Show Case 4
Shelf 1 – Bottom to top (102 Total Items)
Mickey Mantle/Roger Maris Radio. A by product of that epic home run race in ’61, this wood cabinet features a raised, white plastic figure of Mantle, along with facsimile autographs of both Yankee stars. The on/off switch is a green baseball diamond. 4” x 7”. Stellar Co. C. 1961
New York Yankee Premium Advertising Baseball Bank. This regulation size baseball was a giveaway and labeled: ‘First Federal Savings Bank’ between the seams. It is plastic with raised seams and features ten facsimile autographs including: Mantle, Berra, Ford, Howard, Martin and Casey Stengel, and is mounted on a black base which serves as both the coin slot and trap. C. 1950’s
Mickey Mantle Alarm Clock. This plastic wind-up features a photo of the Yankee Hall-of-Fame Center Fielder wearing a Yankee cap on the face, beside his name. 4” diameter, made in China. 1970’s
Roberto Clemente Alarm Clock. This plastic wind-up features the Pirate Hall-of-Fame right fielder on the face beside his name, wearing a Pirate cap. 4” diameter. 1970’s
Joe DiMaggio Novelty Stop Watch. Silver time piece with a 1 ½” face pictureing the ‘Yankee Clipper’ in uniform beside his name. C. 1970’s
10 – Major League Player Novelty Watches. Gold-plated watches with a 1 ¼” diameter face; each with a player photo beside their names, and comes with a stainless steel back and brown, alligator-style, leather band. China. C. 1980’s – 90’s
A. Reggie Jackson: Portrait
B. Roberto Clemente: Portrait
C. Pete Rose: Portrait
D. Mickey Mantle: Batting
E. Willie Mays: Smiling portrait
F. Ted Williams Batting
G. Joe DiMaggio: Portrait
H. Jackie Robinson: Batting
I. Roger Maris: Batting
J. Hank Aaron: Smiling portrait marked: ‘714 Home Run King’
Pete Rose ‘All Time Hit Leader’ Watch. Gold-plated digital watch pictures the Cincinnati Star on a 1 ¼” x 1 ½” face and marked: ‘Hits 4,192 and Sept. 11, 1985’. Gold color expandable stainless steel metal band (watch does not work). Made in Hong Kong. C. 1985 – 86
New York Yankee Watch. Digital watch marked: ‘New York’ with a color Yankee logo on the face (1 ¼” x 1 ½”). Expandable stainless steel metal band (watch does not work). Made in China. 1980’s
Moveable Baseball Pitcher Watch. Nice gold-plated watch face features a pitcher (catcher/batter in background) whose arm moves in sync to the seconds - along with a small baseball second hand moving along the outer edge. Genuine black leather band. Hong Kong. 1990’s
2 – Child’s Baseball Player Novelty Watches.
A. Post WW II plastic wrist watch featuring a 1” diameter face with a graphic image
depicting a child in uniform batting (does not work). Plastic wrist band, made in
‘Western Germany’ occupied zone. C. late 1940’s – early 50’s
B. Swiss made watch (1” diameter face) with a pitcher image in the center (arm
detached). Patent leather band, watch does not run. C. 1940’s – 50’s
Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris & Willie Mays “All Star” Watch Face Insert. 1” diameter baseball face marked: All-Star with facsimile signatures of the ‘Big Three’ inside a green border. 1961
Cal Ripken Jr, Commemorative Wrist Watch. Gold watch with black leather band honoring the ‘Iron Man’ for surpassing the 56-year-old record when he played in his 2,131st game on September 6, 1995 between the Orioles and California Angels in front of a sold-out crowd at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. To make the feat even more memorable, Ripken hit a home run in the previous night's game that tied Gehrig's record and topped that by hitting another one in his 2,131st game, which fans later voted as Major League Baseball's "Most Memorable Moment” in MLB history. Watch face features a game photo of Ripken, with facsimile signature, marked: ‘2131’ at top and comes with a hang tag with a brief bio and facsimile signature. Sports Legend Inc., watch made in Japan, metal case in China. 1995
Braves Fossil Wrist Watch. Limited Edition commemorative watch honoring the 1948 World Championship team; watch features a white face marked: ‘Braves’, surrounded by ‘Chief’ and ‘Tomahawk’ logos, and comes with a brown genuine leather band. Watch comes wrapped in a colorful 5” x 5” baseball felt (reminiscent of the early tobacco felts) with a baseball motif and Braves logo, with a certificate of authenticity. Blue metal collector’s case features two different Braves logos. Fossil and the Cooperstown Collection. 1994
Cleveland Indians Wrist Watch. Gold watch with an Indians ‘Chief Wahoo’ logo marked: ‘Indians’ on a white face and comes with a brown, genuine leather band stamped with baseball graphics. Color cardboard case has a batter graphic on front. Major League Baseball and Innovative Time Corp., Patent Pending, made in China. 1995
Female Batter Wrist Watch. 1” diameter face with a graphic female batter against a white background with green outer rim, marked: ‘Venice Quartz (no band). C. 1990
3-D Hologram Sheet with 7 Watch Faces. ‘Baby-boomer item features moving images called ‘Flickers’. Flickers are those specially coated ‘Dime-Store’ images mounted on cardboard backing. The watch faces have a green rim with a yellow batter image in the center that moves as the batter swings bat. Patent No. 2,815, 310. Vari-vue, Mount Vernon, NY. C. 1950’s – 60’s
Cuff Link/Tie Bar Jewelry Set on Store Card. Matching silver-plated set; mini fielder’s gloves are cufflinks with an embossed baseball in the palm. Textured tie bar (1 5/8”) has a 5/8” figural batter in the center. C. 1950’s – 60’s
Baseball Card Locker. Double storage locker reminiscent of the older Club House lockers right down to the exterior vents; made of green plastic, with hinged doors, twenty-four shelves, twelve per locker, one for American League teams, the other for National League. Outside door front has a yellow embossed relief batter and a baseball marked: ‘Major League Baseball’ and also contains league names in yellow. There is a blank tag on front bottom for owners name and address. Each inside door lists the twelve teams of that particular league in raised writing. 8” wide x 10” tall x 3” deep. Lakeside Industries, Inc. 1969
Pittsburgh Pirate Transistor Advertising Radio. Plastic baseball-shaped radio (3 ¼” diameter) with a Pirates logo advertising games on ‘KDKA Radio 1020’ and ‘Guardian Protection Services’, and comes with a plastic cord attachment at top so it can be hung while being listened to. Ball twists open and runs on two ‘A’ batteries. C. 1970
Toy Shop Baseball Players in Original Package. Sealed cellophane package with paper store tag contains five plastic yellow stand alone figures (no base) in various poses. These were originally were made by Lido and given away one at a time in specially marked boxes of ‘Post’ cereal in the late 50’s and re-issued in the 60’s. Toy Merchandising Corp., Woodside, New York. Mid 1960’s
Sealed San Diego Padres Helmet Bank. Plastic replica navy blue helmet with a multi-color Padres logo on the front brim: coin slot on top, plastic trap underneath. Sealed in original store wrapper (3 ½” x 5 ½” x 2 ½” high). Sports Products Corp., Cleveland, Ohio. Pat No. 3,904,469. 1973
3 – Factory Sealed Plastic Figural Cake Decorations. Generic batter figures from the Hartland Plastics ‘Minor Leaguer’ mold used by various novelty companies to make cake decorations. Player is wearing a white uniform, red cap, holding a yellow bat, and standing atop a green base. Wrapper reads: ‘Baseball Player’ and ‘Favor-it Brand Party Line’. 4 ½” tall, base is 1” x 3 ¾”. C.M.V., Hong Kong. 1960’s
Factory Sealed Party Cake Decorations. This pack contains a generic ‘Bat Boy’ from the ‘Hartland Plastics’ mold and two other plastic figures; one batting, one fielding. Cardboard package has a color graphic of players decorating a cake. Made in Hong Kong, distributed by ‘Gay-Gem Products Corp., Phila. Pa.. 1967
Factory Sealed Cake Decorations. Package contains 3 plastic players; catcher, base runner and umpire in cellophane wrapper with a card board store hang display. Wilton Enterprises, Woodridge, Ill. 1991
Sealed Pack of Baseball Charms. This card contains six color charms, four rubber position players with hang loops and two plastic baseballs. C. 1950’s – 60’s
Nostalgic Boston Red Sox Snow Dome. Plastic memento straight from the souvenir stands of Boston’s famed ‘Fenway Park’. Dome features a see-saw with figural pitcher and batter on opposite ends, and a Red Sox logo in the background. 3” square red base marked: ‘Boston Red Sox Fenway Park’. Hong Kong. 1960’s
Cleveland Indians Fan Dome/Snow Dome in Box (7 total). Snow-shaker featuring an Indians logo on a baseball cap in front of an outfield wall with painted bleachers and fans; small plaque in front marked: ‘Cleveland Indians’. When shaken – a mini baseball swirls around in the snow. The Kinta Group, West Los Angeles, Ca. C. 1990’s
8 – Cancelled Visa Baseball-Related Credit Cards. Four are from First USA Bank and feature Jackie Robinson on the front; the other four are pin-striped MBNA cards with a New York Yankees ‘Top Hat’ logo. 1997 – 2006.
Pittsburgh Pirates Ash Tray. White plastic tray (5 ½” diameter) featuring a black & yellow Pirate team logo in the center, with 4 cigarette rests. Gessner Products Co., Inc., Ambler, Pa. C. 1970’s
New York Yankees Wallet. Genuine brown leather bill-fold burn-stamped with a 1 ¾” diameter ‘Top Hat’ logo (bat inside a baseball marked: ‘Yankees’) across the front. 1990’s
Don Mattingly Kenner Starting Line-Up in Factory Sealed Package (5 others in cabinet). Pose-able action figure featuring the Yankee All-Star First Baseman; plastic package front with card board backing contains a Mattingly baseball card (full set check list on reverse). Kenner Products, USA, manufactured in China. 1989
Knives
9 – Nostalgia Picture Pen Knives. These are reminiscent of the picture-handle knives from the ‘40’s and ‘50’s. Each features an action pose with individual player’s name and a smaller inset drawing, sealed in an acrylic handle, with a carbon steel blade (3 ½” closed). Players: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Rogers Hornsby, Lefty Grove, Dizzy Dean, Grover Alexander, and Honus Wagner. Novelty Knife Co., USA. C. 1990’s
New York Yankees ‘Mini’ Swiss Army Knife. White Swiss Army knife marked: ‘Yankees’ features a ‘Yankee logo’ on one side sealed in an acrylic handle. Tools featured: stainless steel blade, scissors, nail file, tweezers, and screw driver. Reverse has Swiss Army logo. 2 ¼” closed, with a key ring and chain. 1980’s – 90’s
3 – Baseball Player Novelty Knives. White poly/acrylic single-bladed knives with player graphics along with their facsimile signatures by Falcon, USA; 1 each of Mickey Mantle & Lou Gehrig. The third is more recent, double-bladed with a smiling graphic of Mickey Mantle beside a facsimile signature and a chain on one end. This one lists Mantle’s ‘Lifetime Statistics’ and is made in China. Approximately 3 ½” long, 6” fully open. 1970’s – 90’s
8 – Team Promotional Pen Knives. 3 ½” long knives (6” open) with a white plastic cover; 5 have 1 blade, 3 with 2 blades. All have color team logos on one side and appear to be manufactured by the same company. Made in USA. Marked:
A. Go Sox Go, C. 1960’s
B. Boston Red Sox American League Champs, 1967
C. Oakland A’s World Series Champs, 1974
D. Cincinnati Reds World Series Champs, 1975- 1976
E. Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Champs, 1981
F. St. Louis Cardinals World Series Champs, 1982
G. Baltimore Orioles World Series Champs, 1983
H. Pete Rose 4192 Hits – Sept. 11, ‘85
Boston Red Sox Picture Puzzle on Original Store Card. This plastic 3” x 5” inter-locking puzzle features white sliding squares inside a black case with a Red Sox team logo, and is affixed to a 6” x 7 ¼” store card. Hong Kong. C. 1970’s
Boston Red Sox Vinyl Wallet. Black child’s wallet featuring a Red Sox team logo on the front; inside has a change pocket, bill fold and picture inserts. Hong Kong. C. 1970’s
Avon Liquid Hair Trainer in original Box. Plastic baseball-shaped bottle (with raised seams) contains 4 Fl. Oz of hair tonic and has a blue twist-off cap which serves as the base. Box has baseball graphics. Avon Products Inc., New York, NY. C. 1970’s
14 – 7-11 Baseball Player Cups. White plastic cups featuring a color player photo, player’s name, position, graphic action illustration, and a brief bio on the side. Reggie Jackson, Nolan Ryan, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, et. al. 1982
Corgi Mini Baseball Car on Original Store Card. White Ford Mustang Cobra with a San Diego Padre logo on the hood and roof. Great Britain. 1982
Official League Baseball Yo-Yo in Box. Yo-yo that looks just like a real baseball and is even marked: ‘Official League’ and ‘Professional Model’ with string wrapped around the seams (housed in a 3 ¼” square card board box with a clear top for viewing, instructions on bottom). Union Wadding Co., Pawtucket, R.I.. 1965
Bob Feller Hall of Fame Bust in Original Box. Plastic bust featuring an off-white bust image of the St. Louis Cardinal Hall-of-Fame pitcher mounted on an imitation plastic wood base, with a small plaque listing Feller’s career highlights. The player is prominently displayed in a red, white, and gold box between 2 columns marked: ‘Baseball’s immortal All Time Major League Stars’. Box reverse features portrait images of the players offered in the set. 6” tall. Produced by Sports ‘Hall of Fame’, Inc and was originally sold in Cooperstown, NY. 1963
Boston Red Sox Team ‘Nodder’ in Original Box. Charming plastic figurine holding a bat atop a gold square base marked: ‘Boston’; figure is wearing a Home (white and red) uniform marked: ‘Red Sox’ across chest and ‘B’ on baseball cap. Blue box has a product viewing window, picture of doll on 3 sides, and is marked: ‘My Favorite Red Sox’. 6 ¼” tall. Hong Kong. 1970’s
New York Yankees Team ‘Bobble Head’ Doll in Original Box. This plastic figurine is holding a removable bat atop a round red base marked: ‘New York Yankees’ and finished in a Home (pin stripe) uniform with NY logos on jersey and cap. Red box has a product viewing window with a color baseball diamond inside. 7 ¼” tall. Skore, USA, manufactured in China. 1988
Paul O’Neill Headliner Figurine in Package. Small hand-painted plastic figure (3” tall) of the Yankee Right Fielder featuring an over-sized head with his last name etched into front of a green base. Packaged in clear plastic and mounted on cardboard backing with O’Neill’s facsimile signature and a small ‘Collector’s Catalog’ booklet. Reverse shows others in set. Corinthian Marketing, Inc., El Segundo, Ca. Made in China. 1996
Child’s Baseball Storage Box. Blue vinyl velcroed compartment with a plastic baseball on the front; belt clip on reverse. China. C. 1990’s
New York Yankees Playing Cards. Red, white, and blue sealed pack with a Yankees ‘Top Hat’ logo on the front. Licensed by MLB. Skore. 1989
Plastic Baseball Holder. This container housing the baseball is mounted on a green diamond with base paths and bases. 1970’s – 80’s
5 – Baseball Coins. These MLB star coins are from the coin set (164 total) that were originally inserted into baseball card packs from when we were kids; one per pack. Topps, 1965
A. 2 – Mickey Mantle: #’s 120, 131
B. Willie Mays: # 80
C. Roberto Clemente: # 55
D. Pete Rose: # 82
2 – (1 in cabinet) ‘Ball Mates’ Baseball Display Cases with Boxes. Plastic ClearVue ™ globes with angled seam that separates at center, and mounted on a life-like home plate. Sports Memories, inc., Valencia, Ca., manufactured in Taiwan. Patented, 1987
Baseball Holder. Plastic angled globe housing the ball mounted atop a circular gold base. PKK. 1990’s
Signed All-Star Game Baseball. Ball features 30 signatures (some badly faded) on an Official Spalding National League Baseball (Charles S. Feeney Pres). Players: Aaron, Bench, Morgan, Rose, Carlton, et. al. C. 1975
5-Cent ‘Diamond Dust’ Punch Board. Colorful majority-punched lottery board featuring fifteen real life game photos of ‘Depression Era’ stars; DiMaggio, Greenberg, Feller, et. al. The main board has 4 sections of 150 holes each (600 total). The un-punched holes are isolated with a foil cover and easy to discern next to the punched holes. It is easy to see why this lottery was mostly effectuated; for 5-cents a gamble the odds of winning (19 chances) a dollar (1900% of the initial investment) was good enough incentive (not to mention the seductive value of betting on your favorite baseball players). Directions on front, manufacturer’s stickers on rear (7” x 10” x ¾” thick). Made and printed in U.S.A.. C. Late 1930’s 2 – Topps Micro Baseball Cards. Topps Micro is a mini version of the regular Topps card issue that particular year (the same in every way except that the card is about the size of a postage stamp). 1992 A. Dwight Evans/Orioles: His last season in MLB.
B. Cecil Fielder/Tigers Gold Foil Card: Card background has a gold overlay with the players name.
Shelf 2 (Candy/Confection)
Jackie Robinson Candy Container. Plastic metallic-toned bust (5” tall) of the Dodger Hall-of-Fame Second Baseman is the top half of container and sits atop a clear housing unit that still holds the original candy. Robinson is wearing the defunct ‘B’ on his Brooklyn Dodger cap, with his name printed across the chest. Reverse marked: ‘Petitto Studio, Hudson Mass. C. 1950’s
2 – Pete Rose Energy Bars. Un-opened ‘Supercharg’r’ carob coated protein bars feature a color photo and facsimile signature of the now disgraced star player. Orange wrapper proclaims ‘Nature’s Answer To Candy’. 4” long. Nutrisciences, Inc., Anaheim, Ca. 1978
1 – ‘Reggie Bar’ Candy Bar Plus an Empty Wrapper. This commercial venture into confectionery features an action image of Reggie Jackson, A.K.A. ‘Mr. October’ on an orange wrapper commemorating his 1977 storybook season with a World Series Championship. On April 13th 1978, the outfield at Yankee Stadium was showered with "Reggie!" candy bars after Reggie Jackson slugged a three-run homer in the first inning and the Yankees defeated the White Sox, 4-2, in the home opener. Bars originally sold for 25 cents (3 ¼” x 3 ¼”). By Curtiss, a division of Blanchard Brands, Inc., NYC. 1978
1 – ‘Reggie!’ Jackson Candy Bar. This later version features a sealed ‘Clark’ bar in a red wrapper with an image of the Hall-of-Fame Out Fielder batting in New York Yankee pin stripes. Package also contains 1 of 3 Limited Edition Collector Cards Inside’. Wayne Candies, Inc., in conjunction with Upper Deck Co. 2 ¾” x 5 ¼”. 1993
2 – Chocolate Candy Wrappers. Large wrappers (different versions); one blue, one white that once held candy bars, both with a graphic baseball in center and mini pennants marked: ‘Win 25,000 in the World Series Sweepstakes. Reverse has contest details. Manufactured by Planters, a division of Standard brands. C. 60’s – 70’s
‘Ken Griffey, Jr.’ Chocolate Bars (Full Case/24 Count plus 6 Advertising Cards in Cabinet). This was a regional candy bar issue with two color variations; one features a photograph of the ‘highly touted prospect’ and Seattle Mariner rookie center fielder/future Hall-of-Fame Out Fielder batting against a yellow background wrapper. Other version has same image against a blue background wrapper. Both versions list his first game, first at bat, first home run, and first stolen base on reverse. They are housed in the original colorful store display box which is designed to sit on a counter once opened, revealing a picture of Griffey to catch the eye of kids. Box has several pictures of Griffey along with stats marked: ‘Ken Griffey, Jr. molded in pure milk chocolate’. Bars are 2 1/2” x 3 ½”. The 6 Advertising cards feature 3 different color variations, all with same image as the candy bar. Pacific Candy Co. division of Pacific Trading Cards, Edmonds, Washington. 1989
‘Wade Boggs .352 Chocolate Bar’s (Full Case/24 Count plus 6 Advertising Cards in Cabinet). This is another rare regional candy bar issue with two color variations; one features a photograph of the future Boston Red Sox Hall-of-Fame Third Baseman batting against a black background wrapper. Other version has same image against a red background wrapper. Both versions list his most impressive stats on reverse. They are housed in the original store display box which is designed to sit on a counter once opened. Bars are 2 ½” x 3 ½”. The 6 Advertising cards feature the red background version of the above candy bar. Pacific Candy Co. division of Pacific Trading Cards, Edmonds, Washington. 1990
Tony Gwynn ‘Base Hit’ Chocolate Bar’s (Full Case/24 Count plus 6 Advertising Cards in Cabinet). Another regional candy bar issue with two color variations; this chocolate bar features the San Diego Padre Out Fielder /Batting Champion and future Hall-of-Famer in either a yellow or tan outer wrapper (12 yellow/12 tan). Both versions feature his name on front and list his most impressive stats on reverse. They are housed in the original store display box which is designed to sit on a counter once opened. Bars are 2 ½” x 3 ½”. The 6 Advertising cards feature the tan background version of the above candy bar. Pacific Candy Co. division of Pacific Trading Cards, Lynnwood, Washington. 1990
Ryan Sandberg Chocolate Bar. Red, white and blue wrapper with a graphic image of the Chicago Cub All-Star Second Baseman and future Hall-of-Famer batting, along with his facsimile signature and # 23. Reverse has a mail in application offer for an autographed baseball from Sandberg (2 ¾” x 5 ½”). Chris Candies, Inc. Pittsburgh, Pa. 1991
1 Case/24 Count (in cabinet) – ‘The Cal Bar’ Candy Bars. Front features a photo image of Cal Ripken Jr., future Baltimore Oriole Hall-of-Fame Short Stop fielding, along with a facsimile signature across his chest. Reverse has info on the Cal Ripken Jr. Foundation. Bars are 2” x 6” long and still in their original store shipping box. Distributed by Morley Candy Makers, Millersville, MD. 1999/2000
1 – ‘Chipper Bar’. This chocolate bar features a color image of the smiling Atlanta Braves Star Third Baseman, Chipper Jones, with his facsimile signature. 1 ¾” x 6 ¼”. Malley’s Chocolates, Cleveland, Ohio. 1996
5 – ‘David Justice Bar’s. This candy bar features a color image of the Atlanta Braves Star Right Fielder in a batting pose. Reverse lists his career highlights, a motivation speech and facsimile signature. 1 ¾” x 5 ½”. Harry London Candies, Inc., North canton, Ohio. 1995
