Autograph, Lloyd Waner, Baseball Hall of Fame

Nicknamed "Little Poison," the defensive great patrolled center field for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1920's and 1930's

(1906-82) Born in Harrah, Oklahoma, along with his older brother, Paul Waner, known as "Big Poison," he anchored the Pittsburgh Pirates outfield throughout the 1920s and 1930s. The younger Waner started his professional baseball career in 1925 with the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League. Waner broke into the major leagues with the Pirates in 1927, and quickly built his reputation as a...  

Autograph, Shag Crawford, Major League Baseball Umprire

During his twenty seasons in the National League Crawford umpired more than 3,100 games

He was the home plate umpire during one of the most violent brawls in baseball history!

(1916-2007) Born Henry Charles "Shag" Crawford, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, growing up, he played baseball and football, and was involved in boxing, and later played in the minor leagues as a catcher in the Philadelphia Phillies system. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, and was on the destroyer USS Walke (DD-723) when its...  

Robert Scott, New York Black Yankees

Negro League Baseball Player, 1946-1950

(1931-2020) Born in Macon, Georgia, on June 22, 1931, Scott played 4 seasons as a pitcher in the Negro League as a member of the New York Black Yankees. Nicknamed, "Bob," he debuted as a sixteen year old rookie in 1946, and played through the 1950 season. He was selected by the New York Mets, in 2008, in Major League Baseball's special draft to honor former players of the Negro Baseball Leagues, and was honored by the Atlanta Braves in a special ceremony at Turner Field, in Atlanta, Georgia,...  

Autograph, Jim Bunning

United States Congressman & Senator from Kentucky

Member of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame

In 1964, he pitched only the 7th perfect game in MLB history at that time!

Signed United States Senate Card

(1931-2017) Born in Southgate, Kentucky, he graduated from Xavier University in 1953. Bunning, a baseball pitcher, signed a professional contract with the Detroit Tigers, and pitched his first game in the major leagues on July 20, 1955. During his 17 year professional career, from 1955 to 1971, he pitched for the...  

Autograph, Wilmer Vinegar Bend Mizell

United States Congressman from North Carolina

Major League Baseball Player 1952-1962

(1930-99) Born in the small town of Leakesville, Mississippi, Mizell started playing baseball when he was 16 years old, and pitched around Vinegar Bend, Alabama, a neighboring town just across the state line from Leakesville. This later became his adopted hometown, and was the source of his nickname, "Vinegar Bend." After graduating from high school in 1949, Mizell, the 6 foot 3 inch, hard throwing left handed pitcher, signed a contract with...  

Autograph, Lou Holtz, Head Football Coach

Led the undefeated "Fighting Irish" of the University of Notre Dame to the 1988 National Championship

Member of the College Football Hall of Fame


(1937-) Born in Follansbee, West Virginia, Holtz was a legendary college football coach, and television analyst. During his career he was the head football coach of the College of William and Mary; North Carolina State University; the University of Arkansas; the University of Minnesota; the University of Notre Dame; and the University of South Carolina. His combined career...  

Autograph, Andy Robustelli, NFL HOF

Member of the National Football League Hall of Fame

Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II

(1925-2011) Born in Stamford, Conn., Robustelli served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, onboard the USS William C. Cole in the Pacific theater. A star defensive end, he played 14 seasons in the NFL, and was a six time All-Pro. He was a member of 2 NFL championship teams, the 1951 Los Angeles Rams, and the 1956 New York Giants. His outstanding defensive skills (scoring 22 defensive touchdowns) earned him membership into the NFL Hall of...  

Autograph, Denny McLain, Detroit Tigers

The last 30 game winner in Major League Baseball history in 1968

(1949-) Born in Markham, Illinois. He was a right handed pitcher in MLB from 1963-72, having stints with the Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, Oakland Athletics, and Atlanta Braves. His career stats are as follows: 131 wins, 91 losses, 3.39 E.R.A., 1,282 strike outs, 3 time All-Star, American League MVP 1968, 2 time Cy Young Award Winner, 1968-69, 2 time American League Wins Leader, 1968-69, World Series Champ in 1968 with the Detroit Tigers. McLain was the last pitcher to...  

Autograph, K.C. Jones, NBA Hall of Fame

(1932-2020) Born in Taylor, Texas, he was an American professional basketball player and coach. He is best known for his association with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association, with whom he won 11 of his 12 NBA championships, eight as a player, two as an assistant coach, and two as a head coach. As a player, he is tied for third for most NBA championships in a career, and is one of three NBA players with an 8–0 record in NBA Finals series. Jones is the only African-American coach other than Bill Russell to have won multiple NBA...  

Autograph, Warren Moon, NFL Football Hall of Fame, Quarterback

Elected to the National Football League Hall of Fame in 2006

Elected to the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame in 2001

(1956-) Born in Los Angeles, California, Moon graduated from the University of Washington in 1978. As a senior in 1977, he led the Huskies to the Pac-8 title, and a 27–20 upset win in the Rose Bowl over Michigan. Moon was named the game's Most Valuable Player on the strength of two touchdown runs and a third-quarter 28-yard touchdown pass. Moon signed after graduation with the Canadian Football League's Edmonton...  

Autograph, Duke Snider, MLB Hall of Famer

Brooklyn Dodgers All Time Great

One of the famous trio of New York center fielders to play in the 1950's; Mantle, Mays and Snider

(1926-2011) Born Edwin Donald Snider in Los Angeles, California, he was given the nickname of Duke by his father at the age of 5, and it stuck with him for the rest of his life. Growing up in Southern California, Snider was a gifted all-around athlete, playing basketball, football, and baseball at Compton High School. Primarily a center fielder, he was spotted by one of Branch Rickey's scouts in the early...  

Autograph, Floyd Patterson, World Heavyweight Boxing Champ

2 time World Heavyweight Champion

Gold Medalist in the 1952 Summer Olympics

Inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991

(1935-2006) Born in Waco, North Carolina. American professional boxer, 1952-1972. He twice reigned as the World Heavyweight Champion. At the age of 21 he became the youngest boxer to ever win the title, and he was the first heavyweight to regain the title after losing it. He won a gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. Patterson is recognized as one of the...