Hey, pennant guys

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Originally Posted by lefty147

Mark, Love that 1932 Cubs one with early Mickey Mouse look.

Mickey Mouse was the first thing that came to my mind, too.

Who else wants to tour Mark's house? :raises hand:

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I just saw this pennant in the April Pickups thread. The Giants really cheaped out when they later won the NL Pennant. Maybe they would have produced something better if they'd have known it would be 27 years until their NEXT NL pennant...

[murphusa]

would guess it was an outside the stadium vendor from back in the day who had left overs from the season and he stenciled the champs on the pennant.

Not a official Giants pennant.

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Originally Posted by murphusa

would guess it was an outside the stadium vendor from back in the day who had left overs from the season and he stenciled the champs on the pennant.

Not a official Giants pennant.

could be. You used to see them around but I haven't seen one in ages.

[gnaz01]

One from the man cave

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Originally Posted by gnaz01

One from the man cave

cool! oversized? what year?

the graphic gives it a college look.

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

cool! oversized? what year?

the graphic gives it a college look.

Thanks, circa 1914-1916, Babe Ruth years and yes, oversized! Don't see this come up for sale very often, so when I saw it, grabbed it.

Greg

[7nohitter]

I require a Houston Colt .45s full size pennant. So mad...lost out on one on Ebay for $75...never seen it so cheap!!

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

I require a Houston Colt .45s full size pennant. So mad...lost out on one on Ebay for $75...never seen it so cheap!!

I think I have a nice Colt .45s that I could let go. Send me a PM with your email address, if you would like me to send you pics/pricing. Thanks

[aelefson]

Here are a few I found at Brimfield, a flea market, and a card show over the past few months. The Tigers one looks like the championship year one but the tip is cut out (presumably to sell it in subsequent years?).

I am amazed by the early pennants shown in this thread!

Alan

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Originally Posted by perezfan

I think I have a nice Colt .45s that I could let go. Send me a PM with your email address, if you would like me to send you pics/pricing. Thanks

I want you guys to do the deal out in the open. C'mon Mark, let's see the Houston pennant you are offering up!

[perezfan]

If there's a deal, it's news to me!

It is a nice one though.... just have to dig it out!

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

I require a Houston Colt .45s full size pennant. So mad...lost out on one on Ebay for $75...never seen it so cheap!!

Andrew...

I am so sorry for the delay. Between work nightmares and 3 family members being hospitalized, it's been a unique couple of months (that I do not recommend )

Anyway, you have first crack at this one. It's in very nice shape, with only 2 pin holes and no other flaws. Pretty rare variation, and nice bright colors. I took the pics at twilight with no flash, so the color is far better in person.

I will PM you with the price... sorry again for the long delay!
Mark

[perezfan]

Two things I love about vintage pennants are...

* Oddball Mascots
* Felt colors that have no relation to the team colors

They're so different from the generic and sterilized images you see today. Just a ton more artistry and charm back then.

Below are some examples of seldom-seen team logos and mascots...

1. New York Giants - Does this Goof represent Baseball or Football?
2. Brooklyn Dodgers - I love how they "crowned" the Clown when they finally won it.
3. 1960 Pirates - This unsavory fellow made a very brief appearance on Pirates Pennants
4. Boston Braves - A one-time appearance for this guy (very rare one!)
5. Cincinnati Reds - They used a "Native American" for maybe a year or two... not sure why... Red Skin?
6. NY Yankees - Looks like they used The Mick's image for this one. But I doubt the Commerce Comet was ever compensated.

Just wanted to give this thread a kick in the pants... let's see some more oddball stuff!

[perezfan]

Here's a pair that doesn't surface often... Took me forever to find these, let alone in good condition. There is also a matching Yankees version, which I have seen only once in 20+ years

Same artist and company. These are "a cut above" IMO, as the felt is thicker and the tassels are longer than normal. Must have been made by an obscure company, which might explain the scarcity.

Any thoughts on these, Rob?

I know you must own both, and eager to hear your perspective

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Originally Posted by perezfan

Two things I love about vintage pennants are...

* Oddball Mascots
* Felt colors that have no relation to the team colors

They're so different from the generic and sterilized images you see today. Just a ton more artistry and charm back then.

Below are some examples of seldom-seen team logos and mascots...

1. New York Giants - Does this Goof represent Baseball or Football?
2. Brooklyn Dodgers - I love how they "crowned" the Clown when they finally won it.
3. 1960 Pirates - This unsavory fellow made a very brief appearance on Pirates Pennants
4. Boston Braves - A one-time appearance for this guy (very rare one!)
5. Cincinnati Reds - They used a "Native American" for maybe a year or two... not sure why... Red Skin?
6. NY Yankees - Looks like they used The Mick's image for this one. But I doubt the Commerce Comet was ever compensated.

Just wanted to give this thread a kick in the pants... let's see some more oddball stuff!

* definitely, like green and yellow SF Giants pennants.

1. I always thought baseball, due to the colors. It's in my collection, so that's my story and I'm sticking to it
4. I haven't seen that one! Not especially fierce looking.
5. Red skin would be my guess.....but why?

Glad you gave this thread a kick!

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Originally Posted by perezfan

Two things I love about vintage pennants are...

* Oddball Mascots
* Felt colors that have no relation to the team colors

like green and yellow (A's colors) or blue and yellow? these pennants are butt ugly...yes, I guess it's a giant but the only giant that should be used is the Willard Mullin "Giant on bridge" (or Giant in Polo Grounds).