Circa 1913 Coca-Cola Ad with 4 Baseball Managers and Second Baseman Eddie Collins.
Lot 274. Circa 1913 Coca-Cola Ad with 4 Baseball Managers and Second Baseman Eddie Collins. This 11” x 16” color ad is one of the best of its era. From an unidentified magazine, it has photos of Miller Huggins (Cardinals), Connie Mack (Athletics), Nixey Callahan (White Sox) and John McGraw (Yankees), along with Collins of the Athletics. These managers, as well as Collins, were all with the teams listed only in 1913. The ad also presents artwork of a generic player holding glass of Coke with the statement “That’s the Ticket.” A ball park is in the background. Directed toward athletes, the ad also describes Coke as “Snappy, Delicious” and “Wholesome.” It has edge chips and tears, primarily along the right edge where it was taken from a magazine. Only two tears extend (slightly) into the image area, which is very presentable. Matted and framed, the ad will display very nicely. Winning Bid $25.
