November 2016 Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/19/2016
Eppa Rixey (D. 1963) was a durable, tenacious left-handed pitcher, whose 266 victories for the Phillies and Reds came while pitching for many second-division teams during his 21 seasons. The tall, slender rookie emerged directly from the University of Virginia campus in 1912, never spending a day in the Minors. He led the National League with 25 wins in 1922 and was still active 11 years later at the age of 42. In 1969, Cincinnati fans named him the franchise's most outstanding left-hander. He was elected to the Baseball HOF in 1963.
Offered is a check signed by Rixey in blue ink dated 1/27/61 paying his telephone bill.
Letter of Authenticity from Richard Albersheim.