2 – ‘Albert Belle Chocolate Bar’. 7” long candy bar featuring an image of the controversial Cleveland Indian Out Fielder batting, with a facsimile autograph across his chest. Reverse has advertisement for ‘Rally’s’ Double Cheeseburger. Malley’s Chocolates, Cleveland, Ohio. 1997
1 – ‘The Kirby Puckett Bar’. This 6” long chocolate bar features a smiling picture of the Minnesota Twin Hall-of-Fame Out Fielder proclaiming: ‘A Bundle of Energy’. Distributed by Morley Candy Makers, Clinton Twp. Michigan. 1994
19 – ‘Big Hurt’ Frank Thomas Bars. Wrappers feature a photograph of the muscular Chicago White Sox First Baseman/future Hall-of-Famer on the front of a ‘Milk Chocolate and Crisp Rice’ bar. Reverse has an ad to join ‘The Big Hurt Fan Club’ and his facsimile signature. Bars 3” x 6”, still in original store box. Morley Candy Makers, Clinton, Michigan. 1997
1 Case/24 Count (in cabinet) – ‘Cecil Fielder Chocolate Bar’s. These chocolate bars feature a comical drawing of the smiling Detroit Tiger star slugger with over-sized forearms and his facsimile signature on the bat. Reverse has facsimile signature and Fielder proclaiming: ‘Hit the Books’. Still in original shipping box. Morley Candy Makers, Clinton, Michigan. 1994
‘Wahoo Bar’. This chocolate bar features the Cleveland Indians mascot on the front. 1 ¾” x 6 ¾”. Malley’s Chocolates, Cleveland, Ohio. Mid 1990’s
6 – ‘Milk Duds’ Candy Boxes. The Holloway Candy Company placed a black & white picture of a baseball player on the reverse of every 5-cent ‘Milk Duds’ candy box, together with their name and batting average for the 1970 season. Front proclaims: ‘The Official Candy Of Major League Baseball Players Association’ with their logo. Players: Mays, Torre, Brock, ‘Catfish’ Hunter, et. al.. 2” x 3”. Holloway Candy, Chicago, Ill.. 1971
Mini Chocolate Baseball Player. 1 7/8” baseball player-shaped and tin foil wrapped chocolate featuring a graphic color image of child player holding a bat. C. 1960’s
Chocolate Baseball Lollipop. 2 ½” diameter cellophane-wrapped chocolate baseball with seams, 6 ½” overall. C. 1990
Chocolate Baseball Glove. 3 ½” x 4” fielder’s glove with an embossed baseball in palm marked: ‘Play Ball’. C. 1990
Chocolate with Baseball Motif. 4 ½” square chocolate block (½” thick) with crossed bats, baseball and a home plate (can’t believe I was able to refrain from eating this). 1990’s
Decorative Baseball Tray with Chocolate Baseballs. Stainless steel tray (4 ½” diameter) with a gold baseball bat and ball mounted on the outer lip. 1950’s – 70’s
2 – Chocolate Baseball Versions. Nineteen are ¾” diameter foil wrapped balls with black seams marked: ‘Official League’. Eight (slightly larger) have red seams. 1980’s
Bazooka Bubble Gum Box ‘Great Moments In Baseball’. These 3” x 6 ¼” cardboard boxes originally contained twenty-five pieces of Topps’ Bazooka bubble gum along with five baseball cards. Color front pictures Babe Ruth as a promo for card series. Side panels contain four cutout ‘plaks’ from the forty-one card ‘All-Time Greats’ set. Reverse contains a black & white newspaper headline from June 3, 1932 highlighting Lou Gehrig’s historical game along with a newspaper action photo of Gehrig from that historic day, together with a brief bio. Topps Chewing Gum, Inc., Duryea, Pa. 1963
2 – ‘Strike Three’ Cinnamon Mints. Un-opened packs have a brown paper wrapper over silver foil (2 ¾” long by approx. ¾” diameter) covered with baseball graphics and sell for 5-Cents. American Mint Corporation, New York City. 1950’s
22 Baseball Gum Balls. Assorted baseball-shaped and designed gum balls (1 ¼” diameter) with different baseball lingo written in black type. 1950’s
Mini Baseball Gum Ball. ½” diameter ball with black type marked: ‘Home Run’. C. 1950’s
Junior Mints Candy Box. 1 ¾” 2 ½” empty box once held miniature chocolate covered mint patties. Box front advertises: ‘Fantastic Firsts in Sports on back’. Reverse has fact # 37, a nine line description with baseball graphic of Harvey Haddix, Pirate pitcher, and how he pitched a record 12 perfect innings, and lost the game. National Biscuit Company - Candy Division, New York. C. 1960’s – 70’s
Baseball Glove & Ball ‘Pez’ Candy Dispenser. Plastic 4 ½” tall green body marked: ‘Pez’ embossed on both sides with a fielder’s glove & ball at the top. Glove twists exposing the candy. Made in Austria. 1963 – 64
Charlie Brown Pez Candy Dispenser. Same style mechanism as above (4 ½” tall) – except this one has a blue base with a Charlie Brown figure on the top, cap askew. Austria. 1990
MLB Baseball Logo Pez Candy Dispenser. Same style mechanism as the previous two; this one also has a blue base and features a baseball top with a NY Yankees logo and are now made in China. C. 2000
Totem Baseball Player Candy Dispenser with Box. Pez knock-off (also 4 ½” tall) featuring a powder blue body with ‘Totem’ embossed on front base and outfitted with a baseball cap (with a star). Body has a screw-off cap on bottom with a spring load mechanism to re-load candy and still has a pack of the original candy. Simple cardboard box has black ink illustration and marked 25-cents. Totem Limited Inc., East Brunswick, N.J., made in Hong Kong. Patent Pending 1970’s
Kansas City Royals Batting Helmet Candy Dispenser. Mini blue helmet (1 ¾” x 2 ¾” x 1 ¼” high) with a ‘KC’ logo sticker; dispenser unit has a flap with a catch underneath housing the candy. Sealed cellophane pack contains small pink & yellow candy pieces inside. C. 1970’s – 80’s
Cracker Jack Box with Mini Baseball Card Toy Prize. Sealed box of caramel coated pop corn and peanuts advertising: ‘Topps Mini Baseball Card Inside’ ‘Collect All 36 Cards In 2nd Series’. Side panel lists players in the set. Columbus, Ohio. 1991
Lot of 29 Cracker Jack Toy Prize Mini Baseball Cards. 17 sealed cards (1 ¼” x 1 ¾”) in their original r/w/b toy surprise package. 12 cards are opened; 1 from the 1st series, 11 from the in 2nd series, listing player statistics from the previous season. 1991
Baseball Candy Dispenser. Plastic baseball (2” diameter) dispenses candy (like the ‘Pez’ containers) by rotating a small part of the baseball clock-wise (still retains the candy). Made in China, distributed by Fleer Co., Mt. Laurel, NJ. 1990’s
Baseball Boy Candy Container. Clear plastic container ((4 ½” tall)) in the shape of a boy player; he is wearing a baseball glove with a color face and his red cap contains small red, yellow, green, and orange candy pieces. E. Rosen Company, Pawtucket, RI., manufactured in China. C. 1990
4 – Superstar Candy Container Stand-Ups. Sealed collectible in flat plastic red or green containers (2” x 2 ½”) housing the candy; each with colorful outer wrapper picturing Nolan Ryan, Ryne Sandberg and Bo Jackson on front. Reverse has checklist of entire thirty-six player set. Containers themselves have a paper photo image of player with name, team, and a baseball diamond on front, reverse has paper label with player’s statistics. Two packs are unwrapped, but unopened; Mark McGwire, and Bobby Bonilla. Made in Thailand, distributed by The Topps Company. 1991
Home Run Bubble Gum Jar with Baseball Gum Balls. Large clear plastic jar with a 4 ½” x 5” color paper label picturing a batter, catcher and umpire marked: 5-cents and contains 102 assorted gum balls (7/8” diameter) with different baseball lingo written in black type. Philadelphia Chewing Gum Corp., Havertown, Pa. C. 1980’s
2 – ‘Magic Colors’ Bubble Gum Boxes. Sealed boxes (2 ¼” x 3 ½”) with color comic baseball scenes on front; one labeled ‘Homer’, the other ‘Doubler’. Side panel have ‘Say No To Drugs! & Stay In School’ message to kids. Swell Brand, Philadelphia Chewing Gum Corp., Havertown, Pa. C. 1990
‘Pro Ball’ Baseball Bat with Gum Balls. Sealed clear plastic bat (17 ¾” long) with a 5 ½” black-grooved handle containing multi-colored gum balls (¾” diameter), each with different baseball jargon in black type. Paper label on barrel reads: ‘Pro Ball’ with a graphic baseball caricature. C. 1990
Detroit Tigers Gum Ball Dispenser/Coin Bank. Blue plastic baseball cap with Tigers logo (coin slot on top, twist off trap) atop a clear plastic unit marked: ‘Tigers’; with a Tiger logo and American League logo stickers affixed, and contains multi-colored gum balls. 3 ¾” diameter base, 6” tall. Illinoy Toy Co., Candy Cargo Group, Glenview, Il. 1994
New York Yankees Chewing Gum Tin. Small red tin (1 ½” x 2 ¾”) with a Yankees ‘Top Hat’ logo on the front, MLB logo on the side, and contains sugar-free gum/chicklets. Major League Baseball product. Tin manufactured in China, gum in Denmark, World Packaging Corp., New York. C. 2000
2 – New York Mets Chewing Gum Packs. Standard size sealed packs containing five sticks feature a color wrapper labeled: ‘Mets’ along with Met logos on both sides. Officially licensed product of MLB, distribute by United Confections Inc, Bannockburn, Il.. 1980’s
Bazooka Bubble Gum 10 Pack & Singles. The baseball card company with the biggest share of the market came out with a new product. The Topps Company, Inc., Duryea, Pa. 1989
Fleer Giant Double Bubble Gum Pieces (3). When Fleer Corp was awarded the right to produce and distribute baseball cards in 1984, effectually ending the Topps monopoly, one condition was that Fleer could not insert bubble gum in their wax packs like Topps had been doing for years. This was Fleer’s way of advertising and joining the confection market, a tootsie roll size (1 ½”) piece of gum wrapped in colorful wax paper, twisted at the ends. 1980’s
Bubble Yum Gum. Major League Baseball joined the confection market with their ¾” x 1” gum pieces which proclaims: ‘The official gum of Major League Baseball’ on the wax paper wrapper, with 3 MLB logos. 1980’s
2 – Big League Chew Pouches. Stay-fresh pouch with a caricature ball player on both sides of one pouch marked: ‘Original Shredded Bubble Gum’ ‘Equals 26 sticks’. The second pouch has an advertisement with picture and an ‘official order form’ for a Batting Gove on reverse. 5 ½” x 5 ½”. Big League Chew (TM) Co., U.S.A.. 1988
4 – Sports Page Bubble Gum Packs. Cellophane sealed color packs (3 ½” x 5”) of folded cardboard made to look like newspaper headlines contain ‘4 Giant Bubble Gum Pages’ and a mini edition of ‘The Sporting News’. In addition, inside cover jacket contains a collection of strange and unusual in-game play situations called ‘Puzzling Plays’ which allow customer to match wits with baseball professionals (9 plays in series 1). Amurol Products Company, Naperville, Il. C. 1990
2 – Baseball Logo Cookies. Cellophane sealed New York Yankee & New York Mets cookies (3 ¾” diameter) with colorful teams logos in the center. Fan Club Cookies, Rochester, New York. C. 1990
Shelf 3 – (247 Total Items)
Rings: Large variety of plastic and metal rings issued between the 1940’s – 80’s
Ted Williams Premium Ring. Ted was honored with a ring of his own following his spectacular 1941 season when he led the American League with a .406 batting average. One of the most desired of all baseball rings this collectable was acquired by sending in ‘Nabisco Shredded Wheat’ box tops. Although it is a great design, it was not practical as a kids’ toy and very few remain intact. This ring, part metal, part plastic, is the most unique of all baseball rings. On top of the gold-colored metal base is a plastic figure of ‘The Splendid Splinter’ along with a plastic baseball sitting atop a metal wire. The same wire is coiled around the bottom of the base of the Williams figure. The ‘action’ was created by flicking a tab at the base enabling Ted to swing at the ball (spring mechanism still intact). The expandable metal base features the Boston Red Sox star with his facsimile signature and crossed bats & ball design in relief on the side. The white plastic batter even has ‘Red Sox’. 1 ¾”. Early 1940’s
5 – Major League Baseball 3-D Flicker Rings. Silver expandable (one-size-fits-all) plastic base (5/8” x ¾”) with colorful flicker inset of different teams and poses that animate when you move them. LM. Becker& Co. 1960’s
A. Detroit Tigers: Catcher
B. Boston Red Sox: Fielder
C. Kansas City Athletics: Pitcher
D. Milwaukee Braves: Batter
E. St. Louis Cardinals: Catcher
3-D Batter Flicker Ring. Different version then the above; this one features a batter inside a baseball. 1960’s
4 – Baseball Team Cereal Premium Rings. Expandable Aluminum Rings issued by Kellogg’s (one ring per box) in their Shredded Wheat cereal, wrapped in cellophane wrapper. Each American & National League team has a team logo and name etched onto the face: Red Legs, Red Sox, Nationals, and Pirates. 1957
Aluminum Expandable Baseball Team Ring. Different version from above; this one is slightly smaller and molded in a different shape, with an embossed player labeled: ‘Phillies’. C. Late 1950’s
Domed Baseball Ring. Another style expandable metal band featuring a 7/8” laminated baseball. C. 1950’s
New York Mets Ring. This expandable silver metal frame is square and features a color Mets logo and team name. 1960’s
6 – Team Logo Rings. Gold-plated expandable metal rings with color American & National League team names and logos. 1970’s
A. New York Yankees
B. Boston Red Sox
C. Los Angeles Dodgers
D. Chicago Cubs
E. California Angeles
F. San Francisco Giants
2 – Plastic Expandable Play Ball Team Rings. Set comprised of several different colors with embossed team logos and name. 1969 – 72
A. Chicago Cubs: White with red logo
B. Los Angeles Dodgers: Blue with same color logo
Pittsburgh Pirates World Champs Ring. Gold-plated decorative expandable metal ring honoring the newly-crowned, World Champs. 1971
3 – Mickey Mantle Souvenir Rings. Copper expandable bands featuring circular laminated photo images of the Yankee Hall-of-Fame Outfielder. Two are black & white and show him batting with stadium in background; one is a color profile head shot. C. 1970’s
Generic Baseball Ring. Gold-plated expandable ring with a flat metal over-size (7/8”) litho-ed baseball, held in place with 4 bendable clasps. Marked: Hong Kong on inside band. 1970’s
New York Mets Commemorative Ring in Original Package. Gold-plated Championship Ring with a costume diamond and embossed images of the World Champions, 2 logos and a Championship Trophy. Package has cardboard backing with a Mets logo and product sponsor Tropicana, ad reads: ‘You Can’t Pick a better team, You Can’t Pick a better juice’. 1986
2 – Basketball Novelty Rings. Tiny expandable silvered-metal child’s rings (½”) with a painted color face (one red, one green), both with a small embossed basketball image. Hong Kong. C. 1960’s
Charms:
5 – Player Key Chain Charms. These little plastic key chain charms were sold in the familiar plastic capsules that were dispensed from coin-operated vending machines located in and outside of candy stores enticing kids with the black & white photo images of their favorite ball players. The frames are made of hard plastic, come in various colors and shapes (rectangle and octagonal) and have a plastic loop at top for the key chain insertion. Included in this lot are: Hall-of-Fame: Jackie Robinson and a Detroit Tiger color logo. ¾” x 5/8”. 1950
12 – Wrist Watch Charm Bracelets. These crude children’s elastic band bracelets were also dispensed from gum ball machines; each has a metal face that features a different color painted watch display flanked by two mini black & white baseball stars’ photos (with different color backgrounds). The players pictured are listed as pairings: Aaron/Mantle, Matthews/Maris, Williams/Mays, Dimaggio/Musial, Robinson/Spahn, Lemon/Berra. 1” x 1 ½”. 1950’s
3 – Nostalgic 3-Dimensional Flicker Pin Back Buttons. Color buttons (2 ¼” diameter) with a plastic textured front and a white metal frame featuring two Hall-of-Fame pitchers that changes images when moved (flicker). Pin clasp on reverse. Dimensional Research, Burlingame, Ca. Pat. Pending. Pre 1965
A. Sandy Koufax: Los Angeles Dodgers
B. Don Drysdale: Los Angeles Dodgers
C. Los Angeles Angels: Original team logo inside a baseball with Halo & Wings
Cubs 3-D Flicker Charm. Yellow ‘Dime Store’ item featuring a plastic frame (5/8” x ¾”) with a colorful pitcher flicker inset, marked: ‘Cubs’. Reverse has a pocket clip marked: ‘Pat. Pend. C. 1960’s
3-Dimensional Batter Vari-Vue Sheet. Another ‘Baby-Boomer’ item featuring nine multi-colored hologram batter images (1” x 1 ¼” each) that actually swing the bat as the image is manipulated. C. 1960’s
Celluloid Baseball Figural Charm. Tiny delicate 1” hand-painted child bust with a bat on his shoulder and a loop at the top. Japan. C. 1930’s – 40’s
Caricature Batter Charm. Tiny black plastic figure (¾”) with a bat on his shoulder and a hang loop at top (most likely from a gum ball machine). C. 1950’s
Kansas City Athletics Charm. Flat grey plastic baseball (1 ¼” diameter) with raised seams and crossed bats marked: ‘Kansas City Athletics’ in the center and a chain loop at top. C. 1950’s – 60’s
Baseball Bat & Ball Charm. Wood bat (5” long) with a chain on the handle attached to a plastic baseball. C. 1950’s
4 – Assorted Gum Ball Charms. Silver finished plastic charms, dispensed from a vending machine; 3 with chain loops (½” – 7/8”). C. 1950’s
A. Fielder’s Glove:
B. Baseball Cap: Kansas City Athletics logo
C. 2 - Glove with Bat & Ball: (different sizes)
Ivory Baseball Half (fully intact one is attached to mini bat & charm on Babe Ruth shelf # 3). Tiny hallow hand-painted bottom half of a baseball (3/8” diameter) with screw threads (top broke) and contains a miniature ivory dice. C. 1900
2 – Baseball Lapel Stud Charms. C. 1920’s – 50’s
A. Baseball: 5/8” diameter soft metal embossed ball.
B. Cap: Green ¾” hard plastic turn-of-century style cap with a costume diamond
embedded on top.
8 – Assorted Baseball Charms. Plastic gum ball dispensed baseballs of various sizes (3/8” – ¾”) and seam design, all with chain loops. 2 marked: ‘White Sox’ (one embossed, one marked in black type). C. 1950 – 70’s
Die-Cut Player. 2” tall blue & white plastic figure marked: ‘Center Fielder’ attached to a blue base (probably a game piece). C. 1970’s – 80’s
2 – Player Souvenir Thimbles. Plastic child’s thimble with a black & white drawing of player beside their name. Made in U.S.A.. 1990
A. Bo Jackson: Yellow
B. Jose Conseco: Blue
Plastic Fielder’s Glove Gum Ball Charm. Marked Hong Kong across the palm. ¾” x 7/8”. C. 1950’s – 70’s
Mini Rubber Fielder’s Glove & Ball. Baseball doll accessories. C. 1980’s – 90’s
Metal Charms:
Baseball Belt Buckle. Brass baseball-shaped child’s buckle with engraved seams marked: ‘Big League’. C. 1950
6 – Mini Team Pennant Charms. 7/8” pennants with team names etched inside and a loop at top for chain (probably dispensed from a gum ball machine); 4 are silver, 2 brass: Reds, Dodgers, Cubs, Tigers, Indians, Senators. C. 1950’s
5 – Team Baseball Charms. Baseball-shaped gum ball charms (plastic & metal) with embossed seams of different size and colors (silver, gold, brass); each with a chain loop marked: ‘Red Sox’, ‘Phillies’, ‘Giants’, ‘Dodgers’, ‘Senators’. C. 1950’s
Bat & Ball Key Chain. Gold-plated baseball bat with chain loop at the handle end connected to a small baseball charm. C. 1950’s
Baseball Key Chain Charm. Metal baseball (5/8” diameter), with a small hang chain. C. 1950’s
Batter/Catcher Gum Ball Figures. Well-detailed gold-plated charms (1” tall) probably dispensed from a gum ball machine. C. 1950’s
2 – Tin Lithographed Die-Cut Position Pins. Multi-colored pins (approx. 1” - 1 ¼”), with a batter image on one, catcher on other. Reverse has primitive pin clasps. No markings, (probably Japan). C. early 1950’s
3 – Tin Lithographed Baseball Whistles. Multi-color whistles (3 ¼”) with different position images inside a baseball: pitcher, catcher and batter. The whistle/mouth piece end is on the handle and shows bat trophy décor. Japan. 1960’s
35 – Assorted Baseball Souvenir Lapel Pins. This lot features a variety of pins from several different companies, many styles including pewter, gold-plated, laminated metal, plastic, embossed, etc.; with pin clasps on back (5/8” – 1 ½”). C. 1970’s – 90’s
A. 4 – Hall-of-Fame pins; 3 brass limited edition (numbered on reverse)
B. 5 – MLB Die-Cut Players: Rose, Mattingly, Jackie Robinson
C. 5 – Die-Cut Position Players (laminate on metal)
D. 7 – MLB Team Logo Pins
E. 4 – Team Logo Caps: Mets, Dodgers, Giants
F. 6 – Baseball Equipment: bats, ball, gloves
G. 3 – MLB Players: Sandberg, Zimmer, Vaughn
Jewelry:
Brass Tie Clip. 1 ¼” clip with a 1” circular coin affixed featuring a swinging batter/catcher scene, against a blue enameled background. C. 1950’s – 70’s
Los Angeles Angeles Charm Necklace on Original Store Card. Gold necklace with an Angeles mini batting helmet charm featuring an embossed ‘Halo’ logo on the front. Blue store card (3 ½” x 4”) marked: ‘Angeles’ in red with a halo around the ‘A’. C. 1960’s
Major League Baseball Charm Bracelet. Gold-plated bracelet (6 ¼” long) featuring dangling charms: bat, glove, ball and a ‘Major League Baseball’ charms. C. 1970’s – 80’s
Yankee Stadium Glass Ash Tray. Clear glass ash tray molded in the shape of Yankee Stadium with a baseball diamond, bleachers, and 3 cigarette rests. No markings (7 ¾” x 7 ¾” x 1 ¾” thick). C. 1940’s – 50’s
45 – Baseball Super Balls. Super balls was a ‘60’s craze and MLB capitalized on the success by inserting color baseball player portraits inside a small cloudy, yellow rubber ball (7/8” diameter) that bounced like hell; originally sold in vending machines and convenience stores. Reverse has player’s name, team and position. Hall-of-Fame: Reggie Jackson, Al Kaline. Chemtoy, Co. 1969
20 – Baseball Player Marbles. These plastic marbles (¾” diameter) feature a player photo and facsimile autograph inserts that were sold in packs of twenty. Hall-of-Fame: Frank Robinson. Creature Creations, Japan. 1968
3 – Musical Water Globes/Snow Domes. Glass domed enclosures featuring life-like ‘Caught In The Act Poses’, with figures wearing Major League uniforms, and plays: ‘Take Me Out To The Ball Game’ amid sparkle snow. Incredibly-carved resin base fronts have color relief ballplayer holding a bat, surrounded by thirty-two embossed ball players (like an Egyptian relief). Globes have music on/off and wind-up switches (4” diameter base x 6” tall). From The Cooperstown Collection by Flambro Imports, Atlanta, Georgia, manufactured in China. 1994
A. Yankees/Tigers: ‘Safe At Second’: Tiger player sliding into base safely under tag.
B. NY Giants/St. Louis: ‘It’s Outta Here’: Giants batter hitting home run with
catcher and umpire in background.
C. Brooklyn/St. Louis: ‘Stealing Home’: Dodger player stealing home on squeeze play
under catcher tag with batter attempting to bunt.
