Johnny Mize (1913-1993)

I recently referenced that I obtained some new additions to my collection. The next from that list is Johnny Mize, a player, coach, and scout, who was around the game for decades and ended up being a five-time World Series Champion, and 10-time All Star.

These were from an old collection of through-the-mail index card signatures, and Sewell has been deceased for several years. 

Waite Hoyt (1899-1984)

I recently referenced that I obtained some new additions to my collection. The next from that list is Waite Hoyt, a 3-time World Series champion, and one of the most dominant pitchers of the 1920s. Hoyt played with 36 Major League teammates who would eventually wind up in Cooperstown. As of today, Hoyt holds the distinction of the most HoF teammates of any other player.

These were from an old collection of through-the-mail index card signatures, and Sewell has been deceased for several years. 

Jocko Conlan (1899-1989)

I recently referenced that I obtained some new additions to my collection. The next from that list is Jocko Conlan, one of just 10 umpires inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. Conlan was known for several trademarks: Instead of a regular dress tie like most umpires of the day wore, Conlan wore a natty bow tie for his career. Conlan further distinguished himself by making "out" calls with his left hand instead of his right. He was also the last NL umpire allowed to wear the outside chest protector, instead of the inside protector that all other NL umpires except Beans Reardon were using by then.

These were from an old collection of through-the-mail index card signatures, and Conlan has been deceased for several years. 

Stan Coveleski (1889-1984)

I recently referenced that I obtained some new additions to my collection. The next from that list is Stan Coveleski, a World Series champion pitcher who played for four different teams. Coveleski has also been inducted into the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame.

These were from an old collection of through-the-mail index card signatures, and Coveleski has been deceased for several years. Like recent addition Joe Sewell, he was also born in the 1800s! 

Joe Sewell (1898-1990)

I recently referenced that I obtained some new additions to my collection. The first from that list is Joe Sewell, a two-time World Series champion who played for the Indians and Yankees over his 13 year career. Sewell was notorious for being difficult to strike out, and still holds the record for the longest streak without a strike out at 115 games! While writing in his lifespan in the title of this blog I was surprised to note that he was born in the 1800s... amazing!

These were from an old collection of through-the-mail index card signatures, and Sewell has been deceased for several years. 

Travis Jackson (1903-1987)

I recently referenced that I obtained some new additions to my collection. The next from that list is Travis Jackson, a World Series champion shortstop who played for the New York Giants during his entire career. Jackson was nicknamed "Stonewall" for his defensive ability at the position.

These were from an old collection of through-the-mail index card signatures, and Jackson has been deceased for several years. 

Ted Lyons (1900-1986)

I recently referenced that I obtained some new additions to my collection. The second from that list is Ted Lyons, a pitcher and manager for the Chicago White Sox. Lyons pitched a no-hitter, and has his number retired from the Sox. He is the only Hall of Fame pitcher who had more walks than strike-outs.

These were from an old collection of through-the-mail index card signatures, and Lyons has been deceased for several years. 

New Inductees for 2020

Congrats to Derek Jeter and (Canadian!) Larry Walker who have been elected to the 2020 HoF class by the Baseball Writers Association. They join Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons who were previously elected by the Modern Era Committee, and will be enshrined this summer.

This brings the total elected players up to 333. As of today, I have 61 signatures (30 living, 31 deceased) in my collection - 18.3% of all elected Hall of Famers.  

New Additions

I snagged these autographs in a post-Christmas eBay sale. I'll make a unique post for each of them when they arrive. One is not a HOFer (Reynolds), and one I already have (Irvin), but 7 of the 9 are HOFers that will be added to my collection!