Two very rare pin items featuring Johnny Neun and George Sisler.
Lot 223c. Two very rare pin items featuring Johnny Neun and George Sisler. The first, a 2” celluloid pin with an attached purple ribbon and gold bear for the Newark Bears 1938 season welcoming new Manager Johnny Neun. Former major leaguer Neun managed the Newark Bears for 4 years starting in 1938 to 1941. The Bears went 104-48 in 1938 and won the International League Pennant. The pin, stitched as a baseball, is inscribed “WELCOME TO” on the top “Feb. 16” with a picture of Neun on the “sweet spot” and “JOHNNY NEUN Bear’s Manager” at the bottom. The second very rare pin, is small, measuring ¾” of an inch and featuring George Sisler with “Geo. Sisler written in white letters on a black band. It’s from an uncataloged set. Both pins are ex+-mt to near mint.
Winning Bid $1,075.
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