Albersheim's 2014 Summer Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/24/2014
Suffering from epilepsy, haunted by his experiences in combat during World War I, and shadowed by the dark side of alcoholism, Grover Cleveland Alexander was able to win 373 games during a 20-year Major League career which was the third-highest total in Major League history. He led the league in ERA on four occasions, wins in six different seasons, complete games six times, and shutouts during seven campaigns. Alexander also won 30 or more games three consecutive seasons. He died in 1950 and was elected to the Baseball HOF in 1938.
Offered is a nice, affordable example of his autograph which is signed in blue ballpoint. The signature is on a 2” x 4.25” cutout newspaper photo of Alexander pictured in Cardinals uniform. It originates from the “infamous” Ambrose Edens Collection.
Letter of Authenticity from Richard Albersheim.