1951 Oakland Oaks Team Signed AUTO Oversized Photo /w Mel Ott Baseball HOF D.1958

The Oakland Oaks of the Pacific Coast League finished the 1951 season with an 80–88 record, placing fifth in the league standings.

Oakland scored 817 runs while allowing 828. Augie Galan led the club with 13 home runs, and Loyd Christopher drove in 83 runs. Pete Pavlick posted a team-best .271 batting average among regulars. On the mound, Bill Ayers won 20 games, Earl Harrist added 15 victories, and Lloyd Hittle led the regular pitchers with a 3.74 ERA.

Offered is a 1951 Oakland Oaks team signed photograph. Black and white image on 10.5" x 19.5" glossy stock that has the team name lettered along the top and players identified below. Signed by 22 members of the team.

Many past and future Major League ballplayers have signed this photo in blue steel tipped fountain pen that we’d say average an 8-9/10 in signature strength.  Two folds do go through this photo, but otherwise in fine condition for its’ age and vintage.

Includes former or future Major League ball players (all of the names listed played in the Big Leagues at one point in time:

MEL OTT (D. 1958) Baseball HOF

George L. Kelly (D. 1984) coach Baseball HOF

Artie Wilson (D. 2010) 7 X Negro League All-Star, teammate of Willie Mays on the Birmingham Black Barons as well as the 1951 New York Giants

Other Major Leaguers who have signed include:  Charlie Bishop (D. 1993), Earl Harrist (D. 1998), Don Padgett (D. 1980), Lloyd Christopher, Red Hardy (D. 2003), Chet Johnson (D. 1983), Bill Ayers (D. 1980), Lloyd Hittle (D. 2012), Spider Jorgensen (D. 2003), Augie Galan (D. 1993).

Additionally signed by Team trainer – Jesse Red Adams (long deceased) (tough autograph) & Brick Laws (the owner of the team)

Unique one of a kind type of piece!!