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. Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Tony C. in his batting stance, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Donna, Best wishes, Tony Conigliaro.” Some light creasing and edge wear, and a few light spots to background, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
