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Lou Boudreau (1917–2001) was a trailblazing shortstop and manager, best known for his extraordinary career with the Cleveland Indians. A skilled hitter and defensive standout, Boudreau played 15 MLB seasons (1938–1952), earning an MVP award in 1948, the same year he managed the Indians to their last World Series title. Renowned for his strategic mind, he famously implemented the "Boudreau Shift" to counter powerful hitters like Ted Williams. A seven-time All-Star, Boudreau ended his career with a .295 batting average and over 1,700 hits. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1970, he remains celebrated as one of baseball’s most innovative and impactful leaders.
Offered is an original TYPE 1 photo that measures 8 1/8” x 10” signed in black ink. This photo was the image used for his 1948 Cleveland Indians Picture Pack Card and his 1949 Bowman #11 ROOKIE baseball card as well has his 1950 Bowman #94 and 1951 #62 Bowman baseball cards.
Images of Hall of Famers that were used on trading cards are highly sought after.
Encapsulated as a TYPE I photo by PSA/DNA
Full LOA for the photo and autograph
Additional JSA COA for the autograph as well.
*NOTE* cards not included
Item: 13783
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