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[BASEBALL]. A group of 3 Leroy \"Satchel\" Paige buttons.
Estimate: $400-$600
Sold
$375
Live Auction
American Historical Ephemera and Photography, Featuring African Americana
Location
Cincinnati
Description

[BASEBALL]. A group of 3 Leroy "Satchel" Paige buttons.


Leroy (Satchel) Paige. 1 3/4 in. dia. pinback button featuring portrait of Paige. -- Leroy "Satchel" Paige. 1 3/4 in. dia. pinback button featuring portrait of Paige in a Cleveland Indians uniform, with red, white, and blue ribbons and medal comprised of baseball/crossed bats suspended below, overall 5 in. ln. -- St. Louis Browns. Satchel Paige. 1 x 1 3/4 in. pencil/pen button topper featuring portrait of Paige (some toning to button). -- Together, 3 buttons. Condition generally good with light wear.

Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige (1906-1982) is regarded as one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the Negro Leagues. He enjoyed the benefit of integration when he debuted with the Cleveland Indians in 1948, becoming the oldest man ever to debut in the MLB.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Freeman's I Hindman strives to describe historic materials in a manner that is respectful to all communities, providing descriptive contexts for objects where possible. The nature of historical ephemera is such that some material may represent positions, language, values, and stereotypes that are not consistent with the current values and practices at Freeman's I Hindman.