United States Commemorative Postage Stamp, CTC, Celebrating the Century, 1950s,

Commemorating Subway Series, American League New York Yankees, National League Brooklyn Dodgers,

New York Transit Authority Subway Token,

World Series rivals the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers met in the for the first time in 1947 and played again in 1949. Both baseball teams went on to reach the World Series four times in the 1950's: ( 1952, 1953, 1955 and 1956). The Dodgers won in 1955.

During this decade the Yankees won eight American League pennants, and the National League Dodgers won five National League pennants.

Yankee legends included Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Phil Rizzuto; the Dodgers featured players like Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella and Gil Hodges. Game day in New York meant divided loyalties for friends, family and co-workers -- what a thrilling time to be a baseball fan!

The Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958, ending the hometown dream games.

Celebrate the Century is a United States Postal Service limited commemorative stamp program that honors the most significant people, places, events and trends for each decade of the 20th century.

Issued May 26, 1999 at Springfield, MA,

First Day of Issue Cover, FDC, House of Farnam Engraving Cachet, Unaddressed,

Cover in Removable Transparent Poly Sleeve and Mailed With Protection,

Made in the USA


Genuine First Day of Stamp Issued Cover Cancelled on the First Day of Issue Date by the U.S. Postal Service,