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Lot #1302
Rube Marquard

A New York Giants pitching phenom recommends “the greatest base ball book wrote”

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A New York Giants pitching phenom recommends “the greatest base ball book wrote”

New York Giants Hall of Fame pitcher (1886–1980). ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 23, 1967. Marquard responds to a collector’s letter. In part, his unedited text reads: “I autographed the cards but sorry I haven’t got a picture of myself. If you have a hobby in collecting autographs for your collection get the greatest base ball book wrote. It has 300 pages of all the great stars stories of how they started in base ball and 100 photos of 22 stars that are in the book. You will enjoy every minute of and it will make your collection stand out…The name of the book, is call The Glory Of Their Times.” In fine condition, with several intersecting folds. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #359 - Ended July 14, 2010