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Tomorrow in the Morning (Thursday) I'll be sending out my most recent e-mail update of recent autograph acquisitions sent weekly , All items are available on a first come first served basis (they sell quickly) , If You haven't subscribed to my e-mail updates the link is below. This one promises to be impressive with one of the finest Mel Ott's I have ever offered a beauty of a Roger Maris and includes some Non Hall of fame All time toughies , And an astonishing signed baseball collection Would like to welcome all aboard Sincerely JIM STINSON SPORTS
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Jim Stinson Sports is proud to present another sensational e-mail autograph update. All items are one of a kind and are available for sale NOW on a first come first served basis. E-Mail or call to reserve the items you want for your collection today. I accept Pay Pal , Master Card and Visa. Shipping is free. All autographs come with Jim Stinson Sports exclusive guarantee of authenticity. I have been a full time autograph dealer since 1982. Be sure to visit my web site and e-bay auction where new acquisitions will be added daily. See links to sites in this e-mail.
Baseball Rarities Recent Acquisitions

100) MEL OTT Government postcard signed boldly in fountain pen. Postmarked on reverse Sept 6th, 1944. A beauty ! if this Ott does not qualify as a "10" I don't know what does. Unique in that based on the postmark Ott and the Giants had just returned to New York and the Polo Grounds from playing a double header against the Phillies. On September 7th Ott would hit his last home run of the 1944 season number 489 on his way to a lifetime 511 career home runs. A Six time home run leader , and twelve time all star. He played for the Giants 1926-1947 and was also their manager 1942-48. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951 he died in 1958. $650.00
101) ROGER MARIS Glossy photo Measures 3 1/2 x 5 1/2. Signed boldly in blue sharpie. Maris is pictured hitting his historic record breaking 61st home run. Won the "Most Valuable Player" Award twice he is best remembered for his 1961 season in which he broke Babe Ruth's long standing single season home run record. Died-1985. $650.00
102) BILL McKECHNIE 4 1/2 X 6 Autograph album page with large fountain pen signature. A magazine photo of McKechnie has been attached to the right of the signature. Presents well with excellent eye appeal. A player from 1907-1920. He is best remembered for his accomplishments as manager including a 1925 World Championship for the Pirates and another in 1940 for the Reds. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 and died in 1965. $250.00
105) KEN BOYER 1950's original exhibit postcard with vintage ball point signature. 3 1/4 x 5 1/4 blank back exhibit pictured in Cardinals uniform and signed on the light portion. One of the best third basemen of his era which spanned 1955-69 for the Cardinals, Mets, White Sox and Dodgers he was an eleven time member of the All Star Team and 1964 Most Valuable Player. Very likely a future Hall of Famer he died in 1982. $150.00
106) BRANCH RICKEY 1946 LETTER TO DODGERS OWNER WALTER O'MALLEY Typewritten letter on Brooklyn Dodgers letterhead and measures 8 1/2 x 11. Dated Feb 16th 1946. Signed in fountain pen with his FIRST name only excellent baseball content in which he writes to O'Malley in part "I have recieved permission from the Boston Club to broadcast in Brooklyn Sunday games from Braves field provided you have approval of the league" he then goes on to write "You are up to date on the New York situation since you have had conversation with Stoneham. There is no reason for further delay in knowing what New York is going to do. I know that Stoneham was favorably inclined before he left New York. If the situation is such that it seems advisable I will call Stoneham on the phone" Rickey was a pioneer player, and executive. A unique letter written from one Hall of Famer to another. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967 two years after his death in 1965. $250.00