2 – Baseball ‘Team*Mate’ Stop Watches. Early MLB endorsed product features plastic souvenir stop watches (1 7/8” diameter) finished in team colors and logos, with a mini batting helmet attached on a small chain, in their original plastic cases. One has a hang tag and dangling watch offer (in the form of game tickets) for the entire set, back when there were only twenty-four teams. There is a special offer sticker on front of both for a full-size souvenir helmet (one size fits all) with mail-in offer form inside. Westclox and Major League Baseball Promotion Corp., made in U.S.A.. 1968
A. Pittsburgh Pirates: yellow & black
B. Washington Senators: red & white
Miniature Decorative Baseball Figures on Original Store Card. Sealed pair of hand-painted child batters (1 ¾”) used for decorating cakes and crafts (can’t tell if they are celluloid or plastic). C. 1950’s
Baseball Set of Position Players in Original Package. Plastic hand-painted ball players (approx. 2 ¼” – 3”) inside package (six total); strangely, the graphic color package shows two cricket players (probably from the English influence in this Asian country). Hong Kong. C. 1950’s – 60’s
2 – Mail-A-Toy Play Ball Figures in Original Package (one in cabinet). Mini plastic figures (approx. 1 ½”) sealed in a plastic see-through window, attached to a graphic store display, with a baseball diamond; 11 green, 3 yellow. Instructions call for customer to: ‘Glue On Bottle Caps for Trophies’. Reverse has post card style back for mail this visible product (unwrapped) back when there was less mail theft. 5 ¼” x 9 ½”. Common-Tatar, Inc., Blasdell, N.Y., made in U.S.A.. Patent Pending. C. 1950’s – 60’s
‘See The Baseball Stars’ View-Finder in Original Package. Early MLB Players Association product (not MLB) which is why there are no logos on the players caps. The cardboard package (6 ¾” x 7 ½”) pictures eight NY Yankee players on the front; eight Red Sox players on reverse. Plastic view-finder (2 ½” x 3”) is made from a baseball cap mounted on a baseball with a small window (view-finder), all of which rests on a fielder’s glove. Instructions marked: ‘press button on bottom of glove to change scene’. Fun-World, Inc., New York, made & printed in Hong Kong. 1968
Jim Palmer Sports Viewer in Sealed Package. This commemorative is from the Baltimore Oriole’s pitcher’s induction into the Hall-of-Fame. It features a plastic mega-phone style viewer (1” x 1 ½” x 2 ½”) that houses a color photo image of Palmer in action. Viewer reads: ‘Baltimore Orioles 1965 – 84: other side marked: Jim Palmer Hall Of Fame Aug 5, 1990. MLB licensed product. Sports View, Inc., made in U.S.A.. 1990
2 – Player Endorsed Batting Helmet Pencil Sharpeners on Original Store Cards. Cardboard backing (3 ½” x 6 ¼”) features player’s picture, with facsimile signature; reverse lists all teams in each division to be collected. Inside package is a 1 ½” x 2 ¼” blue batting helmet housing the sharpener marked: ‘Official Insignias of all Big League Teams’. Major League Baseball Promotion Corp., Orange Products Inc., Chatham, N.J.. 1969
A. Denny McLain: Detroit Tiger World Champ & Cy Young Award winner; coming off a
spectacular 31 - 6 record (last of the 30 game winners)
B. Frank Robinson: Baltimore Orioles Right Fielder, Hall-of-Fame.
Instant Replay Records in Original Package. Four mini records (2 ½” diameter) sealed on a cardboard store card – each with a color picture of player alongside an action image (made to be played on an ‘Instant Replay’ record player). Hall-of-Fame: Hank Aaron, Tom Seaver, Willie McCovey. Cardboard backing 6 ¾” x 9 ¼”. Mattel, Inc., Hawthorne, Cal.. 1971
Baseball Player Figures in Original Package. Cardboard package has a baseball drawing and houses small plastic players (1 ¾”) sealed in plastic; various poses: 13 red, 13 white. Hong Kong. 1970’s – 80’s
Team Souvenir Logo Buttons on Original Store Card. Sealed pack of six American League West pin-back buttons (color, 1 ¾” diameter), each with team logo and name: A’s, Angels, Twins, Royals, Rangers, White Sox. Cardboard backing (6 ¼” x 8 ½”) has a black & white action photo. Mfg. by The Button House, Winona, Minnesota. C. 1970’s
Major League Key-Chain Bat in Original Package. Wood bat-shaped souvenir (4” long) marked: ‘Philadelphia Phillies’ on the barrel, with a small key chain attached to the handle. Sealed plastic wrap (3” x 6 ¼”) has two MLB logos and a loop for hanging. Coopersburg Assoc., Pa. C. 1980’s
Louisville Slugger Pen & Mechanical Pencil Set on Original Store Card. Plastic bat-shaped set (5 ½” long) with facsimile signatures of Kirby Puckett: Minnesota Twins & Ken Griffey Jr.: Seattle Mariners on the barrel; both with Louisville Slugger labels. Red cardboard backing with baseball graphics is 2 ¾” x 8 ¼”. Van Dine Bros., Wycoff, New Jersey. C. 1990
2 – Flattened Souvenir Pennies with Baseball Engravings. Elongated coins like the pennies we used to put on rail road tracks to be flattened by passing trains. ¾” x 1 3/8”.
A. Mickey Mantle: 1956 Canadian penny honoring ‘The Mick’ upon his induction
marked: ‘Hall-of-Fame 1974’ with a raised swinging batter image of Mantle, along
with his name and ‘536 Home Runs’.
B. Chicago Cubs: Cubs mascot above team logo, 1970
Baseball Bat Pin Back Charm. Red plastic bat (2 ¼”) attached to a ‘V’ (team name or possibly stands for Victory) with an interesting metal chain and baseball attachment (probably a High School charm). Primitive clasp on reverse. C. 1940’s
Boston Red Sox Souvenir Bat Key Chain. Red plastic bat (3 ¾” long) with a paper label featuring a team logo on the barrel marked: ‘Red Sox’, and a chain on the handle end. C. 1940’s – 50’s
Mini Baseball Novelty Yo-Yo. Plastic baseball-shaped yo-yo (1” diameter) with black seams; string still intact. C. 1960’s – 70’s
7 – Mini Louisville Slugger Souvenir Logo Bats. 5” long yellow plastic bats featuring logos of National League teams: Giants, Reds, Cardinals, Braves, Astros; two marked: Pirates/Phillies, Expos/Padres. C. 1970’s
Cal Ripken Jr. Souvenir Louisville Slugger Bat/Key Chain. 5” long yellow plastic bat featuring a facsimile signature of the Oriole Short-Stop on the barrel, and a Louisville Slugger logo label, with a key chain through the handle C. 1980’s – 90’s
Houston Astros Coca-Cola Advertising Ruler. Thin white plastic ruler sponsored by Coca-Cola and ‘Mr. Pibb’ pictures fifteen black & white player & coach photos on front; fifteen on reverse (with a graphic of the Houston Astrodome). Supreme Plastics. 1975
Texas Rangers Advertising Cup. White plastic cup with a Ranger team photo under clear plastic marked: ‘Century 21 We’re Here For You’. 3 ¼” diameter x 4 ¼” tall. 1970’s
Glove & Ball Charm on a Pipe Cleaner. Mini orange glove (1”) with a baseball in palm, attached to a 2” pipe cleaner. Japan. C. 1960’s – 70’s
2 – Baseball Sandwich/Martini Olive Skewers. Plastic toothpicks (1 ½” – 2 ¼”) with different baseball motifs at the top; one has a small orange glove and ball, the other is a 1” diameter baseball. Hong Kong. C. 1970’s
Hall Of Fame Souvenir Coaster. Circular (3 ¼” diameter) plastic disc with a swinging batter image and fairgrounds in the back ground - reminiscent of a turn-of-the-century ‘Currier & Ives’ wood cut. Front marked ‘National Baseball Hall of Fame’, reverse has cork backing. Barlow, made in U.S.A.. C. 1980’s
Hall Of Fame Commemorative Magnet. Circular (3” diameter) plastic disc celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Hall, featuring four turn-of-the-century engraved player images (reminiscent of an old ‘Currier & Ives’ wood cut). Front marked: ‘Cooperstown 1939 – 1989, reverse has a magnet attached. 1989
Minnesota Twins Mini Erasers in Container. Red plastic container (1 ¾” diameter) with a clear top housing four white Minnesota Twin logo erasers (5/8’ diameter) made to look like baseballs; 2 marked: ‘Twins’, other 2 marked: ‘M’. Reverse marked: ‘These are erasers, not candy’. Rus Berrie & Co., Oakland, New Jersey. Made in China. 1989
Mickey Mantle Marble. White glass marble (7/8” diameter) with a blue head shot drawing of the Yankee Hall-of-Fame Center Fielder above his facsimile signature, on a rubber pedestal base. C. 1980’s – 90’s
Mickey Mantle Souvenir Pin. Laminated color painting pictures Mickey on the dugout steps, bat on shoulder, bats in foreground, stadium in back ground, above his facsimile signature. Pin clasp on reverse (1 ¾” x 2 ½”). C. 1990’s
New York Yankees Figural Straw. Red spiral straw runs through a plastic Yankees cap with an ‘NY’ logo sitting atop a rubber baseball. China. C. 1990’s
New York Yankees Air Freshener in Original Package. Cardboard freshener officially licensed by Major League Baseball with an ‘NY logo’ designed to hang anywhere and provide ‘Fragrance’. Instructions on reverse. Pro-Scent Inc., Montville, NJ. 1980’s
New York Souvenir Bat Pen. Stainless steel bat-shaped pen (5” long) with a gold butt end and top, and a ring mid way up the handle marked: ‘New York’ on the barrel. Pen has a removable handle exposing the writing instrument. C. 1990’s
Mini New York Yankees Souvenir License Plate. White plate (2 ¾” x 5 ¾”) with an embossed ‘Top Hat’ logo marked: ‘New York Yankees’. 1990’s
Baseball Magnet. Hard plastic concave baseball with black seams (2” diameter), and a magnet on the reverse. C. 1990
Brass Disc with Enclosed 3-D Baseball Image. Cool-looking (1 5/8” diameter) metal rimmed coin with a glass window housing a 3-D baseball bat, fielder’s glove and ball (not sure what it is used for). C. 1990’s
Shelf 4 (181 Total Items)
Key Chains:
Jackie Robinson Leather Key Chain. Rare leather-chained tag features a color image of the Dodger great, with a facsimile signature across the front. 1 3/8” x 1 3/8”. C. 1949 – 50
4 – ‘Sports Stars’ Key Chains. These square, silver-toned medallions have a raised relief players in action poses, with facsimile signatures and are angled on the tag to give it a baseball diamond-shaped appearance. Players are Hall-of-Fame: Bob Feller, Ralph Kiner, Hal Newhouser, and Ewell Blackwell who was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall-of-Fame. Reverse has a raised baseball diamond with different motivational inscriptions and players autograph. 1 3/8” x 1 3/8”. Early 1950’s
Cleveland Indians Bat Charm Key Chain. Tiny 2” wood bat marked: ‘Indians’ in red, with chain through the handle. C. 1950’s
7 – Pittsburgh Pirate Player Key Chain Charms. The Pirates miraculously won the 1960 World Series by upsetting the mighty Yankees bringing Pittsburgh their first World Series Championship in thirty-five years. These 1 ¼” x 2” chains have a black & white photo under clear plastic, above their names, and chain loop at top, with chain. Hall-of-Fame: Bill Mazeroski. It was Mazeroski who slammed the game-winning walk-off, home run high over the left-field wall of historic Forbes Field in the bottom of the ninth of the seventh and deciding game (off pitcher Ralph Terry). Tidbit: The 13-year-old fan who caught the ball traded it to Mazeroski for two cases of beer, after which the ball was placed in the Hall of Fame (today it would be worth several hundred thousand dollars). 1960 – 61
Pittsburgh Pirates Souvenir Batting Helmet Key Chain. Yellow plastic helmet (1” x 1 ¾”) with a ‘P’ logo and a black brim, has a key chain attached on the back side. 1970’s
Pittsburgh Pirates ‘World Champions’ Key Chain. Pewter commemorative depicted with a Pirate bust from the: ‘We Are Family’ Championship Season. Reverse engraved: ‘World Champions’. 1” x 1 ¼”. 1979
Chicago White Sox Commemorative Key Chain. Red, white & blue papered Sox logo marked: ‘American League Champs’ encased in a clear plastic sleeve, with key chain attachment. Reverse has blank name tag with original 19-cent price tag from ‘F.W. Woolworth Co.. Chicago, Ill. 1 ¼” x 2”. 1959
4 – MLB Player Key Chains. Mini 1960 baseball cards encased in clear plastic sleeves (1 ¼” x 2”); card front displayed on both sides. One end has a key chain. C. 1970’s – 80’s
A. Mickey Mantle: New York Yankees
B. Willie Mays: San Francisco Giants
C. Roberto Clemente: Pittsburgh Pirates
D. Roger Maris: New York Yankees
Louisville Slugger ‘Mr. Met’ Souvenir Key Chain. Yellow plastic bat (same as the bat-rack banks) with a graphic black & white drawing of ‘Mr. Met’ (Mets mascot) on the barrel, with a ‘Hillerich & Bradsby’ logo label, and a chain through bat handle. C. 1960’s
New York Mets Commemorative Key Chain. Circular (1 3/8” diameter) gold-plated medal medallion with fancy border and a black plastic inlay with a gold center piece marked: ‘New York Mets World Champions’. 1969
Baseball Whistle Key Ring. Plastic baseball (1 3/8” diameter) marked: ‘Baseball’ with a red whistler mouth piece. Taiwan. C. 1970’s
Veterans Stadium Souvenir Key Ring. 1 ¼” diameter metal with a full embossed image of the ‘Vet’, surrounded by a red border (team color) marked: ‘Philadelphia Phillies Veterans Stadium’ and a key ring on top. C. 1971
Steve Carlton ‘World Champs’ Commemorative Key Ring. Octagonal -shaped pewter medallion (1 3/8”) with an engraved image of ‘Lefty’ (won 2 games in the Series) beside his facsimile signature. Reverse marked: ‘Phillies World Champs’. 1980
Reggie Jackson Key Ring. This souvenir was issued the year after Reggie left the Yankees. It is a flat rubber baseball (1 ½” diameter) with Mr. October’s facsimile autograph between the seams, marked: ‘California Angels 82’. 1982
2 – Baseball Key Rings. Flat baseball-shaped plastic trinkets (1 ¾” diameter) with raised seams; one has a silver frame, backing and key ring, the other in gold. C. 1980’s
5 – Baseball Souvenir Key Chains. Assortment of different design, materials and sizes; balls range from (1” – 2” diameter ) and are attached to key rings; one is rubber, one cowhide, one plastic with a rotating ring, one tin-litho marked: China, and one a sponge baseball; all with seams, raised or painted. C. 1960’s – 80’s
Plastic Bat and Ball Key Chain. Black bat with a twist-off handle and a small plastic baseball; both connected on the bottom of the bat handle. C. 1970’s
2 – Bat & Ball Key Chains. Wood bats (3”) and mini leather baseballs (1 ½” diameter) chained together with a key ring on butt end of bat. C. 1980’s – 90’s
Bat Key Ring. Wood baseball bat (3” long) with a chain and key ring attachment on the bottom of the handle. C. 1980’s – 90’s
Ted Williams Moxie Bottle Key Chain. Mini (2” tall) brown plastic bottle with a paper label advertising ‘Moxie’ Soda Pop featuring Ted Williams batting (copy of the 1950’s labels); bottle has a loop at top with a chain. C. 1980’s – 90’s
Pete Rose Commemorative Key Ring. Circular metal ring (1 ½” diameter) with an embossed bust image of Pete in uniform set on an engraved baseball, with his facsimile signature. Reverse has an engraved baseball marked: ‘4,192 Hits, Date Record Set, Sept. 11, 1985’ between the seams. 1985
2 – Lil’ Sports Brat ™ Key Rings. 2” rubber figures wearing full MLB team uniforms, with logo on caps, bat on shoulders and key chain on top of cap; San Francisco Giants & New York Mets. J.F.S.. 1986
3 – MLB Logo Key Rings. Gold-plated metal medallions with a laminated color face featuring different team logos inside a baseball diamond, with their name and a ring attachment. 1 3/8” x 1 3/8”. Wincraft, Inc., Winona, MN. 1988
A. Chicago Cubs: Blue
B. St. Louis Cardinals: Red
C. Cincinnati Reds: Red
Minnesota Twins Key Ring. Gold-plated metal with a white plastic-laminated front and color Twins logo in center. 1 3/8” x 2 ¼”. MLB. 1989
Philadelphia Phillies Snow Shaker/Key Ring. Mini circular shaker (2” diameter) featuring a sealed hollow plastic filled with liquid, sparkles and three micro charms; a baseball, bat and glove, and a Phillies logo inside a baseball in the background. Key ring on top. Russ & MLB. 1989
2 – All Star Game Advertising Key Rings. Circular red plastic (1 ½” diameter) trinkets marked: ‘1989 All-Star Game California Angeles’ written across a baseball diamond, with a MLB logo and key ring at top. Reverse has ad for ‘Pinch Hit Cards’, with address and phone number. 1989
2 – Metal Baseball Glove Key Rings. Two different glove versions; both are well-detailed silver metal fielder gloves (1 ¼” – 2”) with an embossed baseball in the pocket, chain and ring attached to top of one, on side of the other. One is marked: ‘Gap 728’. C. 1980’s – 90’s
2 – Leather Fielder Glove Key Rings. Two different glove versions; both are RHT gloves (2” x 2”) with a chain and ring on top; one is dark leather, one light brown. One is marked: ‘Baseball Hall Of Fame’. C. 1980’s – 90’s
Chest Protector Key Chain. Mini replica catcher’s protector (2” x 3”), with a chain attached to top of shoulder. No markings. C. 1990’s
Baltimore Orioles/Camden Yards Key Chain. In April 1992, Camden Yards opened it doors as a brand new $100 million facility. Located just two blocks from Babe Ruth’s birthplace in downtown Baltimore, the centerfield of this eighty-five acre facility is also the site at which Ruth’s father once operated Ruth’s Café. Gold key chain features a gold-finished metal tag (1 3/8” x 1 ¾”) with a colorful laminated stadium graphic and the Baltimore city skyline. Traub. C. 1992
5 – MLB Team Key Rings. Decorative pewter medallions (1 3/8” diameter) with embossed color enameled logos and team name inside an engraved baseball, all with loop and ring at top (slightly different versions). Reverse has an engraved MLB logo with either an American League/National League logo. Siskiyou, Oregon. 1992 – 94
A. New York Yankees: Blue & red
B. Cincinnati Reds: Red
C. Detroit Tigers: Blue & orange
D. Chicago Cubs: Red, white & blue
E. San Francisco Giants: Orange & black
2 – MLB Team Key Rings. Pewter medallions (smaller and different shape from above); these are also embossed, enameled, have team name, logos, and are surrounded with baseball décor. Reverse engraved with MLB logo and Siskiyou, Oregon. 1996
A. Detroit Tigers: Blue
B. Chicago Cubs: Red, white & blue
Florida Marlins Caricature Player Key Ring. Bendable rubber figure (3” tall) features an over-sized head, stick arms & legs, wearing a Marlins uniform with a logo on cap, holding a fielder’s glove. MLB, ROA, made in China. 1993
Pewter Field Of Dreams Souvenir Key Chain. Yet another novelty item from the Kevin Costner movie. Limited edition (1 ½” diameter) tag with an etched image of the ball field and farm house, marked: ‘Field Of Dreams Dyersville, Iowa’. TM & U.C.S.. 1996
New York Yankee Key Chain/Bottle Opener. Circular (2” diameter) navy blue metal opener (in the center) with a Yankee logo, and key ring attachment. Bev Key Co., Vancouver, B.C. Canada. 1995
Bobble Head Key Chain. Mini (2 ¼” tall) boy in Cleveland Indian uniform on a green base (key chain attached to back). The head actually bobbles up and down just like the originals. Basic Fun, Huntington, Valley, Pa. China. 1997
Cleveland Indians Pewter Earrings on Original Card. Dangling earrings in sealed package featuring embossed color die-cut Indians logo set on a baseball diamond, connected to a baseball. Siskiyou, Oregon, made in U.S.A.. 1990’s
29 – ‘Siskiyou’ Pewter Collector Pins. Beautifully designed pins with special attention to detail, all with pin clasps. Different sizes, logos, colors, baseball décor, die-cuts, embossed, engraved, enameled, etc.. MLB logo on reverse. Siskiyou, Oregon, made in U.S.A.. 1990’s
A. 4 – Cleveland Indians
B. 4 – Atlanta Braves
C. 3 – St. Louis Cardinals
D. 2 – New York Yankees
E. 2 – Chicago Cubs
F. 2 – Los Angeles Dodgers
G. 2 – Chicago White Sox
H. 2 – Pittsburgh Pirates
I. 2 – San Francisco Giants
J. 2 – Cincinnati reds
K. 2 – Detroit Tigers
L. New York Mets
M. Boston Red Sox
4 – MLB Team Logo Collector Pins. Metal lapel pins from several different companies, all with pin clasps. C. 1990’s
A. Chicago White Sox: White crossed bats labeled: ‘Sox’ in black. MLB license, CP &
D, Taiwan
B. Chicago Cubs 125th Anniversary: Laminated Cubs logo above a MLB logo. MLB
license, CP & D, Taiwan
C. Chicago Cubs: Enameled Cubs logo in original plastic wrapping.
D. St. Louis Cardinals: Red bird perched on bat inside a baseball,
surrounded by a baseball diamond. MLB, made in China
Necklaces:
Ken ‘Hawk’ Harrelson Necklace. Gold-plated medallion honoring the Boston slugger nicknamed: ‘The Hawk’ featuring a plastic ‘Hawk’ in relief standing on a bat over a green baseball diamond background marked: ‘Red Sox’ highlighted in red. Medallion 2 ¼” diameter, chain is 16” long. Late 1960’s
New York Mets Necklace. Medal medallion (1 ½” diameter) featuring a raised relief Mets logo inside a baseball. Reverse marked: ‘Shea Stadium Home Of The N.Y. Mets’. C. 1960’s – 70’s
‘Philadelphia Phillies’ Salesman Sample Charm Bracelet on Card. Brass-plated metal chain with five baseball-related charms affixed to the original cardboard backing. Card is marked by vendor for ordering purposes. 1970’s
Pewter Philadelphia Phillies Bi-Centennial Necklace. Circular (1 ¾” diameter) medallion on a 12” silver chain features an embossed logo engraved: ‘Phillies 1976’ and ‘Major League Players Assoc’. Reverse has twenty-eight facsimile player and coach facsimile signatures. Hall-of-Fame: Steve Carlton, Mike Schmidt. 1976
Brass Philadelphia Phillies Bracelet. Thin 1 ½” diameter medallion engraved: ‘Philadelphia Phillies’, features a baseball cap with ‘P’ logo and ball, attached to a 3” chain. 1970’s
Baseball Player Bottle Cap Necklace/Pin Back. Interesting concept features vintage bottle caps (6” long) linked together cut and shaped in the form of a ball player with; hands, cleats, holding a bat and ball, with a chain loop at the top. Clasp on reverse allows necklace also to be worn as a pin. 1990’s
28 – ‘Coke’ Baseball Bottle Cap Premiums. These bottle tops were issued by the Coca-Cola Company and one had to peel away the cork seal in order to find their baseball hero’s. Many like me dug through the trash beside vending machines at gas stations to find these little gems. Hall-of-Fame: Willie Mays, Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Al Kaline, Harmon Killebrew, ‘Catfish’ Hunter, and Senator Jim Bunning: R-Kentucky. Mid 1960’s
13 – Pewter MicroCozm ® Figurines with Wall Display. Mini hand-painted pewter figures (2” tall) from the ‘Great Moments In Baseball’ series; they are mounted on a small pewter base with players name engraved on the front, against a baseball motif background, with a description of the ‘Moment’ on reverse. Each figure comes with original box (two figures to a box), certificate of Authenticity, and are numbered. The 3-tiered stained wood display (9” x 12”) has two small baseballs on the front with a gold plaque labeled: ‘Great Moments In Baseball’ and wall hang brackets. Longton Crown & Cooperstown Collection, made in Malaysia. Mid 1990’s
A. 2 - Cy Young’s: Boston Americans / Red Sox
B. 2 - Stan Musial’s: St. Louis Cardinals
C. Ty Cobb: Detroit Tigers
D. Lou Gehrig: New York Yankees
E. Ted Williams: Boston Red Sox
F. Willie Mays: San Francisco Giants
G. Jackie Robinson: Brooklyn Dodgers
H. Bobby Thompson: San Francisco Giants
I. Don Larsen: New York Yankees
J. Lou Brock: St. Louis Cardinals
K. Roberto Clemente: Pittsburgh Pirates
21 – Baseball Belt Buckles. Assortment of metal, plastic, laminated, embossed, engraved, limited edition, MLB, generic buckles, etc.. 1970’s – 90’s
A. Detroit Tigers: Circular 2 1/8” laminated Tigers logo inside a decorative brass
border. Lee, NY, NY. 1970’s
B. Cincinnati Reds: Circular brass (1 7/8” diameter) with a laminated Reds logo. Lee,
NY, NY. 1970’s
C. Brass 2” square with laminated team logos. Lee, N., NY. 1970’s
1. Baltimore Orioles
2. Philadelphia Phillies
D. Circular 2 ¾” diameter painted metal on brass. Major League Baseball Promotion
Corp.. 1970’s
1. Cincinnati Reds
2. Oakland Athletics
E. New York Yankees: Decorative brass with a color ‘Top Hat’ logo inside a baseball.
Paintree, 1978
F. Pewter raised relief, some are even enameled. Reverse has baseball motif as well.
MLB, 1992
1. Atlanta Braves: Die-cut marked: ‘Braves’ above a ‘Tomahawk logo’. # 2101
2. New York Yankees: Circular die-cut marked: ‘Yankees’ with a ‘Top Hat’ logo
inside a baseball, bat extending outside. # 2119
3. San Francisco Giants: Circular buckle marked: ‘Giants’ inside a 2” diameter
baseball. # 2124
G. Pewter MLB Buckles. Colorful and beautifully designed limited edition buckles
(10,000) with intricate raised relief logos surrounded with baseball motif, and
team name (some engraved). Siskiyou Buckle Co., Ashland, Oregon. 1989 – 97
1. Oakland Athletics: World Champions. Reverse has Series summary vs the San
Francisco Giants. # 4859. 1989
2. Cincinnati Reds: World Champions. Reverse engraved with the scores from the 4
game series sweep, on a broom. # 1449. 1990
3. Philadelphia Phillies: # 389. 1993
4. Cincinnati Reds: # 161. 1994
5. Baltimore Orioles: # 118. 1993
6. Pittsburgh Pirates: # 124. 1997
7. Detroit Tigers: # 424. 1994
8. New York Yankees: # 789. 1994
9. New York Yankees: # 568. World Champions, 1996
10. Little League: embossed batter/catcher with equipment, 1990
H. Multi baseball scenes in raised relief: C&J Inc. # 1524. 1991
Ted’s Root Soda Bottle Cap. Yellow bottle top (approx. 1” diameter) marked: ‘Ted’s Root Beer’ between baseball seams. These bottle tops came with the Ted William’s Root Beer bottles (Cabinet # 3, Shelf # 1). 1950’s
Boston Red Sox Money Clip. Stainless steel clip (2 ¼” long) featuring a circular Red Sox color logo mounted in the center under hard plastic. C. 1950’s – 60’s
Figural Metal Batter. Swinging batter (4” tall) finished in high-gloss black. C. 1950’s – 70’s
Ted’s Creamy Root Beer Souvenir Mirror. Laminated color ad (2” x 3”) pictures Ted Williams promoting the 50’s beverage named after him: ‘Ted’s Creamy Root Beer’ as their official spokesman. Mirror on reverse. C. 1970’s – 80’s
Lou Gehrig Hallmark Ornament. This 3” diameter plastic ornament features a uniformed relief of the Yankee Hall-of-Fame First Baseman batting with a textured baseball diamond background, his name printed on a plaque, and comes with a hang loop at top. Reverse has a brief bio. Hallmark Cards, Inc. 1995
Mickey Mantle Souvenir Spoon. Silver spoon (4 ½” tall) with a mini 1967 Topps baseball card (# 150) laminated at the top of the handle. 1980’s – 90’s
Hall-of-Fame Souvenir Spoon. 4 ½” silver spoon with a mini-laminated pitcher-in-wind-up, marked: ‘Home Of Baseball – Cooperstown, N.Y.’. The bowl is etched with tourist destination points-of-interest. 1980’s – 90’s
Hall of Fame Museum Souvenir Change Purse. Red rubber baseball-shaped purse (2 ½” diameter) labeled: ‘Home Of Baseball Cooperstown, N.Y.’ between white litho-ed baseball seams. Reverse has slit for coins. C. 1990’s
Chicago White Sox Batting Helmet/Bottle Opener. Blue cast metal helmet (2 ¼” x 3 ¼”) with a raised relief ‘Sox’ logo on the front; underside has a metal attachment which is the opener. Loyal Prod., NYC. 1950’s
Willie McCovey Brass Commemorative Hall Of Fame Plaque/Pin Back. Impressive mini metal bust relief identical to the one issued upon his induction into Cooperstown (his first year of eligibility), surrounded by baseball décor above a brief bio. Plaque is heavy enough that it has a double pin clasp on reverse (2 ½” x 3”). 1986
Kent Hrbek Die-Cut Metal Relief. Souvenir from the 1987 World Series (Minnesota Twins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in 7 games) for their first Championship in Minnesota franchise history, the first World Series games played in an indoor stadium (Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome). Hrbek was instrumental in helping to capture the World Series Championship - as he hit a grand slam in Game 6. This 3 ½” tall die-cut depicts that grand slam portraying Hrbek with his fist in the air as he circles the bases. Target stores. 1987
2 – Field Of Dreams Souvenir Items. More novelty items from the 1989 ‘Hit’ movie, both labeled: ‘Field Of Dreams, Dyersville, Iowa’. G & G, Mpls., Minn. 1992
A. Collector’s Spoon: Enameled top handle shows the farm complex with ball field;
bowl engraved with Iowa tourist destinations.
