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Lot #1297
Tony Conigliaro

Red Sox favorite Tony C.

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Red Sox favorite Tony C.

Gifted player with the Boston Red Sox until he was hit in the face with a fastball thrown by Jack Hamilton. Tony returned to the lineup a year and a half later, hit another twenty home runs, had thirty-six the year after, but was forced to retire due to his eyesight being permanently damaged and died in 1990. Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Steve, best wishes, Tony Conigliaro,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition, with two light notations to top edge. LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #315 - Ended November 15, 2006