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Lot #1371
Larry Lajoie

Nifty Nap signature

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Nifty Nap signature

Baseball HOFer. During his 21-year career as a second baseman (1896–1916), mostly with the Cleveland Indians, he posted a lifetime batting average of .339. In 1901, he batted .422, highest ever in a season in the American League. He was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame in 1937. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Larry Lajoie,” across a clipped newspaper photo affixed to on an off-white 3.25 x 5.5 government postcard (postmarked 11/23/1953), dated November 23, 1953. Signature is housed in a plastic James Spence authentication holder. In fine condition, with show-through from postmark to top right and a staple hole to left of signature. LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #315 - Ended November 15, 2006