Hey, pennant guys

[Hankphenom]

[QUOTE=ooo-ribay;2472833 re: “Rick’s Red Sox pennant” - I didn’t realize Rick Haskins ever posted here. I have heard the name many times but, unfortunately, I’ve never had the pleasure of dealing with him. [/QUOTE] Maybe the nicest guy in the entire hobby. And I doubt if there has ever been a show he set up at in the last several decades where he didn't have the best selection of pennants and pinbacks, including every National.

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

It’s crazy how rare the RepCo pennants are. My guess would be most of the original owners died 1940-1970. If the pennants were even kept that long, and I’m sure many weren’t, they were probably just tossed after the owner’s death since baseball memorabilia wasn’t really a “thing” in that time frame.

Why would anyone spend 100x (1000x?) more for a ‘52 Mantle card?

It doesn't make sense to me. As nice as a Mantle rookie is, it's not particularly rare. Would you rather have a 1 of 3,000 or a 1 of 1? Not to mention the art work and craftsmanship.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

It doesn't make sense to me. As nice as a Mantle rookie is, it's not particularly rare. Would you rather have a 1 of 3,000 or a 1 of 1? Not to mention the art work and craftsmanship.

I'll never get it either. I guess it takes a bold collector to step outside the giant world of cards and appreciate a truly scarce art form. This is the part where we all pat ourselves on he back.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

It doesn't make sense to me. As nice as a Mantle rookie is, it's not particularly rare. Would you rather have a 1 of 3,000 or a 1 of 1? Not to mention the art work and craftsmanship.

“1 in 3000”? I think there’s more than that!

[MK]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

There's also a red variant of the cubs pennant

Hey that’s mine!

[Domer05]

Let's see it Mike!

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by MK

Hey that’s mine!

You have a great pennant. I claiming it was mine.

[bocca001]

Picked this up as part of a trade recently. I'm calling it my Giants Babe Ruth pennant.

Related to all the Repco talk, three of the four Repco pennants from our recent "find" are now in Net54 collections. Would be nice to place the 4th (Athletics) in one as well. I'm just saying...

[thetahat]

The BBCs are clearly the most attractive pennants ever made. The detail in the graphics is amazing, especially given the fact that screening was very new. The only ones that come close are the few Collegiate 3D examples and 1950s Trench.

[UKCardGuy]

As a mini project, I've spent some time over the last few weeks, photographing my pennants and creating a google photo album.

If you're interested, you can have a look here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5CwMVSUHgW4ASXk18

Any feedback about how to improve the album is welcome.

[MK]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

As a mini project, I've spent some time over the last few weeks, photographing my pennants and creating a google photo album.

If you're interested, you can have a look here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5CwMVSUHgW4ASXk18

Any feedback about how to improve the album is welcome.

Great collection Gary! My only suggestion is to keep adding to it.

[bocca001]

Nice, Gary!

[Fballguy]

Great stuff Gary...A couple thoughts.

1) A little light on football
2) Not enough Philadelphia Athletics pennants.

[ooo-ribay]

Great collection, Gary. A little birdie told me another great one is headed your way. Google photos is a super easy way to keep track of and share your pennants. If you see something you think you might “need,” it’s way easier to look through your organized Google album than a mish mash of photos you might have on your phone or computer. I’ve also made albums of my pins and bobbing head dolls.

In your collection, these particularly caught my eye:

Overland Day
Ca Angels w/ batting Angel
1941 Dodgers (I hate to admit it)
1960 Pirates w/AL walking the gang plank (that’s what happened)
Yankees grommet

What’s going on with the red Phillies sliding #4 runner? It almost looks like the red felt was applied to a white substrate.

You seem to beat a few different bushes than the usuals, Gary. If you ever see the Keezer Giants shown by bocca in post #8953 (a couple of pages back), I would be forever in your debt if you would snag it up and then flip it to me. Of pennants I could afford, it’s #1 on my wantlist.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

As a mini project, I've spent some time over the last few weeks, photographing my pennants and creating a google photo album.
If you're interested, you can have a look here: Any feedback about how to improve the album is welcome.

Terrific collection!

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Great collection, Gary. A little birdie told me another great one is headed your way. Google photos is a super easy way to keep track of and share your pennants. If you see something you think you might “need,” it’s way easier to look through your organized Google album than a mish mash of photos you might have on your phone or computer. I’ve also made albums of my pins and bobbing head dolls.

In your collection, these particularly caught my eye:

Overland Day
Ca Angels w/ batting Angel
1941 Dodgers (I hate to admit it)
1960 Pirates w/AL walking the gang plank (that’s what happened)
Yankees grommet

What’s going on with the red Phillies sliding #4 runner? It almost looks like the red felt was applied to a white substrate.

