What's your most prized autograph and why?

[David Atkatz]

It has nothing to do with me. Good for Hank.

[David Atkatz]

Given to me in 1966 by Mimmie's sister--an incredibly kind woman.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Given to me in 1966 by Mimmie's sister--an incredibly kind woman.

Very nice graph. Can't wait to own a Gehrig signed Goudey someday.

[GrayGhost]

I don't have any of this kind of stuff, sadly, but keep these coming. What a GREAT thread among all the recent garbage autograph stuff

[T206Collector]

The Greenberg letter reminds me of one of my favorites, which I've shared on here a few times.

A couple of years ago I really lucked into this grouping of Fred Snodgrass autographs, including a signed T206. The autograph was obtained through the mail by legendary autograph collector John Wagner. The entire package included the letter, the return envelope, a signed T206, and a photograph signed on the back by Snodgrass. All of them are referenced in the letter, including the "Cigarette Photo card" (aka T206). And, you even get a really great bit of military content in the p.s. section.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

The Greenberg letter reminds me of one of my favorites, which I've shared on here a few times.

A couple of years ago I really lucked into this grouping of Fred Snodgrass autographs, including a signed T206. The autograph was obtained through the mail by legendary autograph collector John Wagner. The entire package included the letter, the return envelope, a signed T206, and a photograph signed on the back by Snodgrass. All of them are referenced in the letter, including the "Cigarette Photo card" (aka T206). And, you even get a really great bit of military content in the p.s. section.

Paul, I remember reading that multiple times on your site, very neat connection between player and collector. Love those.

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

The Greenberg letter reminds me of one of my favorites, which I've shared on here a few times.

A couple of years ago I really lucked into this grouping of Fred Snodgrass autographs, including a signed T206. The autograph was obtained through the mail by legendary autograph collector John Wagner. The entire package included the letter, the return envelope, a signed T206, and a photograph signed on the back by Snodgrass. All of them are referenced in the letter, including the "Cigarette Photo card" (aka T206). And, you even get a really great bit of military content in the p.s. section.

Simply awesome...in the true sense of the word.

[bender07]

My great uncle was a big time baseball fan. He lived in Syracuse and would go down to cooperstown for the inductions in the late 60's/early 70's. Back then you could walk right into the Otesaga hotel and hang (drink) with the players. There's no one earth shattering on here but i like to think of uncle chuck knocking back some cold ones as he got these autos.

[HexsHeroes]

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It's not the most valuable, or the most prized autograph in my collection. But it's importance is that it symbolizes why I collect vintage baseball autographs. It has to do with hearing about the death of the signer, Johnny Gorsica.

It was upon hearing of his passing that I realized that everyday, more and more of vintage baseball's living links were being lost forever. And it was that realization that ignited a passion in me to begin collecting something personal, something tangible, of these vanishing connections to baseball's past. Soon after the death of Johnny Gorsica, I started my collecting of vintage Detroit Tigers autographs.

It's easy to get caught up in the ugliness in this hobby. There is much of it. Strong words spoken for and against. Tempers flare. Feelings are hurt. And some leave the hobby. But sometimes, I remember that what started my passion wasn't a goal to fill every spot, or to be able to stand up and be recognized because I accomplished a feat of numbers; but remember that it was the vintage ballplayers, the stories they created, and the moment when he signed his name for business or kindness sake, and the loss of those individuals, that I collect autographs. Sometimes it's easy to forget the human behind the signature, and turn that autograph purely into an object for commerce, or for sport. I'm as guilty as anyone. But sometimes I do remember . . .


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[mschwade]

Originally Posted by HexsHeroes

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It's not the most valuable, or the most prized autograph in my collection. But it's importance is that it symbolizes why I collect vintage baseball autographs. It has to do with hearing about the death of the signer, Johnny Gorsica.

It was upon hearing of his passing that I realized that everyday more and more of vintage baseball's living links were being lost forever. And it was that realization that ignited a passion in me to begin collecting something personal, something tangible to these vanishing connections to baseball's past. Soon after the death of Johnny Gorsica, I started my collecting of vintage Detroit Tigers autographs.

It's easy to get caught up in the ugliness in this hobby. There is much of it. Strong words spoken for and against. Tempers flare. Feelings are hurt. And some leave the hobby. But sometimes, I remember that what started my passion wasn't a goal to fill every spot, or to be able to stand up and be recognized because I accomplished a feat of numbers; but remember that it was the vintage ballplayers, the stories they created, and the moment when he signed his name for business or kindness sake, and the loss of those individuals that I collect autographs. Sometimes it's easy to forget the human behind the signature, and turn that autograph purely into an object for commerce, or for sport. I'm as guilty as anyone. But sometimes I do remember . . .


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+1 Nice Post.

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by mschwade

+1 Nice Post.

Agreed.

[lutherlafy]

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[mschwade]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Given to me in 1966 by Mimmie's sister--an incredibly kind woman.

Everything about this picture screams GREAT. Great pose and beautiful bold blue ink!