{"title":"Baseball HOF Autographs","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lou-boudreau-baseball-hof-signed-3x5-card","title":"Lou Boudreau Baseball HOF signed 3x5 card","description":"-(D) signed 3x5 of this HOF'er and staple of the Indians organization.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483205451931,"sku":"1227","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/1227a_lg.jpeg?v=1761933881"},{"product_id":"johnny-broaca-signed-1935-ny-yankees-contract-harridge","title":"Johnny Broaca Signed 1935 NY Yankees Contract - Harridge","description":"The amazing story of Johnny Broaca. Read on.....Johnny Broaca, in his rookie season with the 1934 New York Yankees, went 12-9 as a starter with an ERA of 4.16. In 1935, he went 15-7 with an ERA of 3.58 and in 1936, the year the Yankees won the World Series, Broaca was 12-7 with an ERA of 4.24. In 1937 after starting the season with a disappointing 1-4 record, Broaca mysteriously jumped the team. His hiatus from baseball also included the entire 1938 season. It was rumored at the time that Broaca's wife was involved in affairs with a number of his Yankee teammates. In 1939 Broaca came back to professional baseball with the Cleveland Indians for what would be his last season. He was used primarily as a reliever and went 4-2 appearing in 22 games. After a brief stint as a professional boxer, Yale graduate Johnny Broaca returned to his hometown of Lawrence, Ma. He worked the rest of his life as a common laborer for the City of Lawrence, allegedly to prevent his ex wife from receiving any alimony. For more about his life, this is a a must read - http:\/\/www.eagletribune.com\/latestnews\/x334294272\/The-tragic-story-of-Johnny-BroacaThis is Broaca's 1935 player's contract for $5,000. It's dated April 2, 1935 and is signed by Broaca (\"10\") and A.L. President Will Harridge (\"8-9\"), as well as initialed by Yankees Business Manager Ed Barrow, who also signed Jacob Ruppert's name on behalf of the Yankees. His autograph is seldom found and this is a contract from one of the more interesting players in Yankees history!","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483272134811,"sku":"2948","price":649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/2948d_lg.jpeg?v=1761934609"},{"product_id":"babe-ruth-signed-autographed-type-i-original-1933-photo","title":"Babe Ruth Signed Autographed Type I Original 1933 Photo","description":"The offered 8\" x 10\" TYPE I photograph is a classic image of Babe Ruth in the dugout covered sympathetically in a blanket. This is an outtake from that session showing the Babe sitting with a famed Philadelphia sportswriter.To the left of Babe Ruth is his future Hall of Fame teammate, Joe Sewell.The 8x10\" is personalized, \"To C.W Duncan From Babe Ruth, Aug 12 1933.\" That day, the Yankees had double-header vs.The Philadelphia A's, and despite the midsummer date, the Bambino is depicted in the dugout wrapped in a blanket. Ruth had a pair of hits and an RBI in the twin-bill, and just 19 days later, he announced his retirement from baseball.The photo would rate a7 out of 10 with some small creases on the bottom corners with minuscule paper loss on top\/right edge. The autograph would rate a 7 - 8 out of 10.Included is JSA LOA verifying that the black steel-tip fountain signature and inscription are all in the hand of the pinstriped legend.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483383677083,"sku":"8996","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/8996a_lg.jpeg?v=1761935526"},{"product_id":"sandy-koufax-signed-handwritten-letter-to-dick-schaaps-family-ultra-rare","title":"Sandy Koufax Signed Handwritten Letter to Dick Schaap's Family - ULTRA RARE","description":"Sandy Koufax is considered one of Baseball history's greatest pitchers.He pitched twelve seasons for the Brooklyn\/Los Angeles Dodgers, from 1955 to 1966. Koufax, at age 36 in 1972, became the youngest player ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In just 12 seasons he would accomplish more than almost every Hall of Fame pitcher.Koufax is also remembered as one of the outstanding Jewish athletes in American sports. His decision not to pitch Game 1 of the 1965 World Series because it fell on Yom Kippur garnered national attention as an example of conflict between professional pressures and personal beliefs.This condolence card was sent to legendary sportswriter and author, Dick Schaap's family upon his death.Koufax has written out in black pen, \"I didn't know Dick very well even though our paths crossed in the past. In the last few years we had the chance to get to know each other a little better. I looked forward to the time for that to grow, I feel cheated that it didn't happen, but nowhere near what your family has lost of good man. My sincere Sympathy Sandy.\"He also signed his name in full on the adjoining page of the card.In addition to the card is a typed copy of a letter that Schaap wrote Koufax asking if he would sign these 5 posters of the Greatest Jewish American Athletes of the 20th Century.And also a picture of Koufax, Don Drysdale, and Schaap all posing together.Koufax is the toughest living Baseball to find in letter format.This grouping is beyond rare.Additional PSA\/DNA LOA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483422179483,"sku":"10834","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/10834a_lg.jpeg?v=1761935932"},{"product_id":"babe-ruth-signed-autographed-gpc-government-postcard-psa-dna","title":"Babe Ruth Signed Autographed GPC Government Postcard PSA\/DNA","description":"In the course of the 20thCentury, the most famous man on the planet would have to be Babe Ruth. With that fame came great power and the Sultan of Swat loved his adoring fans.In the annals of history; we've never heard of 'ol George Herman Ruth turning down a request for an autograph.However, despite the fact that he was always an obliging autograph signer; we can count on 2 hands how many autographed Government postcards that we've seen publicly offered over the course of our 4 decade collecting hobby.This penny postcard dates from two dates.The postcard was first postmarked in Chicago on August 26, 1938 and then postmarked again on August 27, 1938 when it most likely reached the enterprising autograph collector where this was delivered in St Joseph, Missouri.After retiring after the 1935 season, Ruth kept busy with public appearances and lots of golf.He was waiting for his opportunity to become a Major League Manager, but none of the owners would give him a chance; frustrated with this lifestyle; the Babe took the Brooklyn Dodgers offer to become their first base coach in 1938.What makes this particular piece really cool is that the Babe signed his name in bold steel tipped pen which we would rate on the conservative side as a 9 out 10 and filled out his full address of173 Riverside Drive New York City where the Babe lived from 1929 through the 1940's.You can read an article about his place on Riverside Drive in the New York Posthttps:\/\/nypost.com\/2015\/08\/31\/babe-ruths-old-apartment-on-sale-for-1-6m\/","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483423228059,"sku":"10848","price":22900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/10848a_lg.jpeg?v=1761935951"},{"product_id":"1985-topps-super-31-tom-seaver-signed-auto-baseball-card-psa-dna-pop-2","title":"1985 Topps Super #31 Tom Seaver Signed AUTO baseball card PSA\/DNA POP 2","description":"With the Mets, Seaver won the National League (NL)'s Rookie of the Year Award in 1967, and won three NL Cy Young Awards as the league's best pitcher. He is a 12-time All-Star. Seaver is the Mets' all-time leader in wins, and he threw a no-hitter in 1978. During a 20-year MLB career, he compiled 311 wins, 3,640 strikeouts, 61 shutouts, and a 2.86 earned run average.In 1992, Seaver was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the highest percentage of votes ever recorded at the time.Due to health issues that afflicted Tom towards the end of his life, he was unable to sign autographs in his later years.Dual graded authentic by PSA for the card and PSA\/DNA for the autograph.To date, only 2 cards have been dual graded and both were done as authentic.We would rate the signature an 8-9 and the card is EX +","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483650441371,"sku":"12108","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12108a_lg.jpeg?v=1761939311"},{"product_id":"1919-white-sox-dave-danforth-ban-johnson-charles-comiskey-signed-major-league-contract-psa-dna","title":"1919 White Sox Dave Danforth Ban Johnson Charles Comiskey Signed Major League Contract PSA\/DNA","description":"The 1919 Chicago White Sox season was their 19th season in the American League. They won 88 games to advance to the World Series but lost to the Cincinnati Reds. More significantly, some of the players were found to have taken money from gamblers in return for throwing the series. The \"Black Sox Scandal\" had permanent ramifications for baseball, including the establishment of the office of Commissioner of Baseball. Movies and books have been written about this dark chapter in baseball history.Like the notorious \"Shoeless Joe\" Jackson, pitcher Dave Danforth got his start with the Philadelphia Athletics before making his way to the Windy City. He would play Major League Baseball for 10 seasons (1911-12, 1916-1919, 1922-25). In addition to being a member of this notorious team, he also played on the 1917 World Series Championship White Sox team. After he retired from baseball he became a dentist.This 1919 contract