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3 Signed Books: HoFer Ron Polk’s “Baseball Playbook,” Bobby Bragan’s Autobiography, Etc.
Lot 76. 3 Signed Books: HoFer Ron Polk’s “Baseball Playbook,” Bobby Bragan’s Autobiography, Etc. A member of the College Baseball Hall of Fame, Pope is the seventh winningest coach in NCAA Division 1 history. The long-time Mississippi State coach, he has won more games than any other coach in Southeast Conference history. His 1982 self-published trade paperback, which covers every aspect of coaching in 520 pages, is scarce. His signature on the title page is gem mint 10 and personalized to “Clyde.” The book is vg with some pages loose. Bragan (died 2010) played and coached in the majors, creating some especially memorable moments for Pittsburgh Pirates’ fans. Titled “You Can’t Hit the Ball with the Bat on Your Shoulder,” his 1992 book, a stated first printing, is ex-m in an ex dust jacket that has some numbers written at the top. On the flyleaf, Bragan inscribed the book to John, referring to him as “everybody’s favorite left hander.” His signature is a 10. The other book is “Out of Left Field” by Jeffrey Lyons and Douglas B. Lyons, 1998 first edition paperback, ex. Jeffrey Lyons autographed the title page. His signature, a 10, is personalized to John. Kevin Keating authenticated the signatures. The books come with three signed “Property of Tommy John” labels.
Winning Bid $40.
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