Bob Feller endorsed a number of baseball games during his
life. This one is pretty much the same game as the "Travel"
edition of the Saalfield Big
League Baseball game from the 50's but it does not have any
manufacturer listed on the game. I have heard that a
promotional
edition of the game was produced so I'm guessing that's what this is.
Saalfield produced a
full-sized edition of the game with Feller's endorsement as well as a
plain Big League Baseball game with no endorsement on the cover.
These are all
fairly simple games wherein the play result is determined by a
spinner. The play results are supposed to be based on an
average of actual major league statistics.
The game parts are in VERY GOOD condition. It is complete except for a few of the pegs. The game shows some light use but on the whole is in nice shape. The instructions have stains and handling creases. It has a musty odor. Overall I would grade the game parts 6 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
The game box is in VERY GOOD condition. No split corners, no stains or writing. The lid has some minor dishing and some rubbing is visible on near on the edges and the corners. The colors look kind of sun-faded but I saw another copy that has the exact same colors so that may just be the way it was printed. The box bottom has stains and some splitting along the edges but 3 of the 4 corners are intact. I would grade it a 5 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
CONDITION GUIDE:
MINT
(10): I will only give this grade
to brand new, unused items. NEAR MINT (9):
Shows virtually no use. Seldom if ever played.
Perhaps some very light handling creases to the
instructions
or other minor flaws with the game parts. Boxes will have
only
the slightest hint of shelf wear. EXCELLENT (7-8):
The game has seen some use but it was obviously well taken care of.
Game parts
might have
some light handling creases or other signs of
careful use. Board might have just a hint of color loss or
dented
corners. Boxes will have light rubbing to the artwork or
perhaps
some minor dishing or a very light stain. VERY GOOD (5-6):
The game was not especially well cared for but it still has
faired pretty well. Game
parts will show obvious use but nothing will be torn, badly
stained or have any serious damage. Box may have
some
rubbing, light staining, dishing, 1 or 2 neatly split corners,
minor writing and/or a few pieces of tape. No major
structural
damage and artwork will still be generally attractive. GOOD (3-4):
Obviously no care was taken with the game but it is still playable as
is. Game parts show
considerable use but the game is complete with all parts in
usable
condition. Box may have staining, writing, split
corners,
dishing and/or other structural damage but it will be intact and still
usable. POOR
(1-2):
Only suitable to fill a space in your collection.
Game will be missing
parts (these will be noted). Box will have serious damage and
may
be missing aprons or badly torn.