represents Danforth's fourth and final season under the command of Hall of Fame owner Charles Comiskey, and each signals his consent to a $500\/month salary with bold fountain pen signatures at the end of the document. A second Hall of Fame signature, that of American League president Ban Johnson, appears on the cover. Danforth would conclude his term of White Sox service with a 24-28 record and a 3.50 ERA.Full LOA from PSA\/DNANOT FOR SALE","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483664007323,"sku":"12239","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12239a_lg.jpeg?v=1761939492"},{"product_id":"cal-ripken-jr-typed-letter-signed-with-fantastic-baseball-content-baltimore-orioles-hof-psa-dna-loa","title":"Cal Ripken Jr. Typed Letter Signed with Fantastic Baseball Content Baltimore Orioles HOF PSA\/DNA LOA","description":"Cal Ripken Jr. nicknamed \"The Iron Man,\" is considered the greatest shortstop to ever grace the baseball diamond. In his 21 Major League seasons; spent entirely with the Baltimore Orioles organization he achieved accolades that almost no professional ballplayer can touch.On top of his 2632 consecutive games, surpassing Lou Gehrig's streak of 2130; he compiled 3,184 hits, 431 home runs, and 1,695 runs batted in during his career, and he won two Gold Glove Awards for his defense. He was a 19-time All-Star and was twice named American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP). He was a first ballot Hall of Fame in 2007.Offered is a 2 page typed letter on Ripken Baseball letterhead to former teammate, Jeff Conine in 2005. Incredible baseball content trying to convince Conine (who was still an active player) to invest in Minor League Baseball team ownership. He tells Jeff to give him or Bill (his brother Billy Ripken who was on the infamous \"F face\" baseball card).Great paragraph where Ripken writes, \"Let's face it we've all been very fortunate to play baseball for a living. There will come a day when that ends, unless of course you are Julio Franco.\"(note: Franco entered professional baseball in 1978 and ended his Major League in 2007 and then played sporadically for some independent teams since).Ripken signed his name in full and then wrote a short little postscript.A few Ripken love letters from his days in the minors (signed first name only) have surfaced over the years, but we've never seen another letter like this. Ripken signed letters are extremely RARE!!!!PSA\/DNA LOA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483684847771,"sku":"12392","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12392a_lg.jpeg?v=1761939732"},{"product_id":"sandy-koufax-vintage-60s-signed-auto-photo-l-a-dodgers-baseball-hof-jsa-coa","title":"Sandy Koufax Vintage 60's Signed AUTO Photo L.A. Dodgers Baseball HOF JSA COA","description":"Sandy Koufax is a retired American Major League Baseball (MLB) left-handed pitcher. He pitched twelve seasons for the Brooklyn\/Los Angeles Dodgers, from 1955 to 1966. Koufax, at age 36 in 1972, became the youngest player ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.Offered is a 8\" x 9\" (approximate size) color magazine photo (most likely Sport Magazine) signed during his playing days (appears to be a mid to late 60's autograph) that has been personalized, \"To Gene - Very Best Wishes - Sandy Koufax\"Gorgeous playing days autographJSA COA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483787378843,"sku":"12726","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12726a_lg.jpeg?v=1761940631"},{"product_id":"bob-prince-pirates-baseball-hof-broadcaster-signed-auto-8x10-photo-psa-dna-coa","title":"Bob Prince Pirates Baseball HOF Broadcaster Signed AUTO 8x10 Photo PSA\/DNA COA","description":"Bob Prince(D. 1985) was an American radio and television sportscaster and commentator best known for his 28-year stint as the voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball club, with whom he earned the nickname \"The Gunner\" and became a cultural icon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Prince was one of the most distinct, colorful and popular voices in sports broadcast history, known for his gravel voice, unabashed style and clever nicknames and phrases, which came to be known as \"Gunnerisms.\" His unique manner influenced a number of broadcasters after him, a list that includes Pittsburgh Penguins voice Mike Lange and Pittsburgh Steelers color analyst Myron Cope among others. Prince called Pirates games from 1948 to 1975, including the World Series championship years of 1960 and 1971. Nationally, Prince broadcast the 1960, 1966, and 1971 World Series and the 1965 All-Star Game for NBC, as well as the first year (1976) of ABC's Monday Night Baseball. He also broadcast at different times for other Pittsburgh-area sports teams, including Steelers football and Penguins hockey. He is a member of the Broadcaster's Wing of the Baseball HOF.Offered is a gorgeous 8x10 photo signed in black pen circa 1960's.In the background is a sign for Al Havener's Musicland which was in St. Petersburg, Florida.Presumably taken during spring training in the 1960's.PSA\/DNA COA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483792883867,"sku":"12749","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12749a_lg.jpeg?v=1761940687"},{"product_id":"tommy-lasorda-signed-auto-circa-1997-new-era-l-a-dodgers-st-patricks-day-cap-jsa-coa","title":"Tommy Lasorda Signed AUTO Circa 1997 New Era L.A. Dodgers St. Patrick's Day Cap JSA COA","description":"Tommy Lasorda (deceased) was an American professional baseball pitcher and manager. He managed the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1976 through 1996. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a manager in 1997.Lasorda played in MLB for the Dodgers in 1954 and 1955 and for the Kansas City Athletics in 1956. He coached for the Dodgers from 1973 through 1976 before taking over as manager. Lasorda won two World Series championships as manager of the Dodgers and was named the Manager of the Year of the National League (NL) twice. His uniform number 2 was retired by the Dodgers.Offered is a circa 1997 (that's what we were told from the gentleman that this originated from) New Era snapback on the Field L.A. Dodgers New Era baseball cap hat signed and personalized by Tommy Lasorda to his doppelganger.Included with this cap is a photo of the two gentlemen (the man on the right wore this cap). As you can see, they wore the exact same cap.Photo Matched and one of a kind!JSA COA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483794227355,"sku":"12754","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12754a_lg.jpeg?v=1761940693"},{"product_id":"joe-dimaggio-signed-auto-1939-life-magazine-full-issue-yankees-psa-dna-loa","title":"Joe DiMaggio Signed AUTO 1939 Life Magazine Full Issue Yankees PSA\/DNA LOA","description":"Joe DiMaggio (D. 1999), born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio, nicknamed \"Joltin' Joe\" and \"The Yankee Clipper\", was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who played his entire 13-year career for the New York Yankees. He is perhaps best known for his 56-game hitting streak (May 15 - July 16, 1941), a record that still stands.DiMaggio was a three-time MVP winner and an All-Star in each of his 13 seasons. During his tenure with the Yankees, the club won ten American League pennants and nine World Series championships.At the time of his retirement, he ranked fifth in career home runs (361) and sixth in career slugging percentage (.579). He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955, and was voted the sport's greatest living player in a poll taken during the baseball centennial year of 1969.Offered is a FULL issue of the May 1, 1939 edition of Life Magazine (no mailing label).This issue is in EX-NR MT condition, tight binding, no missing pages, fully intact.Joe DiMaggio has signed the cover in bold blue sharpie pen that we'd rate a 9-10\/10.PSA\/DNA LOA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483800322203,"sku":"12775","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12775a_lg.jpeg?v=1761940743"},{"product_id":"joe-dimaggio-signed-auto-1949-life-magazine-full-issue-yankees-psa-dna-loa","title":"Joe DiMaggio Signed AUTO 1949 Life Magazine Full Issue Yankees PSA\/DNA LOA","description":"Joe DiMaggio (D. 1999), born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio, nicknamed \"Joltin' Joe\" and \"The Yankee Clipper\", was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who played his entire 13-year career for the New York Yankees. He is perhaps best known for his 56-game hitting streak (May 15 - July 16, 1941), a record that still stands.DiMaggio was a three-time MVP winner and an All-Star in each of his 13 seasons. During his tenure with the Yankees, the club won ten American League pennants and nine World Series championships.At the time of his retirement, he ranked fifth in career home runs (361) and sixth in career slugging percentage (.579). He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955, and was voted the sport's greatest living player in a poll taken during the baseball centennial year of 1969.Offered is a FULL issue of the August 1, 1949 edition of Life Magazine. This issue is in EX condition, no missing pages, fully intact.Joe DiMaggio has signed the cover in bold blue sharpie pen that we'd rate a 10\/10.PSA\/DNA LOA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483800617115,"sku":"12776","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12776a_lg.jpeg?v=1761940749"},{"product_id":"tony-gwynn-single-signed-auto-nl-giamatti-baseball-batting-champ-inscription-psa-dna-coa","title":"Tony Gwynn Single Signed AUTO NL (Giamatti) baseball Batting Champ Inscription PSA\/DNA COA","description":"Tony Gwynn (Deceased) nicknamed \"Mr. Padre\", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 20 seasons (1982-2001) in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres. The left-handed hitting Gwynn won eight batting titles in his career, tied for the most in National League (NL) history. He is considered one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history. He had a.338 career batting average, never hitting below.309 in any full season. Gwynn was a 15-time All-Star, recognized for his skills both on offense and defense with seven Silver Slugger Awards and five Gold Glove Awards. He was the rare player in his era that stayed with a single team his entire career, and he played in the only two World Series appearances in San Diego's franchise history. