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If you have any interest in any of the following items please, call us at 215-665-1953 or e-mail us at info@albersheims.com. Negro League AutographsSilvio Garcia-(D. 1977) He played from 1940 to 1947 for the Cuban Stars, New York Cubans in the Negro Leagues, but he was one of the biggest baseball stars in his native, Cuba. To give you an idea of how good he was, In 1940, García hit .314 in the Cuban Winter League, only two points behind league leader Lazaro Salazar. Garcia had a big year in '41, returning to Mexico and playing for the Mexico City Red Devils; he batted .366/~.385/.518 - he was fourth in average behind Wild Bill Wright, Josh Gibson and Ray Dandridge, 9th in slugging but not among the OBP leaders as he drew just 11 walks in 101 games. He led the Liga in 159 hits, tied for third with 102 runs, was in the top 10 in doubles (29), triples (11) and steals (15). There is a story that Branch Rickey had originally considered García as a candidate to break the color line in Major League Baseball; when García was questioned as to how he would respond to racist remarks, he supposedly said he'd kill the individual. That supposedly ended that opportunity. We offer a signed photo of the 1945-46 Cienfuegos Baseball Club (original photo) signed by Garcia. Also pictured is the legendary, Martin DiHigo. AWESOME!!!! $695Ed Hamman-(D) is the only person in history to be able to accurately throw a baseball backhanded the width of the field. Hamman was also recognized as the outstanding pepper ball player. (Pepper ball is quickly passing the ball around the infield as a warm up drill.) Ed Hamman performed with the Clowns in the 1930's and 1940's. Not all of the Clowns wore make up, but Hamman did wear full whiteface circus style make up. He became part owner of the team in 1952. With Hamman as their owner- manager, they survived the break up of the Negro League caused by the integration of major league teams. He stayed with the Indianapolis Clowns into the 1970's. We offer a five page letter about some controversy with baseball clown, Bobo Nickerson written to Syd Pollock in 1961 $295 John Joy- We offer a typed letter signed to Ed Hamman who purchased the Indianapolis Clowns from Syd Pollock from 1964 on The Negro Major American and National League Base Ball Teams letterhead. Regarding promoting the Clowns and playing at Comiskey Park This was written during the waning days of the Negro Leagues. As they were holding on by a thread due to integration in the Major Leagues. Tough piece! $295 Frank Bobo Nickerson- was one of the busier Baseball Clowns from the 1930s 60s. He worked all over the country performing mainly for Negro League Teams, House of David, and the Minor Leagues. We offer a typed letter signed on his own baseball letterhead (with a picture of Nickerson) that he writes to Negro League legend, Syd Pollock. This was written in 1960 when the Negro Leagues were all but finished. Signed by Nickerson. Cool letterhead. Signed Bobo $95 Ted Page-(D) Negro League legend signed 3x5 card $75 Syd Pollock-(D. 1968)Teams: Havana Red Sox (1926-1930), Cuban Stars (1933), Cuban House of David (1931-1932), Ethiopian Clowns (1937-1942), Cincinnati Clowns (1943), Indianapolis Clowns (1944-1965) Born: March 20, 1901, North Tarrytown, New York Died: November 22, 1968, Hollywood, Florida He is best identified with the Indianapolis Clowns ballclub, becoming partners with Hunter Campbell when they were still based in Miami. After assuming control of the franchise, he was instrumental in promoting and popularizing the team and developed them into a nationally-known combination of show business and baseball that earned them the designation as the "Harlem Globetrotters of baseball." In 1941, Pollock's Clowns won the Denver Post Tournament. Two years later, he joined the Negro American League, beginning a 12-year membership in the League before withdrawing following the 1954 season. In 1955 Pollock sold his longtime friend Ed Hamman a partnership in the Clowns and then the remainder of his interest in 1965. In 1952, Pollock signed Hank Aaron to his first professional contract, at $200 a month. Aaron played about three months as the team's shortstop and cleanup hitter before his contract was purchased by the Braves' organization. Pollock stalled the New York Giants, who were seeking Aaron, and when Aaron made it to the major leagues, Pollock received the last installment on the $10,000 contract price. We offer a typed letter signed from 1964 in the waning days of his teams existence on Clowns letterhead. He writes to player, Thomas Hicks about his social security number and Hicks writes back and signed the letter on the bottom. Signed by both Pollock and Hicks. From Pollocks estate. RARE and ornate letterhead with this pioneers autograph! $495 George Scales-(D. 1976) Buck Leonard called Scales the best curveball hitter he'd ever seen. There are those who say that Scales is second only to Martin Dihigo as the best-hitting second baseman in black baseball history. A .309 lifetime hitter with solid power, Scales cracked the .400 mark twice early in his 25-year playing career. As his nickname "Tubby" implies, he wasn't exactly Lou Brock on the base paths, but he was quick, agile, and clever enough to hold his own on defense. As couch of the Baltimore Elite Giants, he taught future major-league star Junior Gilliam the finer points of fielding. He was named the fifth-team second baseman in the Courier poll. We offer his 1945-46 Puerto Rican League player contract paying him $75 a week. It has been signed by the incredibly rare - George Scales, the club president, a witness - Jose Ruiz Jr., and the league president. If the HOF ever opens their doors to the Hall of Fame again, this document will go crazy $1900 |
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