ODDBALL items!

[Bobmc]

I have no idea as to the origins or maker of this oddball item other than the fact it obviously commemorates the no-hitter White Sox pitcher Joe Horlen's hurled in 1967 against the Tigers. Any information about it is truly appreciated.

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by Bobmc

I have no idea as to the origins or maker of this oddball item other than the fact it obviously commemorates the no-hitter White Sox pitcher Joe Horlen's hurled in 1967 against the Tigers. Any information about it is truly appreciated.

Interesting. I've seen vending machine-like devices in amusement parks and tourist destinations where you can stamp letters and numbers of your choosing onto medallions like that.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Bobmc

I have no idea as to the origins or maker of this oddball item other than the fact it obviously commemorates the no-hitter White Sox pitcher Joe Horlen's hurled in 1967 against the Tigers. Any information about it is truly appreciated.

Hi Bob,
I hope you are well!
These were individually made to say whatever info you wanted by a machine by inserting around a dollar.
I vividly remember seeing these at Disneyland in the 1960's- 1980's and actually made a couple of them myself. People would put them on their key chain.
Obviously the guy that made this one was a fan of your boy Joe Horlen.
Great pickup for you. Congrats!
I hope this helps

[Bobmc]

Thanks Scott and icollectDCsports. That makes sense! Mystery solved.

[stone193]

This one - while a toy watch store display attracted my eye since the TV in the background is a baseball game.



I've always liked store displays - especially if full.

Not sure what year/decade or if authentic. If real, I would guess a warehouse find due to condition?

[ooo-ribay]

Just your basic 4 cent postage ashtray/postcard.