B. Silvered Collector’s Bell: Handle shows the farm complex with ball field; stem has
a dangling baseball in the center
New York Yankees Baseball Earrings on Original Plastic Store Card. This pair of Yankee earrings features hollow baseballs made of a celluloid-type plastic, with red seams and a blue Yankees NY logo on each, with surgical steel posts. Russ Berrie & Co., Oakland, NJ. Made in China. 1990
Shelf 5 (30 Total Items)
4 – Corgi Mini Baseball Cars. Miniature vehicles: three are White Ford Mustang Cobras (1 ¼” x 3”) with different interior colors and team logos on the hood and roof, with a rear compartment that opens: Yankees, A’s, Royals. The fourth is a ‘Phillies’ Pontiac Firebird with racing stripes. Made in Great Britain. 1982
Louisville Slugger Advertising Truck Bank. Navy blue limited edition die-cast semi-truck (# 3128) with large baseball bat on both sides marked: Hillerich & Bradsby. The coin slot is on the rear panel door (with a H&B logo), key to trap secured underneath chassis (10 ½” long). Liberty Classics, Liberty, Ill., made in China. C. 1995
‘Rawlings Sports Caravan’ Advertising Truck. This black scale model truck (16” long) features a batter graphic with ‘Rawlings’ logos on both sides, and advertises Rawlings products. Truck is advertised as the ‘Rawlings Traveling Work Shop & Museum’; cab has driver name on side, nick-name and both panel doors open for storage. Dyersville, Iowa, made in U.S.A. 1990’s
Cal Ripken Jr. ‘36 Dodge Bank. Cool limited edition metal bank (1:25 scale model) painted in Oriole team colors (black & orange) commemorating Cal’s ‘2000 Consecutive Games’ played streak. Coin slot in accessed through the rear panel doors, key for the trap is attached underneath. Ripken’s facsimile signature appears on both sides, with several other logos. Car is numbered and comes with certificate of authenticity (6 ¾” in length). Made by Liberty Classics, made in China. 1995
Cal Ripken Jr. Limited Edition Commemorative Semi-Truck. Kenworth 1:64 scale die-cast metal truck (12” long) honoring Cal marked: ‘Most Consecutive Games Record’ of ‘2,131 Games, September 6, 1995’. Gold cab features several different decals in Orioles orange. Truck is green with three different images of Cal on each side, along with facsimile signatures. Panel door opens revealing a large storage compartment and comes with box and decals (inside truck). White Rose Collectibles, made in China. 1995
Cal Ripken Jr. “Iron Man” ‘36 Dodge Bank. Limited edition metal bank (1:25 scale model) painted in Oriole team colors (orange & black); this one celebrating Cal’s consecutive games record. Coin slot in accessed through rear panel doors, key for the trap is attached underneath. Ripken’s facsimile signature appears on top with several team logos and his # 8. Car is numbered and comes with certificate of authenticity (6 ¾” in length). Made by Liberty Classics, China. 1996
Chicago White Sox 1913 Ford ‘Model T’ Delivery Van/Coin Bank. Since 1945 Ertl has been the leader in the die-cast model world. The company began by manufacturing die-cast replicas of farm equipment and vehicles with the motto ‘Just like the real thing, only smaller.’ Ertl is based in Dyersville, Iowa, where an entire museum is dedicated to farm equipment and die-cast models of timeless quality. This beautiful limited edition die-cast vehicle (# 3273) labeled: ‘White Sox’ with logos on both sides of van and a MLB on back door. Bank coin slot on top of hood, key to trap attached underneath. Ertl, Dyersville, Iowa, made in Mexico. 1993
New York Yankees ‘Model A’ Delivery Van/Coin Bank. Limited edition scale model vehicle (# 1234) displayed in Yankee team colors (red, white, blue) marked: ‘Yankees’ with logos on both sides of van and a MLB on back door. Bank coin slot on top, key to trap attached underneath. Ertl, Dyersville, Iowa. 1994
White Sox ’57 Chevy/ Coin Bank. Cool limited Edition scale model car (# 0357) licensed by General Motors Corp. and MLB, displayed in black & white with two different team logo stickers on side doors, hood and trunk. Bank coin slot on trunk, key to trap attached underneath. Ertl, Dyersville, Iowa. 1997
Baltimore Orioles Commemorative Semi-Truck. 1:64 scale model die-cast truck commemorates Orioles team single season team home run record (1996) and is numbered and limited to a production of 1000. Cab (separates from truck) has several Oriole logo stickers and racing stripes in team colors. Truck sides feature color photos of Cal Ripken Jr., Brady Anderson, Rafael Palmeiro, and Chris Hoiles in uniform with bats - beside their respective homer totals marked’ ‘Home Run Kings’. Top and rear lists entire team player totals in orange & black team colors with logos. Read panel door even opens (11 ¾” in length). Made by Ertl of Iowa, distributed by White Rose Collectibles, York, Pa. 1997
3 – Bobbin Head Souvenir Convertible Cars. What will they think of next? Plastic mini team mascot drivers have spring mounted heads, dressed in team uniforms with logo caps: Yankees, Mets, Cubs. Cars have team logos on side doors, hood, and a MLB logo on trunk. Ertl, Dyersville Iowa, made in China. 1995
2 – Ford Truck Match Boxes. Mini trucks with team logos on storage compartment
roof and names on both sides. Matchbox International Ltd. China.
A. New York Yankees: White with blue running board, 1990
B. Detroit Tigers: Grey with orange roof, 1991
New York Yankees Ford Delivery Van. This match boxe is finished in Yankee colors (red, white, blue) marked: New York Yankees’ on the roof, with ‘Top Hat’ logo stickers on both sides. Matchbox International Ltd. China. 1996
St. Louis Cardinals 39 Chevy Sedan Match Box. 1:57 scale model vehicle marked: ‘St. Louis Cardinals’ on sides with logo stickers and racing stripes on top, sides, and a MLB sticker on back door. Matchbox International Ltd. Made in China. 1992
2 – Plymouth Prowler Convertible Match Boxes. Cool-looking roadsters finished in team colors, racing stripes, team logos and team name on sides: Cubs, Orioles. Licensed by Chrysler and MLB. Match Box International Ltd. Made in China. 1997
2 – Chevy Corvette Match Boxes. Vettes finished with team colors, name on sides, racing stripes and team logos. Chicago White Sox: Black, Chicago Cubs: Red. Match Box International Ltd. Made in China. 1992
2 – Flareside Pick-ups Match Boxes. Mini trucks with enclosed cab finished in team colors, logos, and racing stripes: San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. Matchbox Toys Ltd., Thailand. 1994
3 – Kenworth T600 Match Box Trucks. Panel trucks with name on sides, covered with team logos on cab and trailer: Yankees, Pirates (All-Star Game), Orioles. White Rose Collectables, made in China. 1993 – 95
Baseball Advertising Truck. Child’s tin litho truck featuring color batter and catcher graphics on sides marked: ‘Home Run Chewing Gum’ (4” tall x 7 ¼” long). C. 1970’s – 90’s
Shelf 6 (40 Total Items)
New York Yankees Ash Tray. Enameled tray (5 ¼” diameter) with a color Yankee ‘Top Hat’ logo in the center, and 4 cigarette rests. C. 1950’s – 70’s
9 – ‘Sports Challenge’ 33 1/3 RPM Baseball Records. Circular cardboard records (6” diameter) with a glossy color face and a drawing of each player still have un-punched center holes. Reverse has brief bio highlighting each player’s career. Hall-of-Fame: Frank Robinson, Johnny Bench, Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan, Bill Mazeroski. Scarab productions, Inc., Woodland Hills, Calif.. C. 1975 – 76
Iron City Beer Can Highlighting ‘Baseball World Championships’. Can features a color batter graphic beside a long list of the World Series Winners and losers from 1950 – 1973. Pittsburgh Brewing Co., Pa. 1973
Pittsburgh Pirates Iron City Beer Can. Graphic can saluting the ‘1979 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates’ features a color scene depicting a Pirate player batting beside small images of ‘Three Rivers Stadium’ and two gold pennants; one marked: Pirates with a Pirate logo, the other marked: ‘Family’ referring to Sly and the Family Stone’s hit song ‘We Are Family’ (adopted team song). Pittsburgh Brewing Co., Pa. 1979
3 – RC Cola Baseball Player Soda Cans. Empty blue cans featuring black & white player photos with name and career highlights inside a graphic baseball. Hall-of-Fame: Reggie Jackson, Johnny Bench, and the disgraced Pete Rose. Royal Crown Bottling Corp. 1977 – 78
Hudepohl World Series Beer Can Commemorative. Graphic color vignettes with game-by-game summary and scores highlighting the Cincinnati Reds 4 game sweep over the New York Yankees. Hudepohl Brewing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. 1976
Hudepohl World Series Commemorative Un-Cut Beer Can. Graphic color vignettes on this flat (un-pressed sheet metal) can highlighting the Cincinnati Reds Championship victory over the Boston Red Sox in 7 games. 4 7/8” x 8 ¼”. Hudepohl Brewing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. 1975
Pete Rose Chocolate Flavored Beverage. Cream color can with two black & white photos of the disgraced Cincinnati Reds player and All-Time Hit Leader diving head first into a base with his patented slide, helmet askew. Beverage was sold only in the Cincinnati area for a limited time. Consolidated Chocolate Co. Indianapolis, Ind. 1970’s
3 – Casey’s Lager Beer Cans. Multi-color cans from the ‘American Brewers Historical Collection’ honoring Hall-of-Famers: Whitey Ford (NY Yankees pitcher), Monte Irvin (NY Giants outfielder) and Philadelphia Phillies star centerfielder, Richie Ashburn). Cans feature a graphic action image of each player on front; reverse has a brief bio and facsimile signatures. Valley Forge Brewery, Phili. Pa. 1980
World Champions Atlanta Braves Coca-Cola Can. Classic red can with a graphic Brave’s pitcher silhouette marked: ‘World Champions Braves 1995’ along with their tomahawk logo. Coca-Cola Company. 1995
San Francisco Giants Tin Can Bank. Tin litho-plated bank in the shape of a tin can features a Giants logo on the side, coin slot on top (can must be opened with a can opener to access change). 3” diameter, 4 ½” tall. Naylor and Assoc., San Diego, Ca. 1984
‘All-Stars’ Car. Multi-colored tin litho sedan with rubber tires featuring eight uniformed Little Leaguers hanging out of car, surrounded by equipment and pennants. 3” wide x 9” long. TK, Japan. Early 1960’s
Cherrydale Farms Peanut Crunch Storage Tin. Graphic paper label over cardboard sides and tin bottom features an over-sized ball surrounded by several action scene vignettes. 4” diameter x 4” tall. E. Cherry Sons & Co., Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. C. 1950’s – 70’s
Cherrydale Farms Peanut Crunch Storage Tin. Graphic paper label over cardboard sides and tin bottom has crossed bats and ball motif with girls playing softball. 4” diameter x 4” tall. E. Cherry Sons & Co., Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. C. 1950’s – 70’s
Coca-Cola Baseball Tin. Navy blue storage tin features a boy in uniform drinking a coke with teammate in the background. Two sides have a baseball pennant, other two have Coca-Cola logos. 4” x 5” x 2 ½” deep. Tin Company of America, Inc., Farmingdale, NY. Made in China. 1993
Baseball Card Storage Tin. Red tin with a swinging batter graphic on the top lid once held baseball cards (5” x 6” x 2 ¾” deep). C. 1980’s – 90’s
6 – Kenner Starting Line-Up Figures. Plastic pose-able figurines licensed by Major
League Baseball (MLB), 4 ½” - 5 ½”. Made in China, from 1988 – 2000
A. Pete Rose: Cincinnati Reds home uniform, stealing a base, 1989
B. Don Drysdale: Los Angeles Dodgers (road uniform), 1995
C. Lou Gehrig: New York Yankees (road uniform), 1989
D. Ryne Sandberg: Chicago Cubs (home uniform), 1993
E. Ryne Sandberg: Chicago Cubs (road uniform), 1994
F. Gary Carter: New York Mets (road uniform), 1989
5 – Major League Baseball Match Box Vehicles. Assortment of miniature (1:57 scale model) die-cast vehicles with team names and logos (licensed by Major League Baseball). Match Box International Ltd. Made in China. 1990’s
A. Boston Red Sox Model A Ford, 1990
B. Houston Astros ’39 Chevy Sedan, 1992
C. Atlanta Braves ‘39 Chevy Sedan, 1992
D. Los Angeles Dodgers Flareside Pick-up, 1994
E. New York Yankees Plymouth Prowler, 1997
Ichiro Suzuki Bobbin’ Bobber. Upper Deck Company, producer of baseball cards since 1989 joins the Bobble head craze. This 7” tall hard plastic figure looks much like Ichiro himself and lists his name on a green rectangle base. Package comes with a collector’s baseball card in a plastic cover with cardboard backing; reverse has a history of Bobble Heads/Nodders. Upper Deck Co., LLC, made in China. 2001
Shelf 7 (31 Total Items)
Early Baseball Tie Bar. Pine punchboard decorated with a baseball scene marked: ‘Over The Fence For A Tie Score’. Retains original wood tie rack and wall hanging hooks (6 ½” x 11”). C. 1910 – 15
Ken Griffey Jr. Tribute Statue. Glass dome enclosed ceramic figurine commemorating Jr.’s 350th career Home Run on Sept. 25, 1998, sculpted by sports artist Thomas Blackmore. Underside has description of the event and Griffy’s facsimile signature. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. 5 ¼” tall by 4 ¾” diameter. Upper Deck, Co., LLC. 1999
Tru-Play B105-TH First Baseman’s Glove. ‘Advanced Design’ LHT mitt features a ‘Snap Flex’ ‘Scoop Trap’ ‘Deep Pit Pocket’ burn stamps with a ‘Tru-Play’ logo stamped on the lower palm. Reverse has a ‘Tru-Play’ cloth patch and an adjustable leather back strap. C. 1950’s – 60’s
‘Popular 6000’ Little League Model Fielders Glove. This is my personal RHT ‘Cowhide Stitched’ glove (birthday present from 1962) and used throughout my little league career. Reverse has an adjustable leather strap with an unreadable cloth patch. 1962
Roberto Clemente Iron City Beer Can. Red, white & black can honoring the Pirate Hall-of-Fame Outfielder who died in a tragic plane crash. Beer can has a graphic image of Clemente in uniform beside early career bio. Pittsburgh Brewing Co., Pa. 1993
Pittsburgh Pirates Tin Can Bank. Tin litho-plated bank with a black & gold Pirates logo on the side, coin slot on top (must be opened with a can opener to access change). 3” diameter, 4 ½” tall. Naylor and Assoc., San Diego, Ca. 1984
Baseball Tin Can Advertising Bank. Tin can with a graphic paper label featuring a turn-of-the-century pitcher inside a baseball on one side; reverse has ad for Red Kidney Beans inside a baseball. There is a phony/or defunct company name and address; coin slot on top, no coin access (must be opened with a can opener). 3 ½” diameter x 4 ½” tall. Desperate Enterprises. 1995
Gold-Plated Batter Trophy. Figural player (7” tall) mounted atop a decorative white plastic columned base, with a bat on shoulder. Base is 2” x 2 ¾”. C. 1940’s – 50’s
Gold-Plated Batter Trophy. Figural player (6 ½” tall) standing atop a black plastic base waiting for the pitch (different from previous). 2 ½” diameter base x 6 ½” tall. C. 1950’s
1938 New York Yankee Team Photograph. Late 1970’s black & white glossy photo developed from an earlier negative of the ’38 World Champs, with player names across the bottom: Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Bill Dickey, Red Ruffing, Lefty Gomez, Joe McCarthy. 8” x 10”. C. 1970’s
Framed Roberto Clemente Photograph. Black & white glossy 8” x 10” headshot of the Pirate Hall-of-Fame Right Fielder wearing his batting helmet, bat on shoulder (shortly before he died in the tragic plane crash). Gold-toned frame. C. 1970
Roberto Clemente Topps Poster. Color poster (9” x 9 ¾”) featuring a head shot of Roberto beside a smaller batting image (# 21 of 24) from the insert set that was neatly folded and inserted into baseball card packs. Topps Co., Duryea, Pa. 1970
Hard Cover Book: ‘From Ghetto To Glory’, The Story of Bob Gibson by Bob Gibson and Phil Pepe (DJ). Associated Features, Inc., 1968
Hard Cover Book: ‘The Way It Is’ by Curt Flood with Richard Carter (DJ). Trident Press, 1971
Soft Cover: ‘The Baseball Life of Willie Mays’ by Lee Greene. Scholastic Book Services, 1970
Soft Cover: ‘Third Base Is My Home’ by Brooks Robinson as told to Jack Tobin. World Books, Inc., 1974
Minnesota Twins Advertising Homer Hanky. Sealed commemorative handkerchief with a red & white Twin’s logo from the Kirby Puckett era from the ‘Star Tribune’ and ‘United Way’ honoring the championship seasons of 1987 & 1991. In the 80’s, it became a fad for fans in several cities (football as well) to wave white handkerchief’s in the stands after home team players made great plays and hit home runs. 1991
‘Field Of Dreams’ Souvenir Bat & Ball Key Chain. Mini bat and baseball with plastic tag sold as a Souvenir following the success of the Kevin Kostner movie in 1989. Dyersville Iowa. C. 1990
‘Field Of Dreams’ Souvenir Book Mark/Medallion. 24K gold finished brass mark with die-cut scenes of the Baseball diamond, farm house, and corn field. 2 ½” diameter with chain loop at top. Dyersville Iowa. C. 1990
Mickey Mantle Day Souvenir Pin. June 8, 1969 was declared Mickey Mantle Day by New York's Mayor Lindsey, and The New York Yankees retired the # 7 worn by Mickey Mantle, before 61,157 at the Stadium. At that time the only other retired numbers were 3, 4 and 5; Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio. This 4” diameter blue pin commemorates that day with a photo of Mickey beside his facsimile signature, and reads: ‘A Day To Remember, Sunday June 8, 1969 – Yankee Stadium’. Pin clasp on back. 1969
George Kell ‘Playing Third Base’ 45 RPM LP. Record jacket features a color photo of the Detroit Tiger 3rd Baseman with his facsimile signature and is part of the ‘Baseball Series Records’. Reverse has several drawings and teaches one how to field the position. The red record itself features a graphic fielder on both sides. Pat. Pending, Columbia Records Inc. 1950’s
Maury Wills With Lionel Hampton 45 RPM LP. Record jacket has a picture of record-setting L.A. Dodger Base Stealer with teammates, Tommy Davis & John Roseboro singing: ‘Crawford Hole’ with Hampton and his band. Glad Hamp Records, 165 W. 46 St., New York City. C. 1962 – 64
Move Over Babe (Here Comes Henry) 45 RPM LP. Record jacket features a color photo of Hank Aaron (Hall-of-Fame) inside a baseball, in an Atlanta Braves uniform. Record was produced as Aaron was chasing Babe Ruth’s All-Time Home Run record and sung by Richard Wylie. Carla Records. 1973
‘Team Work’ by Ernie Banks ‘Mr. Cub’ 45 RPM LP. Record jacket has a smiling black & white photo of the career Chicago Cub Hall-of-Fame Short Stop/First baseman inside a baseball. Reverse has a Banks facsimile signature on a bat marked: ‘Ernie Banks Fan Club’ and a host of others. Wanna Records, Inc, Evanston, Il.. 1980 – 81
4 – Kenner Starting Line-Up Figures. Plastic pose-able figurines licensed by Major
League Baseball (MLB). 4 ½” – 5 ½”. Made in China, from 1988 – 2001
A. Willie Mays: The ‘Say Hey’ kid in home white swinging a bat, 1989
B. Joe DiMaggio: The ‘Yankee Clipper’ in white swinging a bat, 1989
C. Roberto Clemente: Pirate Hall-of-Fame Right Fielder (home uniform) swinging bat,
1996
D. Dizzy Dean: St. Louis Cardinal Hall-of-Fame Pitcher (home uniform), winding-up on
the pitchers mound. 1995
New York Yankees Raisins. Large un-opened (Yankee blue) box of ‘California Select’ Raisins with a player on one side; ad for Yankee Baseball Cap with mail-in form on reverse, expiring 12-3-92. 4 ¼” x 5 ½” x 1 ¾” deep. 1992
Baseball Pencil Sharpener. Plastic top half of a base ball with raised seams and houses the sharpener (2 ½” diameter). C. 1980’s
Baseball Tin with Player Cards. Small colorful tin with a graphic game scene on top lid houses forty star player cards. Hall-of-Fame: Cal Ripken Jr., Nolan Ryan, Wade Boggs, Carlton Fisk, Dave Winfield, Paul Molitor, Ozzie Smith, Rickey Henderson, Dennis Eckersley, Ryan Sandberg, Kirby Puckett, Tony Gwynn, Barry Bonds?, Ken Griffey Jr.? Roger Clemens?. Metz Baking Company, Sioux City, Iowa. Made in China. 3 1/8” x 4 1/8” x 1” thick. C. 1993
Shelf 1 – Bottom to top (102 Total Items)
Mickey Mantle/Roger Maris Radio. A by product of that epic home run race in ’61, this wood cabinet features a raised, white plastic figure of Mantle, along with facsimile autographs of both Yankee stars. The on/off switch is a green baseball diamond. 4” x 7”. Stellar Co. C. 1961
New York Yankee Premium Advertising Baseball Bank. This regulation size baseball was a giveaway and labeled: ‘First Federal Savings Bank’ between the seams. It is plastic with raised seams and features ten facsimile autographs including: Mantle, Berra, Ford, Howard, Martin and Casey Stengel, and is mounted on a black base which serves as both the coin slot and trap. C. 1950’s
Mickey Mantle Alarm Clock. This plastic wind-up features a photo of the Yankee Hall-of-Fame Center Fielder wearing a Yankee cap on the face, beside his name. 4” diameter, made in China. 1970’s
Roberto Clemente Alarm Clock. This plastic wind-up features the Pirate Hall-of-Fame right fielder on the face beside his name, wearing a Pirate cap. 4” diameter. 1970’s
Joe DiMaggio Novelty Stop Watch. Silver time piece with a 1 ½” face pictureing the ‘Yankee Clipper’ in uniform beside his name. C. 1970’s
10 – Major League Player Novelty Watches. Gold-plated watches with a 1 ¼” diameter face; each with a player photo beside their names, and comes with a stainless steel back and brown, alligator-style, leather band. China. C. 1980’s – 90’s
A. Reggie Jackson: Portrait
B. Roberto Clemente: Portrait
C. Pete Rose: Portrait
D. Mickey Mantle: Batting
E. Willie Mays: Smiling portrait
F. Ted Williams Batting
G. Joe DiMaggio: Portrait
H. Jackie Robinson: Batting
I. Roger Maris: Batting
J. Hank Aaron: Smiling portrait marked: ‘714 Home Run King’
Pete Rose ‘All Time Hit Leader’ Watch. Gold-plated digital watch pictures the Cincinnati Star on a 1 ¼” x 1 ½” face and marked: ‘Hits 4,192 and Sept. 11, 1985’. Gold color expandable stainless steel metal band (watch does not work). Made in Hong Kong. C. 1985 – 86
New York Yankee Watch. Digital watch marked: ‘New York’ with a color Yankee logo on the face (1 ¼” x 1 ½”). Expandable stainless steel metal band (watch does not work). Made in China. 1980’s
Moveable Baseball Pitcher Watch. Nice gold-plated watch face features a pitcher (catcher/batter in background) whose arm moves in sync to the seconds - along with a small baseball second hand moving along the outer edge. Genuine black leather band. Hong Kong. 1990’s
2 – Child’s Baseball Player Novelty Watches.
