Lot 111. Tommy John and Frank Jobe Signatures on a Team-Signed 1977 World Series Cap. Jobe invented “Tommy John Surgery,” which is known among surgeons as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. It involves replacing a ligament in the elbow with a tendon from another part of the body. In 1974, John became the first professional athlete to undergo the surgery successfully. When Dr. Jobe operated on John, he estimated the chance of success at 1 in 100. Today, the complete recovery rate is at least 85 percent. After the surgery, John required 18 months of rehabilitation. He returned to the majors in 1976 and pitched for another 13 seasons. He was 46 when he retired in 1989 as one of the most successful left-handed pitchers in major league baseball history. Dr. Jobe joined John and more than 25 other Dodgers in signing an adult-sized “1977 World Series” plastic cap that has an outline of the Western Hemisphere on the front. The other signers include Jim Gilliam, M (Manny) Mota, Bill Russell, Burt Hooton, Mark Cresse, Dave Lopes, Steve Garvey, Rick Monday, Jerry Grote, Steve Yeager, Vic Davalillo, Rafael Landestoy, Tom Lasorda, Doug Rau, Ed Goodson, Lee Lacy, Al Campanis, Charlie Hough, Preston Gomez, Red Adams, Monty Basgall, Ron Cey, Dusty Baker, Don Sutton, Elias Sosa and several others. The strength of these autographs varies. Jobe’s signature is one of the strongest, nm-m 8 to mint 9, and John’s is large and nm-m 8. The others range from vg-ex 4 to nm-m 8 and average ex-m 6. The second “t” in Sutton’s autograph cannot be seen. John’s collection contained only one other item signed by him and Jobe.
Winning Bid $100.
Lot 112. Tommy John Signed 1953 Little League Ball – His Earliest from Organized Baseball. The nine-year-old wrote “Tommy” on the west panel of the nm+ Official Little League ball, which has the facsimile signature of Little League founder Carl E. Stoltz. John shares the panel with his father, T. E. John, the team’s coach, and three others. A total of 15 signatures are on the ball, which is dated 8/26/53. The signatures are generally nm-m 8. Kevin Keating authenticated Tommy’s signature, and Tommy has provided a letter of authenticity. A utility company lineman, Mr. John was very influential in Tommy’s life and baseball career. Tommy dedicated his book, “T.J.: My 26 Years in Baseball,” to “my dad, who provided me with the motivation to succeed in baseball.” A unique collectible from an important MLB figure.
Winning Bid $75.
Lot 113. Tommy John Signed Photo with Thurman Munson and a Signed Yankees Cap. The 1979 photo, which is 6.75” x 7.25” on a 9.75” x 10” plaque, captures the two stars shaking hands after the Yankees defeated an A.L. opponent. John placed a large, bold gem mint 10 autograph on the photo. He also signed a new Yankees cap. The signature on the bill is nm-m 8. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $68.
Lot 114. 45 Copies – 35 Signed – of Tommy John’s Autobiography – “T.J.: My 26 Years in Baseball.” Ten autographed copies of the hardback edition, 25 signed copies of the paperback and 10 unsigned hardbacks. All are first editions, with the 1991 hardbacks nm-m and the 1992 softcover books ex-m to nm with occasional shelf wear. The autographed hardbacks are from a limited signing of 59 books, and the paperbacks, from a limited signing of 87. The autographs, authenticated by Kevin Keating, are mint 9 and gem mint 10.
Winning Bid $110.
Lot 115. One Dozen Tommy John Bobble Doubles 7.25” Bobbing Heads. These ceramic bobble heads by Alexander Global Promotions have John wearing a Yankees uniform. Sponsored by Perry and Barron, an orthopedics and sports medicine group, they are complete with a scar on John’s left arm! All 12 are mint in their original boxes. They come with 12 “Property of” labels signed by John.
Winning Bid $102.