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007, his first year of eligibility.Offered is a circa 1987-89 NL (Giamatti) baseball signed during Gwynn's playing career.He signed the sweet spot in blue ballpoint pen and wrote under his autograph, \"84 87 NL Batting Champ\"Great inscription from arguably the greatest player in San Diego Padres franchise history.PSA\/DNA COA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483801403547,"sku":"12796","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12796d_lg.jpeg?v=1764879077"},{"product_id":"sandy-koufax-single-signed-auto-nl-baseball-giamatti-brooklyn-l-a-dodgers-psa-dna","title":"Sandy Koufax Single Signed AUTO NL Baseball (Giamatti) Brooklyn L.A. Dodgers PSA\/DNA","description":"Sandy Koufax is a retired American Major League Baseball (MLB) left-handed pitcher. He pitched twelve seasons for the Brooklyn\/Los Angeles Dodgers, from 1955 to 1966. Koufax, at age 36 in 1972, became the youngest player ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Koufax is also remembered as one of the outstanding Jewish athletes in American sports. His decision not to pitch Game 1 of the 1965 World Series because it fell on Yom Kippur garnered national attention as an example of conflict between professional pressures and personal beliefs.Offered is a single signed National League (Bart Giamatti) baseball circa 1987-89. Signed boldly in blue ballpoint ink.We'd rate the signature a 9 out of 10.The ball itself looks pretty close to the day it rolled off the assembly line in Haiti.Nice ball!Includes full PSA\/DNA LOA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483801632923,"sku":"12801","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12801d_lg.jpeg?v=1764879219"},{"product_id":"vin-scully-single-signed-1997-auto-nl-coleman-baseball-dodgers-psa-dna-loa","title":"Vin Scully single signed 1997 AUTO NL (Coleman) Baseball Dodgers PSA\/DNA LOA","description":"Vin Scully (deceased), a 1992 Baseball HOF inductee in the broadcaster's wing; manned the Brooklyn and L.A. Dodgers broadcast booth for over 57 years. He is an icon in the Blue and White nation.Offered is an Official National League (Coleman) (special NL Logo ball only made in 1997) baseball. Signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint ink. We'd rate the signature a 9 out of 10. Pretty much unimprovable signature on a ball that looks brand new.Includes full PSA\/DNA LOA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483801862299,"sku":"12804","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12804e_lg.jpeg?v=1764879149"},{"product_id":"leo-durocher-signed-auto-1965-baseball-tv-contract","title":"Leo Durocher Signed AUTO 1965 Baseball TV Contract","description":"Leo Durocher was a good-field, no-hit shortstop for 17 years, but gained his greatest notoriety for accomplishments after his playing days. His combative and swashbuckling style, brilliant baseball mind, uncanny memory and fiery disposition became \"The Lip's\" trademarks as a colorful and controversial manager for 24 seasons with the Dodgers, Giants, Cubs and Astros. He compiled 2,009 wins in 3,740 games, captured three pennants and won the World Series in 1954. He was named Manager of the Year three times by the Sporting News. Following his playing career he embarked on a successful and highly controversial managerial and coaching career that eventually resulted in his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1994.Offered is an 8.5\" x 11\" contract \/ agreement \/ release signed by Leo Durocher terminating his contract for the \"Leo Durocher Sports Show\" with ABC.Signed by Leo Durocher and a KABC Vice PresidentComes with a color copy of a PSA\/DNA LOA for a group of Hall of Fame documents (in which this was originally a part of).","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483824013467,"sku":"12963","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12963a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941084"},{"product_id":"ban-johnson-1906-letter-with-historical-baseball-content-to-hofer-jimmy-collins","title":"Ban Johnson 1906 Letter with Historical Baseball Content to HOFer Jimmy Collins","description":"Ban Johnson (D. 1931) was the founder of the American League, Ban Johnson was baseball's most influential executive for nearly a quarter of a century. As president of the Western League, he changed its name to the American League in 1900 and claimed major league status the following year. Despite opposition by National League owners, the new league quickly proved its competitiveness on the field and at the gate. Johnson became the most significant member of the National Commission, baseball's ruling body until 1920. He was elected to the Baseball HOF in 1937.We offer a 2 page Typed letter that was the league's copy on American League letterhead to Baseball Hall of Famer, James \"Jimmy\" Collins who s was especially regarded for his defense. He was best known for his ability to field a bunt-prior to his debut, it was the shortstop who fielded bunts down the third base line-and is regarded as a pioneer of the modern defensive play of a third baseman. As of 2012, he is second all-time in putouts by a third baseman behind Brooks Robinson. At the plate, Collins finished his career with 65 home runs, 1055 runs scored, 983 RBI and a.294 batting average.Collins was also the first manager of the Boston Red Sox franchise, then known as the Boston Americans. He was the winning manager in the first-ever World Series, as Boston defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1903 World Series, five games to three.Extraordinary content dated February 3, 1906 regarding Emmet Heidrick's return to baseball(Heidrick D. 1916 at age 39 from the flu) In 1901, Heidrick's father accidentally killed himself when he knocked over a loaded gun in his closet at home.Before the 1902 season, Heidrick was part of a dispute that was heard before the Supreme Court of Missouri. Heidrick, Bobby Wallace and Jack Harper signed with the St. Louis Browns, but Frank Robison claimed to still have them under contract. Robison took the matter of Wallace's contract to court. The Supreme Court of Missouri ruled against Robison, and the ruling was understood to apply to the other two players as well.After three years with the Browns, Heidrick retired in 1904 and joined the lumber business run by his family. He returned to the field with the Browns briefly in 1908. As late as 1911, he was playing for a local team in Brookville, Pennsylvania.In 757 games played, Heidrick batted.300 (914-3047) with 468 runs scored, 16 home runs, 342 RBI, 186 stolen bases, an on-base percentage of.333 and slugging percentage of.399 in eight seasons.Johnson writes that Mr. Hedges (the owner of the St. Louis Browns at the time) would not entertain a proposition for the player (Heidrick). He then mentions a letter from George Tebeau (who played Major League Baseball from 1887-1895) regarding the contract with Louisville about an outfielder, (Bill) Clay (who played in Louisville in 1905 and in the big leagues for Philadelphia in 1902). He mentions General Taylor (owner of the Boston Red Sox) and equates his position to that of Connie Mack (of the Philadelphia Athletics).He offers to set up a meeting between Collins and Taylor in Boston; as Collins was the manager of the Boston Americans (Red Sox) at the time.Some context to the purpose of this meeting,\"In 1905, the Americans slipped to fourth place, and Collins clashed with team president John I. Taylor, reportedly quitting on the team during the season. As a player, Collins batted.276, but again missed time due to injury. In 1906, Collins found himself in hot water, as not only were the Americans in last, but he himself was suspended twice, and was eventually was replaced as manager by Chick Stahl. He also missed the end of the season with a knee injury.Collins began the 1907 season with Boston, but it was only a matter of time before he departed. For reasons that have never become clear, Stahl had committed suicide during spring training; instead of Collins, the Americans turned to Cy Young as manager, following by George Huff, and then Bob Unglaub, all within the first three months of the season. After playing 41 games with the Americans, Collins was traded to the Philadelphia Athletics in June for infielder John Knight. While he batted.278, he had a career-low (to that point).330 slugging percentage, and failed to hit a home run for the first time in his career. In 1908, he slumped even further, batting just.217, and was let go.