Bobby Shantz Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
BOBBY SHANTZ
Born: September 26, 1925 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Bobby Shantz, born Robert Clayton Shantz on September 26, 1925, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is a former professional baseball player who left a significant mark on Major League Baseball (MLB) as a pitcher. Over his 16-year career in the majors, Shantz displayed exceptional skill and strategy on the mound, playing for several teams including the Philadelphia Athletics, New York Yankees, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Shantz made his major league debut with the Athletics in 1949. Known for his strong left arm and exceptional control, Shantz earned the American League Most Valuable Player award in 1952, an unusual feat for a pitcher. That season, he led the league with 24 wins, a .720 winning percentage, and a phenomenal 27 complete games. A career-defining moment occurred in 1958 when Shantz, then with the Yankees, pitched in the World Series. His performance, including a notable pickoff of Milwaukee Braves' leading base stealer, played a critical role in the Yankees' championship victory. Shantz went on to win World Series titles with the Yankees in 1961 and 1962 as well.
Throughout his career, Shantz was noted for his excellent fielding ability. He received eight consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1957 to 1964, attesting to his dominance on the field. In total, Shantz posted a career record of 119 wins, 99 losses, and an earned run average of 3.38. He was a three-time All-Star, appearing in the Midsummer Classic in 1951, 1952, and 1957.
Shantz made his major league debut with the Athletics in 1949. Known for his strong left arm and exceptional control, Shantz earned the American League Most Valuable Player award in 1952, an unusual feat for a pitcher. That season, he led the league with 24 wins, a .720 winning percentage, and a phenomenal 27 complete games. A career-defining moment occurred in 1958 when Shantz, then with the Yankees, pitched in the World Series. His performance, including a notable pickoff of Milwaukee Braves' leading base stealer, played a critical role in the Yankees' championship victory. Shantz went on to win World Series titles with the Yankees in 1961 and 1962 as well.
Throughout his career, Shantz was noted for his excellent fielding ability. He received eight consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1957 to 1964, attesting to his dominance on the field. In total, Shantz posted a career record of 119 wins, 99 losses, and an earned run average of 3.38. He was a three-time All-Star, appearing in the Midsummer Classic in 1951, 1952, and 1957.
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BOBBY SHANTZ - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 270055Baseball signed: "Bobby Shantz". Rawlings official American League baseball, Bobby Brown, President. Signed on the sweet spot. Pitcher Bobby Shantz, the first pitcher to win a Gold Glove, won the honor for the first four years it was awarded (1957-1960).
Price: $220.00
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BOBBY SHANTZ - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 290365Color photo of Shantz shown in Yankees uniform, as he proceeds to pitch a ball Photograph Signed: "Bobby Shantz '" Color, 8x10. Pitcher Bobby Shantz, the first pitcher to win a Gold Glove, won the honor for the first four years it was awarded (1957-1960).
Price: $140.00
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BOBBY SHANTZ - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 268788Color photo of Shantz shown in A's uniform, with his glove on holding a ball Photograph Signed: "Bobby Shantz /'1952 A.L.M.V.P.'" Color, 8x10. ©2000, Photo File, Inc.
Price: $140.00
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BOBBY SHANTZ - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 296287The pitcher is shown wearing his New York Yankees uniform. Photograph signed: "Bobby Shantz" in blue felt tip, Color 8x10. Pitcher Bobby Shantz, the first pitcher to win a Gold Glove, won the honor for the first four years it was awarded (1957-1960).
Price: $140.00
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BOBBY SHANTZ - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 327108Color photo of Shantz shown in A's uniform, with his glove on holding a ball Photograph signed: "Bobby Shantz", in blue ink, Sepia toned 8x10. Pitcher Bobby Shantz (b.
Sale Price $139.00
$160.00
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BOBBY SHANTZ - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 21644First pitcher to win a Gold Glove signs a color #177 Topps baseball card. Baseball Card signed: "Bobby Shantz", 3½x5½. Topps card #177. Pitcher Bobby Shantz, the first pitcher to win a Gold Glove, won the honor for the first four years it was awarded (1957-1960).
Price: $100.00
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BOBBY SHANTZ - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 21647First pitcher to win a Gold Glove signs a color #278 Topps baseball card. Baseball Card signed: "Bobby Shantz", 3½x5½. Topps card #278, 1964 series in St. Louis Cardinals uniform.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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BOBBY SHANTZ - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 279187Color Upper Deck Yankee Signature Series card signed by Bobby Shantz in blue ink, with a b/w photo of Shantz in a Yankees uniform and holding one of his many Gold Gloves Baseball card signed "Bobby Shantz" in blue ink. Color with b/w photo of Shantz, 2½x3½ card.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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GOLD GLOVE WINNERS - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK CIRCA 2001 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 266293Twelve baseball players sign a 24x20 color lithograph titled: "Finest in the Field".
Sale Price $849.00
$1,000.00
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THE NEW YORK YANKEES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1958 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 73657Seventh World Championship in ten years. Photograph signed: Hall of Famers "Mickey Mantle", "Yogi Berra" and "Enos Slaughter" and "Don Larsen", "Tony Kubek", "Hank Bauer", "Bobby Shantz" and "Frank Crosetti". B/w, 10x8.
Price: $450.00
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THE NEW YORK YANKEES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 295365Five New York Yankees sign this photograph showing an advertisement for a presentation of the classic baseball song "Take Me out to the Ball Game". Photograph signed: "Art Ditmar", "Hector Lopez", "Frank Tepedino", "Bobby Shantz" and "Bill Bryan".
Sale Price $179.00
$220.00
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THE NEW YORK YANKEES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 322351A large 20x16 photograph of Yankee Stadium containing over 75 New York Yankees signatures, ranging from the 1980's to the 2000's.
Price: $1,200.00
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THE NEW YORK YANKEES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 296886Five Yankees sign an 8x10 photograph showing the team's logo. Photograph signed: "Bobby Brown", "Bill Bryan", "Bobby Shantz", "Hector Lopez #11", and "Francis Tepedino", Color 8x10.
Sale Price $179.00
$220.00
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THE NEW YORK YANKEES - LITHOGRAPH SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 327167Lithograph (16x20) of the front of Yankee Stadium signed by 69 New York Yankees in bright blue ink. Also signed by artist Murray Tinkelman!
Price: $700.00