Feb 2011 Pick-up Thread

[docpatlv]

Hi Scott,

Date of production is 1915. The strange thing is that there is a PM1 Ruth checklisted and I'm not sure why they would have included him at the beginning of his career. I have seen a copy of the Ruth pin and it definitely is his stance, facial resemblance not so much. The photo is definitely similar to other PM1 photos, so either the pin was probably produced slightly later than or possibly a fantasy piece.

Mike

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Hi Scott,

Date of production is 1915. The strange thing is that there is a PM1 Ruth checklisted and I'm not sure why they would have included him at the beginning of his career. I have seen a copy of the Ruth pin and it definitely is his stance, facial resemblance not so much. The photo is definitely similar to other PM1 photos, so either the pin was probably produced slightly later than or possibly a fantasy piece.

Mike

Mike,
Thanks for the info on these pieces. I have recently seen a couple of them on eBay (pne of them was Honus Wagner), but prior to that had never really seen them. They certainly are a nice looking set of pins. Very nice!

In 1915, Ruth had actually begun to give baseball a glimpse of his talent, but primarily as a pitcher at this point. He was 18-8 with a 2.44 ERA and was already getting to be known as one of the better lefty pitchers in the American League. He wasn't yet known as a power hitter, but he did hit .315 which was pretty solid for a pitcher, with a handful of HR's.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Hi Scott,

Date of production is 1915. The strange thing is that there is a PM1 Ruth checklisted and I'm not sure why they would have included him at the beginning of his career. I have seen a copy of the Ruth pin and it definitely is his stance, facial resemblance not so much. The photo is definitely similar to other PM1 photos, so either the pin was probably produced slightly later than or possibly a fantasy piece.

Mike

The company that produced the PM1 pins not only made baseball, but also other subjects..this may be an actress?



At the antique show a few weeks back I found an ornate pin with a religious subject still attached to the cardboard backer..I suspect the company was around for more than a few years so it's quite possible the Ruth was made well after the other PM1 pins.