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16 Letters Signed by Baseball and Other Figures Supporting John’s Award Nomination.
Lot 43. 16 Letters Signed by Baseball and Other Figures Supporting John’s Award Nomination. In 1984, the Orange County Chapter of the Freedoms Foundation nominated Tommy for a Freedoms Foundation Award. Each year, the organization honors Americans from all walks of life who set examples in responsible citizenship, free enterprise education and long-term civic accomplishment. Tommy’s life and his accomplishments are extolled in letters of support by Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, New York Yankees Vice President and General Manager Clyde King, Carl Erskine, Al Rosen (secretarial signature) and various other leaders. A number of religious leaders supported the nomination, including Robert Schuller (“Hour of Power”) and religious author, pastor and executive O. S. Hawkins. Other letters are signed by Dave Anderson, “New York Times” sports columnist; Will Grimsley, special correspondent for the Associated Press; John Myers, U.S. Congressman representing Indiana’s 7th District; Lareau Londquist, president of the Institute of Holy Land Studies; Richard G. Landini, president of Indiana State University, and Hugh A. Barker, chairman of Public Service Indiana. In addition, there is one-page statement signed by John outlining his philosophy of life. The Kuhn letter is on Office of the Commissioner stationery, and the King letter, on Yankees’ letterhead. Erskine’s signature is on 1st National Bank of Madison County (IN) letterhead. The autographs, almost all mint 9s or gem mint 10s, have been authenticated by Kevin Keating. John’s signature is a large, bold 10. The letters are presented in a 13” x 15” leather portfolio with John’s name on the front. The portfolio also contains articles on John and photos of his family. In addition, there is a 1984 letter from the National Father’s Day Committee recognizing John as a recipient of a “Father of the Year” Award. A newspaper photo shows him at award ceremonies with other awardees, including Sen. Bill Bradley, Willard Scott, the TV weatherman, and Peter Jennings, the ABC News anchor. The portfolio holds 60 pages of letters and information.
Winning Bid $163.
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