Dodgers Blue Heaven: Vintage Dodger Goodies at Hake's Auction House

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Vintage Dodger Goodies at Hake's Auction House

Spring wouldn't be the same for this fanatic Dodger collector without a big auction to fawn over. After all, this time of year isn't just about watching my favorite team get prepared for the hard and long slog of the upcoming season. It's also time for me to check out my pocketbook in hopes of finding some room to bid on my next vintage acquisition. Unfortunately, I doubt I'll be making any big buys right away, but I can dream, can't I?

Hake's Americana just opened up their newest auction and it includes several wonderful Dodger collectibles. Check out some of my favorites below. BTW, I'll have another post up tomorrow of some vintage Negro League items featuring a couple of notable Dodgers, so stay tuned for that.

(Auction Link)

I absolutely love the above banner. It touches all the bases. It evokes Dodger pride with the undeniable desire to beat the living "you know what" out of your opponent. Although, I do admit that it's a bit harsh.

The last thing I would ever want to do is hang or poison anybody. "Sink San Francisco," though? I'm all up for that.

Hilariously, the banner makes the point of singling out specific teams, but when it comes to the team up north it acknowledges that our hate extends to the entire bay area. Awesome!

(Auction Link)

The above award featuring an Native American wearing war bonnet w/arms crossed was presented to Jackie Robinson by his post-Dodger employer Chock Full O' Nuts (The South Jersey Division Shareholders) in 1960.

(Auction Link)

These next items are as oddball as you can get. Above is a convex Brooklyn Dodger name plate for a bicycle. I am unsure if this was for a bike branded and sold for Dodger fans or an item a fan would add to his/her bike after the fact. Below is a celluloid flip pin that celebrates the 1942 Dodgers. It was made by Tip Top Bread - a brand notable for making a scarce Jackie Robinson Baseball card set in 1947, a tough regional card set featuring every MLB team that same year and bread labels that are almost impossible to find. Both of these items shown here are entirely new to me.