1957 Rookie Signed Roger Maris Autograph
 

I always like to have date specific autographs on file for examples especially those signed early in the players career. Wanted to share this one with the board. Its from a date specific autograph book in which all of the signatures were obtained in-person in 1957

This one was signed by a then 23 year old kid named Roger Maris playing his first major league season with Cleveland. Similar but different from those he would sign later in his life.
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Do you think he was walking when he signed it?

JimStinson
 

Yes, and probably chewing gum both at the same time..
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Jim,
Did he ever sign with his real last name "Maras?"

I seem to remember seeing at least one item signed "Maras" from his days with his Fargo team. Very rare though.

JimStinson
 

Yes he did but as Jason pointed out , pretty darn rare ! To the best of my knowledge he stopped signing that way by the time he reached the major leagues. he didn't like the way people pronounced it like MARE-ASS , so he opted for the variation.

Pete Whisenant a former ball player who knew him told me that their nickname for him behind his back was "Red Ass", because of his attitude when he wasn't playing well
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Great piece!

I posted months ago a auction that had Roger Maras autographs from when we was like 12 to 15 years old.