You seem to beat a few different bushes than the usuals, Gary. If you ever see the Keezer Giants shown by bocca in post #8953 (a couple of pages back), I would be forever in your debt if you would snag it up and then flip it to me. Of pennants I could afford, it’s #1 on my wantlist.

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Rob, I'm looking forward to getting the newest arrival. I'll add photos when I get it. You picked out a couple of my favorites (e.g. the Overland Day and the Yankees Grommet).

The Phillies Sliding Runner pennant is a funny one. The tip is missing. It looks like a previous owner gave it a tip transplant but couldn't be bothered to match the color. But it seemed good value for the $5 it cost me.

I'll definitely keep an eye out for the Keezer. It's hard to believe there's a Giants pennant that you don't already have.

I want to add some metadata to the photos (year, manufacturer, team, etc) to make it easier to search the photos. If anyone knows if this is possible on Google Photos, please let me know.

[ooo-ribay]

I certainly know nothing about “metadata” The other Rob might know.

There are probably ten SF Giants pennants I “need.”

[bocca001]

Speaking of needs and all of these 1910 era pennants we have been discussing, this zoomed in image comes from an old photo from a Santa Clara university campus room. I think it depicts a baseball player. Does the particular player shape/image look familiar to anyone? Does anyone have a pennant from a different team/school with this same player graphic/emblem?

[thetahat]

Not with that graphic, no. May be unique to SC. Related note: This is from Niagara University (then College) in Buffalo. Oversized and embroidered.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Not with that graphic, no. May be unique to SC. Related note: This is from Niagara University (then College) in Buffalo. Oversized and embroidered.

What a beauty!

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Not with that graphic, no. May be unique to SC. Related note: This is from Niagara University (then College) in Buffalo. Oversized and embroidered.

Beautiful and pristine!

[bocca001]

Embroidered makes sense. Hard to imagine there were many made. Always fun to have things to hunt.

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

I want to add some metadata to the photos (year, manufacturer, team, etc) to make it easier to search the photos. If anyone knows if this is possible on Google Photos, please let me know.

Gary, try clicking on the "i" (info) button on the top right corner of each image within your album. A side panel will open exposing a box for "Description" where you can add any further info. I believe these notes are searchable within the album/application, so when you're questioning whether/not you already own a '57 WS dueling pennant ... you'll find it relatively quickly if properly identified (you do!).

Great collection! Thanks for sharing.

[perezfan]

Awesome collection Gary!

You have a bunch of super-rare beauties. Thanks for sharing!

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

I'll definitely keep an eye out for the Keezer. It's hard to believe there's a Giants pennant that you don't already have.

I may have shared this, but these are my "most wanted." A couple seem to exist only in a photo.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I may have shared this, but these are my "most wanted." A couple seem to exist only in a photo.

Have the 3-D Collegiate … would trade for either a Dodgers or Red Sox 3-D, unfortunately those are just as rare if not more.

I have to cut a slit in the holder so the bill of his cap sticks out as it should …

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

As a mini project, I've spent some time over the last few weeks, photographing my pennants and creating a google photo album.

If you're interested, you can have a look here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5CwMVSUHgW4ASXk18

Any feedback about how to improve the album is welcome.

Agree that this is quite a collection, my favorites are the ‘36 Yankees and the ‘41 Dodgers …

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I may have shared this, but these are my "most wanted." A couple seem to exist only in a photo.

I know three people who would love to own that Hamm's and I suspect only one of us, at most, ever will.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by thetahat

I have to cut a slit in the holder so the bill of his cap sticks out as it should …

What a bizarre graphic on this one! What in the world is this grotesque guy supposed to be, and what's with the tiny bat and baseball? Oh, OK, I just realized he's a Giant, but certainly not the Jolly Green type! Who would come up with something like this?

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Have the 3-D Collegiate … would trade for either a Dodgers or Red Sox 3-D, unfortunately those are just as rare if not more.

I have to cut a slit in the holder so the bill of his cap sticks out as it should …

Is the giant holding ... a baseball??

And he has a pair of googly eyes, right?

[bocca001]

Not on the wall quite yet. I know people differ on this when framing pennants, but I like the tassels straight out, which makes the frame pretty big. The downside is that I could not get a suede mat quite big enough for the entire frame. So it's not perfect (one joint). But I hate to pay big $$ for professional framing. I ordered the frame, but did the backing and assembly myself. The photo makes the joint more noticeable than it looks in person.

[MK]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Not on the wall quite yet. I know people differ on this when framing pennants, but I like the tassels straight out, which makes the frame pretty big. The downside is that I could not get a suede mat quite big enough for the entire frame. So it's not perfect (one joint). But I hate to pay big $$ for professional framing. I ordered the frame, but did the backing and assembly myself. The photo makes the joint more noticeable than it looks in person.

