1906 "CHICAGO CUBS CHAMPIONS" BUTTON PREDICTING WORLD SERIES VICTORY.
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Starting Bid:
$1,180.00
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
7/8" with concave tin covered reverse which is center stamped with partially readable patent date and with fixed horizontal bar pin. One of only two examples known, manufacturer is unmarked but likely by the Pin-Lock Button Co. Chicago. This rare button features a baseball design surrounding the city of Chicago, "Y" symbol accented by three bats. The Y symbol, also called the Municipal Device, represents the Chicago River and its two branches. The Y symbol is meant to be used unofficially by citizens, businesses and other organizations to promote pride in the city. This is perhaps its earliest use on a button. This 1906 Chicago Cubs ball club was widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball teams in National League history, finishing with an all-time N.L. best record of 116-36 but, amazingly, lost the World Series to the cross-town rival, Chicago White Sox in six games. The 1906 Cubs were led by four National Baseball Hall of Famers: Frank Chance (Mgr.-1B), Mordecai "Three Fingers" Brown (SP), Joe Tinker (3B) and Johnny Evers (2B). The cream colored paper has some darker tone on outer edge as made with pair of tiny near pinpoint cello nicks at 1 and 11 o'clock. Full gloss. Fine. Paul Muchinsky Collection Book Example.
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