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Signed Letters from Gene Autry, Eddie Stanky, Carl Erskine and Harry Caray.
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.
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