CAL RIPKEN, JR. Baseball used during the Hall of Famer's 2,131st consecutive game, voted "Baseball's Most Memorable Moment" Baseball signed: "Cal Ripken Jr." Rawlings Official American League "Gene A. Budig" baseball. On September 6, 1995, at Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Cal Ripken, Jr. surpassed Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played. The celebration of that milestone achievement, culminating in Ripken's "victory lap" around the stadium, was BASEBALL'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT as selected by more than 1.1 million fans in balloting sponsored by MasterCard and announced by Major League Baseball before Game 4 of the 2002 World Series. The milestone by the Baltimore Orioles' shortstop received 282,821 votes. The excitement and emotions generated on that evening also helped ease the pain of the 1994-1995 players' strike and greatly restored the National Pastime's tarnished image in the heart's of many fans. To further commemorate that historic event, Rawlings provided specially designed game balls which were used only during Ripken's record tying and record breaking games.
CAL RIPKEN, JR.'S CONSECUTIVE GAME STREAK A baseball used in his record-breaking game, signed by Ripken and all four umpires and authenticated by an umpire. Baseball Signed (Game Used): "Cal Ripken, Jr." (on the sweet-spot), "Larry Barron #22", "Greg Kosc/#18", "Al Clark/A.L. Ump/#24" and "Dan Morrison/#34". Official Ball American League, Gene A. Budig, PRES., with "Ripken 8 2130 2131 Orioles" printed on the ball, which was used during the September 6, 1995, game in which Ripken (uniform #8) broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive game playing streak of 2,130 games by playing in his 2,131st consecutive game. The baseball has been signed by Ripken and all four umpires of game #2131. Lightly worn and stained, all signatures legible. Accompanied by TLS: "Dan Morrison", American League Umpire #34. New York, 1995 September 6. On official 8½x11 stationery of The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs. In part: "To whom it may concern: The Cal Ripken Jr. #8 commemorative baseball which accompanies this letter was used on the historic night in baseball history.
1950: GEORGE M. WEISS Corporate records of Amsterdam, New York Yankees farm team, including five signed by Weiss. THE COMPLETE YANKEES CORPORATE RECORDS OF THE AMSTERDAM EXHIBITION COMPANY, INC. FROM THE MINUTES OF THEIR FIRST MEETING ON JANUARY 18, 1950 TO THEIR DISSOLUTION MEETING ON MAY 21, 1953. The Amsterdam Exhibition Company, Inc. owned the Class C Minor League team, the Amsterdam Rugmakers of the Canadian-American League. The team was organized in 1938. Because of WWII, no games were played during the years 1943-1945 due to the lack of players. Resuming play in 1946, the New York Yankees bought the team after the 1949 season. From 1950-1951, the Amsterdam Rugmakers were the Yankees farm team in the Canadian-American League. When the league disbanded after the 1951 season, so did the team. The Yankees continued ownership, finally dissolving the corporation in 1953. Included is a stock certificate signed: "George M. Weiss" as President of the Amsterdam Exhibition Co. and "J. Arthur Friedlund" as Secretary, certifying that "New York Yankees, Inc.
PITTSBURGH PIRATES: 1933 Amazing collection of signatures from the Pirates Signatures: "Ralph Birkofer", "Leon Chagnon", "Adam Comorosky", "Doc Crandall", "Hal Finney", "Larry French", "To my/Little friend/Pete Lear/from Gibby", "Earl Grace", "Bill Harris", "Grover Hartley", "Waite C. Hoyt", "Woody Jensen", "Fred Lindstrom", "Heine Meine", "Leo Nonnenkamp", "Val Picinich", "Tony Piet", "Hal Smith", "Gus Suhr", "Steve Swetonic", "Bill Swift", "Tommy Thevenow" "Harold 'Pie' Traynor", "Floyd Vaughan", "J. Honus Wagner", "Lloyd Waner", "Paul Waner" and "Floyd Young". The way the powerful Pittsburgh Pirates were swinging the bat in 1933, they seemed unbeatable. However, the Pirates finished second in the National League that year to the New York Giants. Pittsburgh out-hit New York .285 to .263 for the season, but the big difference between winning and losing the pennant was the pitching.Baseball | Sentiments
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JOE ABREU - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 295402JOE ABREU The utility infielder signs a 5x3 card in blue ink. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes from/Joe Abreu/Cincinnati Reds" in blue ink, 5x3 card. With a ¾x1 printed black and white photograph of Abreu affixed at bottom right (2 surfaces). Joe Abreu (1913-1993) was born in Oakland, California.Sale Price $81.00
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GEORGE ALTMAN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 10/10/2005 - HFSID 327937GEORGE ALTMAN Signature from Altman dated 2005 with his "Best Personal Regards" Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Personal Regards/George Altman/10/10/05", in black ink, 5x3. Outfielder George Altman (b.