A. Post WW II plastic wrist watch featuring a 1” diameter face with a graphic image
depicting a child in uniform batting (does not work). Plastic wrist band, made in
‘Western Germany’ occupied zone. C. late 1940’s – early 50’s
B. Swiss made watch (1” diameter face) with a pitcher image in the center (arm
detached). Patent leather band, watch does not run. C. 1940’s – 50’s
Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris & Willie Mays “All Star” Watch Face Insert. 1” diameter baseball face marked: All-Star with facsimile signatures of the ‘Big Three’ inside a green border. 1961
Cal Ripken Jr, Commemorative Wrist Watch. Gold watch with black leather band honoring the ‘Iron Man’ for surpassing the 56-year-old record when he played in his 2,131st game on September 6, 1995 between the Orioles and California Angels in front of a sold-out crowd at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. To make the feat even more memorable, Ripken hit a home run in the previous night's game that tied Gehrig's record and topped that by hitting another one in his 2,131st game, which fans later voted as Major League Baseball's "Most Memorable Moment” in MLB history. Watch face features a game photo of Ripken, with facsimile signature, marked: ‘2131’ at top and comes with a hang tag with a brief bio and facsimile signature. Sports Legend Inc., watch made in Japan, metal case in China. 1995
Braves Fossil Wrist Watch. Limited Edition commemorative watch honoring the 1948 World Championship team; watch features a white face marked: ‘Braves’, surrounded by ‘Chief’ and ‘Tomahawk’ logos, and comes with a brown genuine leather band. Watch comes wrapped in a colorful 5” x 5” baseball felt (reminiscent of the early tobacco felts) with a baseball motif and Braves logo, with a certificate of authenticity. Blue metal collector’s case features two different Braves logos. Fossil and the Cooperstown Collection. 1994
Cleveland Indians Wrist Watch. Gold watch with an Indians ‘Chief Wahoo’ logo marked: ‘Indians’ on a white face and comes with a brown, genuine leather band stamped with baseball graphics. Color cardboard case has a batter graphic on front. Major League Baseball and Innovative Time Corp., Patent Pending, made in China. 1995
Female Batter Wrist Watch. 1” diameter face with a graphic female batter against a white background with green outer rim, marked: ‘Venice Quartz (no band). C. 1990
3-D Hologram Sheet with 7 Watch Faces. ‘Baby-boomer item features moving images called ‘Flickers’. Flickers are those specially coated ‘Dime-Store’ images mounted on cardboard backing. The watch faces have a green rim with a yellow batter image in the center that moves as the batter swings bat. Patent No. 2,815, 310. Vari-vue, Mount Vernon, NY. C. 1950’s – 60’s
Cuff Link/Tie Bar Jewelry Set on Store Card. Matching silver-plated set; mini fielder’s gloves are cufflinks with an embossed baseball in the palm. Textured tie bar (1 5/8”) has a 5/8” figural batter in the center. C. 1950’s – 60’s
Baseball Card Locker. Double storage locker reminiscent of the older Club House lockers right down to the exterior vents; made of green plastic, with hinged doors, twenty-four shelves, twelve per locker, one for American League teams, the other for National League. Outside door front has a yellow embossed relief batter and a baseball marked: ‘Major League Baseball’ and also contains league names in yellow. There is a blank tag on front bottom for owners name and address. Each inside door lists the twelve teams of that particular league in raised writing. 8” wide x 10” tall x 3” deep. Lakeside Industries, Inc. 1969
Pittsburgh Pirate Transistor Advertising Radio. Plastic baseball-shaped radio (3 ¼” diameter) with a Pirates logo advertising games on ‘KDKA Radio 1020’ and ‘Guardian Protection Services’, and comes with a plastic cord attachment at top so it can be hung while being listened to. Ball twists open and runs on two ‘A’ batteries. C. 1970
Toy Shop Baseball Players in Original Package. Sealed cellophane package with paper store tag contains five plastic yellow stand alone figures (no base) in various poses. These were originally were made by Lido and given away one at a time in specially marked boxes of ‘Post’ cereal in the late 50’s and re-issued in the 60’s. Toy Merchandising Corp., Woodside, New York. Mid 1960’s
Sealed San Diego Padres Helmet Bank. Plastic replica navy blue helmet with a multi-color Padres logo on the front brim: coin slot on top, plastic trap underneath. Sealed in original store wrapper (3 ½” x 5 ½” x 2 ½” high). Sports Products Corp., Cleveland, Ohio. Pat No. 3,904,469. 1973
3 – Factory Sealed Plastic Figural Cake Decorations. Generic batter figures from the Hartland Plastics ‘Minor Leaguer’ mold used by various novelty companies to make cake decorations. Player is wearing a white uniform, red cap, holding a yellow bat, and standing atop a green base. Wrapper reads: ‘Baseball Player’ and ‘Favor-it Brand Party Line’. 4 ½” tall, base is 1” x 3 ¾”. C.M.V., Hong Kong. 1960’s
Factory Sealed Party Cake Decorations. This pack contains a generic ‘Bat Boy’ from the ‘Hartland Plastics’ mold and two other plastic figures; one batting, one fielding. Cardboard package has a color graphic of players decorating a cake. Made in Hong Kong, distributed by ‘Gay-Gem Products Corp., Phila. Pa.. 1967
Factory Sealed Cake Decorations. Package contains 3 plastic players; catcher, base runner and umpire in cellophane wrapper with a card board store hang display. Wilton Enterprises, Woodridge, Ill. 1991
Sealed Pack of Baseball Charms. This card contains six color charms, four rubber position players with hang loops and two plastic baseballs. C. 1950’s – 60’s
Nostalgic Boston Red Sox Snow Dome. Plastic memento straight from the souvenir stands of Boston’s famed ‘Fenway Park’. Dome features a see-saw with figural pitcher and batter on opposite ends, and a Red Sox logo in the background. 3” square red base marked: ‘Boston Red Sox Fenway Park’. Hong Kong. 1960’s
Cleveland Indians Fan Dome/Snow Dome in Box (7 total). Snow-shaker featuring an Indians logo on a baseball cap in front of an outfield wall with painted bleachers and fans; small plaque in front marked: ‘Cleveland Indians’. When shaken – a mini baseball swirls around in the snow. The Kinta Group, West Los Angeles, Ca. C. 1990’s
8 – Cancelled Visa Baseball-Related Credit Cards. Four are from First USA Bank and feature Jackie Robinson on the front; the other four are pin-striped MBNA cards with a New York Yankees ‘Top Hat’ logo. 1997 – 2006.
Pittsburgh Pirates Ash Tray. White plastic tray (5 ½” diameter) featuring a black & yellow Pirate team logo in the center, with 4 cigarette rests. Gessner Products Co., Inc., Ambler, Pa. C. 1970’s
New York Yankees Wallet. Genuine brown leather bill-fold burn-stamped with a 1 ¾” diameter ‘Top Hat’ logo (bat inside a baseball marked: ‘Yankees’) across the front. 1990’s
Don Mattingly Kenner Starting Line-Up in Factory Sealed Package (5 others in cabinet). Pose-able action figure featuring the Yankee All-Star First Baseman; plastic package front with card board backing contains a Mattingly baseball card (full set check list on reverse). Kenner Products, USA, manufactured in China. 1989
Knives
9 – Nostalgia Picture Pen Knives. These are reminiscent of the picture-handle knives from the ‘40’s and ‘50’s. Each features an action pose with individual player’s name and a smaller inset drawing, sealed in an acrylic handle, with a carbon steel blade (3 ½” closed). Players: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Rogers Hornsby, Lefty Grove, Dizzy Dean, Grover Alexander, and Honus Wagner. Novelty Knife Co., USA. C. 1990’s
New York Yankees ‘Mini’ Swiss Army Knife. White Swiss Army knife marked: ‘Yankees’ features a ‘Yankee logo’ on one side sealed in an acrylic handle. Tools featured: stainless steel blade, scissors, nail file, tweezers, and screw driver. Reverse has Swiss Army logo. 2 ¼” closed, with a key ring and chain. 1980’s – 90’s
3 – Baseball Player Novelty Knives. White poly/acrylic single-bladed knives with player graphics along with their facsimile signatures by Falcon, USA; 1 each of Mickey Mantle & Lou Gehrig. The third is more recent, double-bladed with a smiling graphic of Mickey Mantle beside a facsimile signature and a chain on one end. This one lists Mantle’s ‘Lifetime Statistics’ and is made in China. Approximately 3 ½” long, 6” fully open. 1970’s – 90’s
8 – Team Promotional Pen Knives. 3 ½” long knives (6” open) with a white plastic cover; 5 have 1 blade, 3 with 2 blades. All have color team logos on one side and appear to be manufactured by the same company. Made in USA. Marked:
A. Go Sox Go, C. 1960’s
B. Boston Red Sox American League Champs, 1967
C. Oakland A’s World Series Champs, 1974
D. Cincinnati Reds World Series Champs, 1975- 1976
E. Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Champs, 1981
F. St. Louis Cardinals World Series Champs, 1982
G. Baltimore Orioles World Series Champs, 1983
H. Pete Rose 4192 Hits – Sept. 11, ‘85
Boston Red Sox Picture Puzzle on Original Store Card. This plastic 3” x 5” inter-locking puzzle features white sliding squares inside a black case with a Red Sox team logo, and is affixed to a 6” x 7 ¼” store card. Hong Kong. C. 1970’s
Boston Red Sox Vinyl Wallet. Black child’s wallet featuring a Red Sox team logo on the front; inside has a change pocket, bill fold and picture inserts. Hong Kong. C. 1970’s
Avon Liquid Hair Trainer in original Box. Plastic baseball-shaped bottle (with raised seams) contains 4 Fl. Oz of hair tonic and has a blue twist-off cap which serves as the base. Box has baseball graphics. Avon Products Inc., New York, NY. C. 1970’s
14 – 7-11 Baseball Player Cups. White plastic cups featuring a color player photo, player’s name, position, graphic action illustration, and a brief bio on the side. Reggie Jackson, Nolan Ryan, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, et. al. 1982
Corgi Mini Baseball Car on Original Store Card. White Ford Mustang Cobra with a San Diego Padre logo on the hood and roof. Great Britain. 1982
Official League Baseball Yo-Yo in Box. Yo-yo that looks just like a real baseball and is even marked: ‘Official League’ and ‘Professional Model’ with string wrapped around the seams (housed in a 3 ¼” square card board box with a clear top for viewing, instructions on bottom). Union Wadding Co., Pawtucket, R.I.. 1965
Bob Feller Hall of Fame Bust in Original Box. Plastic bust featuring an off-white bust image of the St. Louis Cardinal Hall-of-Fame pitcher mounted on an imitation plastic wood base, with a small plaque listing Feller’s career highlights. The player is prominently displayed in a red, white, and gold box between 2 columns marked: ‘Baseball’s immortal All Time Major League Stars’. Box reverse features portrait images of the players offered in the set. 6” tall. Produced by Sports ‘Hall of Fame’, Inc and was originally sold in Cooperstown, NY. 1963
Boston Red Sox Team ‘Nodder’ in Original Box. Charming plastic figurine holding a bat atop a gold square base marked: ‘Boston’; figure is wearing a Home (white and red) uniform marked: ‘Red Sox’ across chest and ‘B’ on baseball cap. Blue box has a product viewing window, picture of doll on 3 sides, and is marked: ‘My Favorite Red Sox’. 6 ¼” tall. Hong Kong. 1970’s
New York Yankees Team ‘Bobble Head’ Doll in Original Box. This plastic figurine is holding a removable bat atop a round red base marked: ‘New York Yankees’ and finished in a Home (pin stripe) uniform with NY logos on jersey and cap. Red box has a product viewing window with a color baseball diamond inside. 7 ¼” tall. Skore, USA, manufactured in China. 1988
Paul O’Neill Headliner Figurine in Package. Small hand-painted plastic figure (3” tall) of the Yankee Right Fielder featuring an over-sized head with his last name etched into front of a green base. Packaged in clear plastic and mounted on cardboard backing with O’Neill’s facsimile signature and a small ‘Collector’s Catalog’ booklet. Reverse shows others in set. Corinthian Marketing, Inc., El Segundo, Ca. Made in China. 1996
Child’s Baseball Storage Box. Blue vinyl velcroed compartment with a plastic baseball on the front; belt clip on reverse. China. C. 1990’s
New York Yankees Playing Cards. Red, white, and blue sealed pack with a Yankees ‘Top Hat’ logo on the front. Licensed by MLB. Skore. 1989
Plastic Baseball Holder. This container housing the baseball is mounted on a green diamond with base paths and bases. 1970’s – 80’s
5 – Baseball Coins. These MLB star coins are from the coin set (164 total) that were originally inserted into baseball card packs from when we were kids; one per pack. Topps, 1965
A. 2 – Mickey Mantle: #’s 120, 131
B. Willie Mays: # 80
C. Roberto Clemente: # 55
D. Pete Rose: # 82
2 – (1 in cabinet) ‘Ball Mates’ Baseball Display Cases with Boxes. Plastic ClearVue ™ globes with angled seam that separates at center, and mounted on a life-like home plate. Sports Memories, inc., Valencia, Ca., manufactured in Taiwan. Patented, 1987
Baseball Holder. Plastic angled globe housing the ball mounted atop a circular gold base. PKK. 1990’s
Signed All-Star Game Baseball. Ball features 30 signatures (some badly faded) on an Official Spalding National League Baseball (Charles S. Feeney Pres). Players: Aaron, Bench, Morgan, Rose, Carlton, et. al. C. 1975
5-Cent ‘Diamond Dust’ Punch Board. Colorful majority-punched lottery board featuring fifteen real life game photos of ‘Depression Era’ stars; DiMaggio, Greenberg, Feller, et. al. The main board has 4 sections of 150 holes each (600 total). The un-punched holes are isolated with a foil cover and easy to discern next to the punched holes. It is easy to see why this lottery was mostly effectuated; for 5-cents a gamble the odds of winning (19 chances) a dollar (1900% of the initial investment) was good enough incentive (not to mention the seductive value of betting on your favorite baseball players). Directions on front, manufacturer’s stickers on rear (7” x 10” x ¾” thick). Made and printed in U.S.A.. C. Late 1930’s 2 – Topps Micro Baseball Cards. Topps Micro is a mini version of the regular Topps card issue that particular year (the same in every way except that the card is about the size of a postage stamp). 1992 A. Dwight Evans/Orioles: His last season in MLB.
B. Cecil Fielder/Tigers Gold Foil Card: Card background has a gold overlay with the players name.
Shelf 2 (Candy/Confection)
Jackie Robinson Candy Container. Plastic metallic-toned bust (5” tall) of the Dodger Hall-of-Fame Second Baseman is the top half of container and sits atop a clear housing unit that still holds the original candy. Robinson is wearing the defunct ‘B’ on his Brooklyn Dodger cap, with his name printed across the chest. Reverse marked: ‘Petitto Studio, Hudson Mass. C. 1950’s
2 – Pete Rose Energy Bars. Un-opened ‘Supercharg’r’ carob coated protein bars feature a color photo and facsimile signature of the now disgraced star player. Orange wrapper proclaims ‘Nature’s Answer To Candy’. 4” long. Nutrisciences, Inc., Anaheim, Ca. 1978
1 – ‘Reggie Bar’ Candy Bar Plus an Empty Wrapper. This commercial venture into confectionery features an action image of Reggie Jackson, A.K.A. ‘Mr. October’ on an orange wrapper commemorating his 1977 storybook season with a World Series Championship. On April 13th 1978, the outfield at Yankee Stadium was showered with "Reggie!" candy bars after Reggie Jackson slugged a three-run homer in the first inning and the Yankees defeated the White Sox, 4-2, in the home opener. Bars originally sold for 25 cents (3 ¼” x 3 ¼”). By Curtiss, a division of Blanchard Brands, Inc., NYC. 1978
1 – ‘Reggie!’ Jackson Candy Bar. This later version features a sealed ‘Clark’ bar in a red wrapper with an image of the Hall-of-Fame Out Fielder batting in New York Yankee pin stripes. Package also contains 1 of 3 Limited Edition Collector Cards Inside’. Wayne Candies, Inc., in conjunction with Upper Deck Co. 2 ¾” x 5 ¼”. 1993
2 – Chocolate Candy Wrappers. Large wrappers (different versions); one blue, one white that once held candy bars, both with a graphic baseball in center and mini pennants marked: ‘Win 25,000 in the World Series Sweepstakes. Reverse has contest details. Manufactured by Planters, a division of Standard brands. C. 60’s – 70’s
‘Ken Griffey, Jr.’ Chocolate Bars (Full Case/24 Count plus 6 Advertising Cards in Cabinet). This was a regional candy bar issue with two color variations; one features a photograph of the ‘highly touted prospect’ and Seattle Mariner rookie center fielder/future Hall-of-Fame Out Fielder batting against a yellow background wrapper. Other version has same image against a blue background wrapper. Both versions list his first game, first at bat, first home run, and first stolen base on reverse. They are housed in the original colorful store display box which is designed to sit on a counter once opened, revealing a picture of Griffey to catch the eye of kids. Box has several pictures of Griffey along with stats marked: ‘Ken Griffey, Jr. molded in pure milk chocolate’. Bars are 2 1/2” x 3 ½”. The 6 Advertising cards feature 3 different color variations, all with same image as the candy bar. Pacific Candy Co. division of Pacific Trading Cards, Edmonds, Washington. 1989
‘Wade Boggs .352 Chocolate Bar’s (Full Case/24 Count plus 6 Advertising Cards in Cabinet). This is another rare regional candy bar issue with two color variations; one features a photograph of the future Boston Red Sox Hall-of-Fame Third Baseman batting against a black background wrapper. Other version has same image against a red background wrapper. Both versions list his most impressive stats on reverse. They are housed in the original store display box which is designed to sit on a counter once opened. Bars are 2 ½” x 3 ½”. The 6 Advertising cards feature the red background version of the above candy bar. Pacific Candy Co. division of Pacific Trading Cards, Edmonds, Washington. 1990
Tony Gwynn ‘Base Hit’ Chocolate Bar’s (Full Case/24 Count plus 6 Advertising Cards in Cabinet). Another regional candy bar issue with two color variations; this chocolate bar features the San Diego Padre Out Fielder /Batting Champion and future Hall-of-Famer in either a yellow or tan outer wrapper (12 yellow/12 tan). Both versions feature his name on front and list his most impressive stats on reverse. They are housed in the original store display box which is designed to sit on a counter once opened. Bars are 2 ½” x 3 ½”. The 6 Advertising cards feature the tan background version of the above candy bar. Pacific Candy Co. division of Pacific Trading Cards, Lynnwood, Washington. 1990
Ryan Sandberg Chocolate Bar. Red, white and blue wrapper with a graphic image of the Chicago Cub All-Star Second Baseman and future Hall-of-Famer batting, along with his facsimile signature and # 23. Reverse has a mail in application offer for an autographed baseball from Sandberg (2 ¾” x 5 ½”). Chris Candies, Inc. Pittsburgh, Pa. 1991
1 Case/24 Count (in cabinet) – ‘The Cal Bar’ Candy Bars. Front features a photo image of Cal Ripken Jr., future Baltimore Oriole Hall-of-Fame Short Stop fielding, along with a facsimile signature across his chest. Reverse has info on the Cal Ripken Jr. Foundation. Bars are 2” x 6” long and still in their original store shipping box. Distributed by Morley Candy Makers, Millersville, MD. 1999/2000
1 – ‘Chipper Bar’. This chocolate bar features a color image of the smiling Atlanta Braves Star Third Baseman, Chipper Jones, with his facsimile signature. 1 ¾” x 6 ¼”. Malley’s Chocolates, Cleveland, Ohio. 1996
5 – ‘David Justice Bar’s. This candy bar features a color image of the Atlanta Braves Star Right Fielder in a batting pose. Reverse lists his career highlights, a motivation speech and facsimile signature. 1 ¾” x 5 ½”. Harry London Candies, Inc., North canton, Ohio. 1995
2 – ‘Albert Belle Chocolate Bar’. 7” long candy bar featuring an image of the controversial Cleveland Indian Out Fielder batting, with a facsimile autograph across his chest. Reverse has advertisement for ‘Rally’s’ Double Cheeseburger. Malley’s Chocolates, Cleveland, Ohio. 1997
1 – ‘The Kirby Puckett Bar’. This 6” long chocolate bar features a smiling picture of the Minnesota Twin Hall-of-Fame Out Fielder proclaiming: ‘A Bundle of Energy’. Distributed by Morley Candy Makers, Clinton Twp. Michigan. 1994
19 – ‘Big Hurt’ Frank Thomas Bars. Wrappers feature a photograph of the muscular Chicago White Sox First Baseman/future Hall-of-Famer on the front of a ‘Milk Chocolate and Crisp Rice’ bar. Reverse has an ad to join ‘The Big Hurt Fan Club’ and his facsimile signature. Bars 3” x 6”, still in original store box. Morley Candy Makers, Clinton, Michigan. 1997
1 Case/24 Count (in cabinet) – ‘Cecil Fielder Chocolate Bar’s. These chocolate bars feature a comical drawing of the smiling Detroit Tiger star slugger with over-sized forearms and his facsimile signature on the bat. Reverse has facsimile signature and Fielder proclaiming: ‘Hit the Books’. Still in original shipping box. Morley Candy Makers, Clinton, Michigan. 1994
‘Wahoo Bar’. This chocolate bar features the Cleveland Indians mascot on the front. 1 ¾” x 6 ¾”. Malley’s Chocolates, Cleveland, Ohio. Mid 1990’s
