California Base Ball League Batting Average medal

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California Base Ball League Batting Average medal

Date1887

DescriptionSmall gold circular medal with a loop at the top to secure to a ribbon. Engraved "Presented to Nick Smith by Lewis Morrison for best Average Batting Cal. B.B. League 1887." Reverse is engraved "From Papa."

Bio/Historical NoteA medal awarded to Nick Smith by Lewis Morrison for maintaining the best batting average in the California Base Ball League in 1887. The back is engraved "From Papa"

Object numberB-2018-0186

Attributes

medals

Classificationsawards

Dimensions1.25 in. diameter

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