\"Although not signed, this letter is historically significant about the inner workings of Major League Baseball and correspondence between two Baseball Hall of Famers at the turn of the Century.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483824799899,"sku":"12965","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12965a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941109"},{"product_id":"500-hr-club-willie-mays-ernie-banks-harmon-killebrew-signed-auto-8x10-photo-jsa-coa","title":"500 HR Club Willie Mays Ernie Banks \u0026 Harmon Killebrew Signed AUTO 8x10 Photo JSA COA","description":"Offered is a vintage 8x10 photo produced from the Ron Lewis 1987 Lithograph.High quality double weight photo has been signed in sharpie pen by 3 of the 11 Major League ballplayers who were alive at the time and had 500 or more Home Runs.Signed in sharpie ink by Willie Mays, Harmon Killebrew, and Ernie Banks.Great vintage piece!!!JSA COA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483825160347,"sku":"12985","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/12985a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941122"},{"product_id":"hugh-duffy-auto-signed-letter-baseball-hof-d-1954-psa-dna-loa","title":"Hugh Duffy AUTO signed letter Baseball HOF D.1954 PSA\/DNA LOA","description":"Hugh Duffy (D. 1954) was one of the top batsmen of the 1890s recording more hits, home runs and runs batted in during the decade than any other player in the game. He teamed with fellow Hall of Famer Tommy McCarthy to form the \"Heavenly Twins\" outfield tandem for the Boston Beaneaters that captured two league pennants and a pre-modern World Series Championship in 1892 and 1893. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945.Offered is an 8.5\" x 7.25\" typed letter signed from Agusut 7, 1945 on Boston Red Sox letterhead. Gorgeous black fountain pen signature that we'd rate an 8-9 out of 10.Very uncommon in letter format.Full LOA from PSA\/DNA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483828863131,"sku":"13030","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13030a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941225"},{"product_id":"1980-topps-super-15-tom-seaver-signed-auto-baseball-card-psa-dna","title":"1980 Topps Super #15 Tom Seaver Signed AUTO baseball card PSA\/DNA","description":"With the Mets, Seaver won the National League (NL)'s Rookie of the Year Award in 1967, and won three NL Cy Young Awards as the league's best pitcher. He is a 12-time All-Star. Seaver is the Mets' all-time leader in wins, and he threw a no-hitter in 1978. During a 20-year MLB career, he compiled 311 wins, 3,640 strikeouts, 61 shutouts, and a 2.86 earned run average.In 1992, Seaver was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the highest percentage of votes ever recorded at the time.Due to health issues that afflicted Tom towards the end of his life, he was unable to sign autographs.According to the PSA pop report, for the dual graded version of this card; it is a pop 1.We'd rate the card as EX plus and the autograph a 9 out of 10.Encapsulated authentic by PSA\/DNA for the autograph.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483829846171,"sku":"13054","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13054a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941249"},{"product_id":"waite-hoyt-baseball-hof-1927-yankees-typed-letter-signed-auto","title":"Waite Hoyt Baseball HOF 1927 Yankees Typed Letter Signed AUTO","description":"Waite Hoyt (D. 1984) was one of the dominant pitchers of the 1920s, and the winningest pitcher for the New York Yankees during that decade. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969. He was one of the aces of the 1927 Yankees and played in 3 World Series for the NY Yankees while enjoying a 20 year big league career. He then went onto a long time career as a broadcaster. Hoyt was never shy about his opinions.Offered is a 7\" x 10\" typed letter signed (black ink) on Waite Hoyt's letterhead that comes with the original envelope from May 30, 1975. Very interesting baseball autograph hobby content that Hoyt refers to the \"pros\" trying to make money off of his accommodation of autograph seekers.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483832664219,"sku":"13116","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13116a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941320"},{"product_id":"sandy-koufax-signed-auto-handwritten-note-on-his-letterhead-dodgers-hof-psa-dna","title":"Sandy Koufax Signed AUTO handwritten note on his letterhead Dodgers HOF PSA\/DNA","description":"Sandy Koufax is a retired American Major League Baseball (MLB) left-handed pitcher. He pitched twelve seasons for the Brooklyn\/Los Angeles Dodgers, from 1955 to 1966. Koufax, at age 36 in 1972, became the youngest player ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Koufax is also remembered as one of the outstanding Jewish athletes in American sports. His decision not to pitch Game 1 of the 1965 World Series because it fell on Yom Kippur garnered national attention as an example of conflict between professional pressures and personal beliefs.Offered is a 4.25\" x 5.5\" Sandy Koufax original letterhead that he signed in black flair tipped pen and wrote, \"O.K. Send the pictures Sandy Koufax\"Super rare in this format!Encapsulated authentic by PSA\/DNA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483834499227,"sku":"13147","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13147a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941364"},{"product_id":"1961-topps-415-hank-aaron-signed-auto-bas-bgs-auto-grade-10","title":"1961 Topps #415 Hank Aaron Signed AUTO BAS BGS AUTO Grade 10","description":"Offered is this 1961 Topps #415 Hank Aaron baseball card that has been graded Authentic by Beckett (BGS).However, if this card were submitted for a dual grade, we believe it would garner a 4 - 5.Beckett has given this an AUTOGRAPH GRADE of a Gem MINT 10.Gorgeous Blue sharpie ink autograph.Doesn't get any better than this and the card is in phenomenal condition with colors that pop!!","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483835449499,"sku":"13153","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13153a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941387"},{"product_id":"lou-gehrig-single-signed-auto-official-a-l-baseball-ny-yankees-hof-psa-dna-jsa-loa","title":"Lou Gehrig Single Signed AUTO Official A.L. Baseball NY Yankees HOF - PSA\/DNA \u0026 JSA LOA","description":"Ultra-Scarce Lou Gehrig Single-Signed Official A.L. Harridge Baseball - Full PSA \u0026amp; JSA LOAsSINGLE-SIGNED GEHRIG!!!...One of the hobby's momentous collectibles is a formidable single-signed baseball scripted by any of our National Pastime's pre-war legends. Interestingly enough, while Babe Ruth truly stands as baseball's greatest all-time player, his autographed horsehide sphere is certainly not scarce, with an abundance of signed Ruth balls available for the taking. On the other hand, the number of available single-signed balls for the Babe's sensational teammate, Henry Louis Gehrig, are few and far between. Gehrig's laid-back personality led to the iconic first sacker shying away from the limelight, resulting in a significantly less quantity of baseballs bearing his name. Of course, the tragic ALS disease that ultimately claimed his life on June 2, 1941 at the tender age of 37 was also a critical reason for the reduced quantity of signed Gehrig baseballs, especially considering Lou virtually stopped signing any artifact in the latter part of 1939 due to the instability of his hands. That said, presented here just happens to be one of the most sought-after artifacts extant, a bona fide single-signed Lou Gehrig Official A.L. William Harridge baseball!Scripted on the west panel, Lou has penned in black fountain pen the following eloquent salutation: \"To Richard - Best Wishes - Lou Gehrig.\" Authenticated by both PSA and JSA for ironclad authenticity, the world-class inscription and Gehrig autograph present itself in approximate \"7\" strength. As elite autograph enthusiasts surely realize, most of Lou Gehrig's signed baseballs reveal his signature on one of the side panels (as opposed to the sweet spot), with a majority of Gehrig's sweet spot signatures being part of Yankee team signed balls from the 1935-1938 era. Based on the autograph style, this Lou Gehrig salutation was most likely penned in the mid to later 1930s, with the loop in the \"L\" and \"u\" literally overlapping with the \"G\" due to the close proximity of \"Lou\" with the \"Gehrig\" surname (a typical Gehrig signing trait from the latter part of his illustrious career). The ball itself presents well, revealing typical toning, tight red stitching, and a breathtaking \"OFFICIAL American League Ball - William Harridge, Pres.\" bold blue stamping on the sweet spot. Likewise, the official \"Reach Trademark\" stamping is completely intact, the final superlative for one of the finest single-signed Gehrig balls on the planet.When your first name is Richard, this ball becomes a keeper!