CALL PITCH BASEBALL GAME

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I have an item that I can’t find any info on. It is a Board game of sorts. It was made in Trenton, Michigan, 1974 (dated) by Henkel G & T Company. It also say’s Donald G. Henkel 1974.

You will also notice that the Illustration was done by Henkel. Henkel G & T Company was formed in 1974 by Donald G Henkel, still a current resident of Trenton, MI. Henkel is a local MI author who has written a couple terrific children's books. He has set up at the Wyandotte Art Fair and makes appearances at local schools and libraries. Apparently in the mid 1970's, he tried his hand at game making as he also copyrighted "Call Plays Football" and "Call Stick Hockey". This particular game, "Call Plays Baseball" would have negligible value. These types of sports games do not have sport's collector's appeal. Baseball game collector's prefer games that are player endorsed or that are older (Pre-1960's) with boards or covers with great graphics. While the game was essentially privately produced and is probably considered rare, rare does not necessarily translate to desirable or valuable.

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moonracer said…
I have this game, no box and no instructions. It is a clear lucite cover permanently attached to a tray with the labels "PITCH" and 1-8 on opposite sides, and 7 colored and 20 white marbles in the tray. I can't read the instructions on your photo of the box--do you know how the game is played?
Sunday, June 09, 2013 5:15:00 PM
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Answers to your tabletop baseball questions at
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Monday, July 08, 2013 3:16:00 PM
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