It looks great! I love the tassels straight out also. The pennant is the focal point so I don’t think the joint in the matting is a big deal.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Not on the wall quite yet. I know people differ on this when framing pennants, but I like the tassels straight out, which makes the frame pretty big. The downside is that I could not get a suede mat quite big enough for the entire frame. So it's not perfect (one joint). But I hate to pay big $$ for professional framing. I ordered the frame, but did the backing and assembly myself. The photo makes the joint more noticeable than it looks in person.

Looks great!

[perezfan]

Nice job, Marc... looks awesome!

[UKCardGuy]

I agree with everyone else. It looks great Marc.

Does the suede backing prevent the pennant moving?

[bocca001]

Yes, the suede mat holds the pennant in place.

There are a number of framed pennants in the current Hunt auction. Some are clearly attached to the backing with some kind of thread. See the attached pic (to the right of the 1924). It seems like that method doesn't hold things in place all that well, leads to some puckering, and also could damage the pennant. I'm not sure what the other options are (tape?).

[bocca001]

I used my one last scrap, made some no room for error cuts with an exacto knife, and was able to get the seam in the mat under the spine. Now I just need to find some wall space.

[MK]

Originally Posted by bocca001

I used my one last scrap, made some no room for error cuts with an exacto knife, and was able to get the seam in the mat under the spine. Now I just need to find some wall space.

The two things that really hold me back are lack of wall space and of course money. Other than that I would go crazy. 😁

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Yes, the suede mat holds the pennant in place.

There are a number of framed pennants in the current Hunt auction. Some are clearly attached to the backing with some kind of thread. See the attached pic (to the right of the 1924). It seems like that method doesn't hold things in place all that well, leads to some puckering, and also could damage the pennant. I'm not sure what the other options are (tape?).

Maybe the blue Painters Tape? I would never use any tape/adhesive that's more intrusive or "stitch" a pennant to the mat.

I much prefer to apply gentle pressure of the glass/acrylic... just enough to hold the pennant in place without inflicting any damage. I've never incurred one iota of damage (doing it the same way as your Oversized Giants) for the past 35 years.

[ooo-ribay]

From the “Companion Pieces” thread…

Were these just someone else’s pennants? WGN’s maybe?

[Domer05]

Whoa.... I don't know anything about this distributor; but, the full size pennants featured are both by ADFLAG.

Not sure about the minis ... but, ADFLAG would make sense.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Maybe the blue Painters Tape? I would never use any tape/adhesive that's more intrusive or "stitch" a pennant to the mat.

I much prefer to apply gentle pressure of the glass/acrylic... just enough to hold the pennant in place without inflicting any damage. I've never incurred one iota of damage (doing it the same way as your Oversized Giants) for the past 35 years.

For just $40 (maybe cheaper?), a 40” poster toploader can give you two oversized holders.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Domer05

Whoa.... I don't know anything about this distributor; but, the full size pennants featured are both by ADFLAG.

Not sure about the minis ... but, ADFLAG would make sense.

Yeah, AdFlag. Thanks, Kyle.

I was just in touch with someone who actually owns a couple pennants I thought “might only exist in pictures.” They exist, but he’s not selling.

[ser1979]

Did anyone in here get this? Final price $430 not including buyers premium.

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/191446319

[UKCardGuy]

I was following that auction but wasn't keen on bidding. It seemed like a pretty good price for a lucky buyer.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Live Auctioneers has a habit or not going through with the sale. Check their feedback and Google them. I would be reluctant to put a large amount of money at risk with anything tied to them

[UKCardGuy]

Here's something a bit unusual....a double sided pennant.

The 1940s Cubs is a pretty scarce pennant. (I need to give it a good clean.) But I've not seen one that's double-sided before. It looks like the Cubs pennant was re-used to make the Notre Dame version as the Notre Dame side has the spine.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Yes, the suede mat holds the pennant in place.
There are a number of framed pennants in the current Hunt auction. Some are clearly attached to the backing with some kind of thread. See the attached pic (to the right of the 1924). It seems like that method doesn't hold things in place all that well, leads to some puckering, and also could damage the pennant. I'm not sure what the other options are (tape?).

What did this one go for?

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

What did this one go for?

Looks like the Walter Johnson went for a cool $11k. If that doesn’t include the BP, you can add another $2k.

[MK]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

Here's something a bit unusual....a double sided pennant.

The 1940s Cubs is a pretty scarce pennant. (I need to give it a good clean.) But I've not seen one that's double-sided before. It looks like the Cubs pennant was re-used to make the Notre Dame version as the Notre Dame side has the spine.

See post 973 in this thread