NAPOLEON LAJOIE (HOF) SIGNED PHOTO.
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Winning Bid:
$1,817.20 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
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
Value Code:
L - $2,000 to $5,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Glossy 8x10.25" photo shows Napoleon Lajoie (1874-1959), also known as Larry Lajoie and nicknamed "The Frenchman," who played in MLB for the Philadelphia Phillies (1896-1900), Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1902 and 1915-1916) and Cleveland Naps (1902-1914). He was the 1901 Triple Crown winner and a five-time AL batting champ. Lajoie was elected to the National Baseball HOF in 1937. Photo shows him in Athletics uniform and he has signed twice in blue ink, once along left margin, adding "1-24-53" date and again below his feet. Both signatures are a bit lt. but still legible. Photo has some creasing at corners and shows lt. handling wear. Fine/VF. Signed Lajoie photos are rare let alone one signed twice. Comes w/11x14" double-mat w/professionally inscribed name plate. Ready for framing. Comes with Hake's COA and JSA LOA. Chuck Bruce HOF Collection.
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