Spring Premier Auction 2016
Wed, Apr 6, 2016 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Apr 24, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 451
CLEVELAND INDIANS TRIO OF 1954 AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPION FELT BANNERS IN RED, BLUE & GREEN
Sold for
$324
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
The 1954 Cleveland Indians advanced to the World Series for the first time in six years. It was the team's third American League championship in franchise history. The Indians' 111-43 record remains the all-time record for winning percentage by an American League team (.721). However their great regular-season record would not be enough to win the World Series as the Indians lost in four games to the New York Giants after which the Indians would not return to the Fall Classic until 1995.
This lot features three felt banners celebrating the Indians 1954 A.L. pennant. Each of the three framed banners one red one blue and one green measure 18 wide by 25 tall and show both the teams starting players by position on a baseball diamond (and Manager Al Lopez) alongside two rows of reserve players called out by last name. The Indians old-school Chief Wahoo logo is locate behind second base and right above center fielder Larry Dobys last name. A total of 30 players on the Indians squad that year are presented on each of the three different colored banners. Interestingly the red banner has a blue frame while the blue banner has a red frame. The green banner maintained its color with a matching green frame.
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