1930 CHICAGO CUBS CHARLIE GRIMM BUTTON FROM CHICAGO "EVENING AMERICAN" NEWSPAPER ISSUED SET.
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From same set as previous three lots. 1.25". Parisian Novelty Co. of Chicago. Grimm played for the Cubs 1925-36 and also served as the team's manager 1932-38 and 1944-49. While still playing as first baseman, Grimm was enlisted to replace Rogers Hornsby as manager after his dismissal on August 2, 1932. In the 55 games that Grimm managed for the Cubs, he rallied them to a 37-18 record for an overall record of 90-64, winning the National League pennant for the first time since 1929. Glossy, Exc.
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