After showcasing some
"lesser known" guys for Signature Sundays last weekend, let's do a complete 180 back to a HOFer this week in the form of Bob Feller!
I know Bob signed about a billion autographs before his passing late in 2010, but that doesn't make this one any less special to me. Having a card that was held in hand and signed by Mr. Feller that pays tribute to a feat he accomplished
all the way back in 1936 is beyond awesome.
All of his other career accolades aside, the one feat mentioned on this card alone is beyond impressive. In his first career start, at just 17 years old, Feller K'd 15 batters. He came out in his very first inning as an MLB starter and struck out the side at an age where many of us were still in high school!
This is my 15th Emerald Autograph from this set, which is much further along than I ever thought I'd get given the names on the checklist...
2 comments:
Such a great looking set and card. I think every collector should have a Feller auto in their collection. He certainly signed enough.
Feller is arguably the best player you can get for the lowest price. I totally agree that doesn't take away anything. I have two or three myself.
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