1897 BUFFALO BISONS B.B. CLUB REAL PHOTO TEAM EARLY BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$519.20 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #231 Part I
Value Code:
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Item Description
1.25" w/vintage but blank back paper. Shown in crisp detail are 14 players and two men in civilian dress. The 1897 Buffalo Bisons ball club was a member of the Class A - Eastern League, finishing in third place that season with a final record of 74-57 under manager Jack Rowe. A total of 15 ballplayers from this team would go on to play Major League Baseball with the most prominent being: Shad Barry, Jim Field, Les German, Ed Gremminger, Bert Inks and Sam Wise. Strong, sharp contrast and barely any surface wear. Glossy, Exc. Early and attractive button. Paul Muchinsky Collection.
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