Possibly the oldest known baseball tickets discovered
Here are three of my oldest baseball tickets from my personal collection:
1) An 1871 Complimentary Pass to Dirigo Base Ball Club's event on Jan, 12 1871. I believe that Dirigo is in Maine so you know they ain't playing any baseball in January. Maybe a fundraiser dance (ball) or special dinner?? In any case, I like the look of the ticket...
2) 1874 Chicago White Stockings Base Ball Season Ticket. I love the beautiful fountain pen signature on the back...
3) 1900 ticket to two NY Base Ball club teams The Knickerbocker Field Club and Columbian. As you can see the game was played at Washington Park the home of Brooklyn Dodgers if I'm not mistaken.
Overall the condition of all three of these tickets is remarkable. I love having them in my collection!
Do any of you have others to share??
Last edited by Scott Garner; 05-19-2011 at 12:38 PM.
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