Play Ball Sports Memorabilia "Opening Day" Collectors Sale 2018

3.30OPENING DAY

COLLECTORS SALE

7 TH

ANNUAL

2018

Welcome to the 7th Annual

~ Play Ball Sports Memorabilia ~ “Opening Day� Sale!

Hello All, Well, another Redlegs season is finally here! Thank you to all of my returning collectors for your continued interest and I also want to welcome all of the new collectors! Lastly, thanks to my awesome girlfriend Cait for helping to make it all possible.

PLAY BALL!

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The Fine Print:

Sale Terms: This is a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE sale. Whoever contacts me first via email, text, phone, etc... will get first shot at that particular item(s). SHIPPING IS INCLUDED in the posted price.

A Lot Listing is at the very end of the catalog. This should serve as a quick reference to individual lot information.

All item(s) will come with a money back guarantee provided they are returned in the condition they left. Buyer to pay return shipping cost. All items are guaranteed original by Play Ball Sports Memorabilia. If you find that they are not, you will receive a full refund, no questions asked.

Payment Terms: I accept Paypal, check or money order as forms of payment.

THE SALE WILL END ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT 4/6/18

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001 • Original 1939 Reds v. Yankees World Series Photo 1939 was the first time in 20 years the Reds made the World Series and it showed as they were swept in four games by Joe DiMaggio and the mighty New York Yankees, but they were led by the man on the left Bucky Walters.

Walters won NL MVP and pitching triple crown honors and is quite possibly the best and undoubtedly the most decorated pitcher in Reds history.

This wonderful sepia toned photo measures 7 x 9 inches, retains its original newspaper tag on the back and is in excellent condition. $125

002 • Original 1940 McCormick and McCormick The McCormick boys were instrumental in leading the Reds to their first world title in 21 years in 1940. Mike with his speed, defense and consistent bat and Fank with his MVP winning season manning first base. This photo measure 8 x 6 inches, is crystal clear, in excellent condition and retains the original newspaper tag on the back.

$85 Original Family Photo included with lot.

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003 • Original 1938 Reds All Stars in Pittsburgh Beautiful sepia toned photo depicting Reds All Stars from left to Right: Paul Derringer, Frank McCormick, Ernie Lombardi (HOF), Johnny Vander Meer and Ival Goodman taken in Pittsburgh at Forbes Field. All of these fellas now reside in the Reds HOF. Photo is in excellent condition, measures 7 x 9 inches and retains the original newspaper photo tag on the back.

$85

004 • Original 1938 Reds Sluggers Awesome sepia toned image depicting Reds sluggers from left to right: Ival Goodman, Frank McCormick, Ernie Lombardi (HOF) and Wally Berger proudly displaying their war clubs. Photo has some creasing and a small tear and measures 8 x 10 inches. $85

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005 • 1940 Crosley Field World Series Souvenir Mini Bat Very nice memento from the only time the Reds have won a World Series at home.

Bat measures 18 in length and remains in excellent condition, but is missing the mini pennant that was originally attached. Still a neat item. $85

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006 • Reds 1939 World Series Newspaper Ticket Ad Very cool Reds newspaper advertisement offering World Series tickets for sale. Condition is poor, but where will you find another one?

$35

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The Schnozz was the glue that held the Reds together in his 9 seasons with the team and he was without a doubt, one of the best pure hitters the Reds have ever had and the second best catcher only behind Johnny Bench. His great career culminated with a plaque in The National Baseball Hall of Fame.

This photo measure 8 x 6 inches, is very good condition and retains the original newspaper tag on the back. $65

THE SCHNOZZ

007 • Original 1939 Ernie Lombardi Photo

008 • 1938-9 Orcajo (val decker) Frank McCormick Postcard Very cool card of the former Reds 1st sacker and MVP in excellent unused condition. $35

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009 • 1961 Reds Old Forester Whiskey Bottle You see a good bit of Reds related beer advertising, but rarely do you see Redlegs whiskey related items. Someone turned this up long ago and the bottle is now empty, but the fact the bottle survived is pretty cool. Bottle measures 6 x 8 inches and remains in pretty good shape, but shows a bit of fading and general wear. I've never seen another... $225

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The 1961 Reds became known as the raggamufin Reds for their feistyness that led them to the National League pennant and their first World Series appearance in 21 years. This original 8 x 10 photo is a real beauty and is in very good condition despite a few light creases. $125

