Spring Premier Auction 2015
Wed, Apr 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 27, 2015 12:30AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 145
1949 HAGE'S ICE CREAM JOHN RITCHEY PAIR OF 2 CARDS (1ST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PLAYER IN SAN DIEGO PADRES HISTORY)
Sold for
$471.60
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
Rare 1949 Hage's Ice Cream pair of cards featuring Padre catcher John Ritchey the first African-American player in the history of the San Diego padres and the Pacific Coast league. The same year that Jackie Robinson integrated the major leagues Ritchey signed a contract with the San Diego Padres in late 1947 and officially integrated the Pacific Coast League. In 1947 Ritchey had led the Negro American League with a .369 batting average as a member of the Chicago American Giants. He made his Pacific Coast League debut in March of 1948 and produced a 4 HR 44 RBI a .323 Average .405 OBP and .442 SLG. in 103 games for the Padres. He played a total of 7 seasons in the PCL playing with the Portland Beavers Sacramento Solons and San Francisco Seals in addition to the San Diego Padres. At the beginning of the 2005 season the San Diego Padres unveiled a bust of Ritchey at San Diego's Petco Park. Cards one brownish tint and the other blue both have the same full body catching pose. Both are very clean with sharp photographic images. The blue tint appears to be EX-MT while the brown looks to be EX+. Both measure about 3 1/8" by 2 9/16". Outstanding pair of cards from the first African-American player in the history of the Pacific Coast League!
Payment for your invoice must clear in full prior to shipping. All items will be shipped from SCP Auctions’ Laguna Niguel, CA office in the order that payments are received. Please allow up to three business days following clearance of payment for items to ship. All items will be shipped UPS/FedEx Ground unless you contact us to discuss an alternative shipping method. If you would like your items shipped in a different method, such as UPS/FedEx Next Day or UPSFedEx 2-Day, you must contact our Post Sale Services Manager Veronica Rodriguez by emailing customerservice@scpauctions.com to discuss alternative shipping instructions. Prior to bidding, please be aware of estimated shipping costs, especially for large or heavy lots. You may contact SCP Auctions for any shipping estimates lots you are bidding on or interested in bidding on. If you intend to pick up your items in person at the SCP Auctions office, please call us to schedule. Payment must clear prior to items being available for pick-up.
