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Robin Roberts (HoF) Signed, Hand-Titled “We Won the Pennant" Print – 1 of Only 36.
Lot 6. Robin Roberts (HoF) Signed, Hand-Titled “We Won the Pennant" Print – 1 of Only 36. Before his passing in 2010, Roberts autographed, hand-titled and hand-numbered only 36 (at most) of these dramatic Bill Purdom lithographs. This example is #24/36, one of 36 prints pulled from an edition of 1,500 produced for sale unsigned by the Baseball Hall of Fame. The artwork is similar to another Purdom print produced in an edition of 336 and with the title printed on, “We Won the Pennant October 1, 1950.” Roberts autographed about 200 copies of the second print. The prints are similar, but show significant differences. The print offered here provides a closer view and larger image of Roberts than the other, and an outfielder has been added in front of the Schaefer scoreboard. It shows Roberts looking to his catcher for a sign in the bottom of the ninth inning at Ebbets Field in the final game of the 1950 season. Leading 4-1, Roberts closed down the Dodgers. The victory was his 20th and the Phillies’ 91st, which clinched the N.L. championship. Roberts’ autograph in gold is gem mint 10, and he added “‘We Won the Pennant’ 10/1/50.” Famed sports artist Bill Purdom also signed the 11” 16” print, which has a 9” x 14” image area and is double-matted 16” x 20”. PSA/DNA authenticated the autograph and has provided a certificate. Authentication also by Kevin Keating. Be one of only 36 or fewer who will ever own one of these superb signed lithographs!
Winning Bid $110.
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