THE RAGAMUFFINS

010 • Original 1961 Reds Team Photo

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011 • 1990 World Series Reds Team Signed Ball Very nice period signed 90 Reds ball. 12 signatures include: Layana (deceased), Benzinger (caught last out), Oneil (sweet spot), Sabo, Birtsas, Morris, Hatcher (added later), Rijo (world series mvp), Charlton, Larkin (HOF), Reed, and Oliver. Ball was signed in either 90 or 91 (except for Hatcher) but looks like it was signed yesterday. All sigs are guaranteed to be original and if you find different, you will be refunded in full. Beautiful ball! $175

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012 • 1991 Cincinnati Reds Team Signed Ball Unusual red leather spinneybeck baseball period signed by 26 members of the 91 Reds. Many of which played on the 90 World Champs. Players include: Randy Myers, Mariano Duncan, Herm Winningham, Scott Scudder, Glenn Braggs, Paul Oneill, Norm Charlton, Lou Piniella, Carmelo Martinez, Billy Hatcher, Chris Jones, Joe Oliver, Jose Rijo, Chris Hammond, Bill Doran, Jeff Reed, Luis Quinones, Tom Browning, Reggie Sanders, Mo Sanford, Barry Larkin, Rob Dibble, Ted Power, Milt Hill, Eric Davis and Chris Sabo. All sigs guaranteed good and if you find they're not, a full refund will be given. Beautiful ball!

$225

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013 • 1935 Babe Ruth at Crosley Field Snapshot Babe Ruth only played in 3 official games at Crosley Field and this image was taken before one of them. The Babe can be seen taking his hacks during batting practice and is marked that way on the front of the photo.

A very unique and rare item! $150

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014 • 1910 Reds Related Menu & Invitation Back in the early days days of professional baseball, post season banquets were very popular. This particular banquet was held at The Hotel Sinton in Cincinnati which would become infamous just nine years later during the 1919 World Series and consequent Black Sox scandal.

Menu measures 8.75 x 4 inches and features a lavish vistorian era selection of edibles inside that also reference baseball colloquialisms & headliners of the of the day. Not to mention the wonderful illustrations inside and out. Considering the menu is 108 years old, it does have some condtion issues, but nothing that detracts from it's overall handsome appearance. It's doubtful you'll see another... $225

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015 • 1964 Cincinnati Reds Silver Plate I've been told these were given to season ticket holders, but have no proof of that. Plate measures 6 inches in diameter, features the Reds logo in the center and is stamped sterling silver. Outside of some minor spotting, it remains in excellent condition. $150

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016 • 1966 Beatles at Crosley Field Program & Ticket Stub Super hip items from The Beatles only appearence at Crosley Field! Included is an actual concert program, along with a ticket stub from the lucky attendee! Program measures 12 x 12 inches, contains a total of 36 pages and remains in very good condition, but does have some handling wear. The ticket is vintage taped to the inside cover and has a black mark across it.

This was done at Crosley because the original Saturday date was rained out and the actual show was played the following day on Sunday. The Beatles played again in St. Louis later that night. The only time they played two shows on either of their US tours. Twist and Shout!

$250

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017 • 1952 Reds Accordian Style Foldout Postcard Very attractive and tough to find, foldout post card featuring the stars of the 1952 Reds. Card remains in very good condition despite being 66 years old.

$125

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018 • Circa 1950 Ted Kluszewski Pin Very nice pin depicting the Reds famous muscular slugger Big Klu during his early days with the club.

Pin measures 1.75 inches in diameter and remains in excellent condition.

$55

019 • 1940s Reds Shield Pin with Ball Tough to find trinket most likely sold at Crosley Field during the 1940's. Pin measures about 1.25 inches in length and remains in very good shape depsite missing the clasp / post on the back. $85

020 • 1949 Reds Cincinnati Enquirer Schedule Vintage 69 year old Reds schedule featuring great graphics on front and back. Schedule measures approximately 3.75 x 2.5 inches folded and 4.75 x 3.75 unfolded. Remains in very good condition.

