$1,625
A 1952 All-Star Game "Official Souvenir Book" signed by 48 Major League Baseball players of both the National and American Leagues. All signatures were obtained by Whalen Monica on-site at the 1952 All-Star game held at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 8, 1952. The game resulted in the National League defeating the American League 3-2 in five innings. It was the first and only All-Star game to be called early due to rain. The program is signed by American and National League All-Stars including Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Stan Musial, Satchel Paige, Duke Snider, Yogi Berra, Enos Slaughter, Red Schoendienst, Ralph Kiner, Warren Spahn, Grady Hatton, Gil Hodges, Al Dark, Carl Furillo, Phil Rizzuto, Eddie Stanky, Gerry Staley, Toby Atwell, Robin Roberts, Hank Sauer, Jim Hearn, Bob Rush, Sal Maglie, Whitey Lockman, Bobby Thomson, Curt Simmons, Pee Wee Reese, Bobby Avila, Minnie Minoso, Bob Lemon, Hank Bauer, Vic Wertz, Joe Cronin, Vic Raschi, Alex Kellner, Dom DiMaggio, Al Rosen, Eddie Robinson, Bobby Shantz, Jim Hegan, Nellie Fox, Eddie Yost, Mike Garcia, Dale Mitchell, Jackie Jensen, National League manager Leo Durocher and Boston Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey. Accompanied by Whalen Monica's 1952 All-Star Game Clubhouse Pass and a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. 11 by 8 1/2 inches PROVENANCE From the Collection of Whalen "Whaley" Monica Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-12-06
