April 2, 2015: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/2/2015
This lot of eight baseball signed 3x5s and GPCs includes: Joe Adcock (D) is best known for being a Braves star in the 50’s including their ’57 team. Offered is a signed 3x5 card.
Sandy Amoros (D) was a Cuban left fielder for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers. He was a hero of the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers making a stellar defensive play in the sixth inning of the decisive Game 7 of the 1955 World Series. Amoros spent much of his post playing days in poverty. We offer a beautiful signed 3x5 card. Forrest Harrill "Smoky" Burgess (D) was a catcher from 1949 to 1967. He played for the cubs, Phillies, Reds, Pirates, and White Sox. He set the major league career record for career pinch-hits with 145. This is a signed 3x5 card
Del Ennis(D) was a member of the 1950 Whiz Kids. We offer a signed 3x5 card.
Charlie Grimm(D 1983), as a manager for the Cubs, led the team to National League championships in 1932, 1935 and 1945. He was a finalist for the Baseball HOF in 2009. Offered is signed a vintage 3x5 card from the 1940's.
John McHale (D) was the general manager of three teams: the Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, and Montreal Expos. He served as the first president and executive director of the Expos during their maiden years in the National League. Offered is a gpc postmarked from 1953.
Dave McNally(D) was a 3 time All-Star and 2 time World Series pitcher. He was one of the first free agents. We offer a signed 3x5 card.
Earl Torgeson(D) was a member of the 1961 Yankees. We offer a signed 3x5 card.
Signed Desirable GPCs and 3x5 Index Cards (8)
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