C. 1941 BROOKLYN DODGERS CHAMPIONS "LOESER'S" DEPARTMENT STORE BUTTON.
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$42.83 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
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Item Description
1.75". Philadelphia Badge Co. World War II era w/bats forming "V" for "Victory". Small ball image w/crown on top and name at top for famous Brooklyn, NY department store who issued this button. The store closed in 1952. The 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers won the National League pennant with a final record of 100-54 under National Baseball Hall of Fame manager Leo Durocher. The offense was led by a quartet of future HOF'ers: Joe Medwick, Paul Waner, Pee Wee Reese and Billy Herman. Brooklyn would go on to lose the 1941 World Series, 4 games to 1, to a powerful New York Yankees club. Trace of age to metal back. Front bright and glossy. Exc. Paul Muchinsky Collection Book Example.
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