Lot 116. John Signed California Angels Cap, Jacket, Shoes, Pants, Team Ball, Etc – 290 Items! John pitched for Gene Autry and the California Angels from 1982 until June 1985. The key elements of this collection are: 1. John’s size 48 warm-up jacket from Goodman & Sons; nm 7 autograph on the front. 2. Angels game-worn pants with John’s #25 still lightly visible inside; mint 9 autograph on the front. 3. Angels cap by Roman Pro, apparently game-used; nm-m 8 to mint 9 signature on the bill. 4. Game-used red shoes; mint 9 autograph on each. 5-6. Two pairs of game-worn pants with the appropriate tags inside. 7. OAL MacPhail baseball signed by 22 1983 Angels with REGGIE JACKSON and McNamara on the sweet spot; Lynn, Hassler, DeCinces, Sahchez and Boone on the north; Valentine, Wilfong, Curtis, Sconiers, Zahn and Forsch on the south; Aase, Downing, Kison and Grich on the east and CAREW, Jackson, Burleson and Foli on the west. Nm 7 autographs on an off-white ball with strong printed areas and light to moderate discoloration. 8-17. Ten items autographed by John, including two b&w postcards, two 8” x 10” photos, 1983 and 1984 8.5” x 11” team photos and two magazines. Mint 9 and gem mint 10 signatures. Also: 16. 1970s full-sized pennant, vg-ex. 19-218. About 200 unsigned b&w postcards with John’s image. 219-225. Seven unsigned color postcards with John’s image. 226-281. Forty-two 1983 and 14 1984 unsigned 8.5” x 11” team photos. 282-285. Four undershirts either worn by Tommy or purchased to be worn. Two have his No. 25 written on them. 286. An empty wine bottle with a logo celebrating the Angels’ 25th anniversary. 287-289. Three 7” tankards with the Angels’ logo. 290-291. Two unsigned 8” x 10” photos of John. 292. An “Angels 84” wine glass with John’s name engraved. Generally, the items are ex-m, and the autographs are mint 9 or gem mint 10. Autograph authentication by Kevin Keating. This collection presents many potential break-up possibilities! It comes with a letter saying it is from John’s collection.
Winning Bid $390.
Lot 117. Tommy John Chicago White Sox Collection – 250+ Items Including 63 Signed. Interesting assortment from the collection of one of baseball’s best left-handed pitchers. John recorded 82 of his 288 career victories in Chicago. Here is the breakdown of the collection, which includes a few items that are not directly associated with the White Sox: 1. Autographed game-used red-sleeved undershirt by Tim McAuliffe; nm 7 autograph. 2. Pair of signed black game shoes, both autographed, not worn with White Sox. 3. 8” x 10” b&w photo showing John with Jim O’Toole, Bob Locker, Marv Grissom, Joe Horlen, Hoyt Wilhelm and Gary Peters. Matted and framed without glass to 11.75” x 15.25”. 4. 8” x 10” b&w bust portrait mounted on a 10.75” x 12.75” plaque. 5-10. Six signed publications: 1967 White Sox yearbook (scarce); 1969 spring training program vs. Kansas City Royals; 1970 White Sox yearbook; 1971 scorebook vs. Baltimore, scored for a game John pitched and won; 1979 Indiana State alumni magazine, and 1990 Comiskey Park “Through the Years” publication. 11-14. Four different signed 7” x 10” b&w photos including a 1966 wire photo showing John reaching home after ripping his first home run of the season. 15-21. Seven signed color photos, four different, one 7” x 9” and the others 8” x 10” or larger. 22. Signed large post-it note. 23-52. Thirty signed b&w postcards. 53-60. Eight autographed 3.5” x 5” color photos. 61-62. Signed 1968 and 1971 Topps baseball cards. 63. Stadia Mundi model of Comiskey Park (“light standards” damaged). 64-238. 175 unsigned b&w postcards with John’s image. 239. “You’re in White Sox Country” seat cushion. 240. Boy baseball player 12” ceramic figure painted in red pinstripes with John’s No. 25 on the front and back and the dates of his tenure in Chicago, 1965-71. 241-243. Three plastic 4” White Sox mugs, one with two images of Carlos May and two with two images of John. 244-246. Two 5” American League Chicago White Sox mugs and one 3” mug with the same White Sox logo. 247. 1970s White Sox full-sized pennant, ex-m+. 248-249. Two commemoratives from a 1990 Old Timers’ game featuring a metal glove on a wood base. 250-255. Six unsigned photos. 256. Full-sized 1950s White Sox pennant, six players around a winged sock, white on blue, vg+. 257. 1960s size 36 White Sox warm-up jacket that was worn by one of John’s children. Generally, the items are ex-m, and the autographs are mint 9 or gem mint 10. They come with a letter from John saying they are from his collection. Autograph authentication by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $301.
