My Vintage Minneapolis Millers & St. Paul Saints Collection

[Tay1038]

Thanks Scott. I've got a few more goodies to share here soon!

[Tay1038]

c.1929 Zeke Bonura Hillerich & Bradsby Game Used Bat

Zeke Bonura had a 7 year MLB career from 1934-1940 with a 4 year stay with the American League Chicago White Sox. During that time period, Bonura terrorized the opposing pitchers posting a .307 batting average with 119 home runs and 794 RBI. He hit 100+ RBI in 4 of his 7 seasons!

Fun Fact: Before Albert Belle went and ruined all the fun, Bonura was the White Sox single-season RBI record holder. He drove in 138 runs for the White Sox in 1936, and that record stood for 62 years before Belle shattered it with 152 in 1998.

Bonura played a brief 55 games in Minneapolis over two seasons in 1941 & 1946; and although not one of the most famous players to suit up in a Millers uniform, a fun addition to add to the collection nonetheless.

[Tay1038]

1960 Carl Yastrzemski Minneapolis Millers Game Worn Uniform - Signed & Inscribed 1960 Game Worn

[Scott Garner]

Tay,
That Yaz Millers uniform is the bomb!
Congrats on a true centerpiece to your great Millers collection.
Best,
Scott

[icollectDCsports]

Great Yaz jersey. Signed in exactly the right spot, too. If a game worn jersey is to be signed, down on the tail is the best location, in my opinion.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by icollectDCsports

Great Yaz jersey. Signed in exactly the right spot, too. If a game worn jersey is to be signed, down on the tail is the best location, in my opinion.

+1

[Tay1038]

1959 Minneapolis Millers vs. Fort Worth Cats Playoff Program - Includes Carl Yastrzemski

This program came with the Yaz uniform. Program is from the 1959 playoffs when Yaz was called up to Minneapolis. May be the first program showing the 19 year old Yaz. You can imagine my excitement yesterday presenting these items to Yaz; he was happy to sign program this yesterday!

[Bobmc]

Tay1038,

The Yaz uni is breathtaking. I am floored.
Congratulations.

Happy T-Day.
Bob

[71buc]

Incredible Yaz uniform that's an outstanding pickup

[Forever Young]

That is an absolutely amazing piece. Congrats.

[h2oya311]

Congrats Tay! Love the uni and program!

Check your pm when you get the chance.

[Tay1038]

c. 1921-30 Andy Cohen Hillerich & Bradsby Game Used Bat

Andy Cohen came to Minneapolis in a trade with Newark in 1932, played against his former mates in the Junior World Series that fall, and stayed with the Millers through 1939.

He was a member of the New York Giants where he played 262 games with the New York Giants during the twenties. He later managed Indianapolis in the American Association.

Ultra difficult bat to find!

[Tay1038]

1951 Minneapolis Millers Program – Autographed by HOFers Willie Mays, Ray Dandridge and Hoyt Wilhelm.

The 1951 scored program dates to the first home series vs. Columbus Red Birds which included Willie Mays, Ray Dandridge and Hoyt Wilhelm in the lineup. Willie Mays went 1 for 3. The program is signed by 10 members of the 1951 team –including period signatures from all three HOFers!