*NOT FOR SALE*","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483835744411,"sku":"13157","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13157a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941394"},{"product_id":"george-weiss-baseball-hof-signed-auto-personal-check-psa-dna-nm-mt-8","title":"George Weiss Baseball HOF Signed AUTO Personal Check PSA\/DNA NM-MT 8","description":"After buying the Eastern League's New Haven team in 1919 at age 24, George Weiss went on to become one of the game's most successful executives. In 1929, he left for Baltimore of the International League and then earned a job with the Yankees, where he developed a fertile farm system. As the Yankees' general manager from 1947 to 1960, his teams won 10 pennants and seven World Series, including five in a row. He concluded his career as the first president of the Mets, and during his time collected four major league executive of the year awards. Elected to the Baseball HOF in 1971, Weiss died in 1972.Offered is a fairly uncommon signed personal check that dates from March 10, 1970 made out to Vinoy Park Hotel for $482.11. Signed boldly in blue ballpoint pen.PSA\/DNA encapsulatedas authentic and deemed an AUTO Grade 8 NM-MT","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483837546651,"sku":"13179","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13179a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941435"},{"product_id":"babe-ruth-signed-1936-auto-gpc-government-postcard-psa-dna","title":"Babe Ruth Signed 1936 AUTO GPC Government Postcard PSA\/DNA","description":"During the course of the 20thCentury, the most famous man on the planet would have to be Babe Ruth. With that fame came great power and the Sultan of Swat loved his adoring fans.In the annals of history; we've never heard of 'ol George Herman Ruth turning down a request for an autograph.However, despite the fact that he was always an obliging autograph signer; we can count on 2 hands how many autographed Government postcards that we've seen publicly offered over the course of our 4 decade collecting hobby.Collecting government postcards signed by athletes began in the 1920s, but really hit its' heyday as far as popularity from the 1940s - 1960s.Autograph collectors could write a letter to their favorite ballplayer and instead of enclosing a more expensive Self Addressed Stamped Envelope, a young autograph enthusiast could enclose a penny postcard purchased from the post that their hero could sign and then just pop in the mailbox.This made autograph collecting much more affordable when someone just wanted a signature.The added bonus to this is that these postcards were then postmarked from the city they returned from and dated which gave the autograph a lasting documentation from the moment in time that it was signed.On the flip side because these autographs were just thrown into the mail, they often arrived bent, smudged, and\/or damaged.This penny postcard was postmarked from NY, NY on November 16, 1936 and signed in black steel tipped pen. Thissuperb, fresh-to-the-hobby example features a beautiful Babe Ruth signature which would be an outstanding addition to any collection and has been encapsulated authentic and graded an 8 out of 10 (under graded by our standards) by PSA\/DNA.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483838136475,"sku":"13187","price":23995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13187a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941450"},{"product_id":"1934-lefty-gomez-signed-tour-of-japan-baseball-contract-the-only-one-known","title":"1934 Lefty Gomez Signed Tour Of Japan Baseball Contract - The Only One Known","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLefty Gomez began his storybook Major League career in 1930. For the next ten seasons he remained one of the team's top pitchers, leading the club to five World Championships over that span. He was also the starting pitcher for the American League in the first All-Star Game in 1933. He was selected as an All-Star every year between 1933 and 1939. He sustained an arm injury in 1940. Though he rebounded well in 1941, he pitched his last full season in 1942, then appeared in one game in 1943 before retiring with the Washington Senators. Gomez finished his career with 182 wins and a lifetime ERA of 3.34. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLefty's best season came in 1934, when he won 26 games and lost just five. In both 1934 and 1937, he won pitching's \"Triple Crown\" by leading the league in wins, ERA and strikeouts; he also led the AL both seasons in shutouts. His .649 career winning percentage ranks 15th in major league history among pitchers with 200 or more decisions. Among pitchers who made their MLB debuts from 1900 to 1950, only Lefty Grove, Christy Mathewson and Whitey Ford have both more victories and a higher winning percentage than Gomez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1934 tour of Japan by Connie Mack's \"All-American\" team is considered by many to be the most famous overseas baseball tour in history. The reason is twofold. This was the first and only overseas tour of Babe Ruth's career, and his popularity, even in Japan, was so great that he was treated like royalty by the Japanese people. The second, lesser known reason had to do with the fact that Moe Berg was on the team. Berg was a journeyman catcher of little note and his inclusion on the roster was not by Connie Mack's choosing, but rather by that of the United States government. Unbeknownst to everyone at the time, Berg, a Princeton graduate who spoke seven different languages, was living a dual life. On the surface he was a professional ballplayer. His other career, however, was that of an undercover spy for the U. S. Government. Intelligence officials saw the 1934 baseball tour as an ideal opportunity to acquire important information regarding Japan's major cities, and for that reason Berg was hastily added to the roster just before the team set sail. Armed with a movie camera, Berg took hundreds of reconnaissance films that were later used by the government during World War II. Berg's secret agenda aside, the tour also further fueled the popularity of baseball in Japan and in December of 1934, Japan's first professional baseball league was formed. He was a natural key component for Major League Baseball’s 1934 Tour of Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered is a SUPER RARE artifact from this tour that originally derived from the estate\/collection of Vernon “Lefty” Gomez.  This 8.5” x 11” document is dated August 24, 1934; the day before the Tour was publicly announced around the World.  It is signed “Vernon Gomez” agreeing to pitch 17 games for the 1934 Babe Ruth All-American All-Star Tour to Japan, Hong Kong, Hawaii and Manila. The only compensation to Gomez was an agreement \"to arrange all transportation matters, paying all transportation costs, board and laundry for said player and his wife.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the 1934 Tour was sponsored by Matsutaro Shoriki, owner of the Japanese Yomiuri Shimbun media conglomerate, the All-American All-Star team was managed by HOF Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics. Thus, the player contract negotiations were conducted stateside in the USA by Connie Mack's VP, John D. Shibe, part owner of the Athletics. Shibe signed the contract with Gomez and all the legendary MLB players of the 1934 All-American All-Star team, including Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, and Lou Gehrig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is understood that this was the compensation that the majority (if not all of the players received for playing on the 1934 Tour of Japan Baseball team); that it would make sense that most of the players would have discarded their contracts after the Tour as they received no actual financial compensation (as per the tax codes at that time).  They would have no reason to save it; thus making this the only SURVIVING contract to surface (to date).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can not stress the rarity and significance of this Historic contract!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJSA Auction LOA included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483847049371,"sku":"13245","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13245a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941621"},{"product_id":"may-31-1979-ny-yankees-official-batting-order-lineup-card-w-thurman-munson-reggie-jackson-350th-hr-game-signed-by-bob-lemon-jsa-coa","title":"May 31, 1979 NY Yankees Official Batting Order Lineup Card \/w Thurman Munson Reggie Jackson 350th HR Game Signed by Bob Lemon JSA COA","description":"The 1979 New York Yankees season was the 77th season for the franchise. The season was marked by the death of their starting catcher, Thurman Munson, on August 2. The team finished with a record of 89-71, finishing fourth in the American League East, 13.5 games behind the Baltimore Orioles, ending the Yankees' three-year domination of the AL East. New York was managed by Billy Martin, and Bob Lemon. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.As the Munson Era came to a tragic end within this season, a new era was about to unfold. 1979 marked the first time ever for the Yankees to broadcast their games on cable within New York City and surrounding areas, becoming the first ever MLB team to do so. Starting Opening Day that year, all Yankees games save for the nationally aired games were broadcast on the then 3-year old cable channel SportsChannel NY (aside from the usual WPIX telecast for free to air television viewers in the New York area and nationwide via satellite and cable).Offered is a 5-by-8-inch 1979 Official Batting Order New York Yankees lineup card from the May 31st, 1979, game between the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers held at County Stadium in Milwaukee.The highlight of the game for the Yankees was REGGIE JACKSON'S 350TH CAREER HOME RUN! Captain Thurman Munson, who recorded one hit, fell to the Brewers in a close 5-4 game.The lineup card is signed by manager Bob Lemon on the bottom in black ink. The lineup card comes with a COA from JSA (AM49010) for the signature.