Description: This autograph book has 28 autographs (2 are duplicates) and one is a basketball player. There are autographs of 4 Hall of Fame players--three baseball players Warren Spahn, Johnny Mize, and Luke Appling, and one basketball player---Bob Cousy. The autographs in picture order are of Tony Lupien, Walter Dropo, Jim Piersall, Vern Stephens, Vic Wertz, Joe Coleman, Eddie Pelligrini, George Stirnweiss, Birdie Tebbetts, Sherry Robertson, Mickey Harris, Lefty Smyth, Bob Savage. (another Sherry Robertson), Frank Shea, Johnny Mize, Hoot Evers, Gene Woodling, (another Gene Woodling), Luke Appling. George Myatt, Gus Niarhos, Sam Mele, Bob Swift, Sam Zoldak, Warren Spahn, Allie Clark, and Bob Cousy. Most of the dates when the autograph was received are also there. Most of the autographs were obtained between 1948-1950 when major league barnstormers visited northern New England after the regular season ended. George "Birdie" Tebbetts, a major league catcher (later a manager and baseball executive) led the big leaguers in 1948 and 1949 & Mickey Harris, a pitcher, was the leader in 1950 as the big leaguers played against a local team. The following is info about the autographed players: 1. Walter Dropo-in 1950 he hit 34 homers & had 144 RBIS; once tied M.L. record by getting hits in 12 consecutive at bats.2. Jim Piersall-Great defensive outfielder; Subject of movie "Fear Strikes Out" Played by Anthony Perkins.3. Vern Stephens-6 time all star; co-lead Amer. League in RBIS in 1949 and 1950 with 159 & 144 respectively. The 159 is A STILL STANDING MAJOR LEAGUE RECORD for a season for a shortstop.4. Vic Wertz-HIT BALL THAT WILLIE MAYS MADE FAMOUS CATCH. 266 lifetime homers5. Eddie Pelligrini-Homered in first major league at bat.6. George Stirnweiss-In 1945, while playing for the Yankees, he won the American League batting championship. 7. Frank Shea-While pitching for the Yankees in 1947, got the most votes for an American League player but lost the Rookie of the Year award to Jackie Robinson as there was, at the time, only one award for both leagues.8.Johnny Mize - 4 time home run champ; played for the Yankees, Giants, & Cardinals.9. Gene Woodling-Yankee outfielder who played on their 5 consecutive world championship teams from 1949-1953.10.Luke Appling-Lifetime b.a. 310; Played 20 years for Chicago White Sox; AT 75 YEARS OLD HIT HOMER in old timer's game.11.Warren Spahn-363 Wins; THE WINNINGEST BIG LEAGUE PITCHER POST WW2.12.Bob Cousy-Great Boston Celtic Guard; one of NBA's top 50 players. Insurance will be included.
Price: 585 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2025-01-30T03:43:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.4 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sport: Baseball
Signed: Yes
Original/Reprint: Original
Autograph Authentication: Not Authenticated
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
