1947-66 Exhibits Ernie Banks ⭐ MLB Pioneer
Ernie Banks was one of my favorite non-Pirates a true legend of the game and MLB Pioneer.
He started his professional career in 1950 with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues before serving in the U.S. Army for 2 years and then rejoining the Monarchs after his service. The Cubs purchased his contract in 1953, and he became the franchise's first Black player.
I love Exhibit cards. IMO they exude nostalgia like no other issue.
The best thing is they are fairly plentiful and an affordable way to collect the legends of sport.
Be careful on some of the higher end Exhibits because there are some fakes out there.

1947-66 Exhibits ⭐ 1948 World Champion Cleveland Indians
1947-66 Exhibits ⭐ 1948 N.L. Champs Boston Braves
On October 11, 1948, the Cleveland Indians won the only World Series in the franchise's history by beating the Boston Braves in six games.

1947-66 Exhibits, Larry "Yogi" Berra⭐️
On October 2, 1947, Yogi Berra hit the first pinch-hit home run in World Series history. The Yanks were playing the Dodgers and hit the HR off Ralph Branca.
The Yankees won the game 9-8.

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1947-66 Exhibits, Satchel Paige ⭐ MLB Pioneer
1947-66 Exhibits, 1948 Cleveland Indians World Champions.
On August 3, 1948, legendary Hall of Famer and MLB Pioneer Satchel Paige made his first start in The Show at age 42.
Paige started his professional career in the Negro League with the Chattanooga Black Lookouts before joining the Birmingham Black Barons and later several other teams. Paige threw seven innings and earned the win as the Cleveland Indians beat the Washington Senators, 5-3, which moved Cleveland (56-38) into a four-way tie for first.
A crowd of 72,434 attended Paige’s first start .
Cleveland went on to win the 1948 World Series, the only one in franchise history. 🏆

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