D56 Christmas In The City EBBETS FIELD #59203 LOT OF 3

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Dept 56 - Christmas in the City Series Legendary Ballparks Lot of 3 includes: "EBBETS FIELD", "EBBETS FIELD SCOREBOARD" & "CAN I HAVE YOUR AUTOGRAPH?" Celebrate baseball's past with this lighted historic baseball stadium facade of Ebbets Field, home of the old Brooklyn Dodgers from 1913 through the 1957 season, when the team was moved to L.A. The ballpark was modest in size; however, the irregular configuration of the playing field and the proximity of the field to the box seats and the grand stands provided a unique, intimate atmosp This setting invited fans to behave not as distant spectators, but as active participants in a raucous and entertaining communal event. The scoreboard is an important part of the famous ballpark's legend and notoriety. Jutting five feet out into Right field, this scoreboard, like the original, includes a sign advertising a local men's clothing store across the bottom that says "Hit Sign, Win Suit". Rarely did a batter hit that sign, due to the impossibly low trajectory the ball was required to travel and the superbly fielding Dodgers playing Right field. The Brooklyn Dodgers of the 1940's and '50's were an outstanding collection of ballplayers leading the team to six National League pennants and one World Championship between 1947 and '57. For example, Duke Snider, Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, Roy Campanella, and, of course, Jackie Robinson. In fact, that Dodger team acquired its' most significant distinction from the role it played in a historic and heroic undertaking. On April 15th, 1947 Jackie Robinson stepped out of the Dodger dugout and crossed the baseline to become the first African-American player in the 20th Century to play in a Major League game. The racial integration of baseball was a transformative event in our cultural and political history. Ebbets Field was demolished in 1960, but is fondly remembered by baseball fans everyw The accessory, "Can I Have Your Autograph?" is a great addition to the stadium facade and scoreboard. Imagine the thrill of having your hero autograph your favorite baseball! SPECIFICS: 1. "EBBETS FIELD": Item No. 59203 Introduced: 2002 Retired: 2004 Measures: 10.5 x 4 x 10.5" Condition: New in original box Includes flag for rooftop over doors. Features historic info, MVPs & World Series Title on the back . ORP: $75.00 2. "EBBETS FIELD SCOREBOARD": Item No. 59406 Introduced: 2002 Retired: 2004 Measures: 8 x 1.5 x 5.5" Condition: New in original box ORP: $20.00 3. "CAN I HAVE YOUR AUTOGRAPH?": Item No. 59405 Introduced: 2002 Retired: 2006 Measures: 2.25 x 1.25 x 2.5" Condition: New in original box ORP: $16.50 All are of handpainted porcelain. All of these pieces were carefully displayed only once; they come in their original boxes, with light cord for stadium facade. All boxes are in excellent condition-the only flaws noted are very minor and due to normal shelf wear: the stadium box has a couple of small tears in the sleeve, one at the top edge and one at the bottom edge on the side and some of the corners of the sleeve have small creases; overall, all are in great shape. These pieces all come from a smoke-free home. All photos are of the actual items listed. PAYMENT: Paypal only. *Payment is requested within 24 hours of the end of the auction, or immediately with Buy It Now . Serious bidders only, please. SHIPPING: You may choose UPS Ground, $12.95, or USPS Priority, $18.95. Insurance is included. I will only ship to a confirmed address . I will pack the items with care and ship within 3 business days of receipt of payment. A tracking number will be emailed to the buyer when the item has shipped. *SORRY, BUT I DO NOT AT THIS TIME SHIP TO LOCATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. RETURN POLICY: Returns accepted, if within 7 days of your receipt, all items are intact, and carefully repackaged with all original materials. If these conditions are met, when I receive the items back I will cheerfully refund the buyer's winn... read more

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