Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Cards Without Correspondence #1

They graciously signed my index cards but didn't want to answer any questions. That's cool.

Eddie Haas, Outfielder
Chicago Cubs (1957)
Milwaukee Braves (1958; 1960)
Autograph received in February 2006.
Mr. Haas is currently 85 years old.

Clint Conatser, Outfielder
Boston Braves (1948–1949)
Played in 1948 World Series
Autograph received in December, 2005.
Mr. Conatser passed away August 23, 2019 at the age of 98.

Bob Watson, First Base, Left Field
Houston Astros (1966–1979)
Boston Red Sox (1979)
New York Yankees (1980–1982)
Atlanta Braves (1982–1984)
2× All-Star (1973, 1975)
Hit for the cycle twice: first to do it in both leagues.
Played in the 1981 World Series.
Credited with scoring the 1,000,000th run in major league history.
Houston Astros Hall of Fame
Autograph received in January, 2006.
Bob Watson passed away on May 14, 2020 at the age of 74.

Jerry Mumphrey, Outfielder
St. Louis Cardinals (1974–1979)
San Diego Padres (1980)
New York Yankees (1981–1983)
Houston Astros (1983–1985)
Chicago Cubs (1986–1988)
All-Star (1984)
Played in the 1981 World Series.
Autograph received in January, 2006.


3 comments:

  1. Priceless treasures for sure. Congrats.

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  2. This series should've been called "Correspondence with jerks"... yeah, just kidding :)

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  3. Bob Watson had a cool signature. Clint Conatser played 1939-1940 in Fargo, my hometown.

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