Pin, Promotional
Object number2019.13.1
Date1909
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of James S. Wojcik
DescriptionSilver metal lapel stick pin. Head of pin is in the shape of a left-handed baseball glove; glove has baseball at center with raised text above and below. Glove is mounted at top of straight pin with twisted metal central section and slightly hooked point at tip.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.438 x 0.625 x 0.313 in. (6.2 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm)InscriptionsFront of baseball glove has raised text at top "JUNE 30, 1909" and bottom "PITTSBURGH".
Historical NotesForbes Field opening day pin. A lapel pin issued to commemorate the opening of Forbes Field against the Chicago Cubs, it is unclear who made these, how they were distributed, or if they were purchased at the park. Reportedly 30,000 fans packed the 25,000 seat park. Unfortunately, the Pirates lost 3-2. Very few of these pins have survived. The last game at Forbes Field was played June 28, 1970.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
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Chicago Cubs
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c. 1945
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