Harvard Univ. Base Ball Club

[jpop43]

We've had these pieces for quite some time but I don't believe I've ever posted them. I just got to thinking that maybe I should in the event that others have Harvard Univ. BBC items to share, particularly if they come from the 19th Century.

This item here is a very interesting beer stein (.5 liter) with some wonderfully painted graphics of a ball player. The style and dress of the player would lead me to believe its circa 1880s.

We've also got a very cool trophy cup that I'm gonna post here in a moment.

So, any and all H.U.B.B.C. would be cool to see.

Thanks,
Jonathan
www.dugouttreasures.com

[jpop43]

Here is that cup...

It was awarded to the Harvard Univ. Base Ball Club (HUBBC)...Fifth Prize...for Excellence In Batting in 1895. I think I'm going to try and research it a bit see if I can nail down the event or competition it was associated with.

[CarltonHendricks]

Johnathan...you're hitting on all eight cylinders....nice pieces....the glass stein is remarkable...can I ask where you got it...Brimfield?...congrats....v nice post...

https://www.sportsantiques.com/pg6brimstory.htm
Reminded me of a baseball trophy case I saw at Harvard...link to story above...

[bgar3]

Really nice things, hope to see more.
I have somehow accumulated a number of early Harvard photos along with an assortment of 1870’s letters about Harvard baseball. Here are a few of the photos. The earliest is the 1867 team with the silver ball they won by beating the famous Lowell team and some trophy bats. I will post more team images later, but will add 2 individual cabinets of Ernst and Thayer, likely 1877-78, taken by Pach.

[vintagesportscollector]

Hi Jonathan, love the beer stein, thanks for sharing.