April 2, 2015: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/2/2015
Jack Murphy (D 1980) was a sports editor and columnist for the San Diego Union newspaper from 1951-1980 and the brother of New York Mets broadcaster Bob Murphy. He was a key figure in bringing the San Diego Chargers football team of the American Football League south from Los Angeles, landing the Padres baseball team as a National League expansion team in 1969, and lobbying for a new San Diego stadium. The 54,000-seat San Diego Stadium was renamed San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium or simply Jack Murphy Stadium. It was also known by its shortened name "The Murph". We offer an autographed 1971 Milwaukee Old Timers Baseball Association dinner program signed by 20 plus people who attended the dinner. In addition to Jack Murphy the signers include Roy McMillan, Jim Slaton, Jackie Moore, Rick Auerbach, John Briggs, Floyd Wicker, Andy Kosco, Wes Stock, and other Milwaukee baseball players. RARE.
Jack Murphy Signed Baseball Banquet Program (1971)
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