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Lot # 838: Forbes Field Seat Collection (5)

Category: Stadium Artifacts

Starting Bid: $400.00

Bids: 5 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Fall 2013 Catalog Auction",
which ran from 12/9/2013 12:00 AM to
1/10/2014 9:00 PM



From 1909 to 1971, Forbes Field was home to Pittsburgh Pirates greats spanning from Honus Wagner to Ralph Kiner to Roberto Clemente. There were also several Homestead Grays greats who played at the old ballyard, such as Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard and "Cool" Papa Bell, not to mention Steelers standouts such as Art Rooney and Bobby Layne. Also spanning those multiple decades are these five chairs, with the largest measuring 28" x 28" x 19" and the smallest being 15,5" x 30.5" x 17.5". All five exhibit terrific-looking paint and are in EX condition, with four being blue and the other green. Forbes Field hosted the 1944 and 1959 All-Star games, but perhaps the most famous scene that sprung fans from these very seats was Bill Mazeroski's home run that dramatically ended the 1960 World Series.

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