Most pre 1970 full sized felt pennants sell for below $50.- $100. Photo pennants, and scroll or roster pennants listing team players, Championship, and World Series Pennants are more desired by collectors and will sell for more. Premium mini pennants offered by candy companies in a special offer for example could also sell for more.
Vintage pennants are difficult to date to a specific season. Many pennants were for sale at the ballparks for several years in a row. Team logo's and artwork could help in dating. Often teams will use the same artwork on other souvenirs like programs, and yearbooks making it possible to date to a specific year.
A full sized 1950's Philadelphia Phillies Wiz Kids felt pennant in general is worth about $85.-$125. in excellent to near/mint condition. As with all collectibles condition is important.
Common flaws with pennants are missing ties, pin holes, frying, creases, and "crackling" on the printing. Sometimes people will trim down a pennant to rid it of the frying or other flaws like a flat tip (point) Caused by being pinned up and ripped off. Any of these flaws will degrade the pennant significantly. Doctored pennants - A term used to describe a pennant that has been altered to cover up a flaw, is a practice that is frowned upon among the collecting community, and could sell for less than a pennant with the flaws it was meant to cover up. In a recent auction a 1950's Philadelphia Phillies Wiz Kids felt full sized pennant, White on Red, with a circled batter reading Wiz Kids bellow, and Phillies to the right sold for $109.75 in another auction the same pennant but Red on White sold for $108.27. for more information on vintage pennants including a Fightin' Phillies National League championship pennant see Related Links below.
The Philadelphia Phillies won the pennant in 1915, 1950, 1980, 1983, 1993, and 2008. The Philadelphia Phillies went on to win the World Series in 1980, and 2008.
The Phillies won the National League pennant 7 times. They won in 1915, 1950, 1980, 1983, 1993, 2008 and 2009.
In 1950, because of their come back abilities and style of play, the Philadelphia Phillies had the nickname of the Whiz Kids. The Phillies won the National League pennant in 1950 and went on to meet the New York Yankees in the World Series.
Selvin Pennant was born on 1950-01-04.
The 1950 New York Yankees swept the "Whiz Kids" of Philadelphia in four games. It was the first World Series appearance for the Phillies since 1915.
The Phillies defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers, 4-1, on Dick Sisler's three run home run in the 10th inning. Had the Phillies lost to the Dodgers they would have been tied (90-64) and a playoff would have been needed to determine the pennant winner.
1950 Philadelphia Phillies Team Signed BaseballA 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Ennis, Ashburn, Roberts, Simmons, and Konstanty is worth about $1,000.00 -$2,000.00 Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable.If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less
1950 Philadelphia Phillies Team Signed BaseballA 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Ennis, Ashburn, Roberts, Simmons, and Konstanty is worth about $1,000.-$2,000. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable.If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less.
1950 Philadelphia Phillies Team Signed BaseballA 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Ennis, Ashburn, Roberts, Simmons, and Konstanty is worth about $1,000.-$2,000. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable.If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less.
The New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Philles 4 games to 0 in the 1950 World Series.
As of the 2008 playoffs, the Phillies have won 5 NL pennants: 1915, 1950, 1980, 1983, 1993
Jack Brittin debuted on September 15, 1950, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies at Shibe Park; he played his final game on May 13, 1951, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies at Shibe Park.