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1931 Detroit Tigers Team-Signed Pacific Coast League Baseball with HOFers Charlie Gehringer, Waite Hoyt and Bucky Harris – JSA LOA
In 1931, the Detroit Tigers finished the season with a forgettable 61-93 record, 47 games behind the AL Pennant winning Philadelphia Athletics. Though there were a few bright spots during the season with Dale Alexander, Charlie Gehringer, Billy Rogell and John Stone topping the .300 batting mark, each pitcher, including Hoyt, posted losing records. Offered is an Official Pacific Coast League baseball signed by 20 players and coaches from that hapless squad with signatures ranging from 2-7 strength due to fading. Inscribed "Detroit – 1931" in green ink, notable autographs include Hall of Fame manager Bucky Harris (4-5), ace Earl Whitehill (4) on the sweet spot, 3X World Series champ Joe Dugan, Hall of Famers Waite Hoyt (4) also in green and Chas. Gehringer (5) in black, 6X All-Star Tommy Bridges (3-4) and four-time All-Star Whit Wyatt, Harry Walker, Elon Hogsett, Wally Schang, George Uhle, Frank Doljack, Bill Akers and Ray Hayworth among others . Toning is visible on a few panels. Despite finishing 32 games below .500, the '31 Detroit Tigers rostered two of the greatest players and one of the best managers Major League Baseball has ever seen. Make it a point to add this one to your Tigers or team-signed ball collection! JSA LOA included.
MIN BID $200
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