Baseball pitcher (1968-2002) who was the first active major league player to die during the regular season since the Yankees’ Thurman Munson died in an aviation accident in 1979. The cause of death was attributed to a 90% blockage in two coronary arteries. Two items: commemorative box score from Kile’s first no-hitter on September 8, 1993 against the New York Mets, 11 x 8.5, signed in black felt tip by Kile, and framed with a ticket stub from the game, to an overall size of 11.75 x 9.5; and an official Rawlings National League baseball, signed in ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Darryl Kile 9/8/93.” Scattered toning to baseball, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
