Spring Premier Auction 2015
Wed, Apr 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 27, 2015 12:30AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 210
1940'S CY YOUNG LETTER ON SPORTING NEWS STATIONARY REFERENCING RUTH, COBB AND WAGNER IN RESPONSE TO QUESTION OF THE GREATEST BALLPLAYERS OF ALL TIME (
Sold for
$12,147.60
Sold Price includes BP
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
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| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
Magnificent Cy Young handwritten and signed letter on The Sporting News letterhead in which he answers a fan's question about who he thinks is the greatest ballplayer of all-time. Young responds "1 Ty Cob(sic) he could do almost anything he tried in his positions. 2 base and shortstop Wagner. Without a doubt Babe Ruth as a Hitter in a class by Hisself(sic)." Both Cy Young signature and the writing in the letter look to be perfect 9-10/10 vintage blue ink. Letter itself is in very nice condition with the usual folds. A small 1 1/4" by 1 1/2" clipped image of Young has been glued to the lower right hand corner of the letter.
Full LOA from PSA/DNA with a MINT 9 Autograph Grade.
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