1928 NEGRO LEAGUES BIRMINGHAM BLACK BARONS "OPENING DAY MAY 14TH" RARE SINGLE DAY BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$1,499.19
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
Only example known to Hake's. 1". Bastian Bros. Co. back paper. The Birmingham Black Barons were members of the Negro National League from 1924-1930, except for the 1926 season when they joined the Negro Southern League for one year. The 1928 Black Barons finished with a record of 44-54, good for fifth place in the NNL that season. The ball club was led by a very young Satchel Paige, who was already becoming a popular gate attraction thanks to his brilliant work on the mound. Other notables from this team include: Sam Streeter, Harry Salmon, Bill Perkins, Red Parnell and Bill Owens. Trace of age to back paper. Button is glossy, Exc. A Negro League rarity. See following lot. Paul Muchinsky Collection.
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