$45

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021 • 1937 Reds Team Signed Ball Nice 81 year old ball featuring (26) Reds players, coaches and manager's signatures. Players include:Goodman, Cuyler (HOF), Scarsella, Riggs, Myers, Kampouris, Schott, S. Davis, R. Davis, Hollingsworth, Grissom, Derringer, Walker, Mooty, Hallahan, Brittain, Gelbert, Moore, Vander Meer, Mccormick, Weintraub, Dwyer and Outlaw. Coaches and manager are: Dressen, Kelley (HOF) and Sheehan. Sigs are pretty bold and easy to read for a ball of this age. $325

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022 •1939 Crosley Field Snapshots (8) Cool series of original images taken from a fans perspective during the Reds pennant winning and World Series season of 1939. Each photo measures 4.5 x 3.25 inches and have scrabook residue on the back. Nice grouping! $55

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SEE JOE D N A N I DROP

023 • Joe Nuxhall Business Card & 1963 Reds Schedule It's probably a little known fact that the ol lefhander and his brother operated a service station together back in the 60's, but here's proof. Card has a crease, but when will you ever see another? $85

024 • Signed Johnny Bench Home Plate Matchbook Very cool vinatge signed matchbook from JB's 1970's restaurant. This is the only signed one I've ever seen and the fact it's vintage signed, makes it that much better! $65

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025 • Late 40s - Early 50s Reds Pennant Uncommon approximately 70 year old Reds pennant.

What makes this pennant even more unusual is "block" style REDS inside the wishbone C. I've never seen this particular version.

Pennant is full size, but the condition is only fair. $45

026 • 1967 Lee May Reds Payroll Check Scarce Reds cancelled payroll check issued to Reds HOF Lee May. Check remains in excellent condition and is endorsed by May on the back. Very neat item!

$225

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027 • 1907 Red Belt Series Postcard Out To The Long Green is one of twelve cards produced for the 100 plus year old set. Card is in excellent unused condition.

$85

028 • Original 1911 Reds Rafael Almeida Photo Almeida along with Armando Marsans, became the first Cubans to play for the Reds in the early part of the 20th century. Original pre 1920's Reds images are tough to come by and this shot is both historical and aestetically pleasing.

Image measures about 4 x 5 inches and remains in excellent condition.

$185

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029 • 1912 Reds Jim Bagby Original Snapshot Rare original snapshot of Jim Bagby Sr. who went on to have a pretty solid career after leaving the Reds organization following the season. Photo measures 2.5 x 4.25 inches and is poor condition, but I've never seen another original Reds image showing this one year style uniform. $65

030 • Circa 1910 Garry Herrmann Political Pin Rare relic featuring the former Reds president August "Garry" Herrmann.

Herrman had many interest outside of baseball and politics was one of them. He was also one of the fathers of the world series and should be in the baseball hall of fame. Pin measures 1.25 inches in diameter and remains in excellent condition.

$65

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031 • 7-15-79 Game Used Reds Baseball Between 1975-81 the Reds offered sealed GU baseball's in their gift shop that included a COA. This particular game featured Davey Concepcion's 500th career RBI and 63rd HR. Along with HOF Tom Seaver winning his 228th game.

$125

032 • 1982 Reds Borden Photo Patches Tough to find one year promotional team set featuring the last remnants of the Big Red Machine: Johnny Bench, Tom Seaver and Dave Concepcion.

I believe this set included a total 18 players and 14 are being offered here.

Excellent Condition.

$125

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033 • 6-1-79 Cincinnati Reds Game Used Ball Between 1975-81 the Reds offered sealed GU baseball's in their gift shop that included a COA. This particular game against the Phillies, featured 6 future HOF's and Pete Rose playing in it. $125

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034 • Marge Schott and Schottzie Reds Notepads Unsual memorabilia from the early Aunt Marge era of Redleg baseball. The one picturing Marge shows some useage and each pad measures measures 4.5 x 5.25 inches.

035 • 1991 Marge Schott Signed Ticket Stub Cool ticket signed by aunt Marge with her signature schottzie pawprint and personalized "To Helen."

ITEMS SOLD TOGETHER - $65

item above not for sale: for "schottzie" reference only

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036 • Barry Larkin First HR and Pete Rose Last Game Ticket 3 original tickets from a mid August 1986 series against the Padres. Nothing unsual you say about these? Not so...

The middle ticket dated August 17th, represents two important moments in Reds history. In this game Barry Larkin hit his first big league HR and Pete Rose played in his last game. Which nobody (including Pete) probably knew at the time...

$85

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037 • 1975 Johnny Bench Slammer Ball & Bat Set Tough to find Bench item manufactured during the heart of the Big Red Machine era that comes with the original packaging. There is some damage to the packaging, but still displays very nicely!

$150

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038 • 1975 Reds World Champions Photo Pennant Probably the best and toughest to find of all Big Red Machine Era pennants. Features a team photo and facsimilie signatures of the 1975 World Champion Reds!

