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The Honus Wagner Company located in
downtown Pittsburgh, was founded in
1918 by Honus wagner, in association
with local businessmen. E.L. Braunstein
was president of the firm. At one time,
the store supplied uniforms for the
Pittsburgh Pirates as well as semi-pro
and high school teams in the region.
Co-owners Harriet, Harray and Shapiro,
purchased the store from Mr. Wagner in
1928. The shop was originally located
on Liberty Avenue but moved to Forbes
Avenue in 1952. After 93 years the
Honus Wagner Company sporting goods
shop, closed the business in 2011.
The Honus Wagner Co., No DG, Dick Groat Official Baseball, features the
Honus Wagner trademark logo on the top
panel, which reads: "Honus Wagner Co."
at the top, and "Pittsburgh, PA." at
the bottom of the outer rim. A "Honus Wagner" facsimile
autograph is featured between the seams
of a inner ball. A circle at the top of
the ball is a silhouette of Wagner
sitting on the bench.
The "Official" baseballs went on sale in 1963, with three Pittsburgh
Pirate player signature models
available; Dick Groat, Bob Friend, and
Bill Mazeroski.
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