Johnny Mize Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOHNNY MIZE
Born: January 7, 1913 in Demorest, Georgia
Died: June 2, 1993 in Demorest, Georgia
Died: June 2, 1993 in Demorest, Georgia
Full name John Robert Mize
Born January 7, 1913, Demorest, Georgia
Died June 2, 1993, Demorest, Georgia
Buried at Yonah View Memorial Gardens, Demorest, Georgia (Sunset Hills Section 1, Lot J-5, Grave 4)
First Game: April 16, 1936; Final Game: September 26, 1953
Bat: Left Throw: Right Height: 6' 2" Weight: 215
Selected to the Hall of Fame in 1981
Named first baseman on The Sporting News Major League All-Star Team (1942 and 1947 to 1948)
JOHNNY MIZE
This article was written by Jerry Grillo and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
In 1947, Johnny Mize did something unmatched in baseball history. He became the first and, so far, only player to hit 50 or more home runs in a season while striking out less than 50 times, one of the game's extraordinary records.
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, etc., etc. – none of baseball's best all-around hitters ever combined meticulous bat control with brute power the way Mize did in '47, back when the New York Giants carried two trunks of bats when they hit the road. "One trunk was for Johnny Mize," said Buddy Blattner, Mize's roommate on the Giants. "The other was for the rest of the team."
So yes, Mize had plenty of bats, and he knew how to use every one of them. This was his arsenal, his black bag, and throughout a 15-year Hall of Fame baseball career the Georgian used his tools with the precision of a surgeon and the stylistic beauty of an artist. And, trusting in his tools, he had unfailing confidence in his ability to hit any pitcher. Built like a slugger (6'2", 215 pounds in his prime), Mize was a line drive hitter who could hit for distance, to all fields and generally for high average, especially earlier in his career. "Nobody had a better, smoother, easier swing than John," said Don Gutteridge, who roomed with Mize on the Cardinals. "It was picture perfect."
Born January 7, 1913, Demorest, Georgia
Died June 2, 1993, Demorest, Georgia
Buried at Yonah View Memorial Gardens, Demorest, Georgia (Sunset Hills Section 1, Lot J-5, Grave 4)
First Game: April 16, 1936; Final Game: September 26, 1953
Bat: Left Throw: Right Height: 6' 2" Weight: 215
Selected to the Hall of Fame in 1981
Named first baseman on The Sporting News Major League All-Star Team (1942 and 1947 to 1948)
JOHNNY MIZE
This article was written by Jerry Grillo and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
In 1947, Johnny Mize did something unmatched in baseball history. He became the first and, so far, only player to hit 50 or more home runs in a season while striking out less than 50 times, one of the game's extraordinary records.
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, etc., etc. – none of baseball's best all-around hitters ever combined meticulous bat control with brute power the way Mize did in '47, back when the New York Giants carried two trunks of bats when they hit the road. "One trunk was for Johnny Mize," said Buddy Blattner, Mize's roommate on the Giants. "The other was for the rest of the team."
So yes, Mize had plenty of bats, and he knew how to use every one of them. This was his arsenal, his black bag, and throughout a 15-year Hall of Fame baseball career the Georgian used his tools with the precision of a surgeon and the stylistic beauty of an artist. And, trusting in his tools, he had unfailing confidence in his ability to hit any pitcher. Built like a slugger (6'2", 215 pounds in his prime), Mize was a line drive hitter who could hit for distance, to all fields and generally for high average, especially earlier in his career. "Nobody had a better, smoother, easier swing than John," said Don Gutteridge, who roomed with Mize on the Cardinals. "It was picture perfect."
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JOHNNY MIZE The Hall of Famer signs a 5x3 index card. Signature: "Johnny Mize", 5x3 index card. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first baseman for the Cardinals and Giants, led the National League in home runs four times and hit three in a single game on six occasions. He belted 359 lifetime round-trippers and finished with a .312 average. read more...Sale Price $90.00
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JOHNNY MIZE Johnny Mize writes to a fan about running out of pictures to give. Autograph Note signed: "Johnny Mize", 1p, 3¾x6. No place, no date. To unknown recipient. In full: "after being out of base ball for twenty five years, I have run out of pictures. read more...Sale Price $180.00
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JOHNNY MIZE Handwritten note in blue ink on an index card Autograph Note signed: "To Steve/Best Wishes/Johnny Mize", 5x3 index card. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first baseman for the Cardinals and Giants, led the National League in home runs four times and hit three in a single game on six occasions. read more...Sale Price $108.00
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JOHNNY MIZE The late first baseman Johnny Mize signs a 5x3 card "Best Wishes" Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Johnny Mize", 5x3 index card. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first read more...Sale Price $90.00
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JOHNNY MIZE Johnny Mize signs a baseball in blue ink on the sweet spot. Baseball signed: "Johnny Mize". Rawlings official National League baseball, A. Bartlett Giamatti President. Signed on the sweet spot. read more...Sale Price $198.00
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JOHNNY MIZE and OTHERS Varnished Spalding baseball signed by Hall of Famer and 10-time All Star Mize. Ball also includes signatures of 10 other players Baseball signed "Eddie read more...Sale Price $1,200.00
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JOHNNY MIZE. Photograph signed: "Johnny Mize". Sepia, 8x10. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first baseman for the Cardinals and Giants, led the National League in home runs four times and hit three in a single game on six occasions. read more...Sale Price $180.00
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JOHNNY MIZE Sepia publicity photograph of Johnny Mize when he was with the New York Giants. Photograph signed: "Johnny Mize". Sepia, 7¾x9¾. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a read more...Sale Price $180.00
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JOHNNY MIZE The Hall of Famer is shown from the chest up in this 3½x5½ black and white photograph. Photograph signed: "Johnny Mize" in blue ink, B/w 3½x5½. read more...Sale Price $180.00
