Hey, pennant guys

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I have 28 of these "LH batter and bridge" pennants in different colors and font variations but only four of them are like this one with the horizontal (as opposed to vertical) bat. I believe the horizontal bats pre-date the verticals. Probably late 1950s to early 1960s.

Here are a couple mid to late 60s LH batters sans bridge...

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Here are a couple mid to late 60s LH batters sans bridge...

Love the “TWA Salutes”!

But we’re trying to find horizontal bat varieties of the LH batter, Rob.

[sayheykid54]

I was fortunate to purchase this in my local area. Glad to add it to my collection.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by sayheykid54

I was fortunate to purchase this in my local area. Glad to add it to my collection.

Wow!

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by sayheykid54

I was fortunate to purchase this in my local area. Glad to add it to my collection.

Awesome find! That's a jaw-dropper, and condition looks amazing as well. Great pickup!

[perezfan]

Not a horizontal bat version, but a pretty scarce example, none-the-less...

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by sayheykid54

I was fortunate to purchase this in my local area. Glad to add it to my collection.

That looks incredible. Great pickup. Did it come framed or did you do that yourself?

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by sayheykid54

I was fortunate to purchase this in my local area. Glad to add it to my collection.

Very nice, James! Eye candy

[Fballguy]

Here's a horizontal bat for you Rob...Attachment 673388

[bocca001]

Interesting, Rob. That clearly shows that design being used into the late 1960s.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Here's a horizontal bat for you Rob...

That’s just ducky! Thanks.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by sayheykid54

I was fortunate to purchase this in my local area. Glad to add it to my collection.

I’ve never seen this variation. Awesome piece

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by sayheykid54

I was fortunate to purchase this in my local area. Glad to add it to my collection.

The 1935 “pennant version” of this (currently for sale on eBay at a very high price) is the oldest of which I am aware showing a scroll or list of player names. The 1934 WS Tigers has a starting lineup (which was never used). Does anyone know an older pennant with a partial or full roster?

[rlevy]

I have been searching for a vintage Dodgers flag (burgee) and finally found one. It is rather large (over 8’ x 5’), and was supposedly flown during the 1967 season at some point. Kyle’s great blog regarding these burgees does show several other years of Dodgers burgees flying at the Stadium, however I have been unable to locate 1967 home opening day photos or any other ones showing the centerfield flags (or the Dodgers posing with the burgee as they sometimes did before the WS) and was hoping maybe someone on the forum might have one.
The closest I could find was a drawing in an ad on the inside of the back cover of the 1967 yearbook which clearly doesn't qualify as a photomatch .

I did confirm that the tagging is correct for the period as the manufacturer added an eagle to their logo in the late 1960’s. It certainly wasn’t the best World Series for the Dodgers as they were swept by the Orioles, and Koufax subsequently retired at the end of the season, which may account for the lack of interest in hoisting it up.

For those of us old enough to remember, there was actually a time when winning the league pennant was a big deal. Now, if you don’t win the World Series the season is considered a bust.

Rick

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[ooo-ribay]

Awesome piece, Rick! I wouldn’t be surprised if one of the Net54 detectives can find you a photomatch…..that’s how I was able to pinpoint a bunting I just posted in the “large items” thread to the first game ever at Candlestick.

[rlevy]

Rob, great idea, I will cross post over in that thread. Can't hurt to have more eyes trying to hunt it down. Your banners are amazing. Is that acrylic you have over the large ones?

Rick

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Love the “TWA Salutes”!

But we’re trying to find horizontal bat varieties of the LH batter, Rob.

Well…You’re a complex guy Rob. Because it seems you posed this question:

“Other teams got the left handed batter, correct?”

To which a reasonable person may reply with proof positive that it was in fact used for other than Giants pennants…as Mark subsequently did.

You then proceeded to post a pennant of the left handed batter whose bat looks distinctly vertical. Maybe it’s just your camera angle?

[perezfan]

Speaking of vertical vs. horizontal...

It's interesting how they designed that Tigers Banner. It had to have been a dilemma, regarding the best way to frame it. Vertically (to best feature the Tiger Mascot) or horizontally (to read the scroll of names).

Odd but intriguing design to say the least!

[sayheykid54]

I personally framed the Detroit Tigers Banner. Felt that framing it vertically with the "World Champs" on the top would display better.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by sayheykid54

I personally framed the Detroit Tigers Banner. Felt that framing it vertically with the "World Champs" on the top would display better.

Yes, you definitely positioned it the right way and I like the pale orange mat, which compliments it very well.

Question...

Did you somehow adhere the Banner to the mat? Or does the pressure from the backing adequately hold the banner against the glass without it slipping.

Thanks!

[sayheykid54]

We assembled the Banner in the frame using only the pressure from the front glass. Didn't want to use any tape or pin of any kind. I realize over time it might slip down in the frame over time and would have to be repositioned.

[sayheykid54]

We assembled the Banner in the frame using only the pressure from the front glass. Didn't want to use any tape or pin of any kind. I realize over time it might slip down in the frame over time and would have to be repositioned.

[perezfan]

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