He finished his career with a 212127 winloss record for a. As an important note, a facsimile signature appears in connie mack s baseball book 1950 that some sellers offer as actually signed by the hall of famer. One of macks prized possessions was an autographed photo when ty cobb was a rookie in which cobb stated he wished he could. Others say he was the greatest manager of all time. The major league careers of connie mack and vin scully intersected at the midpoint of the 20th century. Djr has mylar cover and has been taped to the book on several occasions, leaving marks where the old tape was placed. A 2001 derek jeter autographed world series game used bat 34 was sold at this auction. It tells how mack, a school dropout at fourteen, created strategies for winning baseball and principles for managing men long before there were notions of defining such subjects. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Grand old man of baseball, and was written by frederick g.
Autographed bonus for sale antiquarian collectible books. Gene autry and the big valley grab and autographed silver certificate bonus. A 1968 connie hawkins topps 15 card has high value if in good condition. Get this book for free plus shipping when you add one or more documents to your shopping cart. Part of the promotion for connie macks early 1950s autobiography was a fourcard set of former greats, including mack himself. As a player connie mack was not a standout, although he did lead the league in being hit by pitches in 1890. This book was obviously intended to be a most sincere and dignified expression of gratitude which could be appreciated by mrs.
As an important note, a facsimile signature appears in connie macks baseball book 1950 that some sellers offer as actually signed by the hall of famer. Connie mack the philadelphia athletics dominated the first fourteen years of the american league, winning six pennants through 1914 under the leadership of their founder and manager, connie mack. In 1887 mack was a 24yearold catcher for the washington nationals. Connie mack inscribed 14x11 photo of mack holding a viewing instrument and chatting with an obviously worshipful young man photograph inscribed and signed.
Connie mack fred liebs biography of connie mack was originally published in 1945 as part of the celebrated series published by g. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. An offset lithograph print after a painting by artist metcalf, titled play to win, which is autographed by american baseball player and team owner connie mack. Find leagues autographed bonus on sale today online. Up for auction is this neat piece of baseball memorabilia. An included letter of provenance from the original owner explains that this baseball was autographed by mack and his personal chauffeur as the hall of fame manager took in an as farm club game in corning, new york. Find great deals on ebay for connie mack and connie mack autograph. Connie mack was born cornelius alexander mcgillicuddy in 1862, before the emancipation proclamation was issued, at a time when abraham lincoln was president and america was engaged in the civil war.
Buy signed books by bestselling authors and celebrities from americas largest autographed book store. Find great deals on ebay for connie mack autograph when you shop the largest online selection at. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Connie mack and the early years of baseball norman l. Autographed by connie mack offset lithograph print after. Has tanning on page edges and a small ink mark on the bottom page edge and at the bottom of the front cover. Mack and his teams always gave athletics fans a great showand readers can relive the excitement in this facsimile reprint of. Beautiful connie mack single signed autographed 1951 baseball with jsa coa. December 22, 1862 february 8, 1956, better known as connie mack, was an american professional baseball player, manager, and team owner. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the. The turbulent and triumphant years, 19151931 macht, norman l. The turbulent and triumphant years, 19151931 english edition ebook. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Connie mack signed baseball 85 years young july 7th 1948 jsa loa.
The first page is signed to frank may 261945 with best wishes on his birthday florence. Baseballs free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Connie macks 1950 book promotion included 4card set that. The first dates from the early 1940s and is signed by connie mack and members of the philadelphia athletics. Outstanding highgrade complete set of the legendary 1951 topps connie macks allstars. Philadelphia athletics mlb autographed items for sale ebay. What is a 1968 connie hawkins 15 card worth answers. Find great deals on ebay for connie mack signed and connie mack autograph. Cornelius mcgillicuddy december 22, 1862 february 8, 1956, better known as connie mack, was an american professional baseball catcher, manager, and team owner. This price guide is based on average prices of recently closed auctions for single signed baseballs.
In 1911, bender tied a record by pitching three complete games in a single world series. Connie macks baseball book foreword by red smith by connie mack and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What is the worth of a connie mack signature on a piece of. Tom and ellen zappala, the cracker jack collection.
Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Connie mack was a muchrespected individual among his own players, the opposition, and the public at large. Bogus autographed baseballs make it hard for collectors to. Antique miniature bible sacred history book brattleborough vt 1816 woodcuts. This is a very prized possession that unfortunately i. Shop connie mack signed photograph coa 5x7 1939 authentic psadna certified autographed mlb photos and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. Offered is an extremely attractive highgrade complete set of eleven cards, highlighted by babe ruth and lou gehrig. This book, spanning first fiftytwo years of macks life, covers his experiences as player, manager, and club owner. Buy autographed connie mack baseball official al perfect game psadna certified autographed baseballs. Connie mack 66 years in the big leagues autographed hb dj with bonus vintage ite. Charles albert chief bender may 5, 1884 may 22, 1954 was a pitcher in major league baseball during the 1910s and 1920s. One of macks prized possessions was an autographed photo when ty cobb was a rookie in which cobb stated he wished he could have played for him when at. Connie mack autograph baseball 1947 signed bb as team. Connie mack changed the face of our national pastime.
Shop for connie mack related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. For 50 years, the slender mack stood tall in the philadelphia athletics dugout in his. Get the best deals on philadelphia athletics mlb autographed items when you shop the largest online selection at. Connie macks signatures with al simmons are also very rare. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. Some say that connie mack stayed on too long and the game passed him by. To me, the name of connie mack always has been synonymous with baseball, standing for everything that is best for the game he loved, said former american league president will harridge. The longestserving manager in major league baseball history, he holds records for wins 3,731, losses 3,948, and games managed 7,755, with his victory total being almost 1,000 more than any other manager. One of mack s prized possessions was an autographed photo when ty cobb was a rookie in which cobb stated he wished he could have played for him when at. Q i would like to know the value of two autographed baseballs.
First edition of connie macks baseball book, with a forward by red smith. Closely involved in the early days of american baseball, mack came to be a member of the baseball hall of fame and the holder of numerous records. Connie the tall tactician mack scorecard signed item 284454. Connie mack baseball hall of fame signed index card psadna certified. As we near the 123rd anniversary of that event, here is a look at connie macks best baseball cards. In 1937, mack was inducted into the national baseball hall of fame as a part of its second class. Connie mack book 30 1951 connie mack book connie mack 14 1951 connie mack book christy mathewson 4 1951 connie mack book babe ruth 10 1951 connie mack book rube waddell 2 days listed era. Connie mack signed photograph coa 5x7 1939 authentic. A complete beginners guide to zoom 2020 update everything you need to know to get started duration. Connie mack was perhaps more synonymous with the team he managed than any skipper in baseball history.
Although he passed away in 1956, finding an authentic mack signature is relatively easy. This landmark set issued by topps in its first year in the baseballcard business features connie macks alltime team of great players. Known for their lively prose and engaging narratives, these putnam books have become prized collectibles among baseball readers and historians. This print on paper depicts the aforementioned figure seated on a bench in a formal blazer and long sleeve shirt, gesturing with both hands and offering advice to an excitable kid in full baseball uniform nearby.
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