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NORM ANGELINI - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 327480NORM ANGELINI Signature with best wishes on a 5x3 printed card bearing the pitcher's image Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Norm Angelini", in black ink, 5x3. Pitcher Norm Angelini (1947-2019)played 28 games across two seasons with the Kansas City Royals, pitching 19.
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HANK BAUER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1966 - HFSID 54190HANK BAUER Signature from Bauer signed with "Best Wishes" Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Hank Bauer", 5½x2½. Clipped from postal card. 4-cent U.S. Coast Guard imprinted postage, postmarked Baltimore, Maryland, date illegible but 1960s.
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BEAU BELL - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283295BEAU BELL Outfielder, Beau Bell expresses his "best wishes" Autograph Sentiment signed: "With best wishes/from Beau Bell", in blue ink. 5x3 index card. Beau Bell (1907-1977), began his career at age 27 and played seven seasons in the NL: St.
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MIKE BLYZKA - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283375MIKE BLYZKA Index card signed by major league pitcher Mike Blyzka with his "Best Wishes" Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Michael J Blyzka". Black ink notations along bottom edge and lead pencil notations on verso in unknown hand. 5x3 card.
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LOU BOUDREAU - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 68216LOU BOUDREAU Hall of Fame hitter Boudreau signs his "Best wishes" for a fan Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Best wishes-/Lou Boudreau". 3x5 yellow card. Lou Boudreau combined defensive prowess, solid hitting and managerial acumen to attain Hall of Fame recognition (1970).
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LOU BOUDREAU - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 09/12/1944 - HFSID 100782LOU BOUDREAU The Hall of Fame shortstop and manager signs "Best Wishes" on a 5½x3½ postcard Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Best Wishes,/Lou Boudreau". 5½x3½ U.S. 1-cent postcard, postmarked Cleveland, OH, September 13, 1944.
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HAL BREEDEN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 49641HAL BREEDEN The Atlanta Braves prospect that was traded to the Chicago Cubs for Hoyt Wilhelm in 1970 signs a 5x3 card. Autograph Sentient signed: "Best wishes/Hal Breeden/Chicago Cubs" in blue ink, 5x3 card. Harold "Hal" Breeden (1944-2021) was born in Albany, Georgia.
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JACK "SLUG" BURNS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283355JACK "SLUG" BURNS Index card signed by St. Louis Brown first baseman Jack Burns with his "Best Wishes" Autograph sentiment signed "Best Wishes/Irving 'Jack' Burns" in blue ink. 5x3 card.
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BOB CAIN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283307BOB CAIN Index card signed by pitcher Bob Cain with his "Best Wishes". Cain is probably the only pitcher in major league history to pitch to a midget. Autograph sentiment signed "Best Wishes/Bob Cain" in blue ink. 5x3 card. 1x1¾ b/w printed photo affixed in bottom right corner.
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GEORGE W. CASE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 08/31/1945 - HFSID 100795GEORGE CASE Postcard signed by the star fielder and base-stealer of the Washington Senators Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Sincere best wishes,/George Case". 5½x3¼. Postmarked August 31, 1945, in College Park, Maryland.
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HOWARD "HOPALONG" CASSADY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 324931HOWARD "HOPALONG" CASSADY Rare signature from the 1955 Heisman Trophy recipient and College Football Hall of Fame Inductee Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Hopaling/Cassady", in black felt tip, 5x3.
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BRETT CECIL - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 325914BRETT CECIL Trading card signed by Cecil as a MLB projection, writing "Thanks for the support!" Autograph sentiment signed: "Thanks/for the/support!/Brett Cecil/27", in black felt tip, 2½x3½. Pitcher Brett Cecil (b.
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SPUD (SPURGEON) CHANDLER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 114042SPUD CHANDLER The Yankee pitcher extends his best wishes. Autograph Sentiment signed: "'Best Wishes'/'Spud' Chandler", 5x3 card. Chandler, who played his entire Major League career with the New York Yankees (1937-1947), retired with the highest winning percentage (.
