Joe Cronin Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOE CRONIN
Born: October 12, 1906 in San Francisco, California
Died: September 07, 1984 in Barnstable, Massachusetts
Biography
Full name Joseph Edward Cronin
Born October 12, 1906, San Francisco, California
Died September 7, 1984, Barnstable, Massachusetts
First Game: April 29, 1926; Final Game: April 19, 1945
Managed First Game: April 12, 1933; Managed Final Game: September 28, 1947
Bat: Right Throw: Right Height: 5' 11.5" Weight: 180
Selected to the Hall of Fame in 1956
Named AL Most Valuable Player by The Sporting News (1930)
Named shortstop on The Sporting News Major League All-Star Team (1930 to 1934 and 1938 to 1939)
Film Credits
1975-The-Way-It-Was (in person), 2003-100-Years-of-the-World-Series (Other), 1991-When-It-Was-a-Game (Other), 2001-Boston-Red-Sox:-100-Years-of-Baseball-History (Other), 1983-1983-MLB-All-Star-Game (in person)
Style
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JOE CRONIN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 114099Index card signed in blue ink by Joe Cronin, with the signature reading "Joe Cronin." Cronin, a Hall of Fame player and former American League President, was a seven-time All-Star and rookie Manager who led the Senators to the 1933 pennant.Price: $70.00
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JOE CRONIN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/29/1981 - HFSID 290887Handwritten letter signed: "Joe Cronin", dated September 29, 1981, expresses Cronin's criticism of the split season concept in baseball. Addressed to "Dear Richard", it discusses the potential issues with playoff representation. Cronin was a notable baseball figure and Hall of Famer.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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JOE CRONIN - BASEBALL HALL OF FAME PLAQUE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 155547Hall of Fame plaque postcard signed: "Joe Cronin" in blue ink, featuring details from his Hall of Fame achievements. Cronin, inducted in 1956, was a notable shortstop and manager, with his number retired by the Boston Red Sox.
Price: $90.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/25/1954 - HFSID 174425Document signed by Joe Cronin authorizes Radio Station WIND in Chicago to broadcast Boston Red Sox exhibition games in March and April 1954. Signed as "Joseph E. Cronin" on January 25, 1954, it includes historical context about his career.
Price: $320.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/13/1953 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 147148Document signed by Joe Cronin, dated May 13, 1953, detailing the contract assignment of player Bennett Flowers for $100.00. Counter-signed by H. E. Armstrong of the Baltimore Baseball & Exhibition Co., it includes a repurchase clause for the Red Sox.
Price: $320.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/13/1949 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 173989Document signed by Joe Cronin as General Manager of the Boston American League Baseball Co., dated June 13, 1949, assigning player Maurice J. McDermott, Jr. to the Red Sox for $500. Counter-signed by H. Hayden, Treasurer of the Louisville Baseball Club.
Price: $320.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/25/1956 - HFSID 140092Document signed by Joe Cronin, dated June 25, 1956, detailing the contract assignment of player Harry Dorish for $10,000.00. Cronin's signature appears as "Joseph E. Cronin". He was a Hall of Fame player and served as American League President.
Price: $320.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/05/1952 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 140091Document signed by Joe Cronin as Vice President of the Boston Red Sox, dated September 5, 1952. Contracting Milton J. Bolling, III for $500, it is also countersigned by Edward G. Connor of the Birmingham Baseball Club, Inc.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/06/1949 - HFSID 147149Document signed by Joe Cronin as General Manager of the Boston Red Sox, detailing the contract for player Willard Lee Nixon for $500.00, dated September 6, 1949. Also countersigned by Eddie Glennon of the Birmingham Baseball Club, Inc.
Sale Price $345.00
$420.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/13/1953 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 148771Document signed by Joe Cronin as Vice President of the Boston Red Sox, dated October 13, 1953, assigning contracts of six players to the Louisville Baseball Club. Countersigned by Edward Doherty as President of the Louisville Baseball Club.
Price: $320.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/11/1950 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 174376Partly printed document signed by Joseph E. Cronin as General Manager of the Boston Red Sox and Charles A. Comiskey for the Chicago White Sox, dated December 11, 1950, detailing player contract assignments between the two teams.
Price: $360.00
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JOE CRONIN - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID 275239Photograph signed by Joe Cronin, inscribed with “To Lew:/Best Wishes Always -/Joe Cronin”. Created by Fabian Bachrach, it features the first former player to become President of the American League, serving from 1959 to 1974.
Price: $625.00
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JOE CRONIN - SPECIAL COVER SIGNED - HFSID 166932Special cover signed by Joe Cronin, featuring "Joe Cronin" and affixed with seven 5-cent stamps honoring prominent Americans. Postmarked Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, June 20, 1960, it commemorates his achievements in baseball and his role as American League President.
Price: $100.00
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JOE CRONIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/04/1959 - HFSID 87059Typed letter signed by Joe Cronin, dated May 4, 1959, addressed to Calvin R. Griffith, President of the Washington Baseball Club. Mentioning enclosed telegrams sent to players Ramos and Romonosky, it highlights Cronin's role as American League President.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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JOE CRONIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/16/1961 - HFSID 87060Typed letter signed by Joe Cronin dated May 16, 1961, sent to Miss Vivian Hallow of the Minnesota Twins. It forwards a copy of the American League Constitution and expresses gratitude for newspaper clippings, highlighting women's importance as baseball fans.
Price: $500.00
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JOE CRONIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/02/1959 - HFSID 143945Typed letter signed by Joe Cronin, dated November 2, 1959, on letterhead of The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, addressed to Calvin R. Griffith. The letter discusses an enclosed report from George Trautman, sending personal regards.
Sale Price $345.00
$420.00
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AL "LITTLE AL" DOWNING - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/22/1970 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 252060Baseball contract signed by "Alphonso Downing", "Charles O. Finley" and "Joseph E. Cronin" (twice) on February 22, 1970, detailing Downing's one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics for $32,500, later assigned to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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JOE DIMAGGIO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1970 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 124890Baseball signed by 17 players, including All Stars and Hall of Famers such as "Freddy Lindstrom", "Lou Boudreau", and "Joe DiMaggio". Accompanied by PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity, it represents significant baseball history.
Price: $850.00
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THURMAN MUNSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 124848Baseball signed by 16 Baseball All Stars, including Hall of Famers "Thurman Munson", "Joe Cronin", "Stan Musial", "Gary Carter", "Johnny Bench", "Robin Roberts", "Pee Wee Reese", "Lefty Gomez", "Bob Feller", and others.
Sale Price $1,000.00
$1,400.00
