Description: You are bidding on a signed 8x10 Photo by Chicago Cubs greats from 1945, obtained via fan mail in the 1980s......includes Full PSA Letter....Note that items with COAs come with individual COAs, sticker usually on back of item. I do not accept "Best Offer". Prices are reduced every 30 days until the item sells. Thanks for understanding this policy! New items will be added the first of the month...prices on existing items will be reduced at the end of each month 1945 Chicago CubsRosterPitchers26 Hank Borowy31 Bob Chipman36 Jorge Comellas30 Paul Derringer37 Paul Erickson34 Ed Hanyzewski27 George Hennessey13 Claude Passeau39 Ray Prim27 Walter Signer32,38 Ray Starr38 Mack Stewart35 Hy Vandenberg36 Lon Warneke33 Hank WyseCatchers10 Paul Gillespie11 Mickey Livingston 8 Len Rice12 Dewey WilliamsInfielders 7 Heinz Becker53 Cy Block44 Phil Cavarretta 6 Stan Hack23 Roy Hughes20 Pep Johnson21 Lennie Merullo50 Johnny Ostrowski51 Reggie Otero22 Bill SchusterOutfielders32 Loyd Christopher47 Peanuts Lowrey43 Bill Nicholson48 Andy Pafko45 Ed Sauer49 Frank SecoryOther batters 5 Johnny MooreManager40 Charlie GrimmCoaches42 Roy Johnson52 Red Smith41 Milt Stock The 1945 World Series matched the American League Champion Detroit Tigers against the National League Champion Chicago Cubs. The Tigers won the Series in seven games, giving them their second championship and first since 1935.Paul Richards picked up four runs batted in in the seventh game of the series, to lead the Tigers to the 9–3 game win, and 4–3 Series win.The World Series again used the 3–4 wartime setup for home field sites, instead of the normal 2–3–2. Although the major hostilities of World War II had ended, some of the rules were still in effect. Many of the majors' better players were still in military service. Warren Brown, author of a history of the Cubs in 1946, commented on this by titling one chapter "World's Worst Series". He also cited a famous quote of his, referencing himself anonymously and in the third person. When asked who he liked in the Series, he answered, "I don't think either one of them can win it."In a similar vein, Frank Graham jokingly called this Series "the fat men versus the tall men at the office picnic."One player decidedly not fitting that description was the Tigers' slugger Hank Greenberg, who had been discharged from military service early. He hit the only two Tigers homers in the Series, and scored seven runs overall and also drove in seven.The Curse of the Billy Goat originated in this Series before the start of Game 4.[1] Having last won the Series in 1908, the Cubs owned the dubious record of both the longest league pennant drought and the longest World Series drought in history, not winning (or appearing in) another World Series until 2016.The Series was a rematch of the 1935 World Series. In that year's Game 6, Stan Hack led off the top of the ninth inning with a triple, but was stranded. The Cubs lost the game and the Series. Hack was still with the Cubs in 1945. According to Warren Brown's account, Hack was seen surveying the field before the first Series game. When asked what he was doing, Hack responded, "I just wanted to see if I was still standing there on third base." ......Shipping and Packaging details: I ship everything with cardboard backing. Additionally, I slip all autographed photos inside sturdy photo-protective sleeves. Payment details: Typically, I ship paypal payments right away. PAYPAL is recommended. International shipping will be higher as all international orders go through the Global Shipping program. How I obtained my autographs, and why I promise a FULL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: As a kid, from roughly the years 1965 to 1973, and later from 1974-the present, I have amassed an enormous collection of autographed sports and celebrity memorabilia. In most cases, using Jack Smalling's baseball address lists and other assorted address lists, I wrote to both active and retired baseball players, sending them letters, requests for signatures, and self-addressed-stamped envelopes. This is how I obtained thousands of autographs. I also obtained many autographs in person at area parks and hotels.In the 1980's and 1990's, I travelled the country doing shows (20 National Conventions) and would buy quantities of autographs through player signings. I have every reason to believe that all of the autographs I'm selling are absolutely authentic. I stand by every item I sell. Upon purchasing an item from me through eBay, you may return that item, in the condition in which I shipped it to you, within 14 days of receipt of that item if you are not satisfied with the item. I am selling each item "as is", per the guarantee I've promised above. All the old time autograph dealers know me and the professional authenticators will vouch for my reputation as well. I do this on a part time basis, so sometimes emails take a day. I have worked hard for my feedback rating. The last thing I want to do is damage my credibility, so if you have legitimate concerns about any item you win from me on eBay, I'll make every effort to remedy the situation to your satisfaction. PLEASE NOTE: Most items come with certificates of authenticity from outside companies (JSA and PSA predominantly; they are the best). I have spent lots of money with third party authenticators and have had very few come back without passing. Sincerely, Joe Binder , Downers Grove, Illinois
Price: 174.99 USD
Location: Downers Grove, Illinois
End Time: 2024-12-01T00:06:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modified Item: No
Product: Photo
Sport: Baseball-MLB
Autograph Authentication: Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)
Original/Reprint: Original
