Hey, pennant guys

[Darner]

Great stuff, Greg! The construction sure suggests the Phillies was part of that series. Interesting that the three pennants you have use "official" team logos. The Phillies logo is just plain weird and quite unlike anything I've seen from the 1960's.

[perezfan]

Here is one of mine with the same criss-cross stitching. I'd thought it was a 1950s pennant, but guess it's actually early '60s, based on Greg's info.

It's similar to the Phillies with regard to the earlier logo being utilized. The "Batting Sock" Mascot was employed by the Red Sox from 1950 - 58. I guess that Keezer liked it enough to extend it a few more years.

I wonder how/where these were originally sold, as they are next to impossible to find today. Probably not ever sold at Stadiums, as a stick could not be inserted. Perhaps through Sporting Goods Stores, Department Stores or similar retail outlets. I also have the Reds pennant, and had a chance at the Cubs from this series a couple of years ago. But it was altered just badly enough to keep me from buying. Have not seen any others from this series since then... super rare!

[thetahat]

Mark, great pennant! Love that swinging sock graphic. Super cool.

[perezfan]

Thanks Greg!

A warning to all pennant collectors. A slew of new reproductions have hit the market, and they are NOT being disclosed as repros. They appear far more convincing than reproductions of the past. They look to have painted/screened graphics, as opposed to the tell-tale raised velvet.

I really wish that they would be required to print "Reproduction" on the reverse side. or provide some disclosure. Rather than posting a ton of links, here is the Seller who is peddling most of these....

https://www.ebay.com/sch/raokwithme/...p2047675.l2562

Be careful, and look closely at the spines/tassels. This is the biggest sign that they are recent reproductions.

[lefty147]

I saw those too. I did see on the back along the spine what looked like the edge of a cardboard tag.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by lefty147

I saw those too. I did see on the back along the spine what looked like the edge of a cardboard tag.

No doubt.

[perezfan]

Well, turns out the seller is a decent guy.

I emailed him about the lack of disclosure, and he promptly inserted "NEW" in the titles, as well as "REPRODUCTION PENNANT" to lead off the descriptions. Nice that he did the right thing.

Link to example...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Philade...Hb20:rk:5:pf:0