"Babe Ruth Champions" pinback, "Ted
Williams Boston Red Sox" pinback, "Joe DiMaggio"
pinback & numerous others that I know are fakes but still
don't have pics. We need your help. We also need your help
in this category with sizes of the repros & the authentic
versions, plus any other information you can supply (i.e.
cello or litho, colors, identifying features, etc.). Pics should be sharp close-up
JPGs- & we need them of both fake & authentic versions-
preferably scanned if possible. Email me at

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Babe Ruth
Wristwatch |
Repro (shown):
This one has gold colored bezel and hands, no
second hand & case doesn't say "Exacta Time" on back.
Authentic (on mouseover):
chrome bezel, luminous hands (& numbers), red second hand,
Exacta Time stamped on back. (Incorrect band). |
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Babe Ruth
Shook My Hand Badge |
| Repro (shown):
Fantasy item. |
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Babe Ruth
Esso Boys Club Badge |
Repro (shown):
Common serifed lettering for "BABE RUTH BOYS
CLUB".
Authentic (on mouseover): Much
fatter, serifed lettering for "BABE RUTH BOYS CLUB". Stitching also wider. |
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Babe Ruth
Sportsmanship Award |
| Repro (shown):.
Need more information. |
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Babe Ruth Baseball Club
Member Pinback |
Repro (shown):
1 1/4" "cello". Large stitches on ball.
Crude signature. Computer typeset lettering. Likely a fantasy item.
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Babe Ruth Baseball Club
Member Pinback (Quaker) |
Repro (shown):
Large 2 1/4" dia. "cello".
Authentic (on mouseover):
1" cello Quaker Oats premium. B&W. Simple snap-in
pin. Note: both have the missing half stich at the upper
left. |
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Babe Ruth Never Forgotten
Pinback |
Repro (shown):
1 1/2" "cello".
Computer typeset lettering (Futura). A fantasy item. |
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Dizzy Dean
Winners Club Pin |
Repro (shown):
Cast metal. Note how bill on cap angles down.
Authentic (on mouseover):
Stamped metal. Simple pin on back. Bill on cap points
outward. |
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Dizzy Dean Winners Club
Baseball Bat Pin |
Repro (shown):
Right side of the baseball is even with the "W". Safety
type pin with point protected.
Authentic (on mouseover):
Right side of ball is even with the "I". Point on pin
is exposed. |
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Fro-Joy Ice Cream
Babe Ruth Card Sheet |
Repro (shown):
This is a know repro that has been around since the 70's.
About 8" x 11"
Authentic: Original sheet
was black & white. But beware- most black & white
versions are also reprints. |
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Joe Dimaggio
Pinback |
| Repro (shown):
This is typical of many fake pinbacks- fuzzy image & computer typeset name. |
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Mickey Mantle
Pinback |
| Repro (shown):
Again- fuzzy image &
computer typeset name. |
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Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox Pinback |
Repro (shown):
1 1/4" plastic coated. Image not sharp.
Authentic (on mouseover):
1 1/4" cello from '40s. Image crisp. Wider range of greys.
You should be able to easily discern the "BOS" on uniform.
Also seen in 1" & 1 3/4". |