October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 461
Hulls Beer 1940s Metal Printing Plate for Cardboard Sign BASEBALL YANKEES PITCHER SPEC SHEA
Estimate: $100 - $250
Sold for
$232
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Hull Brewing Co., New Haven, Connecticut
Manufacturer/Plant: Unknown
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
Contents/Type: n/a
Dimensions: 9-1/2 w x 9-1/2 h.
Comments/description: This is one of four letterpress plates we are offering of signs that feature Major League pitcher and Connecticut native Frank Spec Shea of the Yankees (and later Washington Senators). Shea was a big deal rookie in 1947, posting a 14-5 record with a 3.07 ERA and led the league in win percentage and fewest hits allowed per 9 innings. The showing led to a third-place finish in Rookie of the Year voting and he earned his only All-Star berth. As this is for a letterpress application, the image on the actual plate is in reverse. We have provided a flopped image of the plate that is right-reading for clarity. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
Manufacturer/Plant: Unknown
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
Contents/Type: n/a
Dimensions: 9-1/2 w x 9-1/2 h.
Comments/description: This is one of four letterpress plates we are offering of signs that feature Major League pitcher and Connecticut native Frank Spec Shea of the Yankees (and later Washington Senators). Shea was a big deal rookie in 1947, posting a 14-5 record with a 3.07 ERA and led the league in win percentage and fewest hits allowed per 9 innings. The showing led to a third-place finish in Rookie of the Year voting and he earned his only All-Star berth. As this is for a letterpress application, the image on the actual plate is in reverse. We have provided a flopped image of the plate that is right-reading for clarity. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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