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Baseball History
How much were baseball players paid for using their photos and history on tobacco cards in the early 1900′s?
Throughout history, sports celebs have been paid fees to appear on cards – candy, tobacco, bubble gum. In the early 1900′s it was tobacco and cigarettes (called Tobacco Cards). I am trying to find out how much baseball players were paid, and if they were paid PER CARD or one SET FEE for use of their image and baseball history on the cards.
If it was anything like National Hockey League, according to Maurice “the rocket” Richard not much….. he said that the players now get paid in a day what he would make in an entire year, that was in the 60′s or so……
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Declaration of Independence 23 X 29, Constitution of the U.S. 23 X 29, Bill of Rights 23 X 29 Posters $9.80 Declaration of Independence 1776 An exact replica of the original Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. Inspired and written by the founding fathers, the parchment is antiqued to have the same color and appearance as the document currently stored in the National Archives. Accurate reproduction on antiqued parchment 1 page 23 x 29 Constitution of the United States 1787 The Constitution of the … |
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Bill of Rights Poster (23 X 29) $7.00 Bill of Rights Poster The Bill of Rights of the United States as it originally appeared in poster size. The most famous proposed amendments to the Constitution of the U.S., the Bill of Rights contain the most often quoted rights granted to American citizens. Includes explanatory remarks. Shows all original 1789 text on one sheet |
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Set of Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights $15.95 Constitution of the United States 1787The Constitution of the United States on one sheet for easy framing and display. “We the people” Do you know what comes next? This expertly antiqued replica also contains explanatory remarks enjoyed by anyone interested in or curious about U.S. history.Accurate reproduction on antiqued parchment Shows all original 1787 text on one sheet Document size: 12.5″ x … |
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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Graphic – Petco Park San Diego Padres WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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Baseball: A Film by Ken Burns (Includes The Tenth Inning) $39.99 Here is the story of America s national pastime from master storyteller Ken Burns. It is an epic overflowing with heroes and hopefuls, scoundrels and screwballs. A saga spanning the quest for racial justice, the clash of labor and management, the immigran… |
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A League of Their Own $7.50 A washed-up ballplayer becomes coach to one of the All-American Girls Baseball league teams in 1943, and finds himself drawn back into the enthusiasm of the sport.Genre: Feature Film-ComedyRating: PGRelease Date: 4-JUN-2002Media Type: DVD… |
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The War – A Film By Ken Burns and Lynn Novick $26.20 Creating epic documentaries about war is nothing new for Ken Burns, nor is the subject of the Second World War, which never ceases to be a popular subject of films and TV shows. Yet with The War, Burns has definitely succeeded in breaking new ground, exploring in depth the effect of the war on common Americans, and not just the soldiers of The Greatest Generation that fought it. As the narration … |
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MLB Vintage World Series Films – Los Angeles Dodgers 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981 & 1988 $6.83 All the glory and classic moments of the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Championships from 1959 to 1988 are digitally preserved in this one-of-a-kind two-disc DVD collection. This dvd features the official vintage World Series films of the Los Angeles Dodgers World Championships from 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981, and 1988. The passion and excitement of Los Angeles Dodgers baseball was on full display … |
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White Mountain Puzzles American Sports History $11.49 How can you experience our nation’s rich tradition in sports’ With White Mountain Puzzles American Sports History Puzzle. Just piece together this 1000 piece puzzle and learn about our country’s greatest athletes. Measures 24″ x 30″…. |
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White Mounatin Puzzles Baseball History $9.99 Artist: James Mellett Puzzle Size: 24 in. x 30 in. Piece Count: 1000… |
