Description: up for bid is an Original 1969 Team Booster Tin Lithograph Pinback Pin of the Chicago Cubs This is one of eight pinbacks that were given out to show support of the Chicago Cubs during there 1969 season. The Chicago Cubs' 1969 season involved the Cubs finishing as "the most celebrated 2nd place team in the history of baseball." Caustic 64 year old Leo Durocher was the Cubs manager. The ill-fated season saw the Cubs in first place for 155 days, until mid-September when they lost 17 out of 25 games. Hoping to improve on the previous year's 84-78 record, the Cubs began the 1969 season by winning 11 of their first 12 games, and on August 16, they were 75-44, up by a season high nine games over second place New York. By September 2, they had soared to a 84-52 record, well on pace to exceed the previous season's mark, but their lead over the Mets had fallen to five games. From there the Mets went on a tear. The Cubs ultimately lost 17 of the last 25 games of the season, while the Mets went 23-7 to overtake the Cubs and finish eight games ahead of them. It was one of the most astounding late season collapses in history, with the seventeen game turnaround being one of the biggest ever. The Cubs finished 92-70, while the Mets (100-62)won the National League East and would go on to win the World Series Some superstitious fans attribute the Cubs collapse to an incident at Shea Stadium on September 9: a black cat (an omen of bad luck) walked behind Ron Santo of the Cubs who was waiting at the on-deck circle. Made by Green Duck Company. Pin is red, white and black and says "Cub Booster". (see photo) PIN is BRAND NEW, NEVER WORN, UNCIRCULATED, PERFECT MINT CONDITION !!! Can't Find them like this anymore!! Pin measures approx 1 inch across. Any spots are due to the camera flash and is not on the pin! Backside of pin is Perfect with stick pin attached. Buy more than one and the rest ship for FREE if bought, paid for and mailed in the same package! ALL ITEMS COME FROM A SMOKE FREE HOME! Any questions Please email me. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding . lgb543 Add Me to your Favorites list!!! VISIT MY New Ebay Store for Other Vintage Baseball Pinback's, Sports Apparel, Punk/Goth items, Insane Clown Posse, Hip Hop,Rap, Bling Bling items, Vintage items!!! Lots Of Items listed in Many Store categories!!! More Items added all the time so check back often and Sign up for my News Letter!!
Price: 6.95 USD
Location: La Salle, Illinois
End Time: 2025-01-15T16:45:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Sport: Baseball
Officially Licensed: Yes
Original or Reproduction: Original
Year: 1969
Product Type: Pins
Original/Reproduction: Original
Team: Chicago Cubs
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Team-Baseball: Chicago Cubs
Modified Item: No
Vintage: Yes
