My Forever Treasures

Nov 13
by Bobby Kosser in Advertisement, Memorabilia, Miscellaneous, Pennants, Souvenirs, Sports 0 comments tags: memorabilia, pennant, souvenir, vintage

Vintage Souvenir Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels Opening Day Dodger Stadium Pennant 1962

My Forever Treasures opens our vintage souvenir baseball pennant collection with a 1962 beauty. Offered just this one time 57 years ago. This is a 1962 Guest of Dodger Stadium Grand Opening prize. The vertical pennant with Dodger blue and Angels red colors is beautiful. It reads “Guest Grand Opening of Dodger Stadium” and “Home of the Dodgers and Angels,” separated by crossed bats and a ball. Below, also in white lettering “April 9,1962.” This would be the the permanent home of the Dodgers and temporary home of the Angels until they had their own ball park.   There was a dedication ceremony. The Angels, a 1961 expansion team would play in their temporary home. 57 years later the stadium is still home to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dignitaries made welcome speeches and the fans got to watch the Dodgers work out. A ticket had each fan receive food, watch the Dodgers work out and a Souvenir Pennant. My Forever Treasures is pleased to offer this vintage one of a kind prize. Hang it on your wall and offer the beautiful 29″ Pennant as baseball “Eye candy.”  
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Jul 09
by Bobby Kosser in Games, Pennants, Souvenirs, Sports 0 comments tags: 1968 Olympics, memorabilia, mexico olympics, olympic pennant, pennant, soccer, vintage

Vintage 1968 Mexico Olympic Banner With Fringes Soccer Image

The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the the Games of the XIX Olypmpiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City in October. This was the first Olympic Games, to be staged in Latin America. American George Foreman won a gold medal for boxing (Heavyweight.) These games were noted, for 2 African-American track stars holding a Black Power salute during their medal awards ceremony. This proved to be, the most controversial moment of a very successful Olympic Games. Among the countries making their first appearance were Honduras, El Salvador, Kuwait and Sierre Leone. This marked the first time, both East and West Germany competed as separate teams.   Transmitted in color for the 1st time, the United States finished on top, with 45 gold medals and 107 total. Al Oerter won his 4th consecutive gold medal in the discus. The U.S. also won gold, in the high jump and long jump. In second place was the Soviet Union, with 29 gold and 91 total. Host Mexico, finished with 3 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze. Losing the bronze in soccer to Japan, a 1st for an Asian country. In the signature event, Hungary won a gold medal and […]
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Jun 20
by Bobby Kosser in Advertisement, Historical Items, Pennants, Souvenirs, Sports 0 comments tags: Bike Race, memorabilia, pennant, Six Day, Sixers, souvenir, vintage

Vintage 6 Day Bike Race Souvenir Pennant Hand Painted Very Old

My Forever Treasures goes back in time to offer our bicycle pennant treasure. The 6 Day Bike Race was the rage in 1870’s Britain. Europeans loved the drama of the endless cycling. This was before automobiles. The public wanted to see a bicycle racer show he was faster than a hound, horse or locomotive. This was also before baseball, basketball & football. 6 continuous days of non-stop riding, put the fans in a frenzy. By 1900, it’s popularity resulted in professional bicycle race winners earning as much as a $1,000 purse or more.   Europe’s successful Berlin 6-Day Bike Race, and endless others had 6-Day Races thriving in the U.S. The Sixers filled arenas in Madison Square Garden, Atlantic City, Boston, Chicago and on. The winner, was the racer who rode the most laps/miles in the specified time.Non-stop racing with as little sleep as necessary had the bike riders employing trainers like in boxing to keep them going. Professional bike riders raced in sprints,chases and elimination rounds as well as the most laps/distance. The best won an unheard of $5,000.   The Sixers brought overwhelming physical demand of the Bike Riders. As little sleep as possible was the call of […]
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Jul 03
by Bobby Kosser in Memorabilia, Pennants, People 0 comments tags: 1974, Ali, boxing, George Foreman, Heavyweight Championship, Muhammad Ali, pennant, souvenir

Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman Rumble in the Jungle 1974 Pennant

In 1974, 32 year old Muhammad Ali, fought 25 year old Champion, George Foreman, for his Heavyweight Crown. The Bout took place in Zaire, Africa. It was forever known, as “The Rumble in the Jungle.” On March 8, 1971 , Ali lost a unanimous decision, to Champion Joe Frazier. Both fighters entered the ring undefeated. This Bout was known as, “The Fight of the Century.” Foreman, ultimately won Frazier’s crown, in a 2 round Tko.   Foreman had battered, both Frazier & Ken Norton, in 2 round Tkos ! These were, the only boxers to beat Ali. As a result, George Foreman, was a 7-1 favorite, to demolish Muhammad Ali as well. Muhammad was famed for his speed and technical skills, while George’s raw power, was his greatest strength. To eliminate, fighting at close range, which favored Foreman, in the 2nd round Ali changed tactics.   Ali frequently, began to lean against the ropes and cover up, letting Foreman punch his arms and body. ( A strategy Ali, later dubbed “The Rope-A-Dope.”) As a result, Foreman spent his energy throwing punches, that either missed or were deflected by Ali. Muhammad took every opportunity, to hit George’s face, with short straight […]
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