November 2016 Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/19/2016
Charles “Chick” Hafey (D. 1973) played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1924–1931) and Cincinnati Reds (1932–1935, 1937), Hafey was a strong line-drive hitter who batted for a high average on a consistent basis.Hafey was part of two World Series championship teams (in 1926 and 1931) as a Cardinal and also made history with the first hit in an All-Star game, starting in left field and batting cleanup for the National League in the 1933 game. He was selected by the Veterans Committee for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971. In 2014, the Cardinals inducted him into their team hall of fame.
Offered is his very sought after Yellow Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque postcard signed at the top in ballpoint.
Letter of Authenticity from Richard Albersheim.