James O. Tice Company "goose egg" scoreboard promotional materials, 1936-1947

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Summary

Creator:
Tice, James O., 1897-1979
Kevin P. Reilly Sr. Outdoor Advertising Archives, repository
Abstract:
James Olin Tice, Sr. (1897-1979) was an inventor, school teacher (Miami Technical High School), and baseball fan. The James O. Tice Company's "goose egg" scoreboard featured a mechanical goose that would deposit a zero ("goose egg") after a scoreless inning in baseball. A variation of the design included a gosling that would correct any errant deposits of zeros on the scoreboard. The intent was to provide humorous entertainment for fans at baseball games. Collection includes articles; blueprints and design notes; a promotional brochure with testimonials; photographs and prints of Tice's "goose egg' scoreboard design, a promotional display, along with images of college and municipal scoreboards intended for comparison to the Tice design. Scoreboard images are from fields and stadiums in Tampa and Miami, Florida; Duke University; Loyola College of New Orleans; and the Universities of Alabama and California. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History and the Kevin P. Reilly Sr. Outdoor Advertising Archives.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English.
Research Center:
John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Collection ID:
RL.12074

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes articles; blueprints and design notes; a promotional brochure with testimonials; photographs and prints of Tice's "goose egg" scoreboard design, a promotional display, along with images of college and municipal scoreboards intended for comparison to the Tice design. Scoreboard images are from fields and stadiums in Tampa and Miami, Florida; Duke University; Loyola College of New Orleans; and the Universities of Alabama and California. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History and the Kevin P. Reilly Sr. Outdoor Advertising Archives.

Biographical / historical:

James Olin Tice, Sr. (1897-1979) was an inventor, school teacher (Miami Technical High School), and baseball fan.

Acquisition information:
The James O. Tice Company "goose egg" scoreboard promotional materials were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2024.
Processing information:

Processed by Richard Collier, Feb. 2025;

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2024-0061

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