Yank bank

[Butch7999]

Just a further thought on a date of manufacture... the graphics and typography on the box definitely have a late-'50s, even early-'60s look,
to our eyes... but we can't think of any reason Gehrig and Dickey would be paired on a promotional item from that era...
1936 or '37, when Gehrig and Dickey were 1st and 5th, then 4th and 5th, respectively, in AL MVP voting, makes way more sense...

[sicollector1954]

I agree…why after 1943 or even 1941 for that matter would there be any reason to promote these 2 players? Also, in the ad…there was also one for the Cardinals…not other mention of any other teams you could send in for….have never seen one of these….I will post a couple of pics in the next couple of days…and maybe part with it in the near future as well as the ad. Thanks.

[Nashvol]

I have a collection of similar "milk glass" banks for the Nashville Vols. I've also seen the for the Knoxville Smokies, Detroit Tigers, and I believe the Cleveland Indians. Mobil Oil was some sort of sponsor since their logo is on mine; I'm guessing they were a giveaway at gas stations in the 1950s.

I don't recall seeing the Yankees one posted before...

[perezfan]

The Reds and Pirates Banks are also out there... Reds more common than Pirates. I think I've also seen a Boston Braves version.

[Lordstan]

I bought mine, in very good condition with an awesome condition box on ebay 3-4yrs ago for $130. Most of the ones I have seen on ebay have been $140-$180 depending on condition.

[ooo-ribay]

Are these things glass or plastic? I have three plastic Giants examples...

[perezfan]

They call it milk glass... definitely glass banks.

The plastic ones are generally a bit more common, and were utilized by more teams. Most have scattered facsimile signatures of the teams' Manager and key players.