1970s baseball pinbacks

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Originally Posted by 71buc

A collector in a Clemente Facebook group just shared this pic with me. He doesn’t own them they reside in the collection of one of his friends. Sorry for the poor quality. Nonetheless it appears that there may be 4 Clemente versions: 2.5”, 3”, 3.5”, and the 3.5” previously shared by Howard without the autograph. (Also pictured) I shared this link with him hoping that he or his friend can post better photos.

I’d love to see a better picture, too, because the smallest pin looks like it could possibly be a knock-off. Maybe, maybe not….

[71buc]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I’d love to see a better picture, too, because the smallest pin looks like it could possibly be a knock-off. Maybe, maybe not….

I agree Rob

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I agree Rob

Looks like the same background but slightly different pose. I'm leaning toward legit. Very interesting.

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Originally Posted by icollectDCsports

Looks like the same background but slightly different pose. I'm leaning toward legit. Very interesting.

In the small one, it looks like PI is visible. In the others, it’s only the P.

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

In the small one, it looks like PI is visible. In the others, it’s only the P.

Also appears to me that the head and bat angles are slightly different. A cool discovery if this is a variation on an already super desirable item.

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Originally Posted by icollectDCsports

Also appears to me that the head and bat angles are slightly different. A cool discovery if this is a variation on an already super desirable item.

Sure would like to a better picture!

[71buc]

This is the best I can do so far. I’m trying to get him to email me a better photo. The photo on this version does seem different. The head is more turned and the hands align with the Pirate team name differently.

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Thanks, Mike. Here's a side by side. Do we know of other players shown in different poses?

FWIW - the small pin still doesn't lokk "right" to me. Maybe it's because we don't (as of yet) have a better picture?

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Thanks, Mike. Here's a side by side. Do we know of other players shown in different poses?

FWIW - the small pin still doesn't lokk "right" to me. Maybe it's because we don't (as of yet) have a better picture?

A photo of the back would also be helpful.

[Cliff Bowman]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

FWIW - the small pin still doesn't look "right" to me. Maybe it's because we don't (as of yet) have a better picture?

I agree, I would vote relatively recently made knock off. It is cool that it has a different pose.

[ksfarmboy]

Same pose as shown in post 55 of this thread.

[71buc]

You are absolutely correct Clint.

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Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Same pose as shown in post 55 of this thread.

...which makes me think someone could "bootleg" it.