1947 world series program

Game 4 of the 1947 world series was, at the time, a. Unlike the 1955 dodgers, the 1947 dodgers did not win the world series. This subway series program features the brooklyn bridge on the cover. The first tournaments champion was california, coached by clint evans. Newman is a cultural historian who has written extensively on sport and the media. This program from the 1947 world series played between the new york yankees and the brooklyn dodgers features the yankees logo on the front cover behind a blue background. The program is in great condition not really any wear except for a small stain in the upper left corner of the program that bleeds through all the pages. The cleveland indians defeated the boston braves in six games during the 1948 world series. The world series shifted to ebbets field for game 3, and the dodgers responded with six runs in the second inning. The brooklyn dodgers defeated the new york yankees and the box score is ready to surrender its truth to the knowing eye. Prosperity returned after the war, and teams started charging 50. Collectible baseball programs and scorecards collectors. This program has been signed in bold blue sharpie by the team leader joe dimaggio.

Game 4 of the 1947 world series was, at the time, a true sensation. Brooklyn dodgers versus new york yankees jackie robinson in 1947. It is preceded by a jello commercial, and features the president discussing his program for food rationing. Pre 1920 world series programs are the highest priced publication in the market and virtually impossible to acquire due to age, condition, and price. After some tinkering by the coaches association, it was formally approved on february 7, 1947, with the first college world series scheduled to be played just four months later. This lot features a 1947 team signed world series program that was personally owned by cookie lavagetto.

Learn more about the history and results of the world series in this article. The program has nice clean pages, some creasing as well as some general wear, the 2 center pages have detatched from the staples, but are still there. The new york yankees beat the dodgers to win the world series. Prosperity returned after the war, and teams started charging 50 cents for world series programs in 1947. October 5 the first presidential address from the white house is telecast. World series programs after 1935 are easier to find and, although pricey on their own, are relatively affordable compared to the prewar programs. Below is a price guide listing the year of the world series, team, ballpark, and price range for a full ticket, and a ticket stub in excellent nearmint condition. The official game program from that seasons october classic is offered here, and exhibits ex condition, with some minor creasing on. Wnbt schedule, week of september 28th, 1947 television. Programs containing these scorecards soon followed, offering teams more space to crow about their accomplishments on the field. This article originally appeared in sabrs the team that forever changed baseball and america. Get the best deals on brooklyn dodgers vintage mlb programs when you shop the largest online selection at. In the early 1890s, entrepreneur harry stevens changed the way fans watched live baseball games. Buy 1947 world series program new york yankees at brooklyn dodgers vg mlb programs.

All measuring roughly 9 x 12, the condition for the offered world series programs is as follows. The 1947 brooklyn dodgers university of nebraska press, 2012, edited by lyle spatz. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Original 1947 year vintage sports programs for sale ebay. Visit for the complete box score, playbyplay, and win probability sports reference. Original 1947 mlb world series program ny yankees vs brooklyn dodgers.

The 1947 college world series was played at hyames field on the campus of western michigan university in kalamazoo, michigan from june 27 to june 28. The box score below is an accurate record of events for the baseball contest played on october 2, 1947 at ebbets field. Visit baseball for the complete box score, playbyplay, and win probability. This world series was won by the yankeees, and was yogi berras first world series. Gionfriddo robs dimaggio of an extrabase hit in game 6 of. Buy world series programs cards, sell world series. In the early 1890s, entrepreneur harry stevens changed the way fans watched live baseball games by inventing the scorecard also known as a roster card, which identified each player by numbers on a grid. One of the annual rites of the american autumn is the release of the world series program, and over these past 11 decades there have been some great ones. The 1947 world series matched the new york yankees against the brooklyn dodgers. The 1947 world series was the first of those great yankeedodger classics filmed in its entirety by major league baseball the official world series films began in 1943 and this major league baseball long version runs 36 minutes. The cover does have some corner wear but the contents are in excellent condition. According to the mark shown in one of the photos, your set dates from the 1950s and is a product of co. Lot detail official 1947 world series program yankees.

The 1947 series was an exciting exchange between the yankees and the dodgers, and it took the yanks the full seven games to put the dodgers away. For the first time in world series history, a racially integrated tea. World series, in baseball, a postseason playoff series between champions of the two major professional baseball leagues of north america. Collectible baseball programs and scorecards collectors weekly. Product of fans 1977 world series caper could bring big price notes. Lot detail 1947 world series program signed by joe.

