Five Real Photo Postcards from the Opening of Forbes Field in 1909.
Lot 285. Five Real Photo Postcards from the Opening of Forbes Field in 1909. Taken from the stands on June 23, 1909, the new ballpark in Pittsburgh was the first of several new ballparks that were introduced from 1909-1925. The stadium was among the first to be built of concrete and steel. It had a three tier grandstand. The third deck was called the "Crows Nest". The Pirates obviously liked their new park as they won their first World Series there a few months later. Forbes lasted until Three Rivers was built in 1970. The five views offered here show a parade of players before the game, a marching band on the field, the game in progress, and two of fans on the field immediately on the field after the game. The scoreboard can be seen in three of the shots. The cards are all excellent and unused. The cards have simple divided backs with "POST CARD" printed and directly below to the left is CORRESPONDANCE and to the right ADDRESS ONLY.
Winning Bid $1,075.
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