6 – ‘Milk Duds’ Candy Boxes. The Holloway Candy Company placed a black & white picture of a baseball player on the reverse of every 5-cent ‘Milk Duds’ candy box, together with their name and batting average for the 1970 season. Front proclaims: ‘The Official Candy Of Major League Baseball Players Association’ with their logo. Players: Mays, Torre, Brock, ‘Catfish’ Hunter, et. al.. 2” x 3”. Holloway Candy, Chicago, Ill.. 1971
Mini Chocolate Baseball Player. 1 7/8” baseball player-shaped and tin foil wrapped chocolate featuring a graphic color image of child player holding a bat. C. 1960’s
Chocolate Baseball Lollipop. 2 ½” diameter cellophane-wrapped chocolate baseball with seams, 6 ½” overall. C. 1990
Chocolate Baseball Glove. 3 ½” x 4” fielder’s glove with an embossed baseball in palm marked: ‘Play Ball’. C. 1990
Chocolate with Baseball Motif. 4 ½” square chocolate block (½” thick) with crossed bats, baseball and a home plate (can’t believe I was able to refrain from eating this). 1990’s
Decorative Baseball Tray with Chocolate Baseballs. Stainless steel tray (4 ½” diameter) with a gold baseball bat and ball mounted on the outer lip. 1950’s – 70’s
2 – Chocolate Baseball Versions. Nineteen are ¾” diameter foil wrapped balls with black seams marked: ‘Official League’. Eight (slightly larger) have red seams. 1980’s
Bazooka Bubble Gum Box ‘Great Moments In Baseball’. These 3” x 6 ¼” cardboard boxes originally contained twenty-five pieces of Topps’ Bazooka bubble gum along with five baseball cards. Color front pictures Babe Ruth as a promo for card series. Side panels contain four cutout ‘plaks’ from the forty-one card ‘All-Time Greats’ set. Reverse contains a black & white newspaper headline from June 3, 1932 highlighting Lou Gehrig’s historical game along with a newspaper action photo of Gehrig from that historic day, together with a brief bio. Topps Chewing Gum, Inc., Duryea, Pa. 1963
2 – ‘Strike Three’ Cinnamon Mints. Un-opened packs have a brown paper wrapper over silver foil (2 ¾” long by approx. ¾” diameter) covered with baseball graphics and sell for 5-Cents. American Mint Corporation, New York City. 1950’s
22 Baseball Gum Balls. Assorted baseball-shaped and designed gum balls (1 ¼” diameter) with different baseball lingo written in black type. 1950’s
Mini Baseball Gum Ball. ½” diameter ball with black type marked: ‘Home Run’. C. 1950’s
Junior Mints Candy Box. 1 ¾” 2 ½” empty box once held miniature chocolate covered mint patties. Box front advertises: ‘Fantastic Firsts in Sports on back’. Reverse has fact # 37, a nine line description with baseball graphic of Harvey Haddix, Pirate pitcher, and how he pitched a record 12 perfect innings, and lost the game. National Biscuit Company - Candy Division, New York. C. 1960’s – 70’s
Baseball Glove & Ball ‘Pez’ Candy Dispenser. Plastic 4 ½” tall green body marked: ‘Pez’ embossed on both sides with a fielder’s glove & ball at the top. Glove twists exposing the candy. Made in Austria. 1963 – 64
Charlie Brown Pez Candy Dispenser. Same style mechanism as above (4 ½” tall) – except this one has a blue base with a Charlie Brown figure on the top, cap askew. Austria. 1990
MLB Baseball Logo Pez Candy Dispenser. Same style mechanism as the previous two; this one also has a blue base and features a baseball top with a NY Yankees logo and are now made in China. C. 2000
Totem Baseball Player Candy Dispenser with Box. Pez knock-off (also 4 ½” tall) featuring a powder blue body with ‘Totem’ embossed on front base and outfitted with a baseball cap (with a star). Body has a screw-off cap on bottom with a spring load mechanism to re-load candy and still has a pack of the original candy. Simple cardboard box has black ink illustration and marked 25-cents. Totem Limited Inc., East Brunswick, N.J., made in Hong Kong. Patent Pending 1970’s
Kansas City Royals Batting Helmet Candy Dispenser. Mini blue helmet (1 ¾” x 2 ¾” x 1 ¼” high) with a ‘KC’ logo sticker; dispenser unit has a flap with a catch underneath housing the candy. Sealed cellophane pack contains small pink & yellow candy pieces inside. C. 1970’s – 80’s
Cracker Jack Box with Mini Baseball Card Toy Prize. Sealed box of caramel coated pop corn and peanuts advertising: ‘Topps Mini Baseball Card Inside’ ‘Collect All 36 Cards In 2nd Series’. Side panel lists players in the set. Columbus, Ohio. 1991
Lot of 29 Cracker Jack Toy Prize Mini Baseball Cards. 17 sealed cards (1 ¼” x 1 ¾”) in their original r/w/b toy surprise package. 12 cards are opened; 1 from the 1st series, 11 from the in 2nd series, listing player statistics from the previous season. 1991
Baseball Candy Dispenser. Plastic baseball (2” diameter) dispenses candy (like the ‘Pez’ containers) by rotating a small part of the baseball clock-wise (still retains the candy). Made in China, distributed by Fleer Co., Mt. Laurel, NJ. 1990’s
Baseball Boy Candy Container. Clear plastic container ((4 ½” tall)) in the shape of a boy player; he is wearing a baseball glove with a color face and his red cap contains small red, yellow, green, and orange candy pieces. E. Rosen Company, Pawtucket, RI., manufactured in China. C. 1990
4 – Superstar Candy Container Stand-Ups. Sealed collectible in flat plastic red or green containers (2” x 2 ½”) housing the candy; each with colorful outer wrapper picturing Nolan Ryan, Ryne Sandberg and Bo Jackson on front. Reverse has checklist of entire thirty-six player set. Containers themselves have a paper photo image of player with name, team, and a baseball diamond on front, reverse has paper label with player’s statistics. Two packs are unwrapped, but unopened; Mark McGwire, and Bobby Bonilla. Made in Thailand, distributed by The Topps Company. 1991
Home Run Bubble Gum Jar with Baseball Gum Balls. Large clear plastic jar with a 4 ½” x 5” color paper label picturing a batter, catcher and umpire marked: 5-cents and contains 102 assorted gum balls (7/8” diameter) with different baseball lingo written in black type. Philadelphia Chewing Gum Corp., Havertown, Pa. C. 1980’s
2 – ‘Magic Colors’ Bubble Gum Boxes. Sealed boxes (2 ¼” x 3 ½”) with color comic baseball scenes on front; one labeled ‘Homer’, the other ‘Doubler’. Side panel have ‘Say No To Drugs! & Stay In School’ message to kids. Swell Brand, Philadelphia Chewing Gum Corp., Havertown, Pa. C. 1990
‘Pro Ball’ Baseball Bat with Gum Balls. Sealed clear plastic bat (17 ¾” long) with a 5 ½” black-grooved handle containing multi-colored gum balls (¾” diameter), each with different baseball jargon in black type. Paper label on barrel reads: ‘Pro Ball’ with a graphic baseball caricature. C. 1990
Detroit Tigers Gum Ball Dispenser/Coin Bank. Blue plastic baseball cap with Tigers logo (coin slot on top, twist off trap) atop a clear plastic unit marked: ‘Tigers’; with a Tiger logo and American League logo stickers affixed, and contains multi-colored gum balls. 3 ¾” diameter base, 6” tall. Illinoy Toy Co., Candy Cargo Group, Glenview, Il. 1994
New York Yankees Chewing Gum Tin. Small red tin (1 ½” x 2 ¾”) with a Yankees ‘Top Hat’ logo on the front, MLB logo on the side, and contains sugar-free gum/chicklets. Major League Baseball product. Tin manufactured in China, gum in Denmark, World Packaging Corp., New York. C. 2000
2 – New York Mets Chewing Gum Packs. Standard size sealed packs containing five sticks feature a color wrapper labeled: ‘Mets’ along with Met logos on both sides. Officially licensed product of MLB, distribute by United Confections Inc, Bannockburn, Il.. 1980’s
Bazooka Bubble Gum 10 Pack & Singles. The baseball card company with the biggest share of the market came out with a new product. The Topps Company, Inc., Duryea, Pa. 1989
Fleer Giant Double Bubble Gum Pieces (3). When Fleer Corp was awarded the right to produce and distribute baseball cards in 1984, effectually ending the Topps monopoly, one condition was that Fleer could not insert bubble gum in their wax packs like Topps had been doing for years. This was Fleer’s way of advertising and joining the confection market, a tootsie roll size (1 ½”) piece of gum wrapped in colorful wax paper, twisted at the ends. 1980’s
Bubble Yum Gum. Major League Baseball joined the confection market with their ¾” x 1” gum pieces which proclaims: ‘The official gum of Major League Baseball’ on the wax paper wrapper, with 3 MLB logos. 1980’s
2 – Big League Chew Pouches. Stay-fresh pouch with a caricature ball player on both sides of one pouch marked: ‘Original Shredded Bubble Gum’ ‘Equals 26 sticks’. The second pouch has an advertisement with picture and an ‘official order form’ for a Batting Gove on reverse. 5 ½” x 5 ½”. Big League Chew (TM) Co., U.S.A.. 1988
4 – Sports Page Bubble Gum Packs. Cellophane sealed color packs (3 ½” x 5”) of folded cardboard made to look like newspaper headlines contain ‘4 Giant Bubble Gum Pages’ and a mini edition of ‘The Sporting News’. In addition, inside cover jacket contains a collection of strange and unusual in-game play situations called ‘Puzzling Plays’ which allow customer to match wits with baseball professionals (9 plays in series 1). Amurol Products Company, Naperville, Il. C. 1990
2 – Baseball Logo Cookies. Cellophane sealed New York Yankee & New York Mets cookies (3 ¾” diameter) with colorful teams logos in the center. Fan Club Cookies, Rochester, New York. C. 1990
Shelf 3 – (247 Total Items)
Rings: Large variety of plastic and metal rings issued between the 1940’s – 80’s
Ted Williams Premium Ring. Ted was honored with a ring of his own following his spectacular 1941 season when he led the American League with a .406 batting average. One of the most desired of all baseball rings this collectable was acquired by sending in ‘Nabisco Shredded Wheat’ box tops. Although it is a great design, it was not practical as a kids’ toy and very few remain intact. This ring, part metal, part plastic, is the most unique of all baseball rings. On top of the gold-colored metal base is a plastic figure of ‘The Splendid Splinter’ along with a plastic baseball sitting atop a metal wire. The same wire is coiled around the bottom of the base of the Williams figure. The ‘action’ was created by flicking a tab at the base enabling Ted to swing at the ball (spring mechanism still intact). The expandable metal base features the Boston Red Sox star with his facsimile signature and crossed bats & ball design in relief on the side. The white plastic batter even has ‘Red Sox’. 1 ¾”. Early 1940’s
5 – Major League Baseball 3-D Flicker Rings. Silver expandable (one-size-fits-all) plastic base (5/8” x ¾”) with colorful flicker inset of different teams and poses that animate when you move them. LM. Becker& Co. 1960’s
A. Detroit Tigers: Catcher
B. Boston Red Sox: Fielder
C. Kansas City Athletics: Pitcher
D. Milwaukee Braves: Batter
E. St. Louis Cardinals: Catcher
3-D Batter Flicker Ring. Different version then the above; this one features a batter inside a baseball. 1960’s
4 – Baseball Team Cereal Premium Rings. Expandable Aluminum Rings issued by Kellogg’s (one ring per box) in their Shredded Wheat cereal, wrapped in cellophane wrapper. Each American & National League team has a team logo and name etched onto the face: Red Legs, Red Sox, Nationals, and Pirates. 1957
Aluminum Expandable Baseball Team Ring. Different version from above; this one is slightly smaller and molded in a different shape, with an embossed player labeled: ‘Phillies’. C. Late 1950’s
Domed Baseball Ring. Another style expandable metal band featuring a 7/8” laminated baseball. C. 1950’s
New York Mets Ring. This expandable silver metal frame is square and features a color Mets logo and team name. 1960’s
6 – Team Logo Rings. Gold-plated expandable metal rings with color American & National League team names and logos. 1970’s
A. New York Yankees
B. Boston Red Sox
C. Los Angeles Dodgers
D. Chicago Cubs
E. California Angeles
F. San Francisco Giants
2 – Plastic Expandable Play Ball Team Rings. Set comprised of several different colors with embossed team logos and name. 1969 – 72
A. Chicago Cubs: White with red logo
B. Los Angeles Dodgers: Blue with same color logo
Pittsburgh Pirates World Champs Ring. Gold-plated decorative expandable metal ring honoring the newly-crowned, World Champs. 1971
3 – Mickey Mantle Souvenir Rings. Copper expandable bands featuring circular laminated photo images of the Yankee Hall-of-Fame Outfielder. Two are black & white and show him batting with stadium in background; one is a color profile head shot. C. 1970’s
Generic Baseball Ring. Gold-plated expandable ring with a flat metal over-size (7/8”) litho-ed baseball, held in place with 4 bendable clasps. Marked: Hong Kong on inside band. 1970’s
New York Mets Commemorative Ring in Original Package. Gold-plated Championship Ring with a costume diamond and embossed images of the World Champions, 2 logos and a Championship Trophy. Package has cardboard backing with a Mets logo and product sponsor Tropicana, ad reads: ‘You Can’t Pick a better team, You Can’t Pick a better juice’. 1986
2 – Basketball Novelty Rings. Tiny expandable silvered-metal child’s rings (½”) with a painted color face (one red, one green), both with a small embossed basketball image. Hong Kong. C. 1960’s
Charms:
5 – Player Key Chain Charms. These little plastic key chain charms were sold in the familiar plastic capsules that were dispensed from coin-operated vending machines located in and outside of candy stores enticing kids with the black & white photo images of their favorite ball players. The frames are made of hard plastic, come in various colors and shapes (rectangle and octagonal) and have a plastic loop at top for the key chain insertion. Included in this lot are: Hall-of-Fame: Jackie Robinson and a Detroit Tiger color logo. ¾” x 5/8”. 1950
12 – Wrist Watch Charm Bracelets. These crude children’s elastic band bracelets were also dispensed from gum ball machines; each has a metal face that features a different color painted watch display flanked by two mini black & white baseball stars’ photos (with different color backgrounds). The players pictured are listed as pairings: Aaron/Mantle, Matthews/Maris, Williams/Mays, Dimaggio/Musial, Robinson/Spahn, Lemon/Berra. 1” x 1 ½”. 1950’s
3 – Nostalgic 3-Dimensional Flicker Pin Back Buttons. Color buttons (2 ¼” diameter) with a plastic textured front and a white metal frame featuring two Hall-of-Fame pitchers that changes images when moved (flicker). Pin clasp on reverse. Dimensional Research, Burlingame, Ca. Pat. Pending. Pre 1965
A. Sandy Koufax: Los Angeles Dodgers
B. Don Drysdale: Los Angeles Dodgers
C. Los Angeles Angels: Original team logo inside a baseball with Halo & Wings
Cubs 3-D Flicker Charm. Yellow ‘Dime Store’ item featuring a plastic frame (5/8” x ¾”) with a colorful pitcher flicker inset, marked: ‘Cubs’. Reverse has a pocket clip marked: ‘Pat. Pend. C. 1960’s
3-Dimensional Batter Vari-Vue Sheet. Another ‘Baby-Boomer’ item featuring nine multi-colored hologram batter images (1” x 1 ¼” each) that actually swing the bat as the image is manipulated. C. 1960’s
Celluloid Baseball Figural Charm. Tiny delicate 1” hand-painted child bust with a bat on his shoulder and a loop at the top. Japan. C. 1930’s – 40’s
Caricature Batter Charm. Tiny black plastic figure (¾”) with a bat on his shoulder and a hang loop at top (most likely from a gum ball machine). C. 1950’s
Kansas City Athletics Charm. Flat grey plastic baseball (1 ¼” diameter) with raised seams and crossed bats marked: ‘Kansas City Athletics’ in the center and a chain loop at top. C. 1950’s – 60’s
Baseball Bat & Ball Charm. Wood bat (5” long) with a chain on the handle attached to a plastic baseball. C. 1950’s
4 – Assorted Gum Ball Charms. Silver finished plastic charms, dispensed from a vending machine; 3 with chain loops (½” – 7/8”). C. 1950’s
A. Fielder’s Glove:
B. Baseball Cap: Kansas City Athletics logo
C. 2 - Glove with Bat & Ball: (different sizes)
Ivory Baseball Half (fully intact one is attached to mini bat & charm on Babe Ruth shelf # 3). Tiny hallow hand-painted bottom half of a baseball (3/8” diameter) with screw threads (top broke) and contains a miniature ivory dice. C. 1900
2 – Baseball Lapel Stud Charms. C. 1920’s – 50’s
A. Baseball: 5/8” diameter soft metal embossed ball.
B. Cap: Green ¾” hard plastic turn-of-century style cap with a costume diamond
embedded on top.
8 – Assorted Baseball Charms. Plastic gum ball dispensed baseballs of various sizes (3/8” – ¾”) and seam design, all with chain loops. 2 marked: ‘White Sox’ (one embossed, one marked in black type). C. 1950 – 70’s
Die-Cut Player. 2” tall blue & white plastic figure marked: ‘Center Fielder’ attached to a blue base (probably a game piece). C. 1970’s – 80’s
2 – Player Souvenir Thimbles. Plastic child’s thimble with a black & white drawing of player beside their name. Made in U.S.A.. 1990
A. Bo Jackson: Yellow
B. Jose Conseco: Blue
Plastic Fielder’s Glove Gum Ball Charm. Marked Hong Kong across the palm. ¾” x 7/8”. C. 1950’s – 70’s
Mini Rubber Fielder’s Glove & Ball. Baseball doll accessories. C. 1980’s – 90’s
Metal Charms:
Baseball Belt Buckle. Brass baseball-shaped child’s buckle with engraved seams marked: ‘Big League’. C. 1950
6 – Mini Team Pennant Charms. 7/8” pennants with team names etched inside and a loop at top for chain (probably dispensed from a gum ball machine); 4 are silver, 2 brass: Reds, Dodgers, Cubs, Tigers, Indians, Senators. C. 1950’s
5 – Team Baseball Charms. Baseball-shaped gum ball charms (plastic & metal) with embossed seams of different size and colors (silver, gold, brass); each with a chain loop marked: ‘Red Sox’, ‘Phillies’, ‘Giants’, ‘Dodgers’, ‘Senators’. C. 1950’s
Bat & Ball Key Chain. Gold-plated baseball bat with chain loop at the handle end connected to a small baseball charm. C. 1950’s
Baseball Key Chain Charm. Metal baseball (5/8” diameter), with a small hang chain. C. 1950’s
Batter/Catcher Gum Ball Figures. Well-detailed gold-plated charms (1” tall) probably dispensed from a gum ball machine. C. 1950’s
2 – Tin Lithographed Die-Cut Position Pins. Multi-colored pins (approx. 1” - 1 ¼”), with a batter image on one, catcher on other. Reverse has primitive pin clasps. No markings, (probably Japan). C. early 1950’s
3 – Tin Lithographed Baseball Whistles. Multi-color whistles (3 ¼”) with different position images inside a baseball: pitcher, catcher and batter. The whistle/mouth piece end is on the handle and shows bat trophy décor. Japan. 1960’s
35 – Assorted Baseball Souvenir Lapel Pins. This lot features a variety of pins from several different companies, many styles including pewter, gold-plated, laminated metal, plastic, embossed, etc.; with pin clasps on back (5/8” – 1 ½”). C. 1970’s – 90’s
A. 4 – Hall-of-Fame pins; 3 brass limited edition (numbered on reverse)
B. 5 – MLB Die-Cut Players: Rose, Mattingly, Jackie Robinson
C. 5 – Die-Cut Position Players (laminate on metal)
D. 7 – MLB Team Logo Pins
E. 4 – Team Logo Caps: Mets, Dodgers, Giants
F. 6 – Baseball Equipment: bats, ball, gloves
G. 3 – MLB Players: Sandberg, Zimmer, Vaughn
Jewelry:
Brass Tie Clip. 1 ¼” clip with a 1” circular coin affixed featuring a swinging batter/catcher scene, against a blue enameled background. C. 1950’s – 70’s
Los Angeles Angeles Charm Necklace on Original Store Card. Gold necklace with an Angeles mini batting helmet charm featuring an embossed ‘Halo’ logo on the front. Blue store card (3 ½” x 4”) marked: ‘Angeles’ in red with a halo around the ‘A’. C. 1960’s
Major League Baseball Charm Bracelet. Gold-plated bracelet (6 ¼” long) featuring dangling charms: bat, glove, ball and a ‘Major League Baseball’ charms. C. 1970’s – 80’s
Yankee Stadium Glass Ash Tray. Clear glass ash tray molded in the shape of Yankee Stadium with a baseball diamond, bleachers, and 3 cigarette rests. No markings (7 ¾” x 7 ¾” x 1 ¾” thick). C. 1940’s – 50’s
45 – Baseball Super Balls. Super balls was a ‘60’s craze and MLB capitalized on the success by inserting color baseball player portraits inside a small cloudy, yellow rubber ball (7/8” diameter) that bounced like hell; originally sold in vending machines and convenience stores. Reverse has player’s name, team and position. Hall-of-Fame: Reggie Jackson, Al Kaline. Chemtoy, Co. 1969
20 – Baseball Player Marbles. These plastic marbles (¾” diameter) feature a player photo and facsimile autograph inserts that were sold in packs of twenty. Hall-of-Fame: Frank Robinson. Creature Creations, Japan. 1968
3 – Musical Water Globes/Snow Domes. Glass domed enclosures featuring life-like ‘Caught In The Act Poses’, with figures wearing Major League uniforms, and plays: ‘Take Me Out To The Ball Game’ amid sparkle snow. Incredibly-carved resin base fronts have color relief ballplayer holding a bat, surrounded by thirty-two embossed ball players (like an Egyptian relief). Globes have music on/off and wind-up switches (4” diameter base x 6” tall). From The Cooperstown Collection by Flambro Imports, Atlanta, Georgia, manufactured in China. 1994
A. Yankees/Tigers: ‘Safe At Second’: Tiger player sliding into base safely under tag.
B. NY Giants/St. Louis: ‘It’s Outta Here’: Giants batter hitting home run with
catcher and umpire in background.
C. Brooklyn/St. Louis: ‘Stealing Home’: Dodger player stealing home on squeeze play
under catcher tag with batter attempting to bunt.
