September Autograph Pickups

[RichardSimon]

The ball is in great condition. Some of the signatures are not as strong as the panel I showed but they are all very readable.
24 autographs including Thurman Munson. Signatures that are included on this ball are Thurman Munson, Joe Pepitone, Bobby Murcer, Fritz Peterson, Bill Robinson, Bob Cox, Gene Michael, Mike Kekich, Stan Bahnsen, Jake Gibbs,Mel Stottlemyre (clubhouse signature), Al Downing and 12 more. This is an unofficial Haiti baseball BUT it is Thurman Munson's first year with the Yankees and his signature is on this ball. He only played in 26 games in 1969. He played three games in August, 22 in Sept. and one in October. This is truly a rare signed ball as Munson certainly had little opportunity to sign Yankee team baseballs from 1969. The ball is very clean with strong signatures and Munson's signature is outstanding.
For those who are wondering, the clinching autograph on this ball is Bob Cox. Cox was a Yankee in 1968 and 1969. The only year he could be on a Yankee baseball with Thurman Munson is 1969.

[JimStinson]

Nicest Early Munson I've ever seen. Signed before he became the MEANEST catcher of all time.

[scmavl]

Killer ball, Richard. I'm with Scott on a Koufax kick. This is one of my favorite cards ever, due to the amazing colors and great pose.

[packs]

Just picked this one up. 1936 R313 National Chicle Honus Wagner. The signature is great on this one and I love the image. You can see the years and love for the game on Honus' face as he clutches his baseball.

[bender07]

Originally Posted by packs

Just picked this one up. 1936 R313 National Chicle Honus Wagner. The signature is great on this one and I love the image. You can see the years and love for the game on Honus' face as he clutches his baseball.

Wow, that's a beaut. Sharp autograph too.

[ss]

"JimStinson;1033051]Nicest Early Munson I've ever seen. Signed before he became the MEANEST catcher of all time."

He wasn't so mean that night Carlton Fisk kicked his butt.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by ss

"jimstinson;1033051]nicest early munson i've ever seen. Signed before he became the meanest catcher of all time."

he wasn't so mean that night carlton fisk kicked his butt.

+100

[mr2686]

Well...if we're talking about the fight in August of 1973, Munson may have been dumped on his head, but I believe Fisk was the only one that ended up bleeding.
In all fairness, I'm a big Munson fan and never really cared for Fisk, or I should say the media version of Fisk. This all changed when I had the pleasure of meeting him in 2008 at the Hall of Fame. One of the nicest players I've ever met.

[chaddurbin]

thanks to a fellow socal board member for this. sandy is as revered a figure as anyone around here, except maybe vin scully.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by chaddurbin

thanks to a fellow socal board member for this. sandy is as revered a figure as anyone around here, except maybe vin scully.

Nice Koufax, significantly better than mine lol