C. 1955 GROVE FURNITURE CO. PREMIUM W/HOF LARRY DOBY AND MINNIE MINOSO.
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Winning Bid:
$61.01
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Richard Merkin Auction #2
Item Description
8.5x10.75" matte premium depicting Chicago White Sox teammates, Larry Doby and Minnie Minoso during their only season playing together in the Chicago outfield, 1955. The purpose of this photo was to promote Philco Radios, compliments of Grove Furniture Co. Facsimile autographs of Doby and Minoso appear in the photo as well. Best known for being the first black ballplayer in American League history, Doby divided his career between the Negro Leagues and Majors, finishing his MLB career with an average of .283 along with 253 home runs and 970 RBI's. Larry would be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1998. Like Doby, Minnie Minoso would split his career between the Negro League and MLB, finishing with career numbers of .298, 186 homers & 1,023 RBI's. Premium has no condition issues to note. Exc. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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