1913 RABBIT MARANVILLE (HOF) DAY BUTTON WITH WOOD BASEBALL BAT ATTACHMENT.
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Winning Bid:
$778.80 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
8
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #232 Part I
Value Code:
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Item Description
1.25". No maker, blank back paper. Spring pin hold ribbon tied to a 4.5" long bat. Clever button design showing bunny rabbit. Issued for an event held in "Boston." Maranville began his Hall of Fame career with the Boston Braves in 1912 and would spend the next nine seasons with them before moving on to Pittsburgh in 1921 for the next four years. Over the next few seasons, Maranville would move around quite a bit, going from Chicago to Brooklyn to St. Louis and finally back to the Braves again in 1929 before retiring in 1935 and was ultimately elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1954. Trace of wear/age to the ribbon, button is glossy, Exc. Rare single day issue. Paul Muchinsky Collection.
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