Original July 1, 1952 Cleveland Indians Pass Gate Ticket/Rain Check from the historic game against the St. Louis Browns at Cleveland Stadium.

Game highlights:

• Dave Pope’s Major League debut for Cleveland

• Cleveland defeated St. Louis 4–3 in 19 innings

• Hall of Famer Bob Feller started and pitched nine innings

• Hall of Famer Satchel Paige pitched 10⅔ innings in relief

• Pope started in right field but left after suffering a chest injury while pursuing a foul ball

• Original 20-cent Cleveland Baseball Co. pass-gate ticket

• “JUL 52” date stamp with the numeral 1 visible

• Printed ticket conditions remain on the reverse

The ticket exhibits expected vintage wear, including age toning, stamped ink, minor surface marks, and corner/edge wear. Please examine both photographs carefully for its complete condition.

An exceptional game-specific artifact connecting Dave Pope’s MLB debut with two legendary pitchers and one of the longest games of the 1952 season.

The exact ticket pictured is the item you will receive. It will be securely packaged for shipment.