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Autographs of 9 Baseball Players Whose Major League Careers Began Before 1920.
Lot 263. Autographs of 9 Baseball Players Whose Major League Careers Began Before 1920. In fact, two players made their major league debut before 1900. Here is a list of the players, each with a career summary – FRED BECK: Nm 7 autograph, handwritten note, 5.5” x 8.5” paper, 1947. First baseman-outfielder, 1909-15, Boston Doves, Reds, Phillies and Chicago Federal League. Tied for the major league lead for home runs with 10 in 1910. Died in 1962. JACK BLISS: Nm-m 8 signature, handwritten letter, 5.5” x 8.5” paper, 1943. Catcher, 1908-12, St. Louis Cardinals. Died in 1968. ERNIE KRUEGER: Mint 9 to gem mint 10 autograph, handwritten letter, Marshall Field & Co. stationery, 1949. Catcher, 1913-25, Cleveland Naps, Yankees, Giants, Brooklyn Robins, Reds. Caught a 27-inning game in 1920. A founder of the Old Timers Baseball Association. Died in 1976. FRANK OBERLIN: Nm-m 8 autograph, part of the address, handwritten note to Bert Sugar, 5” x 8” paper, 1950. Pitcher, 1906-10, Boston Americans and Senators. Died in 1952. AL ORTH: Ex-m 6 pencil signature on a newspaper clipping. Pitcher, 1895-1909, Phillies, Senators and New York Highlanders. Won 204 games, at least 100 in each league. Later was an N.L. umpire. Died 1948. OLLIE PICKERING: Nm-m 8 autograph on a newspaper clipping with his image. Center fielder, 1896-1908, Louisville Colonels, Cleveland Spiders, Cleveland Blues, Browns and Senators. First batter in A.L. history in 1901. Died in 1952. WALTER SCHMIDT: Nm-m 8 signature, handwritten letter. Catcher, 1916-25, Pirates and Cardinals. Died 1973. “CHICK” SHORTEN: Nm-m 8 autograph, handwritten note, 6.75” x 5.25” paper, 1949. Outfielder, 1915-24, Red Sox, Tigers, Browns and Reds. Played in the 1916 World Series. Died in 1965. STEVE YERKES: Mint 9 signature, second page of a handwritten note, 5.25” x 9” paper; the first page is missing. Second baseman, 1909-16, Red Sox, Pittsburgh Rebels (Federal League) and Cubs. Died in 1971. Nice collection of vintage autographs from Bert Sugar’s collection. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $218.
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