1928 Zeenut Jimmie Reese signed

[Chris-Counts]

As a kid growing up in Orange County in the 1970s, I went to many Angels games, and I usually arrived early for autographs. I would marvel at Jimmie's talent with a fungo bat. He must have been in his 70s. He truly was a fungo master, which he twirled almost like baton when he hit the ball around during warm-ups. He was always flashing a smile, and he was great with us kids. He was truly an Angels legend.

[bcookie]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

As a kid growing up in Orange County in the 1970s, I went to many Angels games, and I usually arrived early for autographs. I would marvel at Jimmie's talent with a fungo bat. He must have been in his 70s. He truly was a fungo master, which he twirled almost like baton when he hit the ball around during warm-ups. He was always flashing a smile, and he was great with us kids. He was truly an Angels legend.

Same memories of Reese here but I remember watching him in the late ‘80s

[captainfitz]

You guys are great! Thanks for the Reese memories. I had previously read his bio in baseball-reference and it sounds like he was a treasure to both baseball and everyone he met.

And yes, even though it's a fantastic card, I need to try and recoup some of my investment into this collection. So for now, I'll either send it to PSA to be authenticated and slabbed or right to an AH and let then decide how to deal with it.

Thank you all!

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Please keep in mind that it may not exactly bring piles of money, so an auction house may not wish to accept it as a single item consignment which would require slabbing.

[captainfitz]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Please keep in mind that it may not exactly bring piles of money, so an auction house may not wish to accept it as a single item consignment which would require slabbing.

Thanks, Billy! That makes sense. I'm not too worried either way. I'll chat with someone at a few places and see where they land. I'm not even sure what to expect value-wise to begin with so I'm guaranteed not to be disappointed!

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Great outlook! It's a nice card of a well-loved player and coach. As can be expected, he never turned down an autograph request and lived a very long life, but the combination of it being on that card certainly helps!