2 – Baseball ‘Team*Mate’ Stop Watches. Early MLB endorsed product features plastic souvenir stop watches (1 7/8” diameter) finished in team colors and logos, with a mini batting helmet attached on a small chain, in their original plastic cases. One has a hang tag and dangling watch offer (in the form of game tickets) for the entire set, back when there were only twenty-four teams. There is a special offer sticker on front of both for a full-size souvenir helmet (one size fits all) with mail-in offer form inside. Westclox and Major League Baseball Promotion Corp., made in U.S.A.. 1968
A. Pittsburgh Pirates: yellow & black
B. Washington Senators: red & white
Miniature Decorative Baseball Figures on Original Store Card. Sealed pair of hand-painted child batters (1 ¾”) used for decorating cakes and crafts (can’t tell if they are celluloid or plastic). C. 1950’s
Baseball Set of Position Players in Original Package. Plastic hand-painted ball players (approx. 2 ¼” – 3”) inside package (six total); strangely, the graphic color package shows two cricket players (probably from the English influence in this Asian country). Hong Kong. C. 1950’s – 60’s
2 – Mail-A-Toy Play Ball Figures in Original Package (one in cabinet). Mini plastic figures (approx. 1 ½”) sealed in a plastic see-through window, attached to a graphic store display, with a baseball diamond; 11 green, 3 yellow. Instructions call for customer to: ‘Glue On Bottle Caps for Trophies’. Reverse has post card style back for mail this visible product (unwrapped) back when there was less mail theft. 5 ¼” x 9 ½”. Common-Tatar, Inc., Blasdell, N.Y., made in U.S.A.. Patent Pending. C. 1950’s – 60’s
‘See The Baseball Stars’ View-Finder in Original Package. Early MLB Players Association product (not MLB) which is why there are no logos on the players caps. The cardboard package (6 ¾” x 7 ½”) pictures eight NY Yankee players on the front; eight Red Sox players on reverse. Plastic view-finder (2 ½” x 3”) is made from a baseball cap mounted on a baseball with a small window (view-finder), all of which rests on a fielder’s glove. Instructions marked: ‘press button on bottom of glove to change scene’. Fun-World, Inc., New York, made & printed in Hong Kong. 1968
Jim Palmer Sports Viewer in Sealed Package. This commemorative is from the Baltimore Oriole’s pitcher’s induction into the Hall-of-Fame. It features a plastic mega-phone style viewer (1” x 1 ½” x 2 ½”) that houses a color photo image of Palmer in action. Viewer reads: ‘Baltimore Orioles 1965 – 84: other side marked: Jim Palmer Hall Of Fame Aug 5, 1990. MLB licensed product. Sports View, Inc., made in U.S.A.. 1990
2 – Player Endorsed Batting Helmet Pencil Sharpeners on Original Store Cards. Cardboard backing (3 ½” x 6 ¼”) features player’s picture, with facsimile signature; reverse lists all teams in each division to be collected. Inside package is a 1 ½” x 2 ¼” blue batting helmet housing the sharpener marked: ‘Official Insignias of all Big League Teams’. Major League Baseball Promotion Corp., Orange Products Inc., Chatham, N.J.. 1969
A. Denny McLain: Detroit Tiger World Champ & Cy Young Award winner; coming off a
spectacular 31 - 6 record (last of the 30 game winners)
B. Frank Robinson: Baltimore Orioles Right Fielder, Hall-of-Fame.
Instant Replay Records in Original Package. Four mini records (2 ½” diameter) sealed on a cardboard store card – each with a color picture of player alongside an action image (made to be played on an ‘Instant Replay’ record player). Hall-of-Fame: Hank Aaron, Tom Seaver, Willie McCovey. Cardboard backing 6 ¾” x 9 ¼”. Mattel, Inc., Hawthorne, Cal.. 1971
Baseball Player Figures in Original Package. Cardboard package has a baseball drawing and houses small plastic players (1 ¾”) sealed in plastic; various poses: 13 red, 13 white. Hong Kong. 1970’s – 80’s
Team Souvenir Logo Buttons on Original Store Card. Sealed pack of six American League West pin-back buttons (color, 1 ¾” diameter), each with team logo and name: A’s, Angels, Twins, Royals, Rangers, White Sox. Cardboard backing (6 ¼” x 8 ½”) has a black & white action photo. Mfg. by The Button House, Winona, Minnesota. C. 1970’s
Major League Key-Chain Bat in Original Package. Wood bat-shaped souvenir (4” long) marked: ‘Philadelphia Phillies’ on the barrel, with a small key chain attached to the handle. Sealed plastic wrap (3” x 6 ¼”) has two MLB logos and a loop for hanging. Coopersburg Assoc., Pa. C. 1980’s
Louisville Slugger Pen & Mechanical Pencil Set on Original Store Card. Plastic bat-shaped set (5 ½” long) with facsimile signatures of Kirby Puckett: Minnesota Twins & Ken Griffey Jr.: Seattle Mariners on the barrel; both with Louisville Slugger labels. Red cardboard backing with baseball graphics is 2 ¾” x 8 ¼”. Van Dine Bros., Wycoff, New Jersey. C. 1990
2 – Flattened Souvenir Pennies with Baseball Engravings. Elongated coins like the pennies we used to put on rail road tracks to be flattened by passing trains. ¾” x 1 3/8”.
A. Mickey Mantle: 1956 Canadian penny honoring ‘The Mick’ upon his induction
marked: ‘Hall-of-Fame 1974’ with a raised swinging batter image of Mantle, along
with his name and ‘536 Home Runs’.
B. Chicago Cubs: Cubs mascot above team logo, 1970
Baseball Bat Pin Back Charm. Red plastic bat (2 ¼”) attached to a ‘V’ (team name or possibly stands for Victory) with an interesting metal chain and baseball attachment (probably a High School charm). Primitive clasp on reverse. C. 1940’s
Boston Red Sox Souvenir Bat Key Chain. Red plastic bat (3 ¾” long) with a paper label featuring a team logo on the barrel marked: ‘Red Sox’, and a chain on the handle end. C. 1940’s – 50’s
Mini Baseball Novelty Yo-Yo. Plastic baseball-shaped yo-yo (1” diameter) with black seams; string still intact. C. 1960’s – 70’s
7 – Mini Louisville Slugger Souvenir Logo Bats. 5” long yellow plastic bats featuring logos of National League teams: Giants, Reds, Cardinals, Braves, Astros; two marked: Pirates/Phillies, Expos/Padres. C. 1970’s
Cal Ripken Jr. Souvenir Louisville Slugger Bat/Key Chain. 5” long yellow plastic bat featuring a facsimile signature of the Oriole Short-Stop on the barrel, and a Louisville Slugger logo label, with a key chain through the handle C. 1980’s – 90’s
Houston Astros Coca-Cola Advertising Ruler. Thin white plastic ruler sponsored by Coca-Cola and ‘Mr. Pibb’ pictures fifteen black & white player & coach photos on front; fifteen on reverse (with a graphic of the Houston Astrodome). Supreme Plastics. 1975
Texas Rangers Advertising Cup. White plastic cup with a Ranger team photo under clear plastic marked: ‘Century 21 We’re Here For You’. 3 ¼” diameter x 4 ¼” tall. 1970’s
Glove & Ball Charm on a Pipe Cleaner. Mini orange glove (1”) with a baseball in palm, attached to a 2” pipe cleaner. Japan. C. 1960’s – 70’s
2 – Baseball Sandwich/Martini Olive Skewers. Plastic toothpicks (1 ½” – 2 ¼”) with different baseball motifs at the top; one has a small orange glove and ball, the other is a 1” diameter baseball. Hong Kong. C. 1970’s
Hall Of Fame Souvenir Coaster. Circular (3 ¼” diameter) plastic disc with a swinging batter image and fairgrounds in the back ground - reminiscent of a turn-of-the-century ‘Currier & Ives’ wood cut. Front marked ‘National Baseball Hall of Fame’, reverse has cork backing. Barlow, made in U.S.A.. C. 1980’s
Hall Of Fame Commemorative Magnet. Circular (3” diameter) plastic disc celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Hall, featuring four turn-of-the-century engraved player images (reminiscent of an old ‘Currier & Ives’ wood cut). Front marked: ‘Cooperstown 1939 – 1989, reverse has a magnet attached. 1989
Minnesota Twins Mini Erasers in Container. Red plastic container (1 ¾” diameter) with a clear top housing four white Minnesota Twin logo erasers (5/8’ diameter) made to look like baseballs; 2 marked: ‘Twins’, other 2 marked: ‘M’. Reverse marked: ‘These are erasers, not candy’. Rus Berrie & Co., Oakland, New Jersey. Made in China. 1989
Mickey Mantle Marble. White glass marble (7/8” diameter) with a blue head shot drawing of the Yankee Hall-of-Fame Center Fielder above his facsimile signature, on a rubber pedestal base. C. 1980’s – 90’s
Mickey Mantle Souvenir Pin. Laminated color painting pictures Mickey on the dugout steps, bat on shoulder, bats in foreground, stadium in back ground, above his facsimile signature. Pin clasp on reverse (1 ¾” x 2 ½”). C. 1990’s
New York Yankees Figural Straw. Red spiral straw runs through a plastic Yankees cap with an ‘NY’ logo sitting atop a rubber baseball. China. C. 1990’s
New York Yankees Air Freshener in Original Package. Cardboard freshener officially licensed by Major League Baseball with an ‘NY logo’ designed to hang anywhere and provide ‘Fragrance’. Instructions on reverse. Pro-Scent Inc., Montville, NJ. 1980’s
New York Souvenir Bat Pen. Stainless steel bat-shaped pen (5” long) with a gold butt end and top, and a ring mid way up the handle marked: ‘New York’ on the barrel. Pen has a removable handle exposing the writing instrument. C. 1990’s
Mini New York Yankees Souvenir License Plate. White plate (2 ¾” x 5 ¾”) with an embossed ‘Top Hat’ logo marked: ‘New York Yankees’. 1990’s
Baseball Magnet. Hard plastic concave baseball with black seams (2” diameter), and a magnet on the reverse. C. 1990
Brass Disc with Enclosed 3-D Baseball Image. Cool-looking (1 5/8” diameter) metal rimmed coin with a glass window housing a 3-D baseball bat, fielder’s glove and ball (not sure what it is used for). C. 1990’s
Shelf 4 (181 Total Items)
Key Chains:
Jackie Robinson Leather Key Chain. Rare leather-chained tag features a color image of the Dodger great, with a facsimile signature across the front. 1 3/8” x 1 3/8”. C. 1949 – 50
4 – ‘Sports Stars’ Key Chains. These square, silver-toned medallions have a raised relief players in action poses, with facsimile signatures and are angled on the tag to give it a baseball diamond-shaped appearance. Players are Hall-of-Fame: Bob Feller, Ralph Kiner, Hal Newhouser, and Ewell Blackwell who was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall-of-Fame. Reverse has a raised baseball diamond with different motivational inscriptions and players autograph. 1 3/8” x 1 3/8”. Early 1950’s
Cleveland Indians Bat Charm Key Chain. Tiny 2” wood bat marked: ‘Indians’ in red, with chain through the handle. C. 1950’s
7 – Pittsburgh Pirate Player Key Chain Charms. The Pirates miraculously won the 1960 World Series by upsetting the mighty Yankees bringing Pittsburgh their first World Series Championship in thirty-five years. These 1 ¼” x 2” chains have a black & white photo under clear plastic, above their names, and chain loop at top, with chain. Hall-of-Fame: Bill Mazeroski. It was Mazeroski who slammed the game-winning walk-off, home run high over the left-field wall of historic Forbes Field in the bottom of the ninth of the seventh and deciding game (off pitcher Ralph Terry). Tidbit: The 13-year-old fan who caught the ball traded it to Mazeroski for two cases of beer, after which the ball was placed in the Hall of Fame (today it would be worth several hundred thousand dollars). 1960 – 61
Pittsburgh Pirates Souvenir Batting Helmet Key Chain. Yellow plastic helmet (1” x 1 ¾”) with a ‘P’ logo and a black brim, has a key chain attached on the back side. 1970’s
Pittsburgh Pirates ‘World Champions’ Key Chain. Pewter commemorative depicted with a Pirate bust from the: ‘We Are Family’ Championship Season. Reverse engraved: ‘World Champions’. 1” x 1 ¼”. 1979
Chicago White Sox Commemorative Key Chain. Red, white & blue papered Sox logo marked: ‘American League Champs’ encased in a clear plastic sleeve, with key chain attachment. Reverse has blank name tag with original 19-cent price tag from ‘F.W. Woolworth Co.. Chicago, Ill. 1 ¼” x 2”. 1959
4 – MLB Player Key Chains. Mini 1960 baseball cards encased in clear plastic sleeves (1 ¼” x 2”); card front displayed on both sides. One end has a key chain. C. 1970’s – 80’s
A. Mickey Mantle: New York Yankees
B. Willie Mays: San Francisco Giants
C. Roberto Clemente: Pittsburgh Pirates
D. Roger Maris: New York Yankees
Louisville Slugger ‘Mr. Met’ Souvenir Key Chain. Yellow plastic bat (same as the bat-rack banks) with a graphic black & white drawing of ‘Mr. Met’ (Mets mascot) on the barrel, with a ‘Hillerich & Bradsby’ logo label, and a chain through bat handle. C. 1960’s
New York Mets Commemorative Key Chain. Circular (1 3/8” diameter) gold-plated medal medallion with fancy border and a black plastic inlay with a gold center piece marked: ‘New York Mets World Champions’. 1969
Baseball Whistle Key Ring. Plastic baseball (1 3/8” diameter) marked: ‘Baseball’ with a red whistler mouth piece. Taiwan. C. 1970’s
Veterans Stadium Souvenir Key Ring. 1 ¼” diameter metal with a full embossed image of the ‘Vet’, surrounded by a red border (team color) marked: ‘Philadelphia Phillies Veterans Stadium’ and a key ring on top. C. 1971
Steve Carlton ‘World Champs’ Commemorative Key Ring. Octagonal -shaped pewter medallion (1 3/8”) with an engraved image of ‘Lefty’ (won 2 games in the Series) beside his facsimile signature. Reverse marked: ‘Phillies World Champs’. 1980
Reggie Jackson Key Ring. This souvenir was issued the year after Reggie left the Yankees. It is a flat rubber baseball (1 ½” diameter) with Mr. October’s facsimile autograph between the seams, marked: ‘California Angels 82’. 1982
2 – Baseball Key Rings. Flat baseball-shaped plastic trinkets (1 ¾” diameter) with raised seams; one has a silver frame, backing and key ring, the other in gold. C. 1980’s
5 – Baseball Souvenir Key Chains. Assortment of different design, materials and sizes; balls range from (1” – 2” diameter ) and are attached to key rings; one is rubber, one cowhide, one plastic with a rotating ring, one tin-litho marked: China, and one a sponge baseball; all with seams, raised or painted. C. 1960’s – 80’s
Plastic Bat and Ball Key Chain. Black bat with a twist-off handle and a small plastic baseball; both connected on the bottom of the bat handle. C. 1970’s
2 – Bat & Ball Key Chains. Wood bats (3”) and mini leather baseballs (1 ½” diameter) chained together with a key ring on butt end of bat. C. 1980’s – 90’s
Bat Key Ring. Wood baseball bat (3” long) with a chain and key ring attachment on the bottom of the handle. C. 1980’s – 90’s
Ted Williams Moxie Bottle Key Chain. Mini (2” tall) brown plastic bottle with a paper label advertising ‘Moxie’ Soda Pop featuring Ted Williams batting (copy of the 1950’s labels); bottle has a loop at top with a chain. C. 1980’s – 90’s
Pete Rose Commemorative Key Ring. Circular metal ring (1 ½” diameter) with an embossed bust image of Pete in uniform set on an engraved baseball, with his facsimile signature. Reverse has an engraved baseball marked: ‘4,192 Hits, Date Record Set, Sept. 11, 1985’ between the seams. 1985
2 – Lil’ Sports Brat ™ Key Rings. 2” rubber figures wearing full MLB team uniforms, with logo on caps, bat on shoulders and key chain on top of cap; San Francisco Giants & New York Mets. J.F.S.. 1986
3 – MLB Logo Key Rings. Gold-plated metal medallions with a laminated color face featuring different team logos inside a baseball diamond, with their name and a ring attachment. 1 3/8” x 1 3/8”. Wincraft, Inc., Winona, MN. 1988
A. Chicago Cubs: Blue
B. St. Louis Cardinals: Red
C. Cincinnati Reds: Red
Minnesota Twins Key Ring. Gold-plated metal with a white plastic-laminated front and color Twins logo in center. 1 3/8” x 2 ¼”. MLB. 1989
Philadelphia Phillies Snow Shaker/Key Ring. Mini circular shaker (2” diameter) featuring a sealed hollow plastic filled with liquid, sparkles and three micro charms; a baseball, bat and glove, and a Phillies logo inside a baseball in the background. Key ring on top. Russ & MLB. 1989
2 – All Star Game Advertising Key Rings. Circular red plastic (1 ½” diameter) trinkets marked: ‘1989 All-Star Game California Angeles’ written across a baseball diamond, with a MLB logo and key ring at top. Reverse has ad for ‘Pinch Hit Cards’, with address and phone number. 1989
2 – Metal Baseball Glove Key Rings. Two different glove versions; both are well-detailed silver metal fielder gloves (1 ¼” – 2”) with an embossed baseball in the pocket, chain and ring attached to top of one, on side of the other. One is marked: ‘Gap 728’. C. 1980’s – 90’s
2 – Leather Fielder Glove Key Rings. Two different glove versions; both are RHT gloves (2” x 2”) with a chain and ring on top; one is dark leather, one light brown. One is marked: ‘Baseball Hall Of Fame’. C. 1980’s – 90’s
Chest Protector Key Chain. Mini replica catcher’s protector (2” x 3”), with a chain attached to top of shoulder. No markings. C. 1990’s
Baltimore Orioles/Camden Yards Key Chain. In April 1992, Camden Yards opened it doors as a brand new $100 million facility. Located just two blocks from Babe Ruth’s birthplace in downtown Baltimore, the centerfield of this eighty-five acre facility is also the site at which Ruth’s father once operated Ruth’s Café. Gold key chain features a gold-finished metal tag (1 3/8” x 1 ¾”) with a colorful laminated stadium graphic and the Baltimore city skyline. Traub. C. 1992
5 – MLB Team Key Rings. Decorative pewter medallions (1 3/8” diameter) with embossed color enameled logos and team name inside an engraved baseball, all with loop and ring at top (slightly different versions). Reverse has an engraved MLB logo with either an American League/National League logo. Siskiyou, Oregon. 1992 – 94
A. New York Yankees: Blue & red
B. Cincinnati Reds: Red
C. Detroit Tigers: Blue & orange
D. Chicago Cubs: Red, white & blue
E. San Francisco Giants: Orange & black
2 – MLB Team Key Rings. Pewter medallions (smaller and different shape from above); these are also embossed, enameled, have team name, logos, and are surrounded with baseball décor. Reverse engraved with MLB logo and Siskiyou, Oregon. 1996
A. Detroit Tigers: Blue
B. Chicago Cubs: Red, white & blue
Florida Marlins Caricature Player Key Ring. Bendable rubber figure (3” tall) features an over-sized head, stick arms & legs, wearing a Marlins uniform with a logo on cap, holding a fielder’s glove. MLB, ROA, made in China. 1993
Pewter Field Of Dreams Souvenir Key Chain. Yet another novelty item from the Kevin Costner movie. Limited edition (1 ½” diameter) tag with an etched image of the ball field and farm house, marked: ‘Field Of Dreams Dyersville, Iowa’. TM & U.C.S.. 1996
New York Yankee Key Chain/Bottle Opener. Circular (2” diameter) navy blue metal opener (in the center) with a Yankee logo, and key ring attachment. Bev Key Co., Vancouver, B.C. Canada. 1995
Bobble Head Key Chain. Mini (2 ¼” tall) boy in Cleveland Indian uniform on a green base (key chain attached to back). The head actually bobbles up and down just like the originals. Basic Fun, Huntington, Valley, Pa. China. 1997
Cleveland Indians Pewter Earrings on Original Card. Dangling earrings in sealed package featuring embossed color die-cut Indians logo set on a baseball diamond, connected to a baseball. Siskiyou, Oregon, made in U.S.A.. 1990’s
29 – ‘Siskiyou’ Pewter Collector Pins. Beautifully designed pins with special attention to detail, all with pin clasps. Different sizes, logos, colors, baseball décor, die-cuts, embossed, engraved, enameled, etc.. MLB logo on reverse. Siskiyou, Oregon, made in U.S.A.. 1990’s
A. 4 – Cleveland Indians
B. 4 – Atlanta Braves
C. 3 – St. Louis Cardinals
D. 2 – New York Yankees
E. 2 – Chicago Cubs
F. 2 – Los Angeles Dodgers
G. 2 – Chicago White Sox
H. 2 – Pittsburgh Pirates
I. 2 – San Francisco Giants
J. 2 – Cincinnati reds
K. 2 – Detroit Tigers
L. New York Mets
M. Boston Red Sox
4 – MLB Team Logo Collector Pins. Metal lapel pins from several different companies, all with pin clasps. C. 1990’s
A. Chicago White Sox: White crossed bats labeled: ‘Sox’ in black. MLB license, CP &
D, Taiwan
B. Chicago Cubs 125th Anniversary: Laminated Cubs logo above a MLB logo. MLB
license, CP & D, Taiwan
C. Chicago Cubs: Enameled Cubs logo in original plastic wrapping.
D. St. Louis Cardinals: Red bird perched on bat inside a baseball,
surrounded by a baseball diamond. MLB, made in China
Necklaces:
Ken ‘Hawk’ Harrelson Necklace. Gold-plated medallion honoring the Boston slugger nicknamed: ‘The Hawk’ featuring a plastic ‘Hawk’ in relief standing on a bat over a green baseball diamond background marked: ‘Red Sox’ highlighted in red. Medallion 2 ¼” diameter, chain is 16” long. Late 1960’s
New York Mets Necklace. Medal medallion (1 ½” diameter) featuring a raised relief Mets logo inside a baseball. Reverse marked: ‘Shea Stadium Home Of The N.Y. Mets’. C. 1960’s – 70’s
‘Philadelphia Phillies’ Salesman Sample Charm Bracelet on Card. Brass-plated metal chain with five baseball-related charms affixed to the original cardboard backing. Card is marked by vendor for ordering purposes. 1970’s
Pewter Philadelphia Phillies Bi-Centennial Necklace. Circular (1 ¾” diameter) medallion on a 12” silver chain features an embossed logo engraved: ‘Phillies 1976’ and ‘Major League Players Assoc’. Reverse has twenty-eight facsimile player and coach facsimile signatures. Hall-of-Fame: Steve Carlton, Mike Schmidt. 1976
Brass Philadelphia Phillies Bracelet. Thin 1 ½” diameter medallion engraved: ‘Philadelphia Phillies’, features a baseball cap with ‘P’ logo and ball, attached to a 3” chain. 1970’s
Baseball Player Bottle Cap Necklace/Pin Back. Interesting concept features vintage bottle caps (6” long) linked together cut and shaped in the form of a ball player with; hands, cleats, holding a bat and ball, with a chain loop at the top. Clasp on reverse allows necklace also to be worn as a pin. 1990’s
28 – ‘Coke’ Baseball Bottle Cap Premiums. These bottle tops were issued by the Coca-Cola Company and one had to peel away the cork seal in order to find their baseball hero’s. Many like me dug through the trash beside vending machines at gas stations to find these little gems. Hall-of-Fame: Willie Mays, Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Al Kaline, Harmon Killebrew, ‘Catfish’ Hunter, and Senator Jim Bunning: R-Kentucky. Mid 1960’s
13 – Pewter MicroCozm ® Figurines with Wall Display. Mini hand-painted pewter figures (2” tall) from the ‘Great Moments In Baseball’ series; they are mounted on a small pewter base with players name engraved on the front, against a baseball motif background, with a description of the ‘Moment’ on reverse. Each figure comes with original box (two figures to a box), certificate of Authenticity, and are numbered. The 3-tiered stained wood display (9” x 12”) has two small baseballs on the front with a gold plaque labeled: ‘Great Moments In Baseball’ and wall hang brackets. Longton Crown & Cooperstown Collection, made in Malaysia. Mid 1990’s
A. 2 - Cy Young’s: Boston Americans / Red Sox
B. 2 - Stan Musial’s: St. Louis Cardinals
C. Ty Cobb: Detroit Tigers
D. Lou Gehrig: New York Yankees
E. Ted Williams: Boston Red Sox
F. Willie Mays: San Francisco Giants
G. Jackie Robinson: Brooklyn Dodgers
H. Bobby Thompson: San Francisco Giants
I. Don Larsen: New York Yankees
J. Lou Brock: St. Louis Cardinals
K. Roberto Clemente: Pittsburgh Pirates
21 – Baseball Belt Buckles. Assortment of metal, plastic, laminated, embossed, engraved, limited edition, MLB, generic buckles, etc.. 1970’s – 90’s
A. Detroit Tigers: Circular 2 1/8” laminated Tigers logo inside a decorative brass
border. Lee, NY, NY. 1970’s
B. Cincinnati Reds: Circular brass (1 7/8” diameter) with a laminated Reds logo. Lee,
NY, NY. 1970’s
C. Brass 2” square with laminated team logos. Lee, N., NY. 1970’s
1. Baltimore Orioles
2. Philadelphia Phillies
D. Circular 2 ¾” diameter painted metal on brass. Major League Baseball Promotion
Corp.. 1970’s
1. Cincinnati Reds
2. Oakland Athletics
E. New York Yankees: Decorative brass with a color ‘Top Hat’ logo inside a baseball.
Paintree, 1978
F. Pewter raised relief, some are even enameled. Reverse has baseball motif as well.
MLB, 1992
1. Atlanta Braves: Die-cut marked: ‘Braves’ above a ‘Tomahawk logo’. # 2101
2. New York Yankees: Circular die-cut marked: ‘Yankees’ with a ‘Top Hat’ logo
inside a baseball, bat extending outside. # 2119
3. San Francisco Giants: Circular buckle marked: ‘Giants’ inside a 2” diameter
baseball. # 2124
G. Pewter MLB Buckles. Colorful and beautifully designed limited edition buckles
(10,000) with intricate raised relief logos surrounded with baseball motif, and
team name (some engraved). Siskiyou Buckle Co., Ashland, Oregon. 1989 – 97
1. Oakland Athletics: World Champions. Reverse has Series summary vs the San
Francisco Giants. # 4859. 1989
2. Cincinnati Reds: World Champions. Reverse engraved with the scores from the 4
game series sweep, on a broom. # 1449. 1990
3. Philadelphia Phillies: # 389. 1993
4. Cincinnati Reds: # 161. 1994
5. Baltimore Orioles: # 118. 1993
6. Pittsburgh Pirates: # 124. 1997
7. Detroit Tigers: # 424. 1994
8. New York Yankees: # 789. 1994
9. New York Yankees: # 568. World Champions, 1996
10. Little League: embossed batter/catcher with equipment, 1990
H. Multi baseball scenes in raised relief: C&J Inc. # 1524. 1991
Ted’s Root Soda Bottle Cap. Yellow bottle top (approx. 1” diameter) marked: ‘Ted’s Root Beer’ between baseball seams. These bottle tops came with the Ted William’s Root Beer bottles (Cabinet # 3, Shelf # 1). 1950’s
Boston Red Sox Money Clip. Stainless steel clip (2 ¼” long) featuring a circular Red Sox color logo mounted in the center under hard plastic. C. 1950’s – 60’s
Figural Metal Batter. Swinging batter (4” tall) finished in high-gloss black. C. 1950’s – 70’s
Ted’s Creamy Root Beer Souvenir Mirror. Laminated color ad (2” x 3”) pictures Ted Williams promoting the 50’s beverage named after him: ‘Ted’s Creamy Root Beer’ as their official spokesman. Mirror on reverse. C. 1970’s – 80’s
Lou Gehrig Hallmark Ornament. This 3” diameter plastic ornament features a uniformed relief of the Yankee Hall-of-Fame First Baseman batting with a textured baseball diamond background, his name printed on a plaque, and comes with a hang loop at top. Reverse has a brief bio. Hallmark Cards, Inc. 1995
Mickey Mantle Souvenir Spoon. Silver spoon (4 ½” tall) with a mini 1967 Topps baseball card (# 150) laminated at the top of the handle. 1980’s – 90’s
Hall-of-Fame Souvenir Spoon. 4 ½” silver spoon with a mini-laminated pitcher-in-wind-up, marked: ‘Home Of Baseball – Cooperstown, N.Y.’. The bowl is etched with tourist destination points-of-interest. 1980’s – 90’s
Hall of Fame Museum Souvenir Change Purse. Red rubber baseball-shaped purse (2 ½” diameter) labeled: ‘Home Of Baseball Cooperstown, N.Y.’ between white litho-ed baseball seams. Reverse has slit for coins. C. 1990’s
Chicago White Sox Batting Helmet/Bottle Opener. Blue cast metal helmet (2 ¼” x 3 ¼”) with a raised relief ‘Sox’ logo on the front; underside has a metal attachment which is the opener. Loyal Prod., NYC. 1950’s
Willie McCovey Brass Commemorative Hall Of Fame Plaque/Pin Back. Impressive mini metal bust relief identical to the one issued upon his induction into Cooperstown (his first year of eligibility), surrounded by baseball décor above a brief bio. Plaque is heavy enough that it has a double pin clasp on reverse (2 ½” x 3”). 1986
Kent Hrbek Die-Cut Metal Relief. Souvenir from the 1987 World Series (Minnesota Twins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in 7 games) for their first Championship in Minnesota franchise history, the first World Series games played in an indoor stadium (Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome). Hrbek was instrumental in helping to capture the World Series Championship - as he hit a grand slam in Game 6. This 3 ½” tall die-cut depicts that grand slam portraying Hrbek with his fist in the air as he circles the bases. Target stores. 1987
2 – Field Of Dreams Souvenir Items. More novelty items from the 1989 ‘Hit’ movie, both labeled: ‘Field Of Dreams, Dyersville, Iowa’. G & G, Mpls., Minn. 1992
A. Collector’s Spoon: Enameled top handle shows the farm complex with ball field;
bowl engraved with Iowa tourist destinations.