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JERRY DAVIE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 295381JERRY DAVIE The Detroit Tigers pitcher signs a 5x3 card in blue ink. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Jerry Davie" in blue ink, 5x3 card, with a 1¾x1¼ printed color photograph affixed at bottom right (2 surfaces). Jerry Davie was born in February 10, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan.
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LARRY J. "LAUGHING LARRY" DOYLE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 157312LARRY DOYLE "It's great to be young and a Giant." Autograph Sentiment signed: "Lots of good luck/Larry Doyle", 5x3 lined card. "Laughing Larry" Doyle (1886-1974) played second base in the Major Leagues, mostly with the New York Giants, from 1907 to 1920.
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JOE "JUMPING JOE" DUGAN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 114040JOE "JUMPING JOE" DUGAN The hero of the Yankees' first ever World Series victory adds his signed sentiment to an index card Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely/Joe Dugan", 5x3 lined index card.
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HANK EDWARDS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283310HANK EDWARDS Outfielder, Edwards signs his "best wishes" for a fan Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Hank Edwards". 5x3 index card signed in blue ink. Hank Edwards (1919-1988) was signed as a free agent in 1939 and played his first major league game in 1941.
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CARL ERSKINE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 299402CARL ERSKINE The pitcher signs a short sentiment at the bottom of a letter, requesting his photograph, from the U.S. Postal Service in Deer Park, New York. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Thanks for your interest/Carl Erskine", 1 page, 8½x11. Signed on the lower margin of a typed letter from the U.S.
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JOE FERGUSON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 87779JOE FERGUSON The catcher extends a wish for good luck. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Good Luck/Joe Ferguson", 3½x2¼. Joe Ferguson (b. 1946) was a catcher who could play right field when needed.
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CARL "SKOONJ" FURILLO - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 124919CARL FURILLO Carl Furillo signs an index card in blue ink. Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Carl Furillo", 5x3 index card. Carl Furillo had his best season in 1953, when he hit .344 to win the NL batting title.
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JOE GRACE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283321JOE GRACE Outfielder Grace signs his sincere wishes Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely/Joe Grace", in black ink. 5x3 white index card. Outfielder Joe Grace (1914-1969) played in his first major league game on September 24, 1938 as a St. Louis Brown.
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JOHNNY GROTH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283301JOHNNY GROTH The centerfielder signs his name on this card and adds his "best wishes" Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Johnny Groth", in black ink, 5x3.
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SAM HARSHANY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283373SAM HARSHANY Index card signed by St. Louis Brown catcher Sam Harshany with his "Best Wishes!" Autograph sentiment signed "Best Wishes!-/Sam Harshany". Black ink notations along bottom edge. 5x3 card. Harshany (1910-2001), born Samuel Harshany, was a catcher for the St.
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JOHN E. HETKI - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283298JOHNNY HETKI John Hetki signs his "Best Wishes" for a fan Autograph Sentiment signed: "With Best Wishes/John E. Hetki", in black ink. 5x3 index card with 1½x1 printed stats affixed to lower right corner. John Hetki (1922-2019) pitched in the Major Leagues for 8 seasons.
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GIL HODGES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1968 - HFSID 345732GIL HODGES The borderline Baseball Hall of Fame candidate and one-time actor signed this typed letter Autograph Sentiment Signed: “Thank You/Gil” in blue ink. Letter dated July 26, 1968. 7x10.
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CAL (ROBERT) HUBBARD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 27230CAL HUBBARD. Signature: "Best Wishes/Cal Hubbard", 5x3 card. Cal Hubbard was an efficient and authoritative umpire who was respected both for his imposing size and for his keen ability. After eight years in the minors, he reached the American League in 1936.
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BILLY HUNTER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 49628BILLY HUNTER He signs an index card, adding his best wishes Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Bill Hunter", 5x3 index card. Infielder Billy Hunter (b. 1928) was an unimpressive hitter but a fine fielder. He spent five seasons in the Major Leagues, making the All-Star team in his rookie season as a St.
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BILL JENNINGS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283297BILL JENNINGS Bill Jennings, a one year major leaguer, signs his best wishes Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best wishes,/Bill Jennings", in black ink. 5x3 index card.
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