November 2016 Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/19/2016
William Boyd McKechnie (D. 1965) was a professional baseball player, manager and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a third baseman during the dead ball era. McKechnie was the first manager to win World Series titles with two different teams (1925 Pittsburgh Pirates and 1940 Cincinnati Reds), and remains one of only two managers to win pennants with three teams, also capturing the National League title in 1928 with the St. Louis Cardinals. His 1,892 career victories ranked fourth in major league history when he ended his managing career in 1946, and trailed only John McGraw's NL total of 2,669 in league history. He was nicknamed "Deacon" because he sang in his church choir and generally lived a quiet life.
Offered is a 3x5 index card signed in blue ink by Bill McKechnie. Accompanied by an unsigned Perez Steele postcard.
Letter of Authenticity from Richard Albersheim.