Joe D out on “historic photographs”

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Originally Posted by tedzan

Hey James

Happy New Year to you and your Dad....I look forward to seeing both of you again at the March Philly Show in Valley Forge.

OK....I was set up at that Show (close to where Billy was signing). Billy had the longest line of people to get to see him and get his autograph. Billy did
not look like he was in a good mood. He seldom looked up at the people when he signed for them.

I waited till the end of his signing session, and gave this photo to sign. When he saw the photo, he looked up at me and asked me where I got it from ?
I don't recall where I said I got it. But, I instantly said to him...."your performance in the 1953 World Series was one of the best, ever". He appreciated
my comment, and we reminisced a little regarding the 1953 season.

James....check-out the 1953 W.S.....Billy batted .500 (12 Hits for 24 AB's in a 6-game W.S.).
He single-handedly beat the Dodgers with 8 RBI's, .958 SLG, and spectacular fielding.


TED Z

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Ted,

I'm sure he loved the comment about how well he played in 1953. Always feel that Billy got the short end of the stick, in an effort to curb Mantle's partying ways that it. Shame he passed so young as well, and under such tragic circumstances. An incredible baseball mind.

And Looking forward to the Valley Forge show. Am definitely trying to get down there, circumstances permitting of course. Looking forward to talking Baseball again, in person!

- James