November 2016 Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/19/2016
Mel Ott (D. 1958) was a six-time NL home run leader, in 1932, 1934, 1936–38, and 1942. From 1928 to 1945, he led the New York Giants in home runs. This 18-season consecutive dominance is a record; no other player has ever led his team in more consecutive years in a single Triple Crown category. He was both the youngest player to hit 100 home runs and the first National Leaguer to hit 500 home runs. He passed Rogers Hornsby to become the all-time NL home run leader in 1937 and held that title until Willie Mays passed him in 1966.
Offered is a government postcard postmarked from 1949. Some mouting residue on the back, creasing through “tt” in Ott and skipping in this steel tipped fountain pen signature. A great way to pick up a bargain Ott
Letter of Authenticity from Richard Albersheim.