1951 MONTE IRVIN (HOF) SIGNED POSTCARD.
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Thursday, November 12, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 12, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
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Item Description
3.25x5.5" generic postcard has stamped name/address from the household of a young Richard Merkin. Blank opposite has been signed in black ink by Baseball HOF member Monte Irvin (1919-2016), who played w/the Newark Eagles (1938-1942, 1946-1948), New York Giants (1949-1955) and Chicago Cubs (1956). One of the earliest African-American MLB players, he played in two World Series for the Giants. He was elected to the National Baseball HOF in 1973. Postcard has Sept. 18, 1951 Cincinnati, OH postmark. Card has lt., even aging and some scattered wear from mailing. Fine/VF overall. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA and JSA COA.
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