Lot 204. 45 Autographs of Early 1950s Pittsburgh Pirates. These autographs are predominantly in blue fountain pen on 11” x 12 ½” scrapbook pages. They are overwhelmingly 9s and 10s. A Chicago collector obtained them in person at ballparks and hotels. A title page from the scrapbook holds 23 autographs. Eight more are on pages that contain magazine photos of the players. The rest are on pages that have had the photos removed. The list: Cal Abrams (1924-97), Toby Atwell (1924-2003), Carlos Bernier (1927-89, tough autograph, home in Puerto Rico, played only one major league season), Rog Bowman (1927-97), Pete Castiglione, Dick Cole, Murray Dickson (1916-89), El Roy Face, Bob Friend, John Fitzpatrick (1904-90, coach, 1953-55), Joe Garagiola, Bob Hall (1923-83), Fred Haney (1898-1977), John Hetki , Vic Janowicz (1930-96), Ralph Kiner, Nick Koback, Paul LaPalme, John Lindell (1916-85), Bill MacDonald 1929-91), George Metkovich (1920-95, Eddie O’Brien, Johnny O’Brien, Danny O’Connell (1927-69), Eddie Pellagrini, Howie Pollet (1921-74), Bill Posedel (1906-89), Hal Rice (1924-97, another toughie), Mike Sandlock, Paul Smith, Frank Thomas and Jim Waugh. Great early 1950s Pirates collection! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $204.
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