I want to see some auto'd baseball books

[barrysloate]

David- that's a beauty, even with a great dust jacket.

[David Atkatz]

Thanks, Barry.

[milkit1]

This is a project I started at the very end of 1989. Donald Honig's Baseball in the '30's. I got 75 autographs in it myself:

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[milkit1]

Here is a letter sent back by harry Danning agreeing to sign it for me. I sent it through the mail so many times that the binding came loose and my dad had to fix it. After about a dozen times sending it in I got wise and started mailing the players ahead of time asking them if they would sign it. Only Dolph Camilli refused.

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[3and2]

I only have two books

First, is Gil Hodges. I was glad to get this because it's bold and crisp.

Secondly, here is one signed my Mickey Mantle.

[GrayGhost]

Not only are those two great items, but two of the finest looking examples of Mickey and Gil's signatures Ive seen.

[Scott Garner]

I would have to agree with Scott on that. When I saw the Hodges, I was thinking that it was one of the best I've ever seen on any medium.
Congrats!

Not sure if this one counts as a book. And Yes its for sale if interested. Has a JSA cert also.

[baseballart]

This is a signed copy of A.S. Young's Great Negro Baseball Stars.

[baseballart]

Baseball Tips by Billy Sullivan. Signed by Billy Sullivan (son of the T206er) and Clarence Fieber, from the 1934 AA Milwaukee team



Fieber only pitched 13 innings for Milwaukee in 1934. He pitched in the PCL for Oakland when he was 18 and 19 in 1932 and 1933. Despite pitching early at this high level, he never pitched in the majors.

[3and2]

Thanks to Scott & Scott as well as Mighty Bombjack for your kind words regarding the Hodges signature. It took me a couple of years to find a nice signature of his. He is tough. A lot of his signatures are tiny cuts in pencil from programs. Also, being a Mets fan it had to be something signed from my favorite team, therefore, eliminating the Dodgers and Senators. When I finally found it, it was a great moment.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by 3and2

Thanks to Scott & Scott as well as Mighty Bombjack for your kind words regarding the Hodges signature. It took me a couple of years to find a nice signature of his. He is tough. A lot of his signatures are tiny cuts in pencil from programs. Also, being a Mets fan it had to be something signed from my favorite team, therefore, eliminating the Dodgers and Senators. When I finally found it was a great moment.

I just read this and thought "What Hodges autograph?" so I backed peddled and WOW that really is an incredible signature! Congrats Anthony.

[3and2]

Jimmy, thanks a bunch!

[Tigerden]

Veeck as in Wreck is one of my all time favorite books as well Rick. Max, Baseball the Fan's Game signed by Mickey Cochrane is the one item I regret selling, but still enjoy seeing it when it surfaces. I sold my signed copy back in 1989 when I was in college and needed the money(sold for $150). My father gave it to me when I was 12 and he thought that my grandmother had it signed by Mickey at a book signing at the J.L. Hudson Bookshop in Detroit. Though I still kick myself over the sale because of the family connection, the book was a beginning to a life long appreciation for the history of baseball and collecting baseball memorabilia. Sorry the files are so big.

[Hot Springs Bathers]

Seeing the Milwaukee Braves edition from the Putnam series got my attention. I just picked up a copy signed by Lynch last month. I have been working on the entire series signed by the authors for years. When I get I new one I get rid of the unsigned edition on my shelf. For me the Putnam series is one of the highlights of my collection-card,book, whatever. Great history and very well written!

[Tigerden]

Hot Springs Bathers- Good luck in your pursuit and congrats on your pickup of the late Milwaukee edition signed by Russ Lynch. Milwaukee Sentinel sports editor Russ Lynch, through the power of the press, played an important role in pressuring Boston Braves owner Lou Perrini to either commit to moving to Milwaukee or give up the territorial rights and therefore pave the way for Bill Veeck to move the Browns into the city. The author signature in this case has an added significance.