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Amazing Collection of Approx. 500 Letters From Former Players and Front Office Personnel
A boisterous collection of 500 letters from varying teams, players and offices that embody the very soul of the sport. Highlights of this spectacular collection include 32 letters from Hall of Famers including Jim Kaat and Bert Blyleven talking about not being in the Hall and others expounding on their experiences in the game along with fond teammate remembrances for Hank Greenberg and Ted Williams. Also includes various memories on pitching to Babe Ruth and Roger Maris, insights into the effects of the October 1954 trade and various letters from Pacific Coast League players. Some letters are stored in plastic sleeves for protection. The collection is in excellent condition overall. A truly magnificent amassment.<br><br>Included among the 500 letters, are 32 Hall of Famers as noted plus<br><b>Ted Williams teammates:</b> 63 letters, many revealing of his character plus one about DiMaggio from al Milnar about giving up the last hit in the 56 game streak.1969 Senators many talking about Williams: 23 including announcer Menchine.<br><b>Hank Greenburg’s teammates:</b> Tigers and Pirate memories: 19 letters, many touching.13 black players in majors 1947-57 about segregation, no holds barred.1950 Phillies: 22 letters1951 Giants: 23 letters including Thomson1954 Giants: 12 letters including Rhodes and Liddle Describing homerun pitch buildup.1954 Indians: 19 letters1957 Seals: 17 letters about last minor league season in SF.1959 White sox: 19 letters.1959 Haddix’ perfect game. Haddix plus 9 Pirates and 12 Braves Memories.1960 Pirates: 19 letters<br><b>Pitchers who gave up Maris’ 61 homers:</b> 28 letters including Stallard.1961 teammates of Mantle and Maris: 18 letters1961 Reds: 12 letters including Brosnan1964 Phillies: 21 letters including Mauch, some bitter, some sweet.1967 Red Sox: 18 letters, no bitterness.1969 New York Mets: 17 letters about the season and the series.PCL players: 1920s to 1950s --- 51 letters covering the full time spectrum of a great league.PLUS many personal letters on team stationery from team executives from 1960s – 1970s (a few PCL) over 50 total, most ML teams represented.
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