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Autograph & 1988 Baseball Card, MLB Hall of Famer, Al Kaline

Detroit Tigers All Time Great

(1934-2020) Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Nicknamed "Mr. Tiger," he played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball, all for the Detroit Tigers. Inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1980. Career highlights: lifetime batting average of .297; 3,007 hits; 399 home runs; 1,583 runs batted in; 18 time All Star; American League Batting Champion in 1955; had his uniform number 6 retired by the Tigers.

Signature & Baseball Card: 6 x 4, light blue index card, with a 3 1/4 x 2 1/2, signature...  

Autographed Photograph, Ron Bloomberg

New York Yankees

First Designated Hitter in MLB history

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, August 23, 1948. Nicknamed "Boomer," he has the unique distinction of being the first ever designated hitter in Major League Baseball history! This occurred on April 6, 1973, when the New York Yankees played their hated rivals, the Boston Red Sox, at Fenway Park, in Boston, Massachusetts.

In his first plate appearance in that historic role he walked against Red Sox hurler, Luis Tiant, with the bases loaded. The bat he used now...  

Discharge for Captain, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry

8 1/4 x 9 3/4, imprinted Union eagle discharge document filled out in ink. For Captain Calvin S. Hartley, Co. K, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The form states that he enlisted on the 28th day of June 1861, to serve 3 years. He was discharged from the Union Army on the 18th of July 1865, at Philadelphia, Pa., by virtue of Special Orders No. 160, Hdqtrs. Dept. of Wash., July 5, 1865. Further states that Captain Hartley was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and is 25 years old, stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall, with light complexion and grey eyes, dark hair,...  

Special Orders, Hdqtrs. Dept. of Washington, 22nd Army Corps

7 1/2 x 9 1/2, imprinted form, signed in ink, with signed endorsements on the reverse.

Headquarters Dept. of Washington,
22d Army Corps, June 24th, 1865
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 149

A General Court Martial is hereby convened to meet in this City on Monday, June 26th, or as soon thereafter as practicable, for the trial of such prisoners as may be brought before it.

Detail for the Court

Lieut. Col. C.K. Pier, 38th Wis. Volunteers
Major A.B. Shipman, 60th N.Y. Vols.
Capt. Joseph Matchet, 46th Penn. Vols.
Capt. B....  

Autograph, Gary Carter, MLB Hall of Fame

1986 New York Mets World Champion

11 time National League All Star

5 time Silver Slugger Award Winner

3 time Gold Glove Award Winning Catcher

(1954-2012) Gary Carter, MLB Hall of Fame catcher, was born in Culver City, California, and died in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

In his 19 year MLB HOF career he played for the Montreal Expos (1974-84) where he was given the nickname of "The Kid" for the youthful exuberance he exhibited in the way he played the game. He also played with the New York Mets (1984-89),...  

CDV, General Edward O.C. Ord

Severely wounded twice during the Civil War, first at Corinth, Mississippi, in 1862, and secondly in the attack on Fort Harrison, Virginia in 1864

(1818-1883) Born in Cumberland, Maryland, he graduated in the West Point class of 1839. His first field service was against the Florida Seminoles. During the Mexican War he was on duty in California, and afterwards he participated in Indian action in the Pacific Northwest. In 1859, he participated in the expedition which suppressed the famous John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. He was promoted to...  

70th New York Infantry Soldier Letter

1862 Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia

Excellent content about Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard and Union General Daniel E. Sickles

4 pages, 5 x 8, in pencil, written by Sergeant Charles S. Cockett, Co. C, 70th New York Infantry.

In Hospital, 14 miles from Richmond, June 2nd, 1862

Jno. Gifford,

Laurens, N.Y.

Friend John,

I am in the Hospital and for the first time since I became a soldier it is from a wound. I was cutting some pins to set up my tent with & using a large knife for...  

Autograph, Bobby Murcer, Major League Baseball Player

(1946-2008) Born and died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His first major league baseball contract was signed with Tom Greenwade, the same scout who signed fellow Oklahoman, Mickey Mantle. A left handed batter, who threw right handed, Murcer started out as a shortstop, just like Mantle did, but played the majority of his MLB games in centerfield. The Yankees organization had strong expectations when they signed him that he would in fact be the next Mickey Mantle. His first year in the minor leagues was payed at Greensboro, North Carolina, in the Carolina...  

Autograph, John A. Bingham

United States Congressman from Ohio

Judge Advocate of the Union Army

Special Judge Advocate during the trial of the President Lincoln Conspirators!

One of the managers in the President Andrew Johnson impeachment trial

(1815-1900) Served as U.S. Congressman, 1855-63. He appointed George A. Custer as a cadet to the U.S. Military Academy. Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln as Judge Advocate of the Union Army in 1864. He also served as Judge Advocate during the trial of the President Lincoln Conspirators. Re-elected to...  

Autograph, General George P. Este

1862 signature from Louisville, Ky., as Lt. Col. Commanding the 14th Ohio Infantry

At Jonesboro, Ga., during the 1864 Atlanta campaign, his horse was shot out from under him, and he was wounded.

(1829-81) Born in Nashua, N.H., he studied law, practicing first in Galena, Illinois, and later in Toledo, Ohio, where he became a partner of future Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, M.R. Waite. He was appointed lieutenant colonel of the 14th Ohio Infantry on April 24, 1861, and became their colonel on November 20, 1862. The regiment fought...  

Autograph, Phil Rizzuto, New York Yankees, MLB Hall of Fame

"CASEY & THE SCOOTER"

1950 American League Most Valuable Player

Served in the United States Navy during World War II

(1917-2007) Born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in West Orange, New Jersey. His father was born in Calabria, Italy, the same town as my Grandfather Michael Rosa. His 13 year MLB career was all played with the New York Yankees, (1941-56).

During his playing days, Rizzuto and the Yankees, won 10 American League Pennants, and 7 World Series Championships. The diminutive shortstop stood 5 feet, 6...  

Autograph, Duke Snider, MLB Hall of Fame

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...