Vintage 60’s Blinky Eyed New York Highlanders Baseball Bobblehead Nodder Custom
The New York Highlanders, now known as the New York Yankees, have been one of Major League Baseball’s most successful franchises since their inception in 1903. The team was initially called the Highlanders. It wasn’t until 1913 that they officially changed their name to the Yankees. The original home field for what would become known as “the Bronx Bombers” was Hilltop Park (now Coogan’s Bluff). This stadium sat atop a rise overlooking Harlem River and Washington Heights on Manhattan Island – two areas that were then referred to collectively as Highland. It seemed only natural for fans and sportswriters to refer to these new baseball players by this geographic designation: The New York Highlanders. Ack then, it made perfect sense given how much importance people placed on local pride at every level of society – including sports teams. Over time though, things began changing; first, with uniforms being replaced by pinstripes in 1915, followed shortly after that by management deciding they wanted something more powerful sounding than just “Highlander” when referring publicly to their ballclub. They settled upon Yankee instead – thus ushering out one era while beginning another rich chapter in MLB lore! Vintage 60’s Blinky Eyed New York Highlanders Baseball Bobblehead Nodder Custom. Stands 6tall and made of paper mache’. This little guy has been hand painted and customized from a blinky eyed 60’s baseball nodder to New York Highlander batter of yesteryear. He sports a gray, striped cap with matching uniform and decorated with a decal NY’ from the time period. An American League Logo decal is on top of the base along with a decal N. Highlanders on the front of the base. There is a “Japan” sticker on the bottom. The spring is strong and bobbles as it should along with his crazy eyes. A “one of a kind” nodder that is in mint condition. See all photos as they are part of the description. Any questions please ask and Thanks for Looking!
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