Lot 118. Tommy John LA Dodgers Collection: Signed Bat, Plaques, Photos, Cap, Etc. John’s personal autographed Heavy Hitter 35” carved bat from the Dodgers’ Upper Deck Heroes of Baseball game on June 10, 1995 is one of the highlights of this collection. Gem mint 10 signature. Numerous other items also are signed: 2-4. Three plaques, each about 11.5” x 13”, with newspaper or magazine articles autographed by John: “Tommy John ‘Most Courageous’,” with a photo showing John with Tommy Lasorda; “Medics and Fans Marvel at Dodger Ace John” and a magazine page with two images of John and his pitching statistics through 1977. Mint 9 and gem mint 10 autographs. 5. Signed Dodgers cap game-used by John; ex-m 6 to nm 7 signature. 6-7. Two pairs of game-used shoes, one shoe signed, nm-m 8 signature. 8. An nm Dodgers ball signed by 17 members of the 1972 team, including Russell, Strahler, Osteen, Downing, Grabarkewitz, Rau, Garvey, Valentine, Buckner, John, Cannizzaro, Brewer, Adams and Sutton. These signatures generally are nm 7 or nm-m 8. Some of the others are lighter. 9-13. Five signed publications, including 1974 and 1977 media guides, a 1974 World Series program, a 1977 yearbook and a publication on baseball elbow injuries. 14-18. Five signed 8” x 10” color photos, one from a 1993 Old Timers’ game; it’s in an Upper Deck Heroes of Baseball folder. 19-30. Twelve signed b&w photos, all but two 8” x 10”. Most are action photos of John. 31-32. Two signed large photos, both with John and Lasorda, one color 11” x 14” and the other b&w 9” x 13” (has edge damage). 33-37. Five signed postcards, team issues or smaller photos. Several unsigned items are especially interesting, including 1978 game-worn road pants by Goodman & Son; the appropriate tagging is present. In addition, there is a jersey that was issued by the Dodgers, but not to John. With “Set B 1972” in the tail, it’s from Goodman & Sons and has No. 61 on the front and back, which shows that the name “Oak” has been removed. Also: 40. Home pants issued to John when he attended the 2006 All-Star Game. 41. Children’s medium jersey by Goodman with John’s name on the back. 42-43. 1980 All-Star Game 3.75” mug and 5.5” glass tankard. 44-49. Six unsigned photos. 50-51. 1974 World Series 5.25” plastic cup and 5” ceramic mug. 52. 1977 World Series 5.75” ceramic tankard. 53. 1978 World Series 5.25” white glass tankard. 54-55. 1990 100th Anniversary 3.5” and 5.25” mugs. 56-59. Four Dodgers caps, some used but not game-worn. 60-63. Four game-used T-shirts or undershirts. 64. Boy baseball player 11.5” ceramic figure with a Dodgers jersey that has John’s No. 25 in red on the back and front. 65. Six Titleist golf balls in the original packaging. 66-72. Set of six Dodgers Unocal 76 pins and a Dodgers’ 100th Anniversary pin. 73-108. 36 Dodgers unsigned postcards featuring John. 109. A Stadia Mundi Dodger Stadium model. Generally, the items are ex-m, and the autographs are mint 9 or gem mint 10. They come with a letter from John saying they are from his collection. Autograph authentication by Kevin Keating. With 37 autographs and a variety of game-used and unusual items, this collection has significant potential break-up value.
Winning Bid $240.
