Forbes Field Opens...107 years ago today (June 30th)

[bdecsports]

On June 30, 1909, the Pittsburgh Pirates hosted the Chicago Cubs for the Inaugural game of Forbes Field, drawing in 30,338 spectators, but the Pirates lost by the score of 3-2. Here's an image of a ticket from that Inaugural game, and feel free to share other items you may have from this historic game

[Marslife]

cool stuff!

Best I could do is a coupla days later, July 5, 1909 Photo:

"Pirates take two from Cincinnati to celebrate Independence Day."

view from Carnegie Library Bridge.

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[Brian Van Horn]

Dedication postcard from June 30, 1909. 3 3/4 by 11.

[Bpm0014]

Some of the participants...

1. Bill Abstein game used bat
2. Jap Barbeau single signed ball
3. Honus Wagner Type I 1952
4. Honus Wagner Type I 1943

[ErikV]

My brothers just recently visited PNC park and caught a ballgame.
They sent me this photo taken during the 1909 World Series. I
was told this photo is proudly displayed in one of the suites at PNC.

ErikV

[btcarfagno]

Anybody have an example of the stick pin they gave away that day? I missed out on an example that was still on its original paper backing a few years ago and haven't seen one since (with the paper anyway). Would love to even see if anyone has just the pin itself.

Tom C

[Bpm0014]

One more. My favorite picture in my collection. Tommy Leach Type I Conlan photo.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Brian Van Horn

Dedication postcard from June 30, 1909. 3 3/4 by 11.

Very cool, I love the double sized and large postcards with scenes like that.

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by Leon

Very cool, I love the double sized and large postcards with scenes like that.

Thank you, Leon and have a happy 4th.