Lot 711
Cobb, Ty and Seven Other Hall of Famers. 1950 Program for the Texas League's Dallas Eagles signed on the cover by Hall of Famers Ty Cobb, Mickey Cochrane, Tris Speaker, Dizzy Dean, Travis Jackson, Frank Baker, and Duffy Lewis, as well as by Eagles' manager Charlie Grimm (not a Hofer). As a publicity stunt for opening day at the Cotton Bowl, April 11, 1950, the former big-league legends dressed up in Eagles uniforms, took a little batting practice, and played one out of baseball. A crowd of 53,578 fans turned out to see them. The low estimate reflects the fact that the covers have been laminated, and the program is coming apart. Still, a great item!
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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| Realized $540 |