Lot 119. T. John Yankees Collection: Signed Original Gilchrist Drawing, Spring Training Jersey, Etc. Impressive collection of more than 120 items highlighted by an original 8” x 10” drawing by Guy and Brad Gilchrist and a Yankees’ spring training practice jersey. John autographed each. The Gilchrists drew “Jim Henson’s Muppets Comic Strip” from 1981-85. More recently, they have been associated with the “Nancy” strip and “Today’s Dogg.” Their illustration is very nicely accomplished, apparently in ink and watercolors. John’s autograph is mint 9. His signature is nm-m 8 on the front of the practice jersey. It has his No. 25 on the back. John also signed two game-worn Yankees caps. The autographs are nm-m 8 to mint 9. Other key items are a signed pair of Pony spikes (both signed), an autographed game-worn undershirt and John’s 1979 Set B pants (unsigned) by Goodman & Sons. The appropriate tags are inside. This collection also includes: 9-18. Ten 8.5” x 11” hand-signed photocopies of a photo of John pitching. 19-21. Three signed b&w 8” x 10” photos: the 1980 team, John wincing as a trainer works on his arm, and John being congratulated by Thurman Munson after a 1979 game (photocopy). 22-31. Ten autographed 8” x 10” color photos, including the 1980 A.L. All-Star team (signed by TJ only); six of John pitching (five different with one a magazine photo); two posed photos (one autograph personalized), and one lithographed drawing with John’s portrait atop Yankee Stadium. 32-37. Six signed postcards, one b&w. 38-40. Three signed bumper stickers, one 1977-78 World Champs and two 1989 Yankees. 41-58. Eighteen unsigned postcards. 59-61. Four pieces of jewelry: a 1.25” pin with the NY logo inside a ball designed to appear as if it’s made from rhinestones; an “NY” charm; a Yankees bat pendant and a key chain plastic fob with the Yankees’ logo. 63-66. Four unsigned undershirts, three game-used. 67-69. Three Yankees T-shirts, one 3X and two 2X, one with Tommy’s initials on the neck tag. 70. Set of five nesting dolls with Jeter on the outside and Giambi, Mussina, Clemens and Hitchcock inside. 71. Stadia Tins 2.75”-high Yankee Stadium (with a $14.99 price tag still on the bottom). 72-74. Three cloths dolls with a crocheted appearance, two 10.5” and one 19.5”. 75-89. Fifteen publications including a 1980 ALCS program with Munson on the cover; 1981, 1982 and 1988 yearbooks; three 1981 A.L. Eastern Division Championship Series programs; 1982 media guide; 1982 Lite Beer calendar “Compliments of Billy Martin, Famous Beer Drinker”; 1981-82, 1988-89 and 1989-90 Yankees calendars; May 14, 1987 (Mattingly cover) and Oct. 8, 1992 “Yankees Magazine” and a 1988 “Surf” paperback with photos of Topps’ Yankees cards. 90-95. Six 3.5” plastic mugs featuring a Yankees’ team photo. 96. 1982 “The Little Yankee” 8.75” decorative limited-edition plate by artist Anthony Sidoni in the original box. 97-116. Twenty color snapshots from the 1980 All-Star Game. 117-122. Six autographed publications including the cover of the July 1982 “Guideposts” and the Aug. 18, 1990 New York “Daily News” with John winning the “Front Page Award.” 123. A Lou Gehrig bobbing head from the ALS Association; mint figure, bat missing. 124-126. Two Babe Ruth and one Gehrig first day covers. 127. Gray road pants that were not team-issued. The autographs are essentially all nm-m 8 or better, with many 9s and 10s. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. Generally, the items are ex-m. They come with a letter from John saying they are from his collection. An excellent collection with 38 autographs and great potential break-up value!
Winning Bid $163.
Lot 120. Tommy John Signed Bat, Ball, Yankees Batting Helmet, Caps and Other Memorabilia. While the items are not game-used, John’s autographs are bold and superb for display on: a 34” black and natural D-Bat from a 2005 celebrity baseball game (mint 9 autograph; black color is “frosted” on the back); an OAL MacPhail ball (mint 9 autograph, ex-m to nm ball); an nm Yankees’ batting helmet (gem mint 10 signature); a Yankees’ cap that may be game-used, but not by John (nm 7 to nm-m 8), and a Yankees’ red cap by New Era (mint 9). The signed baseball is accompanied by a 9” x 12” plaque given by the March of Dimes in 1990 at a “Tommy John Tribute Dinner.” It includes a special card with a mint 9 John signature. The top of the ball holder is missing. Other signed items are a hardcopy of John’s autobiography, “T.J.: My 26 Years in Baseball,” (#31 of 59), an unsigned hardback and five autographed copies of the paperback edition (#3, 69. 70, 74 and 84 of 89). The autographs are 9s or 10s, and the books are nm-m. The collection also includes a Tommy John 7.5” bobbing head; five sets of children’s Yankees pinstripe pants, including small, medium and large, most by Wilson, Rawlings or Medalist; two children’s small Yankees jerseys, both with No. 25 on the back and one with “T.J.”; five 4” plastic cups with a Yankees’ team photo; a Yankees’ game cap from New Era; three miscellaneous caps, including one with the 2001 World Series logo; two full-sized team photo pennants, from 1979 (vg, stained) and 1986 (vg+, tip clipped, pin holes); four of John’s undershirts, all game-used; a 1982 “The Little Yankee” 8.75” decorative limited-edition plate by artist Anthony Sidoni in the original box, and road pants that are not team-issued. Generally, the items are ex-m, and the autographs are mint 9 or gem mint 10. They come with a letter from John saying they are from his collection. Autograph authentication by Kevin Keating. Twelve quality autographs among 35+ collectibles from Tommy John.