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483852619931,"sku":"13286","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13286a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941748"},{"product_id":"ban-johnson-signed-letter-written-to-hofer-eddie-collins-1917-world-series-shoeless-joe-jackson-content-psa-dna-loa","title":"Ban Johnson Signed Letter Written to HOFer Eddie Collins 1917 World Series \u0026 Shoeless Joe Jackson Content PSA\/DNA LOA","description":"Ban Johnson (D. 1931) was the founder of the American League, Ban Johnson was baseball's most influential executive for nearly a quarter of a century. As president of the Western League, he changed its name to the American League in 1900 and claimed major league status the following year. Despite opposition by National League owners, the new league quickly proved its competitiveness on the field and at the gate. Johnson became the most significant member of the National Commission, baseball's ruling body until 1920. He was elected to the Baseball HOF in 1937.We offer a two page Typed letter on American League letterhead to Baseball Hall of Famer, Eddie Collins c\/o of the Chicago White Sox on October 5, 1917 which happened to be one day before the start of Game 1 of the 1917 World Series in which the Chicago White Sox (a team comprised of many of the players who would take part in the fixed 1919 World Series) vs the New York Giants.Eddie Collins, the highest paid player on the team at $15,000 (compared to Joe Jackson at $6000 and Red Faber at $2200) was the star of the team and considered one of the brightest.He rose to the level of VP and GM of the Red Sox after his playing days ended.Eddie Collins evidently had contracted to write his account of the World Series, but Ban Johnson, the American League President did not approve of players writing about their games and felt that writing should be left to the professional sportswriters.However, a ruling was made that as long as the ballplayer actually wrote their own stories and not submitting articles through a ghostwriter; he couldn't stop them.Johnson writes, \"Personally, I would much prefer that you should not write for the papers, but under existing conditions, I do not feel that you can side-step the obligations you have assumed.I really think it is hurtful to the best interests of baseball that any of the players should occupy a field where they do not belong.It is departing from your profession, and gathering funds that rightfully belong to others. \"\"I am sorry Mr. Jackson has created this embarrassing situation.\"Supposedly, Joe Jackson may have set it up for Eddie Collins to be the voice of the player's for the World Series. Several mentions of Joe Jackson are in the letter and based on Ban Johnson's tone, this may have caused some issues for Shoeless Joe just a few short years later.Historical content between two Hall of Famers and several politely disparaging mentions of Joe Jackson in this Hall of Fame worthy document.Signed in black steel tipped pen by Johnson.Full PSA\/DNA LOA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483855372443,"sku":"13294","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13294a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941787"},{"product_id":"ken-griffey-jr-sr-signed-auto-1990-gateway-stamp-postal-silk-cachet-mariners-psa-dna","title":"Ken Griffey Jr \u0026 Sr Signed AUTO 1990 Gateway Stamp Postal Silk Cachet Mariners PSA\/DNA","description":"Ken Griffey Sr. had quite a career; winning two World Series with the Big Red Machine, playing in three All-Star Games, one of which he was the game's MVP. His son Ken Griffey Jr. is forever immortalized in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.Offered is a Silk Cachet produced by the Gateway Stamp Company postmarked on August 31, 1990 commemorating the first father and son duo on the same Major League team.Sign in black ink in 1990, Jr.'s second year!PSA\/DNA encapsulation.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483859599515,"sku":"13317","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13317a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941878"},{"product_id":"hank-greenberg-signed-auto-1954-letter-contract-agreement-to-hank-majeski-on-indians-letterhead-baseball-hof-psa-dna","title":"Hank Greenberg Signed AUTO 1954 letter contract agreement to Hank Majeski on Indians letterhead Baseball HOF PSA\/DNA","description":"\u003cp\u003eDespite losing four prime seasons to World War II and another to a fractured wrist,Hank Greenberg still walloped 331 home runs, including 40 or more on four occasions. The MVP in 1935, when he drove in 170 runs for the pennant-winning Tigers, the slugging right-hander drove in 183 runs in 1937. In 1938, he made a strong run at Babe Ruth's home-run record, finishing with 58. He hit.318 in four World Series with Detroit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHank Majeski was known as one of the best fielding 3rdbasemen of his era, setting a major league single-season record for 3rdbasemen with a.988 fielding pct in 1947. He played in the big leagues from 1939-55 for the Boston Braves, Yankees, Athletics, White sox, Indians (1952-55), and Orioles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajeski helped the Indians win the 1954 American League Pennant, batting.281 with only 3 errors while backing up Rosen at third base and filling in as a second baseman when Avila was injured. He also hit a pinch hit three-run home run in Game 4 of the 1954 World Series in a losing cause against the New York Giants. He was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in June 1955, and then retired as a player at the end of the season at the age of 38.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered is an 8.5\" x 11\" typed letter \/ contract \/ agreement signed by Hank Greenberg as the GM of the Cleveland Indians dated January 12, 1954.This letter contract\/agreement is signed in blue steel tipped pen.It is regarding taking care of Majeski's spring training transportation expenses to Tucson and was supposed to be returned and signed by Majeski (although we believe that this was never sent and another addended agreement was sent in its' place).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool historic letterhead from one of the Indians few Championship years. Awesome piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Authentic by PSA\/DNA - AO70133\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483860385947,"sku":"13336","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13336a_lg.jpeg?v=1761941897"},{"product_id":"mickey-mantle-signed-auto-government-postcard-gpc-yankees-psa-dna","title":"Mickey Mantle Signed AUTO Government Postcard GPC Yankees PSA\/DNA","description":"Although Mickey Mantle signed a ton of autographs in the 80's and 90's on the show circuit (which yielded even more autographs i.e. - forgeries); Mantle was never a big \"through the mail\" autograph.Hence, why we can only recall a handful of Mantle signed gpc's that we've seen enter the hobby in the past 40 years.Usually when they do show up, they're often personalized (on those very rare occasions that they are even offered for sale).When we were offered this signed gpc postmarked December 6, 1972 from Dallas, TX; we jumped at the chance.This black felt tipped pen ink signature that has been personalized to Wayne is encapsulated by PSA\/DNA authentic.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483882274971,"sku":"13484","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13484a_lg.jpeg?v=1761942520"},{"product_id":"willie-mays-new-york-mets-signed-auto-original-type-i-photo-jsa-coa","title":"Willie Mays New York Mets Signed AUTO Original TYPE I Photo JSA COA","description":"Offered is a vintage circa 1970's 8x10 photo (TYPE 1 Photo with period Kodak markings) signed in blue sharpie pen. Signature grades 9 - 9.5 out of 10.JSA COA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483887124635,"sku":"13509","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13509a_lg.jpg?v=1762047949"},{"product_id":"willie-mays-1951-nl-champions-ny-giants-multi-signed-auto-photo-jsa-loa","title":"Willie Mays \u0026 1951 NL Champions NY Giants Multi Signed AUTO Photo JSA LOA","description":"Offered is a color 8x10 photo of the 1951 National Championship, New York Giants baseball stars. 6 of the 7 ballplayers pictured in the photo have signed this historic piece. All of whom are now deceased.Autographed in blue sharpie by the following players:Willie Mays(deceased) HOFWes Westrum (d. 2002)Don Mueller (D. 2011)Bobby Thomson (D. 2010)Alvin Dark (D. 2014)Monte Irvin(d. 2016)Full JSA LOA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483887222939,"sku":"13510","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13510a_lg.jpg?v=1762047889"},{"product_id":"1972-topps-50-willie-mays-signed-auto-psa-dna-baseball-card","title":"1972 Topps #50 Willie Mays Signed AUTO PSA\/DNA baseball card","description":"Offered is this 1972 Topps #50 Willie Mays In Action Signed AUTO baseball card. Late 70's - 1980's vintage signature.Full blue sharpie ink autograph that we'd rate an 8 out of 10. In our opinion the card rates VG + - EX condition.