B. Silvered Collector’s Bell: Handle shows the farm complex with ball field; stem has
a dangling baseball in the center
New York Yankees Baseball Earrings on Original Plastic Store Card. This pair of Yankee earrings features hollow baseballs made of a celluloid-type plastic, with red seams and a blue Yankees NY logo on each, with surgical steel posts. Russ Berrie & Co., Oakland, NJ. Made in China. 1990
Shelf 5 (30 Total Items)
4 – Corgi Mini Baseball Cars. Miniature vehicles: three are White Ford Mustang Cobras (1 ¼” x 3”) with different interior colors and team logos on the hood and roof, with a rear compartment that opens: Yankees, A’s, Royals. The fourth is a ‘Phillies’ Pontiac Firebird with racing stripes. Made in Great Britain. 1982
Louisville Slugger Advertising Truck Bank. Navy blue limited edition die-cast semi-truck (# 3128) with large baseball bat on both sides marked: Hillerich & Bradsby. The coin slot is on the rear panel door (with a H&B logo), key to trap secured underneath chassis (10 ½” long). Liberty Classics, Liberty, Ill., made in China. C. 1995
‘Rawlings Sports Caravan’ Advertising Truck. This black scale model truck (16” long) features a batter graphic with ‘Rawlings’ logos on both sides, and advertises Rawlings products. Truck is advertised as the ‘Rawlings Traveling Work Shop & Museum’; cab has driver name on side, nick-name and both panel doors open for storage. Dyersville, Iowa, made in U.S.A. 1990’s
Cal Ripken Jr. ‘36 Dodge Bank. Cool limited edition metal bank (1:25 scale model) painted in Oriole team colors (black & orange) commemorating Cal’s ‘2000 Consecutive Games’ played streak. Coin slot in accessed through the rear panel doors, key for the trap is attached underneath. Ripken’s facsimile signature appears on both sides, with several other logos. Car is numbered and comes with certificate of authenticity (6 ¾” in length). Made by Liberty Classics, made in China. 1995
Cal Ripken Jr. Limited Edition Commemorative Semi-Truck. Kenworth 1:64 scale die-cast metal truck (12” long) honoring Cal marked: ‘Most Consecutive Games Record’ of ‘2,131 Games, September 6, 1995’. Gold cab features several different decals in Orioles orange. Truck is green with three different images of Cal on each side, along with facsimile signatures. Panel door opens revealing a large storage compartment and comes with box and decals (inside truck). White Rose Collectibles, made in China. 1995
Cal Ripken Jr. “Iron Man” ‘36 Dodge Bank. Limited edition metal bank (1:25 scale model) painted in Oriole team colors (orange & black); this one celebrating Cal’s consecutive games record. Coin slot in accessed through rear panel doors, key for the trap is attached underneath. Ripken’s facsimile signature appears on top with several team logos and his # 8. Car is numbered and comes with certificate of authenticity (6 ¾” in length). Made by Liberty Classics, China. 1996
Chicago White Sox 1913 Ford ‘Model T’ Delivery Van/Coin Bank. Since 1945 Ertl has been the leader in the die-cast model world. The company began by manufacturing die-cast replicas of farm equipment and vehicles with the motto ‘Just like the real thing, only smaller.’ Ertl is based in Dyersville, Iowa, where an entire museum is dedicated to farm equipment and die-cast models of timeless quality. This beautiful limited edition die-cast vehicle (# 3273) labeled: ‘White Sox’ with logos on both sides of van and a MLB on back door. Bank coin slot on top of hood, key to trap attached underneath. Ertl, Dyersville, Iowa, made in Mexico. 1993
New York Yankees ‘Model A’ Delivery Van/Coin Bank. Limited edition scale model vehicle (# 1234) displayed in Yankee team colors (red, white, blue) marked: ‘Yankees’ with logos on both sides of van and a MLB on back door. Bank coin slot on top, key to trap attached underneath. Ertl, Dyersville, Iowa. 1994
White Sox ’57 Chevy/ Coin Bank. Cool limited Edition scale model car (# 0357) licensed by General Motors Corp. and MLB, displayed in black & white with two different team logo stickers on side doors, hood and trunk. Bank coin slot on trunk, key to trap attached underneath. Ertl, Dyersville, Iowa. 1997
Baltimore Orioles Commemorative Semi-Truck. 1:64 scale model die-cast truck commemorates Orioles team single season team home run record (1996) and is numbered and limited to a production of 1000. Cab (separates from truck) has several Oriole logo stickers and racing stripes in team colors. Truck sides feature color photos of Cal Ripken Jr., Brady Anderson, Rafael Palmeiro, and Chris Hoiles in uniform with bats - beside their respective homer totals marked’ ‘Home Run Kings’. Top and rear lists entire team player totals in orange & black team colors with logos. Read panel door even opens (11 ¾” in length). Made by Ertl of Iowa, distributed by White Rose Collectibles, York, Pa. 1997
3 – Bobbin Head Souvenir Convertible Cars. What will they think of next? Plastic mini team mascot drivers have spring mounted heads, dressed in team uniforms with logo caps: Yankees, Mets, Cubs. Cars have team logos on side doors, hood, and a MLB logo on trunk. Ertl, Dyersville Iowa, made in China. 1995
2 – Ford Truck Match Boxes. Mini trucks with team logos on storage compartment
roof and names on both sides. Matchbox International Ltd. China.
A. New York Yankees: White with blue running board, 1990
B. Detroit Tigers: Grey with orange roof, 1991
New York Yankees Ford Delivery Van. This match boxe is finished in Yankee colors (red, white, blue) marked: New York Yankees’ on the roof, with ‘Top Hat’ logo stickers on both sides. Matchbox International Ltd. China. 1996
St. Louis Cardinals 39 Chevy Sedan Match Box. 1:57 scale model vehicle marked: ‘St. Louis Cardinals’ on sides with logo stickers and racing stripes on top, sides, and a MLB sticker on back door. Matchbox International Ltd. Made in China. 1992
2 – Plymouth Prowler Convertible Match Boxes. Cool-looking roadsters finished in team colors, racing stripes, team logos and team name on sides: Cubs, Orioles. Licensed by Chrysler and MLB. Match Box International Ltd. Made in China. 1997
2 – Chevy Corvette Match Boxes. Vettes finished with team colors, name on sides, racing stripes and team logos. Chicago White Sox: Black, Chicago Cubs: Red. Match Box International Ltd. Made in China. 1992
2 – Flareside Pick-ups Match Boxes. Mini trucks with enclosed cab finished in team colors, logos, and racing stripes: San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. Matchbox Toys Ltd., Thailand. 1994
3 – Kenworth T600 Match Box Trucks. Panel trucks with name on sides, covered with team logos on cab and trailer: Yankees, Pirates (All-Star Game), Orioles. White Rose Collectables, made in China. 1993 – 95
Baseball Advertising Truck. Child’s tin litho truck featuring color batter and catcher graphics on sides marked: ‘Home Run Chewing Gum’ (4” tall x 7 ¼” long). C. 1970’s – 90’s
Shelf 6 (40 Total Items)
New York Yankees Ash Tray. Enameled tray (5 ¼” diameter) with a color Yankee ‘Top Hat’ logo in the center, and 4 cigarette rests. C. 1950’s – 70’s
9 – ‘Sports Challenge’ 33 1/3 RPM Baseball Records. Circular cardboard records (6” diameter) with a glossy color face and a drawing of each player still have un-punched center holes. Reverse has brief bio highlighting each player’s career. Hall-of-Fame: Frank Robinson, Johnny Bench, Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan, Bill Mazeroski. Scarab productions, Inc., Woodland Hills, Calif.. C. 1975 – 76
Iron City Beer Can Highlighting ‘Baseball World Championships’. Can features a color batter graphic beside a long list of the World Series Winners and losers from 1950 – 1973. Pittsburgh Brewing Co., Pa. 1973
Pittsburgh Pirates Iron City Beer Can. Graphic can saluting the ‘1979 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates’ features a color scene depicting a Pirate player batting beside small images of ‘Three Rivers Stadium’ and two gold pennants; one marked: Pirates with a Pirate logo, the other marked: ‘Family’ referring to Sly and the Family Stone’s hit song ‘We Are Family’ (adopted team song). Pittsburgh Brewing Co., Pa. 1979
3 – RC Cola Baseball Player Soda Cans. Empty blue cans featuring black & white player photos with name and career highlights inside a graphic baseball. Hall-of-Fame: Reggie Jackson, Johnny Bench, and the disgraced Pete Rose. Royal Crown Bottling Corp. 1977 – 78
Hudepohl World Series Beer Can Commemorative. Graphic color vignettes with game-by-game summary and scores highlighting the Cincinnati Reds 4 game sweep over the New York Yankees. Hudepohl Brewing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. 1976
Hudepohl World Series Commemorative Un-Cut Beer Can. Graphic color vignettes on this flat (un-pressed sheet metal) can highlighting the Cincinnati Reds Championship victory over the Boston Red Sox in 7 games. 4 7/8” x 8 ¼”. Hudepohl Brewing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. 1975
Pete Rose Chocolate Flavored Beverage. Cream color can with two black & white photos of the disgraced Cincinnati Reds player and All-Time Hit Leader diving head first into a base with his patented slide, helmet askew. Beverage was sold only in the Cincinnati area for a limited time. Consolidated Chocolate Co. Indianapolis, Ind. 1970’s
3 – Casey’s Lager Beer Cans. Multi-color cans from the ‘American Brewers Historical Collection’ honoring Hall-of-Famers: Whitey Ford (NY Yankees pitcher), Monte Irvin (NY Giants outfielder) and Philadelphia Phillies star centerfielder, Richie Ashburn). Cans feature a graphic action image of each player on front; reverse has a brief bio and facsimile signatures. Valley Forge Brewery, Phili. Pa. 1980
World Champions Atlanta Braves Coca-Cola Can. Classic red can with a graphic Brave’s pitcher silhouette marked: ‘World Champions Braves 1995’ along with their tomahawk logo. Coca-Cola Company. 1995
San Francisco Giants Tin Can Bank. Tin litho-plated bank in the shape of a tin can features a Giants logo on the side, coin slot on top (can must be opened with a can opener to access change). 3” diameter, 4 ½” tall. Naylor and Assoc., San Diego, Ca. 1984
‘All-Stars’ Car. Multi-colored tin litho sedan with rubber tires featuring eight uniformed Little Leaguers hanging out of car, surrounded by equipment and pennants. 3” wide x 9” long. TK, Japan. Early 1960’s
Cherrydale Farms Peanut Crunch Storage Tin. Graphic paper label over cardboard sides and tin bottom features an over-sized ball surrounded by several action scene vignettes. 4” diameter x 4” tall. E. Cherry Sons & Co., Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. C. 1950’s – 70’s
Cherrydale Farms Peanut Crunch Storage Tin. Graphic paper label over cardboard sides and tin bottom has crossed bats and ball motif with girls playing softball. 4” diameter x 4” tall. E. Cherry Sons & Co., Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. C. 1950’s – 70’s
Coca-Cola Baseball Tin. Navy blue storage tin features a boy in uniform drinking a coke with teammate in the background. Two sides have a baseball pennant, other two have Coca-Cola logos. 4” x 5” x 2 ½” deep. Tin Company of America, Inc., Farmingdale, NY. Made in China. 1993
Baseball Card Storage Tin. Red tin with a swinging batter graphic on the top lid once held baseball cards (5” x 6” x 2 ¾” deep). C. 1980’s – 90’s
6 – Kenner Starting Line-Up Figures. Plastic pose-able figurines licensed by Major
League Baseball (MLB), 4 ½” - 5 ½”. Made in China, from 1988 – 2000
A. Pete Rose: Cincinnati Reds home uniform, stealing a base, 1989
B. Don Drysdale: Los Angeles Dodgers (road uniform), 1995
C. Lou Gehrig: New York Yankees (road uniform), 1989
D. Ryne Sandberg: Chicago Cubs (home uniform), 1993
E. Ryne Sandberg: Chicago Cubs (road uniform), 1994
F. Gary Carter: New York Mets (road uniform), 1989
5 – Major League Baseball Match Box Vehicles. Assortment of miniature (1:57 scale model) die-cast vehicles with team names and logos (licensed by Major League Baseball). Match Box International Ltd. Made in China. 1990’s
A. Boston Red Sox Model A Ford, 1990
B. Houston Astros ’39 Chevy Sedan, 1992
C. Atlanta Braves ‘39 Chevy Sedan, 1992
D. Los Angeles Dodgers Flareside Pick-up, 1994
E. New York Yankees Plymouth Prowler, 1997
Ichiro Suzuki Bobbin’ Bobber. Upper Deck Company, producer of baseball cards since 1989 joins the Bobble head craze. This 7” tall hard plastic figure looks much like Ichiro himself and lists his name on a green rectangle base. Package comes with a collector’s baseball card in a plastic cover with cardboard backing; reverse has a history of Bobble Heads/Nodders. Upper Deck Co., LLC, made in China. 2001
Shelf 7 (31 Total Items)
Early Baseball Tie Bar. Pine punchboard decorated with a baseball scene marked: ‘Over The Fence For A Tie Score’. Retains original wood tie rack and wall hanging hooks (6 ½” x 11”). C. 1910 – 15
Ken Griffey Jr. Tribute Statue. Glass dome enclosed ceramic figurine commemorating Jr.’s 350th career Home Run on Sept. 25, 1998, sculpted by sports artist Thomas Blackmore. Underside has description of the event and Griffy’s facsimile signature. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. 5 ¼” tall by 4 ¾” diameter. Upper Deck, Co., LLC. 1999
Tru-Play B105-TH First Baseman’s Glove. ‘Advanced Design’ LHT mitt features a ‘Snap Flex’ ‘Scoop Trap’ ‘Deep Pit Pocket’ burn stamps with a ‘Tru-Play’ logo stamped on the lower palm. Reverse has a ‘Tru-Play’ cloth patch and an adjustable leather back strap. C. 1950’s – 60’s
‘Popular 6000’ Little League Model Fielders Glove. This is my personal RHT ‘Cowhide Stitched’ glove (birthday present from 1962) and used throughout my little league career. Reverse has an adjustable leather strap with an unreadable cloth patch. 1962
Roberto Clemente Iron City Beer Can. Red, white & black can honoring the Pirate Hall-of-Fame Outfielder who died in a tragic plane crash. Beer can has a graphic image of Clemente in uniform beside early career bio. Pittsburgh Brewing Co., Pa. 1993
Pittsburgh Pirates Tin Can Bank. Tin litho-plated bank with a black & gold Pirates logo on the side, coin slot on top (must be opened with a can opener to access change). 3” diameter, 4 ½” tall. Naylor and Assoc., San Diego, Ca. 1984
Baseball Tin Can Advertising Bank. Tin can with a graphic paper label featuring a turn-of-the-century pitcher inside a baseball on one side; reverse has ad for Red Kidney Beans inside a baseball. There is a phony/or defunct company name and address; coin slot on top, no coin access (must be opened with a can opener). 3 ½” diameter x 4 ½” tall. Desperate Enterprises. 1995
Gold-Plated Batter Trophy. Figural player (7” tall) mounted atop a decorative white plastic columned base, with a bat on shoulder. Base is 2” x 2 ¾”. C. 1940’s – 50’s
Gold-Plated Batter Trophy. Figural player (6 ½” tall) standing atop a black plastic base waiting for the pitch (different from previous). 2 ½” diameter base x 6 ½” tall. C. 1950’s
1938 New York Yankee Team Photograph. Late 1970’s black & white glossy photo developed from an earlier negative of the ’38 World Champs, with player names across the bottom: Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Bill Dickey, Red Ruffing, Lefty Gomez, Joe McCarthy. 8” x 10”. C. 1970’s
Framed Roberto Clemente Photograph. Black & white glossy 8” x 10” headshot of the Pirate Hall-of-Fame Right Fielder wearing his batting helmet, bat on shoulder (shortly before he died in the tragic plane crash). Gold-toned frame. C. 1970
Roberto Clemente Topps Poster. Color poster (9” x 9 ¾”) featuring a head shot of Roberto beside a smaller batting image (# 21 of 24) from the insert set that was neatly folded and inserted into baseball card packs. Topps Co., Duryea, Pa. 1970
Hard Cover Book: ‘From Ghetto To Glory’, The Story of Bob Gibson by Bob Gibson and Phil Pepe (DJ). Associated Features, Inc., 1968
Hard Cover Book: ‘The Way It Is’ by Curt Flood with Richard Carter (DJ). Trident Press, 1971
Soft Cover: ‘The Baseball Life of Willie Mays’ by Lee Greene. Scholastic Book Services, 1970
Soft Cover: ‘Third Base Is My Home’ by Brooks Robinson as told to Jack Tobin. World Books, Inc., 1974
Minnesota Twins Advertising Homer Hanky. Sealed commemorative handkerchief with a red & white Twin’s logo from the Kirby Puckett era from the ‘Star Tribune’ and ‘United Way’ honoring the championship seasons of 1987 & 1991. In the 80’s, it became a fad for fans in several cities (football as well) to wave white handkerchief’s in the stands after home team players made great plays and hit home runs. 1991
‘Field Of Dreams’ Souvenir Bat & Ball Key Chain. Mini bat and baseball with plastic tag sold as a Souvenir following the success of the Kevin Kostner movie in 1989. Dyersville Iowa. C. 1990
‘Field Of Dreams’ Souvenir Book Mark/Medallion. 24K gold finished brass mark with die-cut scenes of the Baseball diamond, farm house, and corn field. 2 ½” diameter with chain loop at top. Dyersville Iowa. C. 1990
Mickey Mantle Day Souvenir Pin. June 8, 1969 was declared Mickey Mantle Day by New York's Mayor Lindsey, and The New York Yankees retired the # 7 worn by Mickey Mantle, before 61,157 at the Stadium. At that time the only other retired numbers were 3, 4 and 5; Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio. This 4” diameter blue pin commemorates that day with a photo of Mickey beside his facsimile signature, and reads: ‘A Day To Remember, Sunday June 8, 1969 – Yankee Stadium’. Pin clasp on back. 1969
George Kell ‘Playing Third Base’ 45 RPM LP. Record jacket features a color photo of the Detroit Tiger 3rd Baseman with his facsimile signature and is part of the ‘Baseball Series Records’. Reverse has several drawings and teaches one how to field the position. The red record itself features a graphic fielder on both sides. Pat. Pending, Columbia Records Inc. 1950’s
Maury Wills With Lionel Hampton 45 RPM LP. Record jacket has a picture of record-setting L.A. Dodger Base Stealer with teammates, Tommy Davis & John Roseboro singing: ‘Crawford Hole’ with Hampton and his band. Glad Hamp Records, 165 W. 46 St., New York City. C. 1962 – 64
Move Over Babe (Here Comes Henry) 45 RPM LP. Record jacket features a color photo of Hank Aaron (Hall-of-Fame) inside a baseball, in an Atlanta Braves uniform. Record was produced as Aaron was chasing Babe Ruth’s All-Time Home Run record and sung by Richard Wylie. Carla Records. 1973
‘Team Work’ by Ernie Banks ‘Mr. Cub’ 45 RPM LP. Record jacket has a smiling black & white photo of the career Chicago Cub Hall-of-Fame Short Stop/First baseman inside a baseball. Reverse has a Banks facsimile signature on a bat marked: ‘Ernie Banks Fan Club’ and a host of others. Wanna Records, Inc, Evanston, Il.. 1980 – 81
4 – Kenner Starting Line-Up Figures. Plastic pose-able figurines licensed by Major
League Baseball (MLB). 4 ½” – 5 ½”. Made in China, from 1988 – 2001
A. Willie Mays: The ‘Say Hey’ kid in home white swinging a bat, 1989
B. Joe DiMaggio: The ‘Yankee Clipper’ in white swinging a bat, 1989
C. Roberto Clemente: Pirate Hall-of-Fame Right Fielder (home uniform) swinging bat,
1996
D. Dizzy Dean: St. Louis Cardinal Hall-of-Fame Pitcher (home uniform), winding-up on
the pitchers mound. 1995
New York Yankees Raisins. Large un-opened (Yankee blue) box of ‘California Select’ Raisins with a player on one side; ad for Yankee Baseball Cap with mail-in form on reverse, expiring 12-3-92. 4 ¼” x 5 ½” x 1 ¾” deep. 1992
Baseball Pencil Sharpener. Plastic top half of a base ball with raised seams and houses the sharpener (2 ½” diameter). C. 1980’s
Baseball Tin with Player Cards. Small colorful tin with a graphic game scene on top lid houses forty star player cards. Hall-of-Fame: Cal Ripken Jr., Nolan Ryan, Wade Boggs, Carlton Fisk, Dave Winfield, Paul Molitor, Ozzie Smith, Rickey Henderson, Dennis Eckersley, Ryan Sandberg, Kirby Puckett, Tony Gwynn, Barry Bonds?, Ken Griffey Jr.? Roger Clemens?. Metz Baking Company, Sioux City, Iowa. Made in China. 3 1/8” x 4 1/8” x 1” thick. C. 1993