This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/31/2011
Offered are the following signs from Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. Included are:
Completed in 1950, would become known as Memorial Stadium, and for a time, Babe Ruth Stadium in reference to the then-recently departed Baltimore native. Both the Orioles and the Colts had some great successes over the next few decades, winning several championships
The stadium experienced plenty of high highs and painstakingly low lows during its years of service.
Completed in 1950 where it operated until 1991. It was the home of the old minor league Orioles and became the home of the Major League Orioles when they moved from St. Louis in 1954. It was also the home of the old AAFC Colts through there merge into the NFL from 1950-91. These signs were removed and sold after the 1991 season. A true piece of history that saw the emergence of both Major League baseball and football from it's beginnings through some of the greatest players of all time having passed through its gates.
This offered relic was on display proudly for a few decades and subsequently removed when the stadium was demolished. Each of the offered items shows some wear as it was exposed to the elements fort a few decades. Shipping may be substantial given the size. Please call for shipping rate.
An Orioles Memorial Stadium LOA will attend and serve as authenticity.
1 - Offered is an upper section 12 sign. Measures 48" x 21". Made of figerglass, this sign shows some wear. There are built in holes for mounting.
2 - Today's Tickets sign is a healthy 48" x 10".
3 - Offered is an 18" x 10" sign urging patrons to throw away their excess bottles and containers. There are also two smaller signs included.
4 - Offered is this massive 49 1/2" x 32" Upper Section 33 sign which includes an Exit reference and men's bathroom symbol. This was on display at Memorial Stadium for years.
5 - The final piece of the puzzle is a 48" x 31" sign for sections 11-13 W6.
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