Vintage ballpoint signatures of 30 members of the 1953 Philadelphia Athletics team on an off-white 8.5 x 7.25 sheet of club letterhead. Signers are: Jimmie Dykes, Bob Trice, Elmer Valo, Pete Suder, Dave Philley, Ray Murray, Joe DeMaestri, Tom Giordano, Carmen Mauro, Ed McGhee, Morrie Martin, Alex Kellner, Bobby Shantz, Carl Scheib, Walt Kellner, Spider Wilhelm, Marion Fricano, Gus Zernial, Les McCrabb, Joe Coleman, Bobo Newsom, Harry Byrd, Eddie Robinson, Tom Oliver, Charlie Bishop, Loren Babe, Joe Astroth, Cass Michaels, Bing Miller, and Eddie Joost. Central vertical fold, light scattered toning, and some brushing to signatures, otherwise fine condition. This was the penultimate season for the franchise in Philadelphia before moving to Kansas City in 1955. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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