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Lot 248
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Lot Number: 248
Description: Wally Schang's 1913 Philadelphia Athletics World Championship gold pocketwatch. Fine quality 14k gold pocketwatch manufactured by the Howard Watch Co. of Boston features embossed laurel leaf insignia on back of case that reads "World's Champions 1913" encircling a baseball diamond design. Back of case opens to reveal intricately engraved name "Walter H. Schang" on interior. The ongoing rivalry between the AL Philadelphia Athletics and the NL New York Giants was showcased once again in the 1913 World Series. The Giants and A's had previously battled for the title in 1905 and 1911 with each team capturing one championship. The 1913 Series was anticipated to be one of the most hotly contested since the game's inception in 1903. Ultimately the A's bested the Giants in five games to take the World Series "rubber match". Among the catalysts for the Athletics title run of 1913 was emerging rookie catcher Wally Schang. Schang was discovered by George Stallings in 1912, when he played in the sandlots of upstate New York for the Buffalo Pullmans. Schang's fast start to his major league career was no mere fluke. Schang would be a winner almost everywhere he played, appearing in the World Series six times during his career that included stints with the A's, Red Sox, Browns, Yankees and Tigers. Watch remains in fine working condition with minimal age or handling wear: EX-MT
Estimated Price: ($4,000.00-$5,000.00)
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