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7 Scarves or Handkerchiefs from Tommy John’s First 4 Teams.
Lot 531. 7 Scarves or Handkerchiefs from Tommy John’s First 4 Teams. In 26 seasons John pitched for six teams. He began his career with the Cleveland Indians, represented here by a 19.5” x 20.5” cotton scarf from the 1995 season. The item has “Indians” in the center surrounded by a diamond with Chief Wahoo at each of the bases. “Cleveland” is in each of the corners of the scarf. The symbol of John’s next stop, the Chicago White Sox, is a silk-like acetate 26.5” x 26.5” red, black and white scarf. “Chicago White Sox” is in the center, with the team’s 1971-75 batter and sock logo in the corners. Another silk-like scarf, 26” x 26”, presents the Los Angeles Dodgers’ logo in blue and red on a white field. The border is outlined in Dodger blue. Another Dodger scarf or large handkerchief, 21” x 22” and apparently made of cotton, commemorates the 1977 World Series between the Dodgers and New York Yankees. It is red and blue on white. John played for the New York Yankees 1979-82 and returned for 1986-89. A 1988 “Strikeout Hanky” featuring Bill Gallo illustrations is 15.25” x 16.5”. There are three copies of these orange and blue on white cotton hankies. These items are wrinkled, but otherwise nm to nm-m. Comes with a signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” label.
Winning Bid $35.
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