Elmer Valo Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ELMER VALO
Born: March 05, 1921 in Rybnik, Czechoslovakia
Died: July 19, 1998 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania
Elmer Valo
This article was written by Mel Marmer and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
Elmer William Valo was born in Czechoslovakia but lived the American dream during nearly sixty years in professional baseball. He insisted he was not a "natural athlete," saying, "Being a baseball player is not a glamorous job, it's hard work."[1] In twenty years as a major league player, he reached base as often as Joe DiMaggio.[2]
As teammate Eddie Joost noted in Danny Peary's book, We Played the Game, Valo was a complete player who always put out 100 percent and was well liked. Though not a graceful outfielder, he used his sprinter's speed, superior leaping ability, and sheer determination to make up for any deficiencies. He served as a player representative and goodwill ambassador for the Philadelphia Athletics, and had a lifelong commitment to youth sports as a baseball instructor at clinics and a basketball referee. And he was a popular speaker to youth groups; his theme was always the value of sports and their relationship to freedom and the American way of life.[3]
Al Simmons reportedly said of him, "There is a guy who should never hit less than .340. He has the timing, the coordination and the strength. If he could only learn to relax a little, he'd be great."[4]
This article was written by Mel Marmer and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
Elmer William Valo was born in Czechoslovakia but lived the American dream during nearly sixty years in professional baseball. He insisted he was not a "natural athlete," saying, "Being a baseball player is not a glamorous job, it's hard work."[1] In twenty years as a major league player, he reached base as often as Joe DiMaggio.[2]
As teammate Eddie Joost noted in Danny Peary's book, We Played the Game, Valo was a complete player who always put out 100 percent and was well liked. Though not a graceful outfielder, he used his sprinter's speed, superior leaping ability, and sheer determination to make up for any deficiencies. He served as a player representative and goodwill ambassador for the Philadelphia Athletics, and had a lifelong commitment to youth sports as a baseball instructor at clinics and a basketball referee. And he was a popular speaker to youth groups; his theme was always the value of sports and their relationship to freedom and the American way of life.[3]
Al Simmons reportedly said of him, "There is a guy who should never hit less than .340. He has the timing, the coordination and the strength. If he could only learn to relax a little, he'd be great."[4]
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ELMER VALO - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 124756Signature of Elmer Valo on an album leafValo (1921-1998) played Major League ball from 1940 to 1961, the first 13 for the A's in Philadelphia and Kansas City. He had a .282 career batting and nine seasons with more than 100 hits.Price: $70.00
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ELMER VALO - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 263918Signature of Elmer Valo on an index card Signature: "Elmer Valo" in blue ink, 5x3 index card. Valo (1921-1998) played Major League ball from 1940 to 1961, the first 13 for the A's in Philadelphia and Kansas City. He had a .282 career batting and nine seasons with more than 100 hits.
Price: $70.00
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ELMER VALO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 279228Black and white publicity photograph of Elmer Valo kneeling on a bat. Photograph signed: "Elmer Valo". B/w, 8x10. Elmer Valo (1921-1998) played Major League ball from 1940 to 1961, the first 13 for the A's in Philadelphia and Kansas City. He had a .
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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ELMER VALO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 283245Signed color photo, crouched with a bat in Yankee uniform Photograph signed: "Elmer Valo". Color, 8x10. Valo (1921-1998) played Major League ball from 1940 to 1961, the first 13 for the A's in Philadelphia and Kansas City. He had a .
Price: $120.00
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ELMER VALO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 1590883¼x5¼ signed photo postcard of the baseball player in uniform and swinging a bat Photograph Signed: "Elmer Valo" in blue ink. B/w, 3¼x5¼. Blank on verso.
Price: $80.00
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ELMER VALO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 164355Signed black and white photo postcard (3½x5¼) of the talented ball player in his Los Angeles Dodgers uniform Photograph Signed: "Elmer Valo" in blue ink. B/w, 3½x5¼. Blank on verso.
Price: $80.00
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ELMER VALO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 1648953½x5¼ signed black and white postcard photo of the athlete in his LA Dodgers uniform swinging a bat Photograph Signed: "Elmer Valo" in blue ink. B/w, 3½x5¼. Blank on verso.
Price: $80.00
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THE BROOKLYN DODGERS - BASEBALL BAT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 354499Signed by players who all played at Ebbets Field.
Price: $2,600.00
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THE BROOKLYN DODGERS - PRINTED ART SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 288285Large color poster of Ebbets Field, signed by 10 former members of the much loved team, which left Flatbush more than half a century ago but have never been forgotten Poster signed: "Johnny Podres", "Andy Pafko", "Elmer Valo", "Tommy Holmes", "Don Newcombe", "Roger Craig", "Joe Pignatano…"
Price: $800.00
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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
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THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1956 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 143977Signatures: "Elmer Valo", "Curt Simmons", "Joe Lonnett", "Ron Negray," Jim Greengrass", "Marv Blaylock" and "Solly Hemus", 4x5¾ pink album leaf. All seven played for the 1956 Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies finished fifth in the National League. Lightly creased.…"
Sale Price $289.00
$340.00
