TOUGHEST BASEBALL AUTOGRAPHS FROM THE 1940's & 1950's REVISITED

[JimStinson]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

My oversight. I failed to see that Clancy was indeed included.

Yup Clancy is there even spoke with him on the phone and when baseball or autographs came up he went mute. Someone contacted me years ago that worked for a cable company or some type of utility service and he was a collector. When he realized How tough Smyres was he signed him up for whatever service he was getting and had him sign six docs. He kept the originals and turned in copies. He sent me scans and for sure they were Mr. Smyres. Have never seen one on the market. Always wondered what happened to them.
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[Topnotchsy]

I believe the best chance at a Quinn is on WWII baseballs.

Here's one of mine (I believe I have 2)

[stat192]

If any one has a 1944 John Fick they want to sell, will pay generously. Have only seen him on team signed items.

[gonefishin]

Just thought I would show one of my latest acquisitions, a spring training exhibition game score card from March 20, 1948 played between the Cleveland Indians and the NY Giants.

Not only is this a pretty cool score card, but it is also signed by several players including Hank Greenberg (Hank was with the Indians management team in charge of the farm system after just retiring in 1947), Larry Doby (the beginning of his 2d year with the Indians, Bob Feller of course, Bobby Avila (probably one of his first, if not the first, competitive game with the Indians) and last but not least - John Carden NY Giants! There are 3 NY Giants autographs, all on the back of the program: John Carden, Sheldon Jones and Lou Lombardo. Lombardo is also interesting as he only played in 2 games total for the Giants. I'm guessing since this game featured many rookies/prospects, that John was trying to make the big team again.

Any information you may have regarding this game would be appreciated.