Herman Nickerson (Boston Braves) autograph

[BradH]

I am not an autograph collector, but I have acquired some in various deals over the years. I have a 1912 Heilbroner's Records book and the front inside page is signed by former Boston sportswriter and Boston Braves executive Herman Nickerson.

A longtime Braves collector is interested in buying it from me, but I really have no idea of the approximate value. I'm happy to sell it to him, but just want to make sure I have a rough idea first of the market value (if there is one).

Sorry for the light picture quality - Thanks for any assistance you can provide.

[bh3443]

Hi,
What an outstanding piece of Boston Braves history!
I've lived in the suburbs of Boston for 50 years and my Dad was a Braves fan before me. He loved talking about the Braves. I never asked him this one question that I present to you here on Net 54:

Is the Boston University Field named after the same Nickerson you have the autograph of? It would make a lot of sense! Thanks for any help with this question.

Incidently, one of my Dad and my friends was George Altison who ran those Brave Reunion dinners. What a time they were! Sadly, my Dad, George and many of the Braves players have gone up to the big Card Show/Baseball Game in the sky. But, man..... do I have memories!

Thank you,

Bill Hedin

[mr2686]

I found this online...I'm assuming he's related:
It was named Nickerson Field as well, after William E. Nickerson, an MIT graduate who was the principal inventor of the machinery used to manufacture the first Gillette safety razor.

[barrysloate]

I lived my freshman year of college on West Campus overlooking Nickerson Field- there was still a wall left standing from the old Braves Stadium. We used to play intramural softball right on the field. Great memories.

[scooter729]

Barry, they still allow the intramural softball on Nickerson Field - I have played there for the past few years (until an injury has kept me on the DL this year). Hope to get back next year - you can't beat getting to play softball on that field!

[barrysloate]

Scott- we used to have two games going on at the same time- one in each corner of the endzone- so that often a long hit would roll onto the other team's playing area. But it was really great to have use of the facility.