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Need help about this 1960's Cubs Patch
Im looking for some help in identifying whether or not this 1960's Cubs sleeve patch is actually from a MLB game used jersey. It definately has wear and has been washed many times as you can see by the fraying along the edges. I've attached some pics to show the dimensions of the patch. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks, Gary
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Cubs Patch
Looks like the one on Ernie Banks' uniform here:
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1960's Cubs Patch
Fred, Thank you for your input, I do appreciate it. I have seen the Banks photo from 1969 before and this patch appears to be from the 69 era. I just dont know if its the correct size or not or if it would be considered possibly as game used?
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Game used? Even if it's identical to what was worn, not sure you can say for certain it was actually attached to a jersey worn by a player or coach. If it shows evidence (and I can't tell from the photos) that it was stitched onto something, then that would certainly increase the likelihood. Also, I wonder if the Cubs minor league affiliates also wore those patches? It's very cool in any event.
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1960's Cubs patch
I totally agree that it would be difficult to say it came off of a game used jersey or not. I had bought this many many years ago and while doing some cleaning, found it. Its smaller than the reproduction Cooperstown Collection patches that are out there, but again, I dont know if those are the actual size they wore either? Thanks for your input as well.
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But what is my instinct? The dimensions look to be pretty much what you'd expect for a jersey patch and it certainly looks right from the photos, so I think there's a very good chance it was once attached to a game jersey, though the minor league question remains. I have no idea if the Cubs minor league teams even had patches on their sleeves at the time. You could see if you can find someone who owns or is selling a Cubs gamer from that period and ask them for the dimensions for the patch. If so, I think most folks would pretty much consider this game worn, even if it can't be proven, if it does evidence some wear consistent with that purpose.
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You'll never know its origin. It could have been on the sleeve of Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins, Billy Williams, Ken Holtzman, Glenn Beckert, Don Kessinger, Bill Hands, Rich Nye, Adolpho Philips or Ted Savage. (I tried to rank them in descending order of stardom, though I'm sure someone will take issue, haha).
Or it could have been an "extra" that never even got sewn to a sleeve. Without provenance, it will always remain a mystery. Regardless, I love pieces like this. The Cubs sleeve patch is one of the true mid-century classics, along with the Screaming Brave, St. Louis Brownie, Chief Wahoo and Mr. Red. Yours looks to be authentic, but do keep in mind that knockoffs exist. Here is one such modern example that is pretty well executed. It would not be difficult to age this patch by exposing it to the elements and running it through the washer a few times.... https://www.sportsworldchicago.com/c...emblem-source/ Last edited by perezfan; 04-25-2021 at 01:19 PM. |
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