Winning Bid $168.
Lot 121. Tommy John Autographed Oakland A’s Shoes, Cap and More! John’s time with Oakland was relatively brief - from mid-July 1985 through the end of the season. Consequently, any game-used TJ memorabilia is difficult to come by. This group of MORE THAN 45 ITEMS includes game-used shoes, socks and an undershirt. John autographed each shoe and the undershirt. The signatures are mint 9. He also signed an A’s cap that is smaller than his typical size; mint 9 autograph. Another interesting collectible is a printed display matted to 11” x 14” and containing quotes by our abut John. For example, Tommy is quoted: “When they operated on my arm, I asked them to put in Koufax’s fastball. They did. But it turned out to be Mrs. Koufax.” John signed the bottom of the mat. His signature is also on two 8” x 10” photos, a 5” x 7” photo, two 1986 Topps cards and the covers of three booklets for his celebrity golf tournament. There also are 25 unsigned copies of the booklet, four team photos, two photos of John pitching and a 1985 team-photo pennant (ex). In addition, this group includes an OAL Bobby Brown baseball signed by John and Frank Viola and signed hardcopy and softcover versions of his autobiography, “T.J.: My 26 Years in Baseball.” These autographs are mint 9. Also, an unsigned pair of shoes, and unsigned undershirt, an A’s youth jacket by Starter and youth medium pants from Medalist. Generally, the items are ex-m, and the autographs are mint 9 or gem mint 10. They come with a letter from John saying they are from his collection. Autograph authentication by Kevin Keating. A total of 47 items including 16 Tommy John autographs!
Winning Bid $152.
Lot 122. Tommy John All-Star Game Collection, 1979-2008. John was selected for the A.L. All-Star squads in 1968, 1979 and 1980 and the N.L. in 1978. He didn’t get into the 1979 game and was charged with the loss in 1980. Several items are from theses two games, including four 4” tumblers with the A.L., N.L. and Brewers’ logos from 1979. The list from 1980 is more extensive, including a display with a mini bat, ball and glove. John’s name is on the case that encloses it. The display shows minor damage that could easily be repaired. Also from 1980, a seat cushion with the game logo, two 5.75” glass mugs, two size XL T-shirts, a 7.75” ashtray with the A.L., N.L. and World Series logos and a first day cover for the game. Two of the more impressive items are ROLLING BACKPACKS from the 2000 and 2005 games. Practical for traveling, these two bags alone are worth are minimum bid. They are like-new. A list of the other collectibles follows - 1992: A cap with the All-Star Game logo. 1998: Two Stadia Tins of Coors Field and a cap with the logo for the game. 1999: A commemorative game ticket encased in acrylic; a 23.75” mug with the game’s logo; a commemorative baseball with a clock built in and a cap with the All-Star Game logo. 2000: A cap with the 2000 and Atlanta Braves logo. 2001: Two 7.75” bobbing heads, one representing the N.L, and the other, the A.L, mint in their original boxes; a cap with a logo for the game; a coffee mug with the logo for the game and a 6” plastic mug. 2002: A cap with the logo for the game. 2003: A bright, attractive 19.5” x 30” pillow cover that would make an excellent display item. 2005: Two matchbox cars with the All-Star Game logo, both unopened in the original package, and a pin with the logo. 2006: An opened and emptied wine bottle with the game logo. 2008: In its original box, a 9.5” red, white and blue Statue of Liberty with the All-Star Game logo. This group comes with a letter from John saying the items are from his collection.
Winning Bid $225.