107) KARL SPOONER "Rowe" Postcard photo pictured in Brooklyn uniform. Nicely signed on the light area. A pitcher for the 1954 & 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers. He is generally considered to be the toughest autograph from the famous 1955 World Champion team. His where abouts remained a mystery after his playing career. He was discovered living in Vero Beach Florida in 1984 by collector Bill Zekus who had him sign about a dozen items which is where this postcard originates from. Spooner died shortly after at age 52 in 1984. $250.00
108) FRANK NAVIN Signature from a letter signed in fountain pen. Attached to a 3x5 index card. Detroit Tigers owner from 1908-1935. He had an eye for talent and signed Hall of Famers Ty Cobb and Hughie Jennings among others. Has been given serious consideration for the Baseball Hall of Fame. A rare autograph he died in 1935. $250.00
109) RICHIE ASHBURN Gold Hall of Fame plaque postcard. One of the more difficult signed gold plaques to find signed. Two time batting leader and Phillies All Star. He was inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1995 and died less than two years later in 1997. $100.00
110) TONY CONIGLIARO card measures 3 1/4 x 6. Original collector has stamped the date Feb 23rd, 1976 well below the signature a reference no doubt to when the autograph was obtained. Conigliaro was one of the most promising Boston Red Sox stars he played for the Sox from 1964-67, 1969-70 & 1975 and for the Angels in 1971. He led the league in home runs in 1965. A serious beaning effectively ended his career. In 1982 he suffered a heart attack and remained in a coma until his death in 1982. $150.00
111) KENNY HUBBS Signature from what appears to be a "photo ball" contract attached to a 3x5. Signed with the less familiar version of his name "Kenny". Played for the Chicago Cubs 1961-63 and won the Rookie of the year award in 1962. Was killed in a plane crash near Provo Utah in 1964. $150.00
112) FRED HUTCHINSON Vintage 3x5 signed boldly in black fountain pen. A small magazine photo of a young Hutchinson has been attached to the upper left hand portion of the card. An effective pitcher for the Tigers 1939-40 & 1946-53. He is best remembered for his accomplishments as a manager most notably as skipper of the 1961 pennant winning Reds. An exceptionally nice 3x5 he died in 1964. $150.00
113) ELIO CHACON Photo 3 1/2 x 5 1/2. Signed in blue sharpie at Bill Corcoran's private signing with him in Venezuela. A tough autograph ! Chacon played for the 1960-61 Reds and was a member of the original expansion 1962 Mets. He died in 1992. $150.00
114) RED FABER 3x5 index card signed in ball point on the unlined side A REAL Faber autograph NOT one signed by his wife. Almost all through the mail requests for his autograph were signed by his wife. There is a slight vertical crease in the center of the card. Pitcher for the 1914-33 White Sox he was inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame in 1964 and died in 1976. $50.00
115) VINCE DiMAGGIO "Rowe" postcard photo pictured in Boston Bees uniform. Signed nicely in ball point on the light portion. Comes with an auction coa from psa. Vince was the older brother of Joe & Dom. He played from 1937-46 and was selected for the All Star team in 1943 & 1944 he died in 1986. $75.00
116) TOMMIE LEACH 3x5 index card signed on the unlined side. Pirates 1900-1912, Led the league in home runs in 1902 and was 1909 World Series Champion. Died-1969 $50.00
117) CHARLIE KELLER & LEW BURDETTE ORIGINAL BLANK BACK EXHIBIT CARDS two individual original (not a reprint) Exhibit cards. The Keller is signed in ball point and he is pictured in Yankees uniform. The Burdette is inscribed to Bill , pictured in Braves uniform and has a small toning stain in the far upper right corner. Take both for $35.00
118) HANK AARON ORIGINAL 1950'S BLANK BACK EXHIBIT CARD A very young Aaron is pictured in Milwaukee Braves uniform. Signed in blue sharpie. In excellent condition overall. $100.00
119) HANK AARON 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 magazine photo of Aaron hitting home run number 700. Signed in black sharpie the reverse has been laminated but not the front. $75.00
