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A series of premium mini-pennants were
issued by two gum companies between
1936, and 1938. Red Ball Sales out of
Chicago, IL, and Grandpa Brands. Co. of
Cincinnati, OH. Each pennant was given
away with the purchase of a stick of
gum. The pennants vary in size
measuring approximately 2" to 3" high
and 4" to 6" long depending
on the type. The pennants were
issued in 12 different types, and
various colors. One type was a full
size 12"x 28" pennant made available
for .15 cents, and 25 Red Ball gum
wrappers. Both player and team pennants
were produced, along with some minor
league teams.
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Red Ball Sales Co. 1-12
Type Classifications |
- Type 1: Player name
with player silhouette
on left
- Type 2: Team name on
left, player name
horizontal, with silhouette
player
- Type 3: Team name on
left, player name
horizontal
- Type 4: Team name with
player silhouette on left
- Type 5: Team name with
a logo on left
- Type 6: Team name with
city name on left
- Type 7: Player name
with a bat, ball, or glove
etc..
- Type 8: All other
pennants with miscellaneous
designs
- Type 9: Player name
inside baseball, 1937 at
bottom
- Type 10: Tigers Player
name inside baseball, 1938
at bottom Tigers on right
- Type 11: Minor league
teams
- Type 12: Jumbo
redemption team
pennants (12"x28")
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