Albersheim's 2016 May Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/14/2016
Roy Campanella, the Philadelphia native played for the Negro leagues and Mexican League for several seasons before moving into the minor leagues in 1946. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 1948. His playing career ended in 1958 when he was paralyzed in an automobile accident
Widely considered to have been one of the greatest catchers of the history of the game, Campanella played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1940s and 1950s. After his playing career, Campanella held positions in scouting and community relations with the Dodgers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969.
Offered is an autographed Government Postcard postmarked 1949 and nicely signed with “Best Wishes.” Vintage clear coating covers the autograph, otherwise fine and still a nice display item!
Letter of Authenticity from Richard Albersheim