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1924   Chicago Evening American Pins
(aka Peach Series)


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Year(s) Published: 1924
Hobby Designation:   --
Set Name: Chicago Evening Am. (peach)
Card Size (inches): 1-3/8 dia.
Number of Cards in Set: 12
Est. Value (common; VG): $70



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Set Summary
  • Sponsored by Chicago Evening American newspaper
  • Distributed around 1924 based mainly on team rosters
  • Rare set featuring both Chicago teams: Cubs and White Sox
  • Title arched around top reads "The Peach Baseball Scores"
  • Pins issued to promote peach-colored sports news section
  • B&W Player headshot also surrounded by peach on pin front
  • Player name printed at bottom of peach band around player
  • Sponsor's name printed around circumference at bottom
  • Background variations seen in either white or dark blue
  • Pin back identifies producer as Greenduck Metal Stamping Co.
  • Precuser to better known 1930 Chicago Evening American set


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