Wow! Take a look at this vintage Baseball board game sponsored by Brooklyn Dodger announcer Red Barber. He declares that it has "All the Thrills, Excitement, and Suspense of Real Baseball." Even better is that it showcases 6 Major Leaguers who have endorsed the game on the cover: Stan Musial, Tom Heinrich, Pee Wee Reese, Casey Stengel, Roy Campanella and Carl Erskine.
Below is a pic of the contents of the game in the auction. Based upon some research I did, this game appears to be missing some key parts. It was produced by G & R Anthony Inc. in 1950. I have no idea how the game is played, but would love to learn.
ySd8KBQ8C03iEjw~~60_57.JPG) |
| (auction link) |
Here is a closer look at the ballplayers featured on the bottom row of the board game.
dSBQ8C1eFNsQ~~60_57.JPG) |
| (auction link) |
 |
| (auction link) |
 |
| (auction link) |
* Please follow on twitter @ernestreyes *
* Like Dodgers Blue Heaven on facebook *
* Dodgers Blue Heaven home page *
I think I can help with how you play. Fielders are placed on numbered positions of your choice. Batter is placed on the plate. Three die are rolled, one at a time. The ball (or a button) is placed on the square with the three digits. Fielders, batter, runners and ball move one space per turn. The instructions are on the board as well as a separate sheet in the box.
ReplyDeleteThe anonymous rules are accurate, as I recall. Except I believe a thrown ball moves two spaces at one time. Would be interested in acquiring a copy of the game.
ReplyDeleteNice Post
ReplyDeleteI agree with the second poster's correction. I used to play with my dad, and recall that thrown ball moves two squares per turn.
ReplyDelete