1906 and 1910 Chicago Cubs World Series Press Tickets (2)

Sold For:

$1,495

Year:

1906

Auction:

2004 Spring

Lot #:

316

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Two World Series press tickets, one from 1906 (ticket undated, year not certain) and one from the 1910 World Series. All World Series tickets from this era are rare, but tickets produced specifically for the press are rarer still. The 1910 World Series ticket is filled out as issued to "Chgo News," the space on the 1906 ticket is not filled out. Between 1906 and 1910, the Chicago Cubs won four pennants and two World Championships, led by Hall of Famers Frank Chance, Johnny Evers, Joe Tinker, and Mordecai Brown. Both tickets are clean front and back, and are in Excellent condition. Two outstanding, and very rare, World Series press tickets from this early baseball dynasty. Reserve $300. Estimate $600/$800. SOLD FOR $1,495.00