1961 CINCINNATI REDS/REDLEGS "CHAMPS/CHAMPIONS" BUTTON TRIO.
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Winning Bid:
$42.83
(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
Lot of three. No maker indicated on any. Each has matching baseball design w/text but each is a different size and text varies slightly. Largest is 4" and this is a tin litho button. Text includes "National League Champs" and "Redlegs." Next is 3.5" cello with same text as previous button except for name which appears as just "Reds." Final button is 1.75" cello, this one with fully spelled out "Champions" but without "National League" indicating this one could have been used for their World Series win. Has ribbon attachment which shows wear. Buttons have only lt. wear/aging and are VF to Exc. All are Paul Muchinsky Collection Book Examples.
The 1961 Cincinnati Reds won the National League pennant with a final record of 93-61 under manager Fred Hutchinson. The offense was led by future National Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Frank Robinson. The Reds would go on to lose the 1961 World Series to the New York Yankees in five games.
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