Hi-
I recently acquired the A.J. Reach CO. Official American League Ball pin scanned below and I was hoping someone might be able to help with a few questions I have regarding this pin, and others like it. The back has a Whitehead & Hoag CO paper insert with three patent dates, the latest being July 21st, 1896.
1. When was this pin made and distributed? I realize it cannot be before 1896 but how long after that?
2. I have seen a few American Association pins when searching for additional information about this pin, but I did not see any AL or NL pins. Is this a result of my fairly inept search skills, or are the AL and NL ones less seen?
3. Assuming Reach issued these pins over many years, did they change the design?
4. Any additional information is also greatly appreciated.
Please also post your own Reach pins!
Thanks in advance,
Alan Elefson
aelefson@hotmail.com