Pretty excited to add this Three I League official ball for my Bloomers collection. The Illinois Iowa Indiana (3 I or 3 Eye) League was around from 1901 to 1961. the Bloomers (aka Blues, aka Cardinals, aka Bengals, aka Cubs) were a part of the league from 1902 to 1939. This ball is from the 50s based on Totten being league president. Maybe someday I’ll find an official ball from when the Bloomers were active, but I’m happy to have this in the meantime.

Sports Memorabilia

Three I League ball

Bloomington Bloomers

Three-I League

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