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483887354011,"sku":"13511","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13511a_lg.jpeg?v=1761942631"},{"product_id":"1961-topps-482-willie-mays-signed-auto-psa-dna-baseball-card","title":"1961 Topps #482 Willie Mays Signed AUTO PSA\/DNA baseball card","description":"Offered is this 1961 Topps #482 Willie Mays MVP Signed AUTO baseball card.Full blue sharpie ink autograph that we'd rate an 8 out of 10. Card in our opinion is in VG + - EX condition.To date, there are only 15 signed cards in the PSA pop report.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483887616155,"sku":"13512","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13512a_lg.jpeg?v=1761942637"},{"product_id":"1960-topps-564-willie-mays-psa-6-ex-mt-signed-psa-dna-auto-grade-8","title":"1960 Topps #564 Willie Mays PSA 6 EX-MT Signed PSA\/DNA AUTO Grade 8","description":"Offered is this 1960 Topps #564 Willie Mays All-Star Signed AUTO baseball card. The card has been graded PSA 6 EX-MT condition.Full blue sharpie ink autograph graded by PSA\/DNA auto grade 8.To date, there are only 9 signed cards in the PSA pop report. This example is the highest graded.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483887812763,"sku":"13513","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13513a_lg.jpeg?v=1761942642"},{"product_id":"duke-snider-single-signed-auto-onl-baseball-hof-brooklyn-l-a-dodgers-jsa-coa","title":"Duke Snider Single Signed AUTO ONL Baseball HOF Brooklyn L.A. Dodgers JSA COA","description":"Duke Snider (D. 2011) enjoyed perhaps his greatest all-around season in 1954, batting a career-high.341 with 40 home runs and 130 RBI. Although Snider was oftentimes overshadowed by Mantle and Mays, his record during the 1950s cannot be denied. Snider hit forty or more home runs for five consecutive years beginning in 1953 and his total of 326 home runs was the most by any player in the decade. He finished his career with 407 home runs, 1,333 RBI and a.295 lifetime average. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1980.Offered is an Official National League (White) baseball signed on the sweet spot in black ballpoint pen.JSA COA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483927691419,"sku":"13611","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13611a_lg.jpeg?v=1761943030"},{"product_id":"red-schoendienst-single-signed-auto-onl-baseball-hof-st-louis-cardinals-jsa-coa","title":"Red Schoendienst Single Signed AUTO ONL Baseball HOF St. Louis Cardinals JSA COA","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Schoendienst (D. 2018) was a former player, coach and manager in Major League Baseball. A second baseman and switch-hitter, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1945-56, 1961-63), New York Giants (1956-57) and Milwaukee Braves (1957-60). After retiring, Schoendienst in 1965 began the longest managerial tenure in Cardinals history, skippering the team from 1965 through 1976. He is a member of the Baseball HOF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered is an Official National League (Coleman) baseball signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJSA COA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483928117403,"sku":"13612","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13612a_lg.jpeg?v=1761943038"},{"product_id":"jackie-robinson-signed-auto-1953-interfaith-interracial-thanksgiving-religious-service-program-psa-dna-loa","title":"Jackie Robinson Signed AUTO 1953 Interfaith Interracial Thanksgiving Religious Service Program PSA\/DNA LOA","description":"Program from the \"2nd Annual Inter Faith Inter Racial and International Thanksgiving Service,\" held at the Fox Theater in Hackensack, New Jersey, on November 24, 1953, signed by Jackie Robinson. The legendary Hall of Famer has flawlessly inscribed the program in blue ink (grading 10\") in the upper left corner, \"Best Wishes\/Jackie Robinson.\" Jackie Robinson broke organized baseball's long-standing color barrier in 1946 when he joined the Montreal Royals of the International League. The following season he became the first African American to play in the major leagues since Moses Fleetwood Walker in 1884.Jackie Robinson fully understood the significance of the occasion and he continued to be an active supporter of the civil rights movement for the remainder of his life. Robinson was a featured Speaker that day at this Thanksgiving 1953 servie and was kind enough to oblige one of the other attendees with his autograph at the event.One of a kind piece that we've never seen before and remarkable just in the fact that interracial religious events in the early 1950s were unheard of. Needless to say, this is the first example of this program we have ever seen signed by Robinson, and one that truly reflects his commitment to ending bigotry and racial discrimination during his day. This 8 page (folded down the middle) program measures 6 x 9 inches in size.Full LOA from PSA\/DNA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483944108187,"sku":"13643","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13643a_lg.jpeg?v=1761943177"},{"product_id":"bob-lemon-signed-auto-original-type-i-photo-used-for-his-1951-bowman-53-baseball-card-psa-dna-jsa-loa-coa","title":"Bob Lemon Signed AUTO Original TYPE I Photo Used for his 1951 Bowman #53 Baseball Card PSA\/DNA \u0026 JSA LOA - COA","description":"Bob Lemon (1920-2000) was a legendary pitcher for the Cleveland Indians and a celebrated Baseball Hall of Famer. Renowned for his versatility, Lemon began his career as an outfielder but transitioned to the mound, becoming one of the most dominant pitchers of his era. Over 13 seasons (1941, 1946-1958), he compiled 207 career wins, seven 20-win seasons, and a lifetime ERA of 3.23. A seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion (1948, 1978 as a manager), Lemon's lethal sinker and competitive spirit defined his style.Offered is an original TYPE 1 photo that measures 8 1\/8\" x 10\" signed and inscribed in black ink.This photo was the image used for his 1949 \u0026amp; 1950 Cleveland Indians Picture Pack Card and his 1951 Bowman #53 baseball card.Images of Hall of Famers that were usedon trading cards are highly sought after.Encapsulated as a TYPE I photo by PSA\/DNAFull LOA for the photo and autographAdditional JSA COA for the autograph as well.*NOTE* card is not included","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47484041068699,"sku":"13782","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13782a_lg.jpeg?v=1761943754"},{"product_id":"kirby-puckett-signed-auto-letter-on-twins-letterhead-from-1995-bas-loa","title":"Kirby Puckett Signed AUTO letter on Twins letterhead from 1995 BAS LOA","description":"Kirby Puckett (D. 2006 at age 45) played his entire 12-year Major League Baseball career as a center fielder for the Minnesota Twins (1984-1995). Puckett is the Twins' all-time leader in career hits, runs, doubles, and total bases. At the time of his retirement, his.318 career batting average was the highest by any right-handed American League batter since Joe DiMaggio.After being forced to retire at age 35 due to loss of vision in one eye from a central retinal vein occlusion, Puckett was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001, his first year of eligibility. On the morning of March 5, 2006, Kirby Puckett suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke at his home and died soon after. Puckett died at the second-youngest age (behind Lou Gehrig) of any Hall of Famer inducted while living, and the youngest to die after being inducted in the modern era of the five-season waiting period.Offered is an original 8.5\" x11\" typed letter signed on Minnesota Twins letterhead dated May 5, 1995 thanking a friend for brining his group to the team's HOME opener.Signed in blue ink.Comes with the original postmarked mailing envelope.Puckett in letter format is SUPER RARE!BAS (Beckett) LOA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47484047261851,"sku":"13812","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13812a_lg.jpeg?v=1761943915"},{"product_id":"enos-slaughter-single-signed-auto-onl-baseball-hof-st-louis-cardinals-jsa-coa","title":"Enos Slaughter Single Signed AUTO ONL Baseball HOF St. Louis Cardinals JSA COA","description":"Enos Slaughter(d. 2002), nicknamed \"Country\", played from 1938-1942 and 1946-1959 for four different teams, but is noted primarily for his time with the St. Louis Cardinals. He is best known for scoring the winning run in Game Seven of the 1946 World Series (The Mad Dash). He was a 10 All-Star selection (1941, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953), 4 World Series champion (1942, 1946, 1956, 1958), and his #9 was retired by the St. Louis Cardinals.He was known for his hustle, especially for running hard to first base on walks, a habit later imitated by Pete Rose and David Eckstein. He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.Offered is an Official (William White - Costa Rica) National League Baseball that has been signed by Slaughter in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot.Circa 1991-92.JSA COA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47484055912603,"sku":"13866","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13866a_lg.jpeg?v=1761944111"},{"product_id":"heinie-manush-signed-auto-3x5-index-card-document-listing-his-teams-d-1971-beckett-bas","title":"Heinie Manush Signed AUTO 3x5 Index Card Document Listing his Teams D.1971 Beckett BAS","description":"Heinie Manush (D. 1971) was a hitting machine who consistently ranked among the game's top batters throughout the 1920s and '30s. Manush's record included a batting title and four 200-hit seasons in his 17-year career. The left fielder played with