1950 HOF Golfer Bobby Jones, Baseball Al Lopez Newspaper Flong Printing Plate For Sale

RARE 1950s Newspaper Flong Printing Mold – Bobby Jones & Al Lopez Hall of Fame

This is a genuine vintage 1950s newspaper flong (printing mold/plate) featuring two legendary Hall of Fame athletes — golf icon Bobby Jones and baseball great Al Lopez.

Flongs were used in newspaper production to create printing plates, making surviving examples like this extremely scarce, especially with recognizable sports figures.

Item Details:

• Original 1950s newspaper flong mold
• Features Bobby Jones (Golf Hall of Fame) & Al Lopez (Baseball Hall of Fame)
• Approx. size: 5\" x 2 7/8\"
• Includes original 1950s envelope
• Authentic vintage production piece – not a reproduction

Condition:

• Newspaper is torn in half (as shown in photos)
• Typical wear consistent with age and original use
• Displays very well and remains a unique collectible artifact

Why This Is Special:

• True behind-the-scenes printing piece from mid-century newspapers
• Combines golf + baseball history in one item
• Likely a one-of-a-kind survivor (1/1 type piece)
• Ideal for collectors of sports memorabilia, printing history, or vintage media

Perfect For:

• Sports memorabilia collectors
• Vintage printing / newspaper collectors
• Fans of Bobby Jones or Al Lopez
• Unique display or conversation piece
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