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JOHNNY MIZE "The Big Cat" is shown in New York Giants uniform, stretching for a throw at first base. Matted in Gallery of History style to 14x12 in a tan matte. Photograph signed: "Johnny Mize". B/w, 8x10. read more...Sale Price $198.00
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JOHNNY MIZE Sepia photograph of him catching a ball in play while with the New York Giants. Photograph signed: "Johnny Mize". Sepia, 9¾x7¾. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a read more...Sale Price $180.00
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JOHNNY MIZE. Sepia publicity photograph of Johnny Mize batting for the New York Giants. Photograph signed: "Johnny Mize". Sepia, 8x10. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first baseman for the read more...Sale Price $180.00
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JOHNNY MIZE Sepia publicity photograph of Johnny Mize when he was with the New York Giants. Photograph signed: "Johnny Mize". Sepia, 7¾x9¾. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a read more...Sale Price $180.00
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JOHNNY MIZE. Sepia publicity photograph of Johnny Mize batting for the New York Giants. Photograph signed: "Johnny Mize". Sepia, 8x10. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first baseman for the read more...Sale Price $180.00
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JOHNNY MIZE Black and white publicity photograph of Johnny Mize catching a ball Photograph signed: "Best Wishes/Johnny Mize". B/w, 8x10. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first baseman for the read more...Sale Price $180.00
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JOHNNY MIZE CO-SIGNED BY: BOB FELLER, YOGI BERRA, FRANK ROBINSON and ENOS SLAUGHTER Five Hall of Famers sign this Rawlings Official American League baseball (Brown) Baseball signed twice read more...Sale Price $396.00
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JOHNNY MIZE. Baseball Hall Of Fame Plaque Postcard signed: "Johnny Mize". Color, 3¼x5¼. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first baseman for the Cardinals and Giants, led the National League in home runs four times and hit three in a single game on six occasions. read more...Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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JOHNNY MIZE A Baseball Hall of Fame card signed by the 1981 inductee (3½x5½) Baseball Hall of Fame card: "Johnny Mize", in blue felt tip, 3½x5½. Johnny Mize read more...Sale Price $144.00
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JOHNNY MIZE Johnny Mize signs a baseball hall of fame postcard. Baseball Hall of Fame Postcard signed: "Johnny Mize". Color, 3½x5½. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first read more...Sale Price $108.00
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JOHNNY MIZE. Check Endorsed on verso: "John Mize", 6½x2¾. New York, New York, 1942 February 9. Drawn on the Manufacturers Trust Company, New York, payable to John Minze for $300.00. read more...Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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JOHNNY MIZE $1 check from baseball author G. Richard McKelvey Check Endorsed: "Johnny Mize", 6x2½. Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1986 December 22. Check #6604, drawn on the joint account G. Richard and Joan M. McKelvey at the Bank of New England - West, payable to Johnny Mize for $1.00. read more...Sale Price $162.00
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JOHNNY MIZE. Philatelic Envelope signed: "Johnny Mize", 6½x3½. First Day Cover honoring Baseball Legend Babe Ruth, 20-cent Babe Ruth stamp affixed, postmarked Chicago, IL, July 6, 1983, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. read more...Sale Price $90.00
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JOHNNY MIZE Color printed art of Johnny Mize signed Printed Art signed: "Johnny Mize". Color, 11x8½. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first baseman for the Cardinals and Giants, led the National League in home runs four times and hit three in a single game on six occasions. read more...Sale Price $180.00
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JOHNNY MIZE. Lithograph signed: "Johnny Mize" in pencil. Color, 18x24. Limited edition, number 192/500. Also signed by the artist: "Christopher Paluso". © 1989. The Cardinal and Giant first baseman led the National League in home runs four times and hit three in a single game six times. read more...Sale Price $315.00
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JOHNNY MIZE. Perez-Steele Art signed: "Johnny Mize". Color, 5¾x8. Great Moments, Card 23, numbered 4546/5,000. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first baseman for read more...Sale Price $108.00
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JOHNNY MIZE Signed color Perez-Steele Celebration card 32 of Johnny Mize. Perez-Steele Art signed: "Johnny Mize". Color, 3½x5½. Celebration, Card 32, numbered 7304/10,000. read more...Sale Price $108.00
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JOHNNY MIZE The Hall of Famer signs a 1981 Perez Steele Galleries Johnny Mize post card, Sixth Series, card 176, enclosed in a case with PSA/DNA authentication label. Perez-Steele Post Card signed: "Johnny Mize". Color, 3½x5½. read more...Sale Price $234.00
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JOHNNY MIZE. Baseball Card signed: "Johnny Mize". Color, 3x3¾. 50 Years of Yankee All Stars 1933-1983 sports card #29. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first baseman for the Cardinals and Giants, led the National League in home runs four times and hit three in a single game on six occasions. read more...Sale Price $108.00
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JOHNNY MIZE. Baseball Card signed: "Johnny Mize". B/w, 3½x2½. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first baseman for the Cardinals and Giants, led the National League in home runs four times and hit three in a single game on six occasions. read more...Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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JOHNNY MIZE. Baseball Card signed: "Johnny Mize". B/w, 2½x3½. Johnny "the Big Cat" Mize (1913-1993), a first baseman for the Cardinals and Giants, led the National League in home runs four times and hit three in a single game on six occasions. read more...Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