Excellent Condition. $125

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040 • 1976 Big Red Machine Bumper Sticker Very cool vintage memento from the Big Red Machine that would make a really nice display piece! Measures about 11.5 x 3 inches and remains in very good condition.

$35

041 • 1969 Reds Baseball Centennial Lighter Almost 50 year old memento from the Reds and Baseball's Centennial season of 1969. Lighter appears to have never been used and includes the original box!

$125

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042 • Pete Rose Partridge Meats Card In my opinion, one of the nicer cards of the Hit King ever produced. Card measures 4 x 5 inches and remains in very good condition despite a small stain and a very light bend to the left bottom corner. $85

043 • 1969 Reds Country Baseball Centennial Bumper Sticker Vintage memento from the early days of the Big Red Machine and the baseball centennial that would make a really nice display piece! Measures about 9 x 3.75 inches and remains in very good condition. $35

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044 • 1968 Cincinnati Reds Ruler Cool item featuring headshots of the 68 Reds on the front and back. Ruler is made of plastic and remains in excellent condition.

$55

045 • 1969 Crosley Field Press Pass Original pass for the media to gain access to Crosley Field during the 100th anniversary season. Pass is good shape overall, but does have some creasing.

This is the only one of these I've ever come across...

$65

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046 • 1970 World Series Reds Keychain Very cool keychain made and sold for the 1970 series. Keychain measures about 3.5inches in length and remains in excellent condition!

$55

047 • 1976 Reds World Champions Keychain Unusual metal / plastic keychain from the heyday of the Big Red Machine. Keychain measures about 2 inches in length and remains in very good / excellent condition.

$55

048 • 1970 World Series Press Tie Tack Pin Beautiful memento made especially for the 70 series.

Measures approximately and remains excellent conditon.

$125

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049 • Circa 1961 Reds Pin with Trophy Cup I believe this was most likely sold at Crosley Field during the 1961 World Series v. the New York Yankees. Pin has some rust staining, but this still makes for a very cool display piece. $65

050 • 1975 World Series Pin Cool memento most likely sold at Riverfront Stadium during the 1975 World Series and one of the best ever played. Pin measures 2.25 inches in diameter and 7 inches overall with ribbon and remains in excellent condition. $35

051 • 1975 Reds World Champs Pin Nice pin from the glory days of the Big Red Machine.

Pin measures 3.5 inches in diameter and remains in excellent condition.

$35

052 • 1976 Reds National League Champions Pin Cool memento from the glory days of the Big Red Machine. Pin measures 2.25 inches in diameter and 7 inches overall with ribbon and remains in excellent condition.

Go Reds! $35

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BLUE'S DUGOUT

053 • Pete Rose Hall of Fame Statue Weekend Jersey Very cool signed jersey given to VIPs during Pete Rose Hall of Fame weekend.

$315

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055 • Riverfront Stadium Sign Original beer and peanuts sign from the former home of the Reds.

$235

054 • Reds Game Used Caps Joe Oliver 1990 spring training, Bill Doran and Jeff Reed caps.

$160

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$35 056 • 1938-39 Reds Baseball Card Lot Nice grouping of cards sold at Crosley Field featuring HOF manager Deacon Bill McKechnie.

Cards measure about 3 x 2 inches and have some condition issues, but still display well.

$30 057 • 1982 Reds Facsimilie Team Signed Ball Riverfront Stadium sold team memento from the days of The Big Red Headed Stepchild Machine! What's makes these nice are they include a lot of obscure players and coaches that you wouldn't normally find on a real team signed ball. Excellent condition and still partially in it's original plastic wrapping.

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$45 058 • Johnny Bench & Tommy Helms 1970 World Series Snapshot Original snapshot of JB and Helms taken during the Reds first and only World Series appearance in Baltimore. One of a kind image and remains in excellent condition!

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059 • 1948 Leaf Johnny Vander Meer

060 • 1986 Tony Perez Retirement Ceremony Slide

Nice 70 year old card of the Reds double no hitter legend.

Interesting original slide taken during the big dog's retirement ceremony. Many Reds greats are pictured on the field and on stage. Would make for a really cool enlarged photo to have signed!

062 • Original 1920s Reds Ethan Allen Photo

$20

061 • Original 1937 Reds Joe Orrell Photo Fun image of a fella that never actually played for the Reds but went to spring camp with them in 1937. Photo measures and remains in good condition.

