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Lot 1421: Grover Cleveland Alexander Hall of Fame Plaque

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $300.00
Winning Bid: $294.98
Price Realized: $352.50
Auction Date:6/26/2005 9:00 PM EST

Original embroidered tribute to Grover Cleveland Alexander's entry into the Hall of Fame keeps it simple, the opposite of how the pitching great conducted his off-field life. Pummeled by epilepsy, and then alcoholism, he still managed to win a National League record 373 games. "Alexander" in red felt letters runs across white canvas in a semi-circle, and stitched words below read: "Grover Cleveland Alexander Hall of Fame 1939." The entire black-framed piece is 18 by 24 inches and is in EX+ shape. “Ol Pete," as Alexander was called, was hung over when he entered Game 7 of the 1926 World Series in relief and struck out the Yankees' Tony Lazzeri in one of the most dramatic at-bats in Series history. Alexander and his St. Louis Cardinals went on to win the championship. Commemoration gives Alexander his props for making it look easy on the mound despite a hard life. MLB hologram at bottom right ensures it's the real deal.

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