Step back into baseball history with this vintage 1960s St. Louis Cardinals bobblehead, featuring the team’s classic redbird mascot in full uniform. This rare nodder is part of the early Sports Specialties Japan-made series, known for its hand-painted details and charming, slightly offbeat character.

The figure stands approximately 7.5 inches tall and features the redbird mascot in a white Cardinals uniform with red sleeves, a black cap with the “STL” logo, and a golden base labeled “St. Louis.” Made of papier-mâché composition material, these bobbleheads were imported from Japan and sold in stadiums and catalogs from the early-to-mid 1960s.

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✅ Details:

• Height: approx. 7.5”

• Base: Gold with “St. Louis” script

• Bottom Sticker: “Sports Specialties – 10960 Wilshire Blvd – Los Angeles, Calif – JAPAN”

• Materials: Composite/papier-mâché

• Spring neck, classic bobble action

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⚠️ Head is intact and bobbles properly

• Notable paint chipping around the underside of the head/neck collar, edges of the cap, and beak tip

• Some minor surface wear and light soiling from age

• Displays very well from all angles

All condition issues are cosmetic and typical of bobbleheads from this era. Please see all photos for a complete view of condition.

Please view all photos closely for an accurate depiction of condition. Sold as-is for display or restoration.

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🧠 Collector Notes:

These Japanese-made MLB mascot bobbleheads have become highly collectible among sports memorabilia and vintage toy collectors. The St. Louis Cardinals mascot version is one of the more colorful and detailed of the series.