The 1942 Oakland Oaks finished 85–92, placing sixth in the Pacific Coast League under manager Johnny Vergez. The club scored a league-low 644 runs and allowed 718. Hal Luby hit .310 with 75 RBI, while Jack Salveson led the staff with 24 wins and a 2.58 ERA. Several former and future Major Leaguers were on the roster.
Offered is a Wilson Official Pacific Coast League (faded labeling) baseball signed by 14 members of the team in black steel tipped pen.
Includes Autographs of:
Ralph Buxton (D. 1988) Philadelphia Athletics, 1949 Yankees
Italo Chelini (D. 1972 at age 57) Chicago White Sox
Johnny Vergez (D. 1991) NY Giants, Phillies, Cardinals
Joe Glenn (D. 1985) Yankees (teammate of Babe Ruth), Browns, Red Sox
Emil Mailho (D.07) Philadelphia Athletics
Marv Gudat (D. 1954 at age 50) Cincinnati Reds and 1932 Chicago Cubs
Cotton Pippen (D. 1981) Cardinals, Athletics, Tigers
Bill Rigney (D. 2001) member of the 1951 NY Giants and later a 20 year career MLB Managing career wit the Giants, Angels, and Twins. He was the last Giants manager in NY and first in SF
Jack Salveson (D. 1974 at age 60) NY Giants, Pirates, White Sox, Indians – He appeared in the movie, “Pride of the Yankees”
Hugh Luby (D. 1986) Philadelphia Athletics, NY Giants
