Who or what is Lew Stick?

[CW]

Could that actually be "SLICK stick Lew stick"?

[sreader3]

Great piece.

I vote for "Slick Lew Stick Stick"

Reading in this order:

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[Al C.risafulli]

Thanks for all the feedback thus far.

I'm not sure I'm in agreement with the consensus at this point, for a couple of reasons. The primary one is that Tesreau and Criger never played together, and I can't really see a reason why the two players would have even known each other.

One secondary reason would be that to me, the handwriting doesn't look the same as Tesreau's signature. Another would be that the poster was actually signed in 1930, long after both players' careers were over and while Criger was ill - I'm not sure it would have been the appropriate time for Tesreau to take a shot at Criger's hitting ability.

All that being said, I have not been able to come up with any better working theories on this, so I can still be convinced of anything at this point!

-Al

[frankbmd]

Lew Stick invented fishing poles.


Lew's Custom Speed Stick "Squarebill" SBC 6'9" Medium Heavy Crankbait Rod
is shown below

[Pat R]

Al, not sure what it might mean but is it possible it could read "slick stick new stick? Maybe in reference to the use of pine tar on a new bat.

[Wite3]

I wonder if it was in reference to Criger losing a leg later in life and walking with a "stick".

Joshua

[mybuddyinc]

I agree it is a "rib."

But, could it have been written by "Nuf Ced" the Royal Router, just above Tesreau signature.

"Nuf Ced" would have had interactions with Criger during his career, and by his name and antics, was definitely a "joker." Then Tesreau squeezed his name in.

BTW --------- UNREAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jay Wolt]

Don't know the answer but that is one kick ass piece

[Bruinsfan94]

Originally Posted by mybuddyinc

I agree it is a "rib."

But, could it have been written by "Nuf Ced" the Royal Router, just above Tesreau signature.

"Nuf Ced" would have had interactions with Criger during his career, and by his name and antics, was definitely a "joker." Then Tesreau squeezed his name in.

BTW --------- UNREAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree with that idea. I think its 100% an inside joke between players. It looks like Tesreau's autograph was squeezed in after the other item was written.

Did you identify the others listed on your site?