C. 1930 JIMMY "RIP" COLLINS "INTERNATIONAL HOME RUN KING" BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$285.56 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #231 Part I
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Item Description
1.75" w/Bastian Bros. back paper. Cello. International Home Run King moniker refers to his amazing 1930 season with the Rochester Red Wings of the International League, where he hit .376 with 40 homers and 180 RBI's, a league record which still stands today. "Rip" Collins would fashion a fine 11 year career as an MLB starting pitcher, finishing his career with a record of 108-82 and an ERA of 4.00. Collins would spend time with New York, Boston, Detroit and St. Louis during his career, all spent in the American League. Has six tiny indent marks on the surface along the left edge of his photo which show in reflected light but otherwise barely at all. There is some additional light scratching as typical but overall glossy and Fine. Paul Muchinsky Collection Book Example.
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