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Lot #613
Bill Veeck

On firing manager Bob Lemon: "It was more my fault for not providing him with the players necessary to place a winning club on the field"

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On firing manager Bob Lemon: "It was more my fault for not providing him with the players necessary to place a winning club on the field"

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Chicago White Sox letterhead, July 11, 1978. Letter to Houston Wiggins, in part: "Thank you for your letter regarding the replacement of Bob Lemon as Manager of the Chicago White Sox. As I commented to the news media, Lemon's release was in no way a commentary on his ability as a Manager. Rather, it was more my fault for not providing him with the players necessary to place a winning club on the field. However, something had to be done in an effort to shake up the team before it was too late. We can only hope that a change in leadership can, somehow, provide the spark necessary to result in improvement in the play of some of our athletes." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Animation
  • Dates: #608 - Ended May 12, 2021





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