Robin Roberts Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ROBIN ROBERTS
Born: September 30, 1926 in Springfield, Illinois
Died: May 6, 2010 in Temple Terrace, Florida
Died: May 6, 2010 in Temple Terrace, Florida
Full name Robin Evan Roberts
Born September 30, 1926, Springfield, Illinois
Died May 6, 2010, Temple Terrace, Florida
Cremated
First Game: June 18, 1948; Final Game: September 3, 1966
Bat: Both Throw: Right Height: 6' 0" Weight: 190
Selected to the Hall of Fame in 1976
Named Major League Player of the Year by The Sporting News (1952)
Named NL Pitcher of the Year by The Sporting News (1952 and 1955)
Named pitcher on The Sporting News Major League All-Star Team (1952 to 1955)
ROBIN ROBERTS
This article was written by Ralph Berger and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
It's unusual to call a ballplayer both a journeyman and a star, but the description fit Robin Roberts. From 1950 to 1955, he was the top right-hander in the National League; for most of the remained of his career he was a crafty veteran hanging on with a mix of decent, fair, and poor seasons. Either way, he would go out, take his turn on the mound without saying a word, and do his job. The players behind him seemed to play with a little more intensity when Roberts pitched. The standing joke was that Andy Seminick and Stan Lopata, who caught Roberts, always took their rocking chairs with them when Roberts was pitching, in testament to his outstanding control. Time magazine's Dick Seamon wrote of Roberts in 1956: "He never bothers with fancy stuff but makes do with what he has: a dinky curve, a sneaky but unspectacular fast ball, and a frustrating change of pace. He offers no single dramatic talent -- he has no counterpart of Carl Hubbell's spectacular screwball, Walter Johnson's terrifying fastball, Bobby Feller's strike-out touch. Pitch for pitch, many of his contemporaries have what the trade calls 'more stuff,' pitches that are harder, faster, or trickier. But better than any of them now on the mound, Robin Roberts can put the ball where he wants. There is one precious-diamond word for him -- control." Seamon compared Roberts to Walter Johnson. Seamon compared Roberts' character and approach to Walter Johnson's, citing Roberts' "stubborn refusal to toss bean balls," wait for umpires to discard scuffed balls, use the brush-back pitch to intimidate hitters, or issue an intentional walk.
Robin Roberts was one of the last of a breed of pitchers who completed ballgames. Today a pitcher hurls 100 pitches and is relieved by a specialist. Seven innings and out seems to be the rule. A pitcher may get the win or loss many times, but he's rarely standing on the mound at the finish. This wasn't the case with Roberts, who recorded 305 complete games in his career.
Roberts was a hard-nosed competitor. He did not try to finesse the hitters; he dared them to hit the ball. When there were men on base, he reached back and burned the corners for strikes. Roberts' slow deliberate windup and delivery was so fluid that hitters could not wait for the pitch to come. It looked so easy; then the ball would explode over the plate, astonishing the hitters. "He's so close, you gotta watch him like an eagle," said umpire Jocko Conlan.
Born September 30, 1926, Springfield, Illinois
Died May 6, 2010, Temple Terrace, Florida
Cremated
First Game: June 18, 1948; Final Game: September 3, 1966
Bat: Both Throw: Right Height: 6' 0" Weight: 190
Selected to the Hall of Fame in 1976
Named Major League Player of the Year by The Sporting News (1952)
Named NL Pitcher of the Year by The Sporting News (1952 and 1955)
Named pitcher on The Sporting News Major League All-Star Team (1952 to 1955)
ROBIN ROBERTS
This article was written by Ralph Berger and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
It's unusual to call a ballplayer both a journeyman and a star, but the description fit Robin Roberts. From 1950 to 1955, he was the top right-hander in the National League; for most of the remained of his career he was a crafty veteran hanging on with a mix of decent, fair, and poor seasons. Either way, he would go out, take his turn on the mound without saying a word, and do his job. The players behind him seemed to play with a little more intensity when Roberts pitched. The standing joke was that Andy Seminick and Stan Lopata, who caught Roberts, always took their rocking chairs with them when Roberts was pitching, in testament to his outstanding control. Time magazine's Dick Seamon wrote of Roberts in 1956: "He never bothers with fancy stuff but makes do with what he has: a dinky curve, a sneaky but unspectacular fast ball, and a frustrating change of pace. He offers no single dramatic talent -- he has no counterpart of Carl Hubbell's spectacular screwball, Walter Johnson's terrifying fastball, Bobby Feller's strike-out touch. Pitch for pitch, many of his contemporaries have what the trade calls 'more stuff,' pitches that are harder, faster, or trickier. But better than any of them now on the mound, Robin Roberts can put the ball where he wants. There is one precious-diamond word for him -- control." Seamon compared Roberts to Walter Johnson. Seamon compared Roberts' character and approach to Walter Johnson's, citing Roberts' "stubborn refusal to toss bean balls," wait for umpires to discard scuffed balls, use the brush-back pitch to intimidate hitters, or issue an intentional walk.
