What's your most prized autograph and why?

[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.

[39special]

Originally Posted by 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.

Awesome stuff M@rk!!!

[mr2686]

I don't have any "one" prized autograph, but I do have a prized autographed item. My 1988 50th Anniversary Hall Of Fame book signed (currently) by 68 HOF'ers including 20 that are deceased. The main thing for me is that I only get the book signed in person, so I've met everyone that's signed it. Every time I look at it I remember something about each player...thinking that both Gary Carter and Carlton Fisk would be jerks and then ending up talking to each for about 5 minutes about baseball, and becoming a big fan of both. Watching Sparky Anderson, obviously slowed by age, look at the page with his 75-76 Reds for what seemed like several minutes and then watching him break in to a big smile when I said that those were some great teams. Meeting Brooks Robinson, probably the nicest hof'er I've ever met. Watching Mickey Mantle light up an entire room as he entered and then finding myself turn in to an eight year old boy when shaking his hand. Last but not least, talking with Duke Snider as he was about to become the first to sign my book, and wiithout me asking, he hands me his HOF ring to try on. These are the times I really love this hobby.

[bender07]

Originally Posted by 39special

Awesome stuff M@rk!!!

I also like that my uncle had a pal named 'Frenchy'...classic

[HRBAKER]

Not bc of value, they are not close to the most valuable I have but they each have a story. The first fairly new one is a Upper Deck sheet that I mailed to each of the players pictured along with a Sharpie. So it went out and came back 5 times with no damage, no one kept it, no one signed with a different color pen, etc. It turned out great.



The second one is a piece I had made with a scorecard that Roger Maris signed in 1967.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by 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.

Well heck, you have Pie Traynor on their! Fairly tough auto, very nice piece

[mr2686]

Jeff, I love that Maris piece. Really well done!

[Exhibitman]

This is my favorite, 1951 Ringside signed by my cousin Ray Miller:



I have several things signed by Ray. Here is his 1951 Ringside contract from the Topps Vault:



A letter with interesting card-related content:





This would be the most prized autograph, 1930s PC of Young Perez:



Victor "Young" Perez was a flyweight champ of Tunisian descent who lived in France. Come WWII, as a Jew he was betrayed to the Nazis and sent to the Auschwitz death camp in Poland where he was forced to fight gladiatorial contests for the amusement of the guards. If he won, he was fed. If he lost, he would be executed. He never lost. He was finally murdered during a death march near the end of the war when he shared some bread with a fellow prisoner in defiance of a guard's orders. Needless to say, his autographs don't come easy.

[bender07]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

This is my favorite, 1951 Ringside signed by my cousin Ray Miller:

Looks like referees back then were ready to rumble at the drop of a hat!