Get the best deals on vintage mlb programs when you shop the largest online selection at. Get scores, news and notes in your inbox every day. This was the first racially integrated world series, as jackie robinson broke major league baseballs color barrier becoming the first africanamerican ballplayer to enter the league in 1947 joining the brooklyn dodgers. Escape, as a series, started as a summer replacement for half of the hour normally occupied by the lux radio theater. This program from the 1947 world series, between the brooklyn dodgers and the new york yankees, is in the national baseball hall of fames collection. Buy world series programs cards, sell world series programs. Cardinals, 1946 brooklyn dodgers phantom rare, 1947 yankees vs. In the bottom of the sixth inning of game six of the 1947 world series, al gionfriddo replaced eddie miksis in left field.

What is a 1947 mint condition world series program worth. How many times have the dodgers been to the world series. Tough early program issued for game played at chicago for series in which the cubs prevailed. In the bottom of the sixth inning of game 6 of the 1947 world series, the new york yankees were down 85 to the. For the first time in world series history, a racially integrated team played.

The yankees won the series in seven games for their first title since 1943, and their eleventh world series championship in team history. World series programs after 1935 are easier to find and, although pricey on their own, are relatively affordable compared to. Over seventy years ago, in 1947, jackie robinson became the first african american athlete to play in the world series, having famously broken the color barrier in major league baseball earlier in the year. Also included is artwork for a 1947 series program cover. Lot detail 1947 world series program brooklyn dodgers issue. This was a surprise to many who witnessed it, since dimaggio was known to never show his emotions while playing. Rare sports films vintage baseball video sports auto. Also included is a shorter edition of the series released for home use that year by official films, which shows. This was the 1st world series that jackie robinson played in. May 10, 2015 this program from the 1947 world series played between the new york yankees and the brooklyn dodgers features the yankees logo on the front cover behind a blue background. Many of the games best players were called away for tours of duty and the result was a seriously depleted pool of talent. Advertising and the brooklyn dodgers in 1947 society for.

A 1947 brooklyn dodgers world series program played at. In 1947, jackie robinson, a brooklyn dodger, desegregated major league baseball. The yankees would go on to win the 1947 world series. Lot detail 1941, 1943 and 1947 world series programs 6. Prices for the world series tickets stubs or rain check are based on recently closed auctions. President truman speaks about the world food crisis. Missing interior scoring page, rare world series program from the cubs glory era. Enclosed are pictures of my 60yearold clarence bone china tea set. The scorecards inside this program have not been filled out. Programs are in good shape with unscored scorecards. Yes, this was jackie robinsons first year in the major leagues. Brooklyn dodgers vintage mlb programs for sale ebay.

New york yankees over brooklyn dodgers 43 statheads want to know. Jun 15, 2016 the 1947 series is also historically noteworthy, as it included the first africanamerican player with jackie robinson. Find great deals on ebay for 1947 world series program and 1949 world series program. What we have here is an unscored 1947 world series program that featured the brooklyn dodgers at the new york yankees.

The yankees had won the first two games of the series in the bronx, so this was a vital game for brooklyn. On baseballs biggest stage, an unlikely star stole the spotlight. The signature is nearly flawless and high grade, while the program shows signs of its 71 year age. Yankees manager bucky harris won the series for the first time since managing the washington senators to their only title in 1924. What is the value of a 1947 worlds series program answers. Bill bevens, cookie lavagetto, and the 1947 world series photo gallery click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start the gallery. Lot detail 1947 world series brooklyn dodgers at new. This world series featured some of the alltime greats, including joe dimaggio, yogi berra, phil rizzuto, jackie robinson, pee wee reese, gil hodges, and arky vaughan. This is an original vintage program to the 1947 world series played between the new york yankees and the brooklyn dodgers at ebbets field. Nov 23, 2015 this is a 1947 world series program from the yankees vs. Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 48 pp. One of the most important years in dodger history, 1947 was the season when jackie robinson first hit the major.

Game 4 highlight, brooklyns cookie lavagetto cracks. Lot detail 1947 dodgers vs yankees world series program. The scorecards on the inside have not been filled out. The cast of signers is correct for only a single event, the 1947 fall classic battle between jackie robinsons brooklyn dodgers and joe dimaggios new york yankees. The history of the world series baseball program the new. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. Inside the program are black and white photographs of players from both clubs as well as short player biographies. The yankees battled back, but brooklyn held on for a 98 squeaker, yogi berra grounding out to end the game. World series 1947 program this world series 1947 game program has a little scotch tape on the cover. Slight aging, a few small folds in bottom corner, very slight wear to spine.