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In 1953 the New York Yankees became the first and only team in Major
League history to win 5 consecutive
World Series Championships. The P.
Ballantine and Sons Brewing Company,
commemorated this streak with an
advertising plaque, in 1954. These
Signs were distributed to Bars and
establishments that carried Ballantine
beer. The Masonite backed lithograph
sign features an artist rendition of a
metal frame. The back has an easel for
counter top display or a chain option
to hang on a wall.
The front of the advertising sign features a team photo of the 1953 World
Champion New York Yankees. Players
include; Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin
Phil Rizzuto, Manager Casey Stangel,
and coach Bill Dickey. Below the Photo
has "NEW YORK YANKEES" in large red
print, and below reads; "first team to
win 5 consecutive World Series
Championships, 1949, '50, '51, '52,
'and '53, Sponsored on Radio and
Television by" then below in large red
print "Ballantine Ale & Beer" centered
is the Ballantine three ring logo. The
bottom left Reads; "Copyright 1954
Ballantine & sons Newark N.J. L-119."
on the right the printers union label
followed by "MADE IN U.S.A."
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