1950 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES "WHIZ KIDS" SCARCE VARIETY BUTTON WITH ATTACHMENTS.
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Winning Bid:
$389.40
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Monday, May 20, 2024 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Monday, May 20, 2024 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
1.75". No maker. Spring pin holds ribbons, metal chain w/plastic figural charms of a baseball and glove. The more commonly seen Whiz Kids button has a baseball design along w/the text vs. the text only version offered here. Few tiny scattered age dots but button remains totally bright and glossy. Exc. Paul Muchinsky Collection.
The 1950 Philadelphia Phillies, AKA the "Whiz Kids" won the National League pennant with a record of 91-63 under manager Eddie Sawyer. The offense was led by future National Baseball Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn, while the pitching staff was led by fellow Cooperstown selectee Robin Roberts. The Phillies would fall to the mighty New York Yankees in four straight games during the 1950 World Series.
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