Lot 123. Signed Letters from Gene Autry, Eddie Stanky, Carl Erskine and Harry Caray. All of these letters were sent to Tommy John. In an Oct. 15, 1982 letter on his stationery, Autry laments the Angels’ loss to Milwaukee in the ALCS: “I have to be honest and say that I was shocked, and perhaps you were too, over the outcome of the playoff series. With two wins in Anaheim, I felt confident that we could win one more in Milwaukee, and go on to the World Series in St. Louis. I know that, at least in my mind, I still think that the best team lost the American League pennant. We will just have to do better next year.” In a handwritten letter on University of South Alabama stationery, Stanky asks John what he plans to do now that he has retired. He then writes, “Any avenue you choose, you will be successful due to your personality, knowledge and your outgoing honesty with people.” Later, Stanky notes that he is enjoying retirement “but miss our game of baseball greatly.” Stanky’s hand-addressed envelope is included. Caray’s two-page handwritten letter on each side of his personal stationery contains personal content, primarily noting that on May 3, he is just getting around to reading the Christmas cards he received. He signed “Harry.” A ticket stub and menu are included for a 1988 “We’re Just Wild About Harry!” benefit roast for a local academy. Erskine’s 1990 typed letter on the stationery of a bank he headed discusses an upcoming golf event. He signed it “Carl.” Three of these signers are deceased. Kevin Keating authenticated the autographs, which are mint 9 or gem mint 10.
Winning Bid $92.
Lot 124. Baseballs Signed by Killebrew, McGraw, Boggs, Mattingly, Martinez and Others. Seven baseballs with nine autographs. HARMON KILLEBREW (died 2011) placed a mint 7 signature and added “HOF 84” on the sweet spot of a mint Selig 2002 All-Star Game ball that has the logo for the annual summertime event. TUG McGRAW (d. 2004) signed the sweet spot of a mint OML Selig ball; nm-m 8 to mint 9. Wade Boggs and Don Mattingly autographs occupy separate panels of an off-white Bobby Brown OAL ball that shows minor discoloration on unsigned panels; mint 9 in sharpie. Dennis Martinez and Tommy John signed panels of what appears to be an unofficial ball from the 2003 All-Star game; bold with minor bleed, nm-m 8. Finally, an Official International League ball has Frank Howard’s signature, while two California Angles’ baseballs each have a Tom Lasorda autograph. These three signatures are very light, show very heavy bleeding or both. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $113.
Lot 125. 14 Tommy John Sports Achievement and Community Service Awards – 3 Signed. Key awards presented to John include a Gillette Special Award for his contributions to baseball and the 1996 Mickey Mantle Community Service Award. The latter award, represented by a 12.5 plate inscribed with John’s name and other information, was presented by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor Health System and the Brooklyn Sports Foundation. The Gillette award consists of a 7.25” cup, possibly silver plated, that measures 4.25” across and rests on a 3.75” wood block. Another award recognizes John’s return from eponymous elbow surgery. In 1977, the Friars Club (Orange County, CA) named John the Dodgers’ “Comeback Player of the Year,” an honor noted on the back of an ex robe. Nine years later, John served as master of ceremonies for the First Friday Friars Sports Luncheon. For his effort, he received a figurine of a pudgy 3.5” friar on a 2.5” wood stand. John grew up in Terra Haute, IN, and in 1973, the city approved a proclamation designating Nov. 25 “Tommy John Recognition Day.” The 8.5” x 11” proclamation has three tears along the right edge. Accompanying the proclamation is a 3” x 3.25” x 5.75” replica of the handsome Tommy John Award, presented annually to the Vigo County Babe Ruth League Champion (Terre Haute). John autographed three of the awards he received: a 7” x 9” “A Friend of the X-Agents” plaque in 1991 from the Society of Former Special (FBI) Agents (signed on the back); a 9” x 12” plaque “in appreciation of your Christian stand on and off the field” from Nazarene Youth International and a 7” x 9” plaque in 1992 from the Palm Beach County Alzheimer’s Association “for your support of Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers.” The signatures on these three plaques are mint 9. Kevin Keating authenticated them. The Northern New Jersey Chapter of the X-Agents gave John a certificate of appreciation. John also received: a congratulatory proclamation in 1976 from Brea, CA, for being named UPI’s N.L. “Comeback Player of the Year” (8.5” x 14”, folded); a 2006 certificate framed to 13.75” x 16.5” for “extraordinary commitment and dedication to the eradication of ALS”; a 6.75” award with a batter presented to John by a fan, and a wood 15.5” key presented by Johnson City in 1992 for the Common Health Games – RehabPlus.
Winning Bid $75.
