The Pennant

The Pennant, manufactured by Bally in December 1933, is a single-player pure mechanical (PM) pinball machine with a football theme, reflecting the compact, coin-operated designs common in pinball's earliest years.

Notable gameplay features include 10 balls for five cents and four diverters, two of which are shaped like airplane propellers, adding visual flair to the mechanical action. The cabinet measures 36 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 42 inches high, a compact footprint typical of early-1930s machines.

The Pennant's football theme and design reflect the popular sports culture of 1930s America. Specific information about its designer has not survived, but as a pure mechanical game from pinball's formative years, it offers a glimpse into the simple, skill-and-chance gameplay that preceded the introduction of electro-mechanical features and, later, flippers.