1894 BALTIMORE ORIOLES "CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD" BADGE W/CELLULOID MEDALLION FEATURING 7 HOF'ERS.
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Winning Bid:
$4,443.05
(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
4". Metal frame at top w/bar pin on reverse holds fabric ribbon in team colors and attached to this by a metal loop is a highly domed celluloid medallion 1.75" in dia. High quality design by Torsch & Lee of Baltimore. Front has real photo portraits of 16 team members in suits w/their name below the image. Back design includes illustration of the Battle Monument located in downtown Baltimore. The Orioles won their first National League pennant in 1894 under future National Baseball Hall of Fame manager Ned Hanlon. The team's roster was loaded with talent, including six future Cooperstown selectees: Hugh Jennings (SS), John McGraw (3B), Willie Keeler (OF), Joe Kelley (OF), Wilbert Robinson (C) and Dan Brouthers (1B). Baltimore finished the regular season with a flourish, winning 24 out of their final 25 ball games to finish with a record of 89-39. Thus, the Orioles qualified for the Temple Cup championship series, where they met the second place New York Giants. Although heavily favored, Baltimore lost to the Giants in four straight games. Over the next two seasons, the Orioles would once again appear in the Temple Cup championship series, both times facing the Cleveland Spiders. The Spiders defeated them in 1895 before Baltimore finally got their long awaited championship in 1896. All images remain sharp and distinct, as nice as any we have seen for this early and rare baseball artifact. Overall light trace of age but remains Exc. The only example we have offered in our 54 years and a must have for the pre-1900 baseball collector. Paul Muchinsky Collection (but not the example in his book, this is an upgrade and a much sharper example).
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