Retro 1956 Induction pin

Date2006

DescriptionSmall bronze and enamel pin, vaguely rectangular in shape. The bottom is framed by red, white, and blue bunting and two crossed bats. Above this is the National Baseball Hall of Fame logo prior to 1995, and in the baseball in the center is "1956." Above the logo is "Electees" and to either side reads "Cronin" and "Greenberg" in raised letters. The pin uses a bell clasp on the reverse and stamped on the bottom is "342/500."

Bio/Historical NoteRetro pin created in 2006 honoring the induction of the Hall of Fame class of 1956, Joe Cronin and Hank Greenberg.

Object numberB-2018-0004

Subject Greenberg, Hank

Subject Cronin, Joe, 1906-1984

Attributes

Classificationspersonal artifacts

Dimensions0.75 x 1.25 x 0.5 in.

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