November 2016 Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/19/2016
Fritz Peterson played for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Texas Rangers from 1966 to 1976. Peterson was a southpaw starting pitcher who enjoyed his best success in 1970 with the Yankees when he went 20-11 and pitched in the All-Star game. He is widely known for trading families with teammate Mike Kekich in the early 1970s. He had a career record of 133-131. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are in development on a movie based on Peterson and Kekich, and own the rights to "The Trade," based on a book by Allen. The project is at Warner Brothers, and Jay Roach has signed on as director.
In 1966, twenty four year old; Fritz Peterson was a rookie with the New York Yankees. The team finished with a record of 70–89, finishing 26.5 games behind the Baltimore Orioles. Notably, this would be the last year that both Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris were on the same team.
Offered is a Wilson - New York Yankees baseball signed by 28 members of the team. Highlights include: Roger Maris & Mickey Mantle (on the sweet spot), Elston Howard, Tom Tresh, Joe Pepitone (clubhouse), Bobby Murcer, Mel Stottlemyre, Hector Lopez, Horace Clarke, Jim Bouton, Al Downing, Clete Boyer, and many more. Autographs range on average 7-9/10 on a nice white orb.
Letter of Authenticity from Richard Albersheim.