1969 MLBPA Pin variations?

CoachTom

I have two different colors of the 1969 pin for the same player. I noticed that the pop reports do not indicate two variations. Does anybody know about any variations. Thanks in advance.

Coach Tom

bobsbbcards

Hi Tom,

There were unlicensed pins issued in 1983 that looked an awful lot like the '69 MLBPA pins. The genuine pins have "1969 MLBPA MFG. R.R. Winona, MINN" inscribed on the edge. The fake pins don't. I don't have my catalog with me to see which players were in both sets, but I imagine there was some overlap.

Do you have scans?
Bob

Aaronman

Tom,

I do not know of any variations. The AL players on on the red pins and the NL players are on the blue pins. The previous thread is accurate on the remakes.

Doug

CoachTom

Thanks Doug and Bob. They must be remakes from 1983. They do say 1969, but they state,"made in USA." Not anything about Winona, Minn. I appreciate the info. It looks like I am still in search of an original.

Regards,
Coach Tom