Need help identifying these 1970's? pins!

[hcv123]

I have been as yet unable to identify the pins in the attached image. I own 3 of the Clemente pins, the McClain, a Mays pin (not pictured) and a Gayelord Perry (not pictured). I also owned a "proof"(square/rectangular cut) of a Rose which was purchased in the Barry Halper collection. Lelands also sold a 18 x 24 print of a Clemente clearly from the same photo shoot, but slightly different pose. The common thread is the style of the pins - a photo (seems like specifically shot for this issue) surrounded by a light to dark color fade. Anyone know anything about them? Seen any others? Thanks for any help.

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by hcv123

I have been as yet unable to identify the pins in the attached image. I own 3 of the Clemente pins, the McClain, a Mays pin (not pictured) and a Gayelord Perry (not pictured). I also owned a "proof"(square/rectangular cut) of a Rose which was purchased in the Barry Halper collection. Lelands also sold a 16 x 20 print of a Clemente clearly from the same photo shoot, but slightly different pose. The common thread is the style of the pins - a photo (seems like specifically shot for this issue) surrounded by a light to dark color fade. Anyone know anything about them? Seen any others? Thanks for any help.

There was a thread on these awhile back but I cannot recall the outcome. A search might work.

[hcv123]

I couldn't find one that referenced these pins. Any guys that should know that I can ask? I searched for "pins" and checked every thread that seemed generic enough to be these. Thanks for the help Dave.

[toppcat]

I would also try "buttons".

[docpatlv]

Howard,

If you do a search on Legendary's website (click the history tab), they sold a Clemente pin like the one that you have. They have it dated 1960s although I believe it to be early 1970s. I have also seen that pin sell 1-2 times on e-bay in the last 5 years or so, for much less than Legendary sold it for. I have a poster with the same image which I attributed the date from the 1970s...



A good person to talk to would be Paul Muchinsky, he may know more info, but I don't have his contact information....sorry. I have e-mailed him in the past about pinbacks and he was always very helpful and informative.

I was a long time Clemente collector, but have slowed collecting his items as I have focused mainly on pre-war for the past few years. I would enjoy seeing some of your more "difficult" Clemente items if you care to post them. I have always regretted not picking up the Sugardale and punch-out, but hey you can't have it all. However, I did acquire a couple of my "holy grail" items of his, including his nodder, the WADO pin, and some sigs. Looking forward to seeing some of your collection.

Mike

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Howard,

If you do a search on Legendary's website (click the history tab), they sold a Clemente pin like the one that you have. They have it dated 1960s although I believe it to be early 1970s. I have also seen that pin sell 1-2 times on e-bay in the last 5 years or so, for much less than Legendary sold it for. I have a poster with the same image which I attributed the date from the 1970s...



A good person to talk to would be Paul Muchinsky, he may know more info, but I don't have his contact information....sorry. I have e-mailed him in the past about pinbacks and he was always very helpful and informative.

I was a long time Clemente collector, but have slowed collecting his items as I have focused mainly on pre-war for the past few years. I would enjoy seeing some of your more "difficult" Clemente items if you care to post them. I have always regretted not picking up the Sugardale and punch-out, but hey you can't have it all. However, I did acquire a couple of my "holy grail" items of his, including his nodder, the WADO pin, and some sigs. Looking forward to seeing some of your collection.

Mike

Hi Mike,

I have been collecting Clemente for 25+ years. I have purchased a few "old timers" collections. I am always on the lookout for items I don't have or upgrades/dupes of some of the rarer ones I do. That poster is sweet. I recall seeing a photo of the interior of the Clemente home with a large photo from the same shoot - I wonder if there was a tie in with sports City? I would be happy to post pics from my collection - anything particular you would like to see? I've started with a few interesting ones. If you are ever looking to sell all or part of your Clemente collection please keep me in mind. Items that are still on my wantlist:

1960 Bazooka complete box
1962 Dapper Dan Program
1967 Topps Disc
1968 Topps Disc
1967 Giant Stand up (proof version)
1960(1) Harmony Milk 8X10