six teams after breaking into the majors in 1923 with the Ty Cobb-led Detroit Tigers. He was inducted in the Baseball HOF in 1964.Offered is a very unique 3\" x 5\" idex card signed by Manush in blue ballpoint ink that is stamped on the back August 1961.He filled in that he was a Major League Scout for Washington (Senators) in 1961 and then listed the teams he played for, his position, and number of years in the Major Leagues (he forgot to list a 1 before the 7 - as he played 17 years in the big leagues).Very cool and unique piece that has been encapsulated AUTHENTIC by Beckett \/BAS","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47484063154331,"sku":"13916","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13916a_lg.jpeg?v=1761944308"},{"product_id":"hank-greenberg-signed-auto-letter-on-indians-letterhead-baseball-hof-psa-dna","title":"Hank Greenberg Signed AUTO letter on Indians letterhead Baseball HOF PSA\/DNA","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eDespite losing four prime seasons to World War II and another to a fractured wrist, \u003cstrong\u003eHank Greenberg\u003c\/strong\u003e still walloped 331 home runs, including 40 or more on four occasions. The MVP in 1935, when he drove in 170 runs for the pennant-winning Tigers, the slugging right-hander drove in 183 runs in 1937. In 1938, he made a strong run at Babe Ruth's home-run record, finishing with 58. He hit .318 in four World Series with Detroit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOffered is an 8.5” x 11” typed letter signed by Hank Greenberg as the GM of the Cleveland Indians dated July 1, 1949.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe writes to George Trautman, President of the National Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe letter discusses a complaint about player Henry A. Greifzu Jr. from the Fall River Baseball Club. Here's what it says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Cleveland Indians explain that player Greifzu reported to their spring training camp in Marianna, Florida in March 1949 as a member of the Harrisburg Baseball Club. During training, he developed back trouble and was sent home to recover, with plans to return when healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Indians had discussions with Harrisburg officials about Greifzu's condition. When Harrisburg wanted to reduce their roster, they asked if the Indians wanted to dispose of Greifzu. The Indians declined, saying they weren't interested in acquiring him at that time since they believed he could recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA few days later, the Indians learned that Greifzu had been sold outright to the Fall River Baseball Club for $300. Dick Porter, the Fall River manager, was unaware of Greifzu's physical condition. When Porter called asking about returning Greifzu to Harrisburg due to his bad back and inability to play, the Cleveland Baseball Club recommended that Harrisburg not accept the return of the player's contract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe letter explains that due to the friendly relationship between Dick Porter and Harrisburg officials, Fall River had acquired several players from Harrisburg, most of whom were performing satisfactorily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe letter concludes by suggesting that the National Association contact Harrisburg regarding Greifzu's physical condition to understand the situation prior to his sale to Fall River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt's signed in blue ink by Hank Greenberg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePSA\/DNA numbered hologram attached to the back of the letter authenticating the signed letter as \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAUTHENTIC\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47484065022107,"sku":"13921","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13921a_lg.jpeg?v=1761944325"},{"product_id":"burleigh-grimes-signed-auto-personal-check-made-out-to-himself-from-1934-baseball-hof","title":"Burleigh Grimes Signed AUTO personal check Made Out to Himself from 1934 Baseball HOF","description":"Burleigh Grimes (D. 1985) was the last pitcher officially allowed to throw the spitball. Grimes won 270 games and pitched in 4 World Series in his 19 year career which included stops with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Robins \u0026amp; Dodgers, NY Giants, Boston Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and New York Yankees. He was inducted into the Baseball HOF in 1964.Offered is a personal check signed and written completely in Grimes' hand that was made out to himself for $75 from 1934 (his last Major League season).Signed twice! Gorgeous vintage autographs of this historically underrated pitcher!","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47484070658203,"sku":"13955","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13955a_lg.jpeg?v=1761944482"},{"product_id":"max-carey-signed-auto-personal-check-pittsburgh-pirates-brooklyn-dodgers-baseball-hof","title":"Max Carey Signed AUTO personal check Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Baseball HOF","description":"Max Carey (D. 1976) was an American professional baseball center fielder and manager. Carey played in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1910 through 1926 and for the Brooklyn Robins from 1926 through 1929. He managed the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1932 and 1933.Carey starred for the Pirates, helping them win the 1925 World Series. During his 20-year career, he led the league in stolen bases ten times and finished with 738 steals, a National League record until 1974 and still the 9th-highest total in major league history. Carey was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1961.Offered is a personal check signed and written completely in Max Carey's in blue ink from 1953 paying the rent.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47484070789275,"sku":"13956","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13956a_lg.jpeg?v=1761944487"},{"product_id":"1942-babe-ruth-original-type-1-photo-from-pride-of-the-yankees-signed-auto-personalized-to-st-louis-browns-gm-ed-gilliland-jsa-loa","title":"1942 Babe Ruth Original TYPE 1 Photo from Pride of the Yankees Signed AUTO \u0026 Personalized to St. Louis Browns GM - Ed Gilliland - JSA LOA","description":"Gorgeous matte finish sepia-toned image of an aging Bambino is one of the most recognizable photographic portraits of the legendary slugger, snapped during filming of a Gehrig biopic that would earn immortality under the name, \"The Pride of the Yankees\"The Great Bambino has signed and inscribed this photo at the bottom right corner of the photograph in purple steel-tipped pen.He writes, \"To Eddie Gilliland, With Regards \u0026amp; Best Wishes, From Babe Ruth\". Certain areas of the ink have faded with age but overall the inscription and autograph rate an 8 in our opinion. This double-weight 10\" x 8\" photo has been mounted to a mat board measuring approximately (13.5\"x11.5\").About Eddie Gilliland:He got his start in 1926 as the President of the Florida State League. In 1937 became the Vice President and Farm Director of the St. Louis Browns, a position he held until 1946 when he went to the Detroit Tigers to run their farm system under Tigers' GM, George Trautman.He later became GM of Miami (AAA team) and became the #2 man with the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. He worked in baseball for over 40 years.Full LOA from JSA.","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47484076163227,"sku":"13985","price":9995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/13985a_lg.jpeg?v=1761944631"},{"product_id":"walter-omalley-signed-autographed-1960s-l-a-dodgers-business-card-psa-dna","title":"Walter O'Malley Signed Autographed 1960s L.A. Dodgers Business Card PSA\/DNA","description":"Walter O'Malley (D.1979) was an American sports executive who owned the Brooklyn\/Los Angeles Dodgers team in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1979. In 1958, as owner of the Dodgers, he brought major league baseball to the West Coast, moving the Dodgers from Brooklyn to Los Angeles despite the Dodgers being the second most profitable team in baseball from 1946 to 1956, and coordinating the move of the New York Giants to San Francisco at a time when there were no teams west of Kansas City, Missouri. For this, he was long vilified by Brooklyn Dodgers fans. However, Pro-O'Malley parties describe him as a visionary for the same business action and many authorities cite him as one of the most influential sportsmen of the 20th century.O'Malley was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame for his contributions to and influence on the game of baseball in 2008.Offered is an incredibly rare business card as President of the Los Angeles Dodgers signed in his signature red ink.This one dates from the 1960s (as his tenure ended in 1970).We've had a signed Brooklyn Dodgers business card of O'Malley's, but this is the first one we've ever handled from his turn in Los Angeles.Encapsulated authentic by PSA\/DNA","brand":"Albersheims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47484077572251,"sku":"13991","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/WalterOMalleyBizCard.jpg?v=1762052837"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.albersheims.com\/collections\/baseball-hof-autographs-1.oembed?page=5","provider":"Albersheim's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}