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1947 New York Yankees official Program and Score Card

   

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  • CIRCA - Published 1947
  • PUBLISHER - Harry M Stevens inc.
  • SIZE - 6. 1/2" x 9. 3/4"
  • PRICE RANGE - $30. -$50. In excellent condition

 

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 This is a 1947 New York Yankees Official Program and Score Card. This program has historic significance sporting the first appearance of the now famous New York Yankees top hat logo. Artist Lon Keller provided artwork for a number of pro sports teams and events including the New York Yankees but he is most recognized for designing the New York Yankee's emblem, first appearing in 1947.

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Below Left shows article appearing in a 1976 Yankees Daily scorecard. Center photo shows the original concept by Lon Keller which was used in the 1946 Spring training Itinerary. Larry MacPhail co-owner of the New York Yankees not completely satisfied then asked Lon Keller to refine the logo. Lon sat down and put a baseball around the Yankees, made the "K" into a bat, and put the top hat on top. First appearing in the 1947 Spring training Itinerary the famous Yankees Logo we know today Pictured to the right.


 

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original 1946 Spring training Itinerary

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Article appearing in the 1976 Yankee scorecard

Original 1946 Spring training Itinerary

 
 

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