$35

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Beautiful image of the former Cincinnati Bearcat and Red star who went on to make films for major league baseball. Photo measures 8 x 6 inches and remains in excellent condition.

$25 064 • 1939 Reds v. Cardinals Snapshot

063 • 1983 Reds Facsimilie Team Signed Ball Riverfront Stadium sold team memento from the days of The Big Red Headed Stepchild Machine! What's makes these nice are they include a lot of obscure players and coaches that you wouldn't normally find on a real team signed ball. Excellent Condition.

Late season, beautifully framed snapshot showing the Cardinals taking pre game batting practice before a game at old Crosley Field during their pennant winning season of 1939. Photo measures about 4.25 x 3.25 inches and remains in excellent condition.

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Lot Listing 001 • Original 1939 Reds v. Yankees World Series Photo 002 • Original 1940 McCormick and McCormick 003 • Original 1938 Reds All Stars in Pittsburgh 004 • Original 1938 Reds Sluggers 005 • 1940 Crosley Field World Series Souvenir Mini Bat 006 • Reds 1939 World Series Newspaper Ticket Ad 007 • Original 1939 Ernie Lombardi Photo 008 • 1938-9 Orcajo (Val Decker) Frank McCormick Postcard 009 • 1961 Reds Old Forester Whiskey Bottle 010 • Original 1961 Reds Team Photo 011 • 1990 World Series Reds Team Signed Ball 012 • 1991 Cincinnati Reds Team Signed Ball 013 • 1935 Babe Ruth at Crosley Field Snapshot 014 • 1910 Reds Related Menu & Invitation 015 • 1964 Cincinnati Reds Silver Plate 016 • 1966 Beatles at Crosley Field Program & Ticket Stub 017 • 1952 Reds Accordian Style Foldout Postcard 018 • Circa 1950 Ted Kluszewski Pin 019 • 1940s Reds Shield Pin with Ball 020 • 1949 Reds Cincinnati Enquirer Schedule 021 • 1937 Reds Team Signed Ball 022 • 1939 Crosley Field Snapshots (8) 023 • Joe Nuxhall Business Card & 1963 Reds Schedule 024 • Signed Johnny Bench Home Plate Matchbook 025 • Late 40s - Early 50s Reds Pennant

033 • 6-1-79 Cincinnati Reds Game Used Ball 034 • Marge Schott and Schottzie Reds Notepads 035 • 1991 Marge Schott Signed Ticket Stub 036 • Barry Larkin First HR and Pete Rose Last Game Ticket 037 • 1975 Johnny Bench Slammer Ball & Bat Set 038 • 1975 Reds World Champions Photo Pennant 039 • 1976 Reds World Champs Pennant 040 • 1976 Big Red Machine Bumper Sticker 041 • 1969 Reds Baseball Centennial Lighter 042 • Pete Rose Partridge Meats Card 043 • 1969 Reds Country Baseball Centennial Bumper Sticker 044 • 1968 Cincinnati Reds Ruler 045 • 1969 Crosley Field Press Pass 046 • 1970 World Series Reds Keychain 047 • 1976 Reds World Champions Keychain 048 • 1970 World Series Press Tie Tack Pin 049 • Circa 1961 Reds Pin with Trophy Cup 050 • 1975 World Series Pin 051 • 1975 Reds World Champs Pin 052 • 1976 Reds National League Champions Pin 053 • Pete Rose Hall of Fame Statue Weekend Jersey 054 • Reds Game Used Caps 055 • Riverfront Stadium Sign 056 • 1938-39 Reds Baseball Card Lot 057 • 1982 Reds Facsimilie Team Signed Ball

026 • 1967 Lee May Reds Payroll Check

058 • Johnny Bench & Tommy Helms 1970 World Series Snapshot

027 • 1907 Red Belt Series Postcard

059 • 1948 Leaf Johnny Vander Meer

028 • Original 1911 Reds Rafael Almeida Photo

060 • 1986 Tony Perez Retirement Ceremony Slide

029 • 1912 Reds Jim Bagby Original Snapshot

061 • Original 1937 Reds Joe Orrell Photo

030 • Circa 1910 Garry Herrmann Political Pin

062 • Original 1920s Reds Ethan Allen Photo

031 • 7-15-79 Game Used Reds Baseball

063 • 1983 Reds Facsimilie Team Signed Ball

032 • 1982 Reds Borden Photo Patches

064 • 1939 Reds v. Cardinals Snapshot

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