The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs

The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs
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Publisher : Jetty House
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 1937721299
ISBN-13 : 9781937721299
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Book Synopsis The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs by : Tom Zappala

Download or read book The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs written by Tom Zappala and published by Jetty House. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 100 Greatest Baseball Autographs showcases the most desirable signatures in the history of our National Pastime while detailing the story behind the professional and personal lives of the men who signed their names on the sweet spot.You will find a complete overview of each featured player, including individual autograph analysis along with the story of the man behind the autograph. PSA/DNA experts educate the reader in the specific characteristics of each of these special signatures and what to look for when hunting for the real deal. How many Mickey Mantle autographs were actually signed by clubhouse attendants? Why are there so few Joe Jackson signatures? Selected by highly regarded autograph experts using criteria including rarity, historical importance, and popularity, This title features the most sought-after signatures in the hobby. The book starts out with the absolute pinnacle of this grouping, "The Most Wanted List," showcasing the twenty most desirable autographs in the hobby. The players selected for this book represent a cross section of baseball history, from the very early years to the present. You will meet the men who developed the rules of the game, the field generals who implemented the rules and devised the strategies, as well as the players who blazed the trail for future generations.These players quickly became larger-than-life stars, and fans sought autographs both in-person and through mail requests. As their star power grew, many players' signing habits and signature styles evolved. This information, coupled with the story narratives of the players, makes for a fascinating and fun read.The pages of this book are filled with original autograph images on a variety of mediums, along with corresponding player images, giving you a visual look at the players who signed each desirable autograph. In some cases, the player images appear on a period photo or baseball card, but in many cases the player images are original works by renowned sports artist Arthur K.Miller.


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