Robin Roberts was one of the last of a breed of pitchers who completed ballgames. Today a pitcher hurls 100 pitches and is relieved by a specialist. Seven innings and out seems to be the rule. A pitcher may get the win or loss many times, but he's rarely standing on the mound at the finish. This wasn't the case with Roberts, who recorded 305 complete games in his career.
Roberts was a hard-nosed competitor. He did not try to finesse the hitters; he dared them to hit the ball. When there were men on base, he reached back and burned the corners for strikes. Roberts' slow deliberate windup and delivery was so fluid that hitters could not wait for the pitch to come. It looked so easy; then the ball would explode over the plate, astonishing the hitters. "He's so close, you gotta watch him like an eagle," said umpire Jocko Conlan.
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ROBIN ROBERTS Yellow index card signed by Hall of Fame Phillies pitcher Robin Roberts. In 1950, Roberts became the first Phillie to win 20 games since 1917. Signature: "Robin Roberts", 5x3 yellow index card. A hard-nosed competitor, Roberts (1926-2010) ranks as the most winning right-hander in Phillies history. read more...Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS The talented right-hander pens his name and the year of his hall of fame induction on this official National League ball Baseball Signed: "Robin Roberts/ HOF 76.". Official Rawlings National League baseball, A. Bartlett Giamatti, President. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS The Phillies Hall of Famer signs a Rawlings Official American League Baseball. Baseball signed: "Robin Roberts/HOF 76". Rawlings Official Ball American League (Gene A. Budig Pres.) Robin Roberts (1926-2010) ranks as the winningest right hander in Phillies history. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS The Hall of Fame Philadelphia Phillies pitcher signs a baseball. Baseball signed: "Robin Roberts". Wilson Major-League specification baseball. Robin Roberts (1926-2010) ranks as the winningest righthander in Phillies history. In his first full season, Roberts won 15 games. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS The Hall of Fame Philadelphia Phillies pitcher signs a Rawlings Official Major League Baseball, sealed in PSA/DNA cube with authentication label and an overall grade of 9.5 Baseball signed: "Robin Roberts". Rawlings Official Major League Baseball, Allan H. Selig, Commissioner. read more...Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS The Hall of Fame Philadelphia Phillies pitcher signs a Rawlings Official Major League Baseball, sealed in PSA/DNA cube with authentication label and an overall grade of 10 (a perfect score!) Baseball signed: "Robin Roberts". Rawlings Official Major League Baseball, Allan H. Selig, Commissioner. read more...Sale Price $722.50
$850.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS Hall of Famer Robin Roberts signs publicity photograph - Houston Astros uniform (1965-1966) Photograph signed: "Robin Roberts/HOF76". Color, 5x7. A hard-nosed competitor, Robin Roberts (1926-2010) ranks as the most winning right-hander in Phillies history. read more...Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS Hall of Famer Robin Roberts signs publicity photograph - Phillies uniform Photograph signed: "Robin Roberts/HOF76/1948". B/w 5x7. A hard-nosed competitor, Robin Roberts (1926-2010) ranks as the most winning right-hander in Phillies history. read more...Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS Signed color photo of the Hall of Famer winding up for a pitch. In 1950, Roberts became the first Phillie to win 20 games since 1917. Photograph signed: "Robin/Roberts". Color, 8x10. A hard-nosed competitor, Roberts (1926-2010) ranks as the winningest righthander in Phillies history. read more...Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS Signed color photo of the Hall of Famer winding up for a pitch, matted (12x14) Photograph signed: "Robin/Roberts". Color, 8x10, matted to an overall size of 12x14. A hard-nosed competitor, Robin Roberts ranks as the winningest righthander in Phillies history. read more...Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS Color publicity photograph of Robin Roberts in his New York Yankees uniform. Photograph signed: "Robin/Roberts". Color, 8x10. A hard-nosed competitor, Roberts (1926-2010) ranks as the most winning right-hander in Phillies history. In his first full season, Roberts won 15 games. read more...Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS Signed Baseball Hall of Fame plaque card of legendary Phillies pitcher Robin Roberts. In 1950, Roberts became the first Phillie to win 20 games since 1917. Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard signed: "Robin Roberts", 3½x5½. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS $2 check from baseball author G. Richard McKelvey Check Endorsed "Robin Roberts", 6x2½. Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1987 June 5. Check #6818, drawn on the joint account G. Richard and Joan M. McKelvey at Bank of New England - West, payable to Robin Roberts for $2.00. read more...Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS His red uniform #6, signed in silver sharpie with his Hall of Fame year and win total Ephemera signed: "Robin Roberts/HOF 76/286 W". Red uniform number of the Philadelphia Phillies [5x7 adhesive backed fabric] A hard-nosed competitor, Roberts (1926-2010) ranks as the most winning right-hander in Phillies history. read more...Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS The Phillies Hall of Famer signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old-Timers Game at Fenway Park. Pamphlet signed: "Robin Roberts", 2 pages, 8¼x11. Pamphlet for the Equitable Old-Timers Game at Fenway Park on May, 14 1988. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS Front cover from a pamphlet for the 1st Annual Robin Roberts Baseball Camp, signed by Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts. In 1950, Roberts became the first Phillie to win 20 games since 1917. Pamphlet signed: "Robin Roberts". Front cover only of 1st Annual Robin Roberts Baseball Camp pamphlet, 3½x8½. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS Small 5¾x8 signed and numbered color illustration of Hall of Fame Phillies pitcher Robin Roberts by Perez-Steele Galleries. In 1950, Roberts became the first Phillie to win 20 games since 1917. Perez-Steele Art signed: "Robin/Roberts". Color, 5¾x8. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS The Hall of Famer signs the cover of a program for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Program signed: "Robin Roberts", 30 pages, 8x11. Program for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, New York, June 9-11, 1989. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS The Hall of Fame pitcher signs his 1957 T.C.G. card No. 90. Sports Card signed: "Robin Roberts", Color, 2½x3½, 1957 T.C.G. card No. 90. A hard-nosed competitor, Robin Roberts (1926-2010) ranks as the most winning right-hander in Phillies history. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS The Hall of Fame pitcher signs his 1963 T.C.G. card No. 285. Sports Card signed: "Robin Roberts", Color, 2½x3½, 1963 T.C.G. card No. 285. A hard-nosed competitor, Robin Roberts (1926-2010) ranks as the most winning right-hander in Phillies history. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ROBIN ROBERTS Signed b/w sports card from Renata Galasso Inc. of Hall of Famer Phillie Robin Roberts winding up for a pitch. In 1950, Roberts became the first Phillie to win 20 games since 1917. Sports Card signed: "Robin/Roberts". B/w, 2½x3½. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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BASEBALL ALL-STAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY Includes 15 Hall of Famers (nine deceased*) Photograph signed by Hall of Famers: "Don Drysd read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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BASEBALL ALL STARS. Photograph signed: Hall of Famers "Don Drysdale"*, "Johnny Mize"*, "Robin Roberts", "Edd J Roush"*, "Duke Snider", "Judy Johnson read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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BASEBALL ALL-STAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY Includes signature of 15 Hall of Famers (nine deceased*) Photograph signed by Hall of Famers: "Don Drysdale"* read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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BOB FELLER CO-SIGNED BY: BOB GIBSON, GAYLORD PERRY, JIM PALMER, STEVE "LEFTY" CARLTON, PHIL "KNUCKSIE" NIEKRO, ROLLIE FINGERS, WHITEY FORD, HOYT "SNACKS" WILHELM, WARREN SPAHN, read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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HALL OF FAMERS BASEBALL Twelve Hall of Famers and Pete Rose sign a baseball. Baseball signed: "Bob Feller" on the sweet-spot and "Lou Boudreau," "Al Kaline," "Bob Lemon," read more...Sale Price $1,700.00
$2,000.00
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CURT FLOOD, ROBIN ROBERTS, JOE TORRE, LOU BROCK, BOB GIBSON, BOBBY THOMSON, TONY OLIVA and OTHERS Toronto Blue Jays baseball signed by 17 players active from the 1950s to the 1980s. Includes 4 members of the Hall of Fame (Roberts, Torre, Brock and Gibson). read more...Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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CURT FLOOD, ROBIN ROBERTS, JOE TORRE, LOU BROCK, BOB GIBSON, BOB FELLER, BROOKS ROBINSON, BOBBY THOMSON, TONY OLIVA and OTHERS Toronto Blue Jays baseball signed by 24 players active from the 1950s to the 1980s. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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CURT FLOOD, ROBIN ROBERTS, LOU BROCK, BOB GIBSON, BROOKS ROBINSON, BOBBY THOMSON, TONY OLIVA and OTHERS Toronto Blue Jays baseball signed by 22 players active from the 1940s to the 1980s. Includes 4 members of the Hall of Fame (Roberts, Brock, Robinson and Gibson). read more...Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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CURT FLOOD CO-SIGNED BY: DENNY McLAIN, STEVE BARBER, LOU BROCK, TOMMY HENRICH, DAVE MAY, RALPH BRANCA and ROBIN ROBERTS The Equitable Old Timers Series baseball cap signed by Curt Flood, Denny McLain, Ralph Branca, two Hall of Famers, and four others. read more...Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
