Hey, pennant guys

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

I bid on this one for resale, but wasn’t your underbidder. I have seen tons of Mil Braves pennants on the past as I’m in Mpls, but I’ve never seen that one. Condition looks outstanding as well. Great grab Mark

Thanks Jason...

It was one of those situations where the underbidder drove up the price way higher in the last 5 seconds with his snipe. I have a suspicion about who it was, but also believe they would've gone higher and won it, had they really wanted it.

Either way... very happy to get it, as it's almost impossible to find new ones these days (especially on eBay).

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Thanks Jason...

It was one of those situations where the underbidder drove up the price way higher in the last 5 seconds with his snipe. I have a suspicion about who it was, but also believe they would've gone higher and won it, had they really wanted it.

Either way... very happy to get it, as it's almost impossible to find new ones these days (especially on eBay).

I thought about bidding early on, but never did. Had my eyes on a couple others. But it is super cool ...

[bocca001]

Another vintage pennant photo. Colt 45's with Nellie Fox.

[thetahat]

Next up … the Buccos, as Harry Kalas used to call them.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1HeYsWNrKPgc3JnB7

Nothing special besides maybe the scroll pennants. Interesting to note that the first two scrolls are Trench from 1949 and 1950, they aren't dated but I looked up the roster. The Boston Braves scroll pennants I have are from 1949 and 1950 and *are* dated. I think it for the simple reason that there was room for the year.

Wondering if for those two years there were scrolls for most/all teams. Aside from those I think they were exclusive to postseason teams?

[thetahat]

So, again, the initial goal of cataloging my pennants was to group by style. Eventually I’ll do that, already did for one (Keezer). From 1946-1950 various teams had team pennants with names filling the body of the pennant. I know of the following:

1946 Red Sox
1948 Athletics
1949 Phillies Blue Jay
1950 Phillies
Pirates
Cardinals
Braves

I don’t think every team had one. The Pirates version is pictured here. It seems to be made by the same company who did the “sliding runner” pennants from the same era. Red Sox and Phillies use the same slider graphic. They share similar stitching, lack of tassels, same logos, one color print, and slightly smaller size. I guess it is safe to say there aren’t Trench? In which case ... who?

[bocca001]

Nice, Greg. I like the Pirate ship the best.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Nice, Greg. I like the Pirate ship the best.

Thanks Marc. That’s from 1967. Looks like a local company.

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by thetahat

So, again, the initial goal of cataloging my pennants was to group by style. Eventually I’ll do that, already did for one (Keezer). From 1946-1950 various teams had team pennants with names filling the body of the pennant. I know of the following:

1946 Red Sox
1948 Athletics
1949 Phillies Blue Jay
1950 Phillies
Pirates
Cardinals
Braves

I don’t think every team had one. The Pirates version is pictured here. It seems to be made by the same company who did the “sliding runner” pennants from the same era. Red Sox and Phillies use the same slider graphic. They share similar stitching, lack of tassels, same logos, one color print, and slightly smaller size. I guess it is safe to say there aren’t Trench? In which case ... who?

Greg: What makes you think these name-on-the-body pennants were by the same maker of the "sliding runner" series? Both are from the same era ... both bear no tassels. Anything else?

[999Tony]

Re way back about the 12 pennants sold in kc area for about $275— I’m in kc area next time an auction like that pm me! Possibly I could inspect lots in person if needed. I look at a few local auction sites with estate sale auctions but they never have anything decent sports related — just ooccasionally overpriced modern display pieces.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by Domer05

Greg: What makes you think these name-on-the-body pennants were by the same maker of the "sliding runner" series? Both are from the same era ... both bear no tassels. Anything else?

Here are some pics that connect them IMO

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by thetahat

So, again, the initial goal of cataloging my pennants was to group by style. Eventually I’ll do that, already did for one (Keezer). From 1946-1950 various teams had team pennants with names filling the body of the pennant. I know of the following:

1946 Red Sox
1948 Athletics
1949 Phillies Blue Jay
1950 Phillies
Pirates
Cardinals
Braves

I don’t think every team had one. The Pirates version is pictured here. It seems to be made by the same company who did the “sliding runner” pennants from the same era. Red Sox and Phillies use the same slider graphic. They share similar stitching, lack of tassels, same logos, one color print, and slightly smaller size. I guess it is safe to say there aren’t Trench? In which case ... who?

Here's another obscure one to add to that list...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1944-Baltim...kAAOSwwCxbBfBN

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Here's another obscure one to add to that list...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1944-Baltim...kAAOSwwCxbBfBN

Yes! I’ve seen that. Here again, I don’t think every team had these, but at least one non-MLB team did!

[MK]

Obtained this 26” Cubs pennant which I rarely see. I’m guessing the 1930s but would love to hear from the experts with their opinions.

[perezfan]

Nice Mike!

I used to have a red one. Tried many times to trade with Mike H, but he just despised this one, calling the Cub a bug-eyed raccoon. We laughed about it a lot, and every time we were getting close on a trade, I offered to throw it in (knowing he would never take it).

I like it though, and think late 30s - early 40s is about the best we can pin it down. Nice pickup of a very rare variation!

[MK]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Nice Mike!

I used to have a red one. Tried many times to trade with Mike H, but he just despised this one, calling the Cub a bug-eyed raccoon. We laughed about it a lot, and every time we were getting close on a trade, I offered to throw it in (knowing he would never take it).

I like it though, and think late 30s - early 40s is about the best we can pin it down. Nice pickup of a very rare variation!

I see the raccoon reference but I like it too. Great story! Thanks.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by MK

Obtained this 26” Cubs pennant which I rarely see. I’m guessing the 1930s but would love to hear from the experts with their opinions.

Mike that’s a cool pennant. I’ve only seen it once before, white print only on red felt. Yours is a beauty!

[MK]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Mike that’s a cool pennant. I’ve only seen it once before, white print only on red felt. Yours is a beauty!

Thanks Greg.

[bocca001]

Nice minor league pennants Greg. Also love seeing the rare Cubs/Raccoon pennant from Mike.

Here are two 49ers pennants that Fballguy was willing to part with. The single bar with stars pennant is something I've been wanting for some time.

[bocca001]

I'm really glad to see all of the pictures come back after the site issues.

To get things moving again, here is a picture of a pennant that I'd really, really like to find. An ever rarer version of the single bar with stars.