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Letters Handwritten by Philadelphia A’s Joe Hauser with Ty Cobb References.
Lot 101. Letters Handwritten by Philadelphia A’s Joe Hauser with Ty Cobb References. This is one of our most unique offering ever. Playing five years of his six-season career with Philadlephia, Hauser (1899-1997) batted .323 as a rookie in 1922. In 1924, the left-handed first baseman led the A's with 27 home runs and 115 RBI. Only Babe Ruth hit more home runs that season. In 1925, he broke a kneecap, missed the entire season and then had limited success in the majors until his career ended in Cleveland in 1929. In Philadelphia 1927-28, Hauser was a teammate of Cobb, one of the greatest and most controversial pre-steroid baseball players of all time. In five handwritten letters offered here, a feisty 94-year-old Hauser discusses his career and his 65-year-old grudge against Cobb. You will read first-hand accounts from Hauser, who remembered and resented Cobb’s “win at all costs” philosophy. Hauser’s accounts are vivid, and remarkably well-penned. Included are an autographed (personalized) sepia contemporary postcard and a signed 1992 Conlon card. The signatures are 10s. Incidentally, after his major league career ended, Hauser found success in the minors. He was the 1st player in pro ball to hit 60 home runs twice in a season - 63 for Baltimore in 1930 and 69 for Minneapolis in 1933. Great reading is this remarkable one-of-a-kind collectible. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. Update, a little more information... Hauser acquired his nickname while playing in his hometown for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1920. Fans would say "Das ist Unser Choe," German for "This is our Joe."
Winning Bid $436.
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