e.g., coach vs. co.)
- No price, no date, no manufacturer or ads. No Union mark
- 1952 back, 'YAMKEES'

The scorecard absolutely pops in person - reminds me of Hatch Print letterset posters from my stint in Nashville. It also came with this, so a win overall!

[vintagesportscollector]

Nice pickup Zeke. I use to have a 1955, shown in this old display photo below. Sold it several years ago, but one of those items I kinda wish I kept.