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Jocko Conlan Signed HoF Postcard and 2 Interesting Signed Letters to Bobby Bragan.
Lot 122. Jocko Conlan Signed HoF Postcard and 2 Interesting Signed Letters to Bobby Bragan. Conlan played briefly in the outfield for the White Sox before becoming a National League umpire in 1941. In 24 full seasons, he umpired six All-Star Games and six World Series. When he retired, Warren Giles, the N.L. president, said, "I know of no one who has been more dedicated to his profession, more loyal to the game in which he has been such a big party, and I hate to see him hang up his spikes.” In 1974, he became the fourth umpire elected to the Hall of Fame. He died in 1989. Conlan signed a gold plaque HoF postcard at the top and personalized it to “Bobby (Bragan).” The signature is nm-m 8. He also signed two handwritten letters to Bragan, one in 1985 and the other, in 1986. The first is signed “Jocko,” and the second, “Jocko Conlan.” Both are on 6” x 9” paper. In the first, Conlan offers strong opinions on the status of baseball and the importance of Judge Landis to the game. The second deals with signing at a baseball card show and more personal matters. The signatures in the letters are nm-m 8 to mint 9. A card signed by all five Bragan brothers who were involved in organized baseball accompanies the Conlan autographs – Bobby, Jimmy, Peter (signed as “P.D.B”), Frank and Lionel. A second card has facsimile signatures. Kevin Keating authenticated the signatures. A 2003 Ft. Worth Cats schedule with Bobby on the cover also is included. It is interesting to note that Bragan, as manager of three major leagues teams, including two in the N.L., was something of an umpire baiter. Yet the letters from Conlan are warm and friendly. Proceeds from this lot will go to the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation. Over the past 20+ years, the foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million in college scholarships to public school students as they completed the EIGHTH grade! So please bid – high and often!
Winning Bid $75.
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