120) DON MATTINGLY 8x10 color glossy photo signed in blue sharpie. Pictured in Yankees uniform. I obtained from the original collector who obtained the autograph at a baseball card show in the 1990's. Yankee's Captain and 1985 "Most Valuable Player Award" winner $50.00
121) AUTOGRAPHED 1950'S BASEBALL SIGNED BY BILL McKECHNIE , EDD ROUSH, HEINIE MANUSH, PAUL WANER & 19 OTHERS In Sarasota Florida beginning in the early 1950's a series of baseball clinics would be held in the spring. Many current and former players would participate. I obtained this ball from the daughter of one of the regular participants of the Baseball clinics who's father was an employee of the local Sarasota newspaper. Most striking of all is the condition ! All signatures are uniform in clarity and ball overall would grade a strong "9". Official AL Harridge ball signed on the label portion by Hall of Famer Bill McKechnie, Signed on the sweet spot by Wes Ferrell and Heinie Manush (Hall of fame) the rest of the ball has signatures of Paul Waner (Hall of Fame) , Sam White, Billy Sullivan, Red Ermisch, Nick Altrock, John Cooney, Bill Goodman, Paul Schrieber, George Susce, Edd Roush, Ted McGrew, Heinie Groh, Fred Roush, Bill Klaus, Fred Mollwitz, Wes Ferrell (he has signed the ball twice), Lew Burdette, Red Ermish (he has signed the ball twice), Earl Torgeson, Early Wynn (Hall of Fame) $300.00
122) HALL OF FAME BASEBALL SIGNED BY 12 Official NL Bill White baseball. I obtained this baseball as part of a larger collection in which all of the autographs were obtained in person at baseball card shows in the early 90's. Ball is cream white in color and signed in ball point all signatures are uniform and would rate a "9" or "10" overall signed on the sweet spot by STEVE CARLTON, also signed by WILLIE STARGELL, BOB GIBSON, TOM SEAVER, JOHNNY MIZE, DUKE SNIDER, EDDIE MATHEWS, HOYT WILHELM, ROBIN ROBERTS, BILLY WILLIAMS, RALPH KINER & MONTE IRVIN Room to add more names. Comes with ball cube. $250.00
123) 1950 PHILLIES WHIZ KIDS BASEBALL SIGNED BY 21 Official Bart Giamatti NL baseball. All of the signatures on the baseball were obtained at a Two day 1993 Phillies reunion card show in Philadelphia in 1993. Of Particular interest the autographs on the baseball were obtained on the first day of the two day event and includes the autograph of Granny Hamner who would later die that evening of a heart attack in his hotel room. Baseball includes the signatures of the following legendary "Whiz KIds" RICHIE ASHBURN (sweet spot) also signed by GRANNY HAMNER, ED SANICKI, EDDIE SAWYER, JOHNNY BLATNICK, MIKE GOLIAT, MILO CANDINI, DICK WHITMAN, PUTSY CABALLERO, BUBBA CHURCH, ROBIN ROBERTS, KEN HEINTZELMAN, KEN SILVESTRI, ANDY SEMINICK, DEL ENNIS, STAN LOPATA, STEVE RIDZIK, BOB MILLER, DICK SISLER, HANK BOROWY & CURT SIMMONS. Ball overall would grade a strong "9", White in color all signatures are signed in ball point and uniform in color with no fading. A magnificent ball from one of the most popular shows of 1993. I obtained the baseball from the original owner who attended the show and got all of the autographs in person. Comes with ball cube $450.00
124) TED WILLIAMS SINGLE SIGNED BASEBALL SIGNED IN-PERSON 1992 Official AL Bobby Brown baseball signed boldly in blue ball point on the sweet spot by Ted Williams. Obtained from the original collector who got the autograph in person at a 1992 card show and comes with a portion of his check that he used to purchase the autograph ticket. Personal information on the check has been cut away to protect the previous owners privacy. Ball is cream white in color and signature is bold. There are two or three barely noticible very light toning spots on a couple panels of the ball. Would still rate a "9" in overall condition. Comes complete with ball cube. $250.00
125) WARREN SPAHN SINGLE SIGNED BASEBALL SIGNED IN-PERSON 1998 Official NL Bill White baseball signed on the sweet spot by Spahn in blue ball point. Obtained from the original collector who got the autograph in person at a 1998 card show and comes with a portion of his check that he used to purchase the autograph ticket. Personal information on the check has been cut away to protect the previous owners privacy. Ball is cream white in color and signature is